Title: If anyone wants their IP info purged let me know Source:
[None] URL Source:[None] Published:Jun 12, 2012 Author:A K A Stone Post Date:2012-06-12 08:15:33 by A K A Stone Keywords:None Views:22422 Comments:64
I will purge anyones ip info if they want it purged. It will build up again over time but the past ip numbers will be deleted. Just ask.
Most likely as Neil outlined above, you're granted "Trusted" status in the software settings, so it's not just a one time purge but a continuous process.
I hope you all realize that if anyone here is a target of NSA/FBI, the feds will be recording and storing every packet in and out of here. They are tied directly to every internet backbone as we've known since the Bush era.
Purging the logs may provide limited protection against subpoenas in a lawsuit, like a libel lawsuit. But no one is posting their real identity here. If they did, I'd recommend that Stone ban them. There is a rising issue over online libel and making everyone stay anonymous is the best protection.
Given that Stone is allowing Google (and others) to spider-search this site to add the results to their search engine, that means it's all available for a number of years in the Google cache and Coral and others.
If we were federal targets in a serious investigation, either Stone and/or Neil would be issued national security letters to force them to allow access and to never tell anyone, including the target or to complain to any court about it (since that might tip off the target). And being located overseas doesn't make you safe either unless you're in a major hostile nation that won't extradite (Russia, China, etc.). But most any country would sell you out or they have an extradition treaty.
You simply cannot be too paranoid online any more. Sad really.
If you're thinking this all sounds a bit too much like a world government that is also a totally wired Big Brother, well...yep.
All kidding aside, Stone is doing what he can and I applaud him for that.
Oh, I appreciate the effort and the offer.
My point was we shouldn't feel that shields any of us if there is serious intent to monitor our traffic.
Another point to keep in mind is that the forum mails are stored encrypted on the server but sent and received as clear text, as subject to interception as any other post. To be (somewhat) secure, it would have to be HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Again, not a complaint, just a warning. The amount of encryption it has keeps Neil and Stone from reading it. There are ways Neil could intercept or circumvent but I can't imagine he'd bother; most of us have profoundly pedestrian lives, I'd guess.
Every black box has at least one key, usually more.
I hadn't bothered to look around yet but has anyone ever edited their personal webpages here? Coming from LP, most of us don't even think about that feature since Goldi didn't enable it over there.
#45. To: Serenissima Venezia, TooConservative (#43)
I've copyrighted mine [homepage]. My lawyer will be sending you a Cease & Desist order within the week. LOL.
darn. figures.
LOL!
HA! But...but...TC's homepage is such an exquisite work of art. BUT a bit too busy for my personal taste.
On the other hand, I'm laboring to remove the clutter from my own extensively designed home page, which included teddy bears, toasters, NRA info, and photos of JR, OhiaWfan, nonpardons and I partying at the local Fresno Olive Garden (ssshhh...after hours).
On the other hand, I'm laboring to remove the clutter from my own extensively designed home page, which included teddy bears, toasters, NRA info, and photos of JR, OhiaWfan, nonpardons and I partying at the local Fresno Olive Garden (ssshhh...after hours).
I'm worried about the mind that puts teddy bears, toasters, and the NRA together.
