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Originally Posted by mrerick (Post 322386)

I've seen a number of radio amateurs (hams) sign up on discussion boards using their ham call signs as user names.

It's reasonably easy to determine personal information about a ham if you have their call sign.

Its reasonably easy to find out information on most anybody, most anyway

folks who worry about privacy and don't go on-line miss a lot - and its too late if you think you should be as private as possible - about pre-911 too late.

ok, let me post an email I received - it went to my junk folder - read it and then below my answer to it

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I am aware 66tinker is one of your pass words. Lets get directly to purpose. No-one has compensated me to investigate about you. You don't know me and you're probably wondering why you're getting this mail?
yebuixexe ed_tinker 66tinker ywymoxuoj ed_tinker 66tinker dqeinuayl ed_tinker 66tinker walaiojy ed_tinker 66tinker dizaimy ed_tinker 66tinker qeqqefi ed_tinker 66tinker fuqefyj ed_tinker 66tinker abasinnoh ed_tinker 66tinker sygyhiuqy ed_tinker 66tinker anuteaver ed_tinker 66tinker Let me tell you, i actually installed a software on the xxx videos (porn material) web site and do you know what, you visited this site to have fun (you know what i mean). While you were viewing video clips, your browser started out working as a Remote Desktop that has a keylogger which gave me access to your display and web camera. immediately after that, my software program collected your complete contacts from your Messenger, FB, and e-mailaccount. and then i created a double video. 1st part displays the video you were viewing (you have a good taste ; )), and next part displays the view of your web camera, and its you.
........................... You will have 2 solutions. We are going to explore each one of these choices in aspects:
........................... First alternative is to skip this e-mail. Then, i will send out your actual recorded material to each one of your contacts and thus visualize concerning the shame you will get. Not to mention if you happen to be in a committed relationship, exactly how it can affect?
..........................2nd alternative should be to give me USD 986. Lets name it as a donation. in this case, i most certainly will straight away erase your video footage. You could keep going your daily life like this never happened and you will not ever hear back again from me.
You'll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search for 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google search engine).
...66tinker if you have been wondering about going to the law enforcement officials, good, this message can not be traced back to me. I have dealt with my steps. i am not attempting to ask you for so much, i would like to be compensated. You now havicials if i do not receive the bitcoin, i will, no doubt send your video recording to all of your contacts including family members, coworkers, and many others. However, if i do get paid, i'll destroy the video immediately. If you want to have evidence, reply Yes and i will send your video recording to your 9 contacts. it's a non-negotiable offer, thus please do not waste mine time and yours by replying to this message.

Okay, so to start with, I read this to my wife.
1. Haven't been to any porn sites in years - first lie
2. I have Norton suite, run a firewall, plus use microsoft anti-attack products - so no download of my contacts or a video of me
3. I was a bit taken aback at the blatant threat and I imagine if I was a porn visitor and not a IT Security professional - I would have been fairly scared.
4. BTW - years ago, I used this email with an easy password for a few sites - I HAVE checked on-line to see if my information has been hacked during multiple hacks (see postings previous) and the answer for my hotmail account is yes. But years ago I went to a password vault.

Zukerberg has the ultimate product. Not only does he get all this data given to him freely, he has an Internet FULL of apologists for his site - I've never quite seen anything like it and I've been involved with computers for many decades now.

Whatever, I've said my piece/peace. Each must make their own decisions and live with the consequences. I have spoken and will speak no more.

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Originally Posted by Vlim (Post 322259)

Hi all,

The last couple of months I have seen quite a few forum regulars become active on Facebook groups for luger collectors.

The last few days I have been very disappointed by the complete lack of knowledge and an apperant lazyness of Facebook luger group members. And I see our regulars struggling to educate a growing number of users there. I tried but give up. So instead of trying to explain, debunk fairy tale stories and counter plain stupid remarks, I decided to leave those Facebook groups.

Looking forward to normal, educated and interesting topics on the Luger forums.

...but not on Dumbbook...

+1 Vlim.
I also quit after reading some stuff that you can't take seriously even if your only book on the matter is that old weary Kenyon's book.

Internet as a whole and Facebook specifically brought us a whole bunch of "experts" that simply demise all the previous knlowledge accumulated by generations of researchers and collectors work.
However, after I became a museum curator I need to be in touch with new "tools" to spread the word about preservation, published works and etc.

But, when it comes daown to serious research and information, books (printed) and Forums like this and Still's are my first source.

Douglas.

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Originally Posted by John Sabato (Post 322429)

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FWIW, My dear friend Sergio, let me clarify that there is no restriction on the mention of other websites or organizations here on the Lugerforum. The only exception would probably be those sites that focus on extreme political views such as Nazism, or Facism... (as examples).

You have all been warned... Just my $0.02 ...spend it wisely.

Thnaks John

So for whoever is interested the Facebook page I was referring to is the following:

Colt/ Military/ Commercial/ Vintage 1911 & 1911A1 Values & Authentications

I wish a Good Sunday to everyone !