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hifinutt
02-12-2009, 18:15
i notice some of the guys on aos use their full names , bearing in mind that the whole world has access to this site including many with a criminal nature is it something we should be more aware of,
its in my mind today because a few metres away from my house yesterday there was an armed robbery and several weeks ago our local halifax had 3 visitors thru the roof at opening time who robbed everyone.
the same can happen on internet sites
Dave Cawley
02-12-2009, 18:38
armed robbery?
Not here old chap!
Dave
Here neither!
Hi Phil,
I appreciate where you're coming from, but since all we ask new members for is a proper first name (people can even make one up if they want!) and some very basic location details (such as 'Basingstoke, UK', or whatever), big bad men are hardly likely to be breaking into their home and stealing all their gear...
If members choose to be even more specific than that, that's up to them. I live in a relatively small town in North Wales and have quite an unusual name; I have even described my house before, which is also rather unusual (and first did this on audio forums in 2002) and I've managed to escape the 'baddies' so far :eyebrows:
The reason we ask people to 'give a little of themselves' is to create a friendlier atmosphere on the forum and make it feel like a community of real people, not a faceless 'message board'. Think of it as moving into a new town and the locals taking an interest in you to make you feel welcome and part of their community. Would you rather that or them ignoring you and not caring less?
Anyway, we like to interact with real people here and so prefer proper names in signatures. This why we have our particular ethos, rather than referring to someone as 'Xerox 477712', 'hifinutt', 'Captain Kirk' or whatever ;)
I trust you can appreciate this and will thus fit in and enjoy yourself here :cool:
Marco.
Maybe I should change my name to 'Scary Bastard with a Collections of Weapons and a Bad Temper....and Two Dogs'? :smoking:
Maybe I should change my name to 'Scary Bastard with a Collections of Weapons and a Bad Temper....and Two Dogs'? :smoking:
You have met me then :chainsaw:
Rare Bird
02-12-2009, 19:22
i notice some of the guys on aos use their full names , bearing in mind that the whole world has access to this site including many with a criminal nature is it something we should be more aware of,
its in my mind today because a few metres away from my house yesterday there was an armed robbery and several weeks ago our local halifax had 3 visitors thru the roof at opening time who robbed everyone.
the same can happen on internet sites
:D
You have met me then :chainsaw:
I can't have.... you're still alive! :king: :lolsign:
My real name is Ashley James, but I never disclose that .... d'oh!
i notice some of the guys on aos use their full names , bearing in mind that the whole world has access to this site including many with a criminal nature is it something we should be more aware of,
its in my mind today because a few metres away from my house yesterday there was an armed robbery and several weeks ago our local halifax had 3 visitors thru the roof at opening time who robbed everyone.
the same can happen on internet sites
Just say that your name's Marco.
Guys - all joking aside, Hifinutt is making a valid point - it is worth bearing in mind and being careful, identity theft is very big business.
Guys - all joking aside, Hifinutt is making a valid point - it is worth bearing in mind and being careful, identity theft is very big business.
True... but more than just a name is needed. ;)
True... but more than just a name is needed. ;)
Indeed - a d.o.b. would be a good start - when did you take yours off your profile page? :eyebrows:
Indeed - a d.o.b. would be a good start - when did you take yours off your profile page? :eyebrows:
Aha!... you shouldn't be looking you identity thief, you! :ner:
Spectral Morn
02-12-2009, 20:56
I never give those sort of details.....ever.
Regards D S D L
I only know it was there because I remembered we share the same birthday (different years though, you old git ;) ) but it is a valid point - don't ever publish your real d.o.b. online if it can be traced back to your real name - with that info you can get a birth certificate, and from there...
Birth?... what is this 'birth' of which you speak?... I have always been!
I do not understand the word 'old'. :scratch:
Birth?... what is this 'birth' of which you speak?... I have always been!
I do not understand the word 'old'. :scratch:
You'd better be careful - Dalek Supreme D L has infiltrated this thread - if he suspects you are a Time Lord you're in for extermination!
You'd better be careful - Dalek Supreme D L has infiltrated this thread - if he suspects you are a Time Lord you're in for extermination!
Then I shall ascend...... the stairs! :ner:
Spectral Morn
02-12-2009, 21:55
Then I shall ascend...... the stairs! :ner:
And I shall say "Levitate" It is a myth that stairs will save you.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/10/13812201_24307d788c.jpg?v=0
http://www.daleklinks.co.uk/media/33116/flying-daleks.jpg
Regards D S D L
And I shall say "Levitate"
Nonsense!... your sink plunger equipped library step minions lost all 'credibility' when that glowing fart thing appeared beneath them! :lol:
Oooh...... Fighting talk!
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1879/anim08.gif (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/anim08.gif/)
Marco.
Spectral Morn
02-12-2009, 22:23
Oooh...... Fighting talk!
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1879/anim08.gif (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/anim08.gif/)
Marco.
It would last all of 2 seconds....a fight no ?....more like a massacre. ;):ner::lol::lol::lol:
Regards D S D L
I can't live my life by letting it being ruled by a risks' plan.
That's why I pay insurance for. ;)
hifinutt
03-12-2009, 12:32
all good points, its good to have a friendly forum but there is always that slight chance of problems if you reveal too much to the wrong people . hi fi is so precious that if any toe rag tries to nick i would be mortified , taken me years of tweaking!!!
It would last all of 2 seconds....a fight no ?....more like a massacre. ;):ner::lol::lol::lol:
Regards D S D L
Silly boy... Daleks are just like cream eggs!
Once you get through the shell it's just soft mush inside! :lol:
Rare Bird
03-12-2009, 17:03
Silly boy... Daleks are just like cream eggs!
I'll pass on sucking on Davros, he's got too many varicose veins goin on for my liking
I'll pass on sucking on Davros, he's got too many varicose veins goin on for my liking
yeuuch - what a horrible image to go with my blue cheese & biscuits! :eek:
I am a very private person by nature and strictly control what information about me is on the web.
The vast majority of this forum is publicly accessible, which is excellent as it enabled me to read a lot before joining. However, it's a double edged sword as there are some things I'd like to post but I won't because of this public accessibility.
Rare Bird
04-12-2009, 10:35
People should try use the forums picture hosting facilities for dicey pics if they can so the outside can't see unless they join that is..I think Marco's pretty much stringent enough regarding letting new members in!
hifinutt
05-12-2009, 21:51
not sure about that , he let me in !!!
Oi, nutta, fark off then!! :lol:
;)
Marco.
Haselsh1
05-12-2009, 22:08
Hmmm... I understand where this thread originated and I fully understand what is being implied. I guess with security, we all take a chance everytime we lock up and go to work. Obviously I have no answers here, I guess it's the nature of our present day society but I think all of us should be cautious.
Of course if someone wants to break in whilst I am at home that is a different approach. My time with the British Army taught me to always be armed to the teeth.
I know what you mean Shaun - 6 D-Cell Maglite by my bed, and it's not in case I need a torch!
Of course if someone wants to break in whilst I am at home that is a different approach. My time with the British Army taught me to always be armed to the teeth.
Yay, fookin' blow the bastards away, Rambo..... :guns: http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1879/anim08.gif (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/anim08.gif/)
:acid: :eyebrows:
Marco.
I know what you mean Shaun - 6 D-Cell Maglite by my bed, and it's not in case I need a torch!
I thought it was to shove up yer arse when ya boyfriend was away :lol: :lolsign:
Marco.
Haselsh1
05-12-2009, 23:09
Hmmm... the government ban the ownership of handguns to remove the threat they pose to the general public and what happens...??? Well nothing actually. Kids are still being shot dead on the streets by... handguns...!!!
I thought it was to shove up yer arse when ya boyfriend was away :lol: :lolsign:
Marco.
Oh no, I've the same Rammstein dildo collection as you have for that! :eek:
If you sniff the end can you recognise who's last had it up there?
http://www.smileys4me.com/getsmiley.php?show=3889
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Marco.
I ees baaaaad... Here comes the man's milkman... http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2180/wankingsmiley.gif (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/wankingsmiley.gif/)
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Marco.
I like to describe my stereo as being decidedly below average and generally unlistenable, in the hope that no one will break in and pinch it.
Some days when i think it sounds crap and actually is below average, i wish someone would pinch it.
I like to describe my stereo as being decidedly below average and generally unlistenable, in the hope that no one will break in and pinch it.
Some days when i think it sounds crap and actually is below average, i wish someone would pinch it.
A good ear syringing will soon cure that . . . :lolsign:
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