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venus
Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Location: Near Seoul
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 Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:59 am Post subject: internet privacy |
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I just typed my name into yahoo.
Damn, I'm so technically backwards I didn't even google myself.
Anyhow, I was wondering what might come up if I searched under my name on the net and loads of stuff such as ads I posted on employment websites popped right up with my contact details the lot.
Kind of weird knowing someone could type in my name and get my email address or whatever.
Any way that whenever I post inofrmation about myself on a site such as an employment website (such as englishspectrum or the like) I can make sure it wont be retrieved in a web search, other than only posting on secure sites.... |
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twg
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Getting some fresh air...
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| Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:40 am Post subject: |
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Doesn't exist.
If you put it into the internet, it can be found by someone determined enough.
Heck, if you owned a website, someone could find out your personal info within seconds. Just as I was typing this, I got the home address of someone. It's that easy.
So, what I'm saying is: Be afraid. |
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faster
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn't exist. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn't exist. |
If, if, if.
Internet privacy is only as good as you make it. Knowledge is power, paranoia is a good guide and pedantism is paramount.
I have told so many fibs about myself here I can't even imagine what people may put together in a profiling of Demophobe. Lots of contradictions, that's for sure.  That's a good thing though.
There most certainly is internet privacy, but most people aren't willing (or don't know how) to go about implementing and maintaining it.
Be paranoid on the net; then both will serve you well. |
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: |
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Most website companies like godaddy.com offer a proxy service
so they are the registered owner of your domain and if people
look it up they get godaddy's physical address. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: |
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| proxify.com |
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