Just a spot to list some of my ideas, feelings, frustrations, etc.




I put this here to prove a point. If this little sign can show you you’re IP and other information, then your information isn't as private as you might think.

Sure, I can't see the information about you it just shows me my own information. But every website you visit can, and most do, store this information in log files. This type of information is used for trending data. Web developers use it to get statistical information, so that they can better know what platforms to develop for. There are lots of other types of information that is obtainable also. Your screen resolution would be another type of information that is valuable to developers.

Jafo, or other admins, if you think that this is an inappropriate post, just Delete it. I feel that it is not, but I don't want to overstep my bounds.

Edited due to the fact that I forgot about the Delete thing.
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on Mar 15, 2004
phfff.... couldnt care less if the entire world knew my IP or who my ISP is.....
on Mar 15, 2004
sweet that is nice... howd you do that?
on Mar 15, 2004
i wanna put that on my site so that when people enter, they will be like, wth?
on Mar 15, 2004
Snowman, I couldn't agree more with you. That is why I posted it. I know that there are several that think this information is private though. I just wanted to make a point that it isn't.

Ugoin↓, Just look at the URL. It will let you know how it's done.
on Mar 15, 2004
hmm considering my ip changes about every 3 hours or if I unplug my network cord/turn off my computer/ restart my connection I am not overly worried about it.
on Mar 15, 2004
me? i just go sit at another computer.
on Mar 15, 2004
well reestablishing a new connection with my server is as simple as switching the connection to the loopback then switching back to my ethernetcard. I don't have another computer to go and sit at..................................
on Mar 15, 2004
i have hundreds, ah the wonders of school
on Mar 15, 2004
this data is collected and used by web sites and designers to have an basis for building more customized sites. it's no big deal almost every pc out there transmits this data every time you connect to a web page ..its enough for ad makers and site sales man to show to the prespective customors that "this adress, useing this OS, while useing this browser version , has vistied this site.

any body Paranoid enough to think this little bit of data "can and will get you hunted down and stalked or worse", needs serious psycholgical attention...or needs to seriously re think their treatment of others they meet on the net ..its really sad if someone has been so abuseive to others on the net that they fear bodily harm...........
nuf said
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on Mar 15, 2004
*technologically challenged individual at use*

Isn't your IP addy always being transmitted? Even behind a firewall its still transmitted right?

If someone really wants to get you they are gonna do it. Provided they have the skills to do so.
I have found that if you avoid the gaming sites (cheat codes, game reviews,etc), and the porn you may avoid trouble. I never open email from anyone I don't know. It baffles me that people do.

I have had my identity stolen so I know what can happen. I just can't spend all the time fighting the spybots and spam. Id rather be posting stupid comments on message boards.
on Mar 15, 2004
on Mar 15, 2004
80.63.191.189 - thats my IP.
www.tdc.dk is my ISP.
Windows XP is my OS.
IE6 (MyIE2) is my browser.

Any other "private" info you wanna know?!?!
on Mar 15, 2004
yes lady snowman but this is a family site.
on Mar 15, 2004
hehehe -=-=-=-=never mind=-=-=-=-=-
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on Mar 15, 2004
First, you want to know is what 'Lady' means...
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