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Old 09-02-2013, 05:47 AM   #1
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After A Long Hiatus, I Am Back...? Or am I?

So... tried to login a couple months ago and found that my account had been deleted, with no way to find out why. I certainly hadn't posted anything in awhile, so I didn't know if it was due to account inactivity or what. Somehow I managed to find out it was because I have/had a Gmail account. Seriously? Not cool, folks. I realize that Google is probably one of the most spammed email sites on the Web, but seems to me that a warning email could have been sent to those who were at risk.

Nevertheless, I have seen the light and have officially abandoned my Gmail account. Seems they have no respect for one's privacy, insisting that your name be made public simply to have a profile. Sorry, no one gets my name unless I WANT them to have it. Anonymity is one your best assets on the InterNet, one piece of information can open the door for more to be found, next thing you know, your credit is stolen and your bank account drained. Just wish my old posts were still available... Several conversations I was involved in no longer make sense LOL...

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Old 09-03-2013, 04:29 AM   #2
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Re: After A Long Hiatus, I Am Back...? Or am I?

Quick question... Is this going to be an ongoing thing?
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Old 09-03-2013, 06:01 AM   #3
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it will do it 5 times and then you will be back to normal
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:49 AM   #4
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Re: After A Long Hiatus, I Am Back...? Or am I?

I was wondering why you all of a sudden had such a low post count.

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Nevertheless, I have seen the light and have officially abandoned my Gmail account. Seems they have no respect for one's privacy, insisting that your name be made public simply to have a profile. Sorry, no one gets my name unless I WANT them to have it. Anonymity is one your best assets on the InterNet, one piece of information can open the door for more to be found, next thing you know, your credit is stolen and your bank account drained.
Paranoia is my friend, and why none of my emails and logins have my real name in any of them. The only person besides my Mate that knows who I actually am is Lorna (and that's only because she won't stop talking about my sister and I. REAL NAMES, Mum, STOP USING THEM).
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Old 09-03-2013, 11:42 AM   #5
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So... tried to login a couple months ago and found that my account had been deleted, with no way to find out why. I certainly hadn't posted anything in awhile, so I didn't know if it was due to account inactivity or what. Somehow I managed to find out it was because I have/had a Gmail account. Seriously? Not cool, folks. I realize that Google is probably one of the most spammed email sites on the Web, but seems to me that a warning email could have been sent to those who were at risk.

Nevertheless, I have seen the light and have officially abandoned my Gmail account. Seems they have no respect for one's privacy, insisting that your name be made public simply to have a profile. Sorry, no one gets my name unless I WANT them to have it. Anonymity is one your best assets on the InterNet, one piece of information can open the door for more to be found, next thing you know, your credit is stolen and your bank account drained. Just wish my old posts were still available... Several conversations I was involved in no longer make sense LOL...
Apologies! Things were out of control and we did the best we could to try and retain "real" people as opposed to a bunch of hackers / spammers. Hopefully things will be squared around from here on out. I promise we won't have troubles like this again! Glad you're back (and sorry about your previous posts)!
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Old 09-03-2013, 01:23 PM   #6
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Paranoia is my friend, and why none of my emails and logins have my real name in any of them. The only person besides my Mate that knows who I actually am is Lorna (and that's only because she won't stop talking about my sister and I. REAL NAMES, Mum, STOP USING THEM).
I'm very paranoid too, that is why I use my real name. They think I'm using a fake name and try to guess and never guess my real name. They would never think I so stupid as to use my real name. You got to always out smart them.
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Old 09-03-2013, 07:14 PM   #7
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You got to always out smart them.
But Bailey, I'm a flaming idiot. I couldn't outsmart my way outta a paper bag.
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Old 09-04-2013, 05:35 AM   #8
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You got to always out smart them.
But Bailey, I'm a flaming idiot. I couldn't outsmart my way outta a paper bag.
jump in a pool....it will put out flames and make the bag dissolve
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Old 09-04-2013, 11:20 AM   #9
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You got to always out smart them.
But Bailey, I'm a flaming idiot. I couldn't outsmart my way outta a paper bag.
jump in a pool....it will put out flames and make the bag dissolve
And then I'll have water up my NOSE!
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And then I'll have water up my NOSE!
Free Sinus cavity cleanse.... really Das Mel it is all about the perspective you choose!
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Old 09-04-2013, 05:40 PM   #11
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And then I'll have water up my NOSE!
Free Sinus cavity cleanse.... really Das Mel it is all about the perspective you choose!
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Old 09-04-2013, 06:56 PM   #12
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And then I'll have water up my NOSE!
Free Sinus cavity cleanse.... really Das Mel it is all about the perspective you choose!
Aaaaaaaaand red eyeballs and green hair from all that chlorine in the pool.

Actually, I'd probably look pretty cool with green hair. *Rubs chin in thought* Hmm.
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Welcome back, Cheese. Hopefully, life is less stressful than it was aboard the wagon.
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Old 09-04-2013, 11:31 PM   #14
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Welcome back, Cheese. Hopefully, life is less stressful than it was aboard the wagon.
Yes, Redbear, it is MUCH less stressful. However, I can tell you that the reasons the wagon was used for the purposes it was, have pretty much stopped to my knowledge. I've heard nothing more about it. Of course, someone broke into my 28-foot Pace Arrow sometime recently... The next time I am there, I plan to catch a couple of snakes and let them run free in there for awhile, see if anyone else breaks in... ;)
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