maybe coincidence, but since going into post 19460 SPAM, my hotmail was hacked
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there is no way
your hotmail account would be hacked based upon a link posted in this forum. Just not possible. There are however any of a million other ways to hack hotmail or other types of accounts. But spam is spam. There is no way to eliminate it.
I've setup brand new email accounts never used, never listed and received spam within minutes of the account being setup. Most spam is automated. The spam that is viral, is very often sent from your friends and family without them knowing it. Because your email address is in their contacts, if their system is infected it is a common tactic of spammers those spreading malware, to use their computer without them knowing it. Little processes that execute in the background - sending out email.
Think of an email address like your front door. For most people there is no way you will eliminate undesirables from walking up to it. The internet is a world wide community, the domain your email address resides on is like a street and your email address is - an address.
Even if you setup booby traps, or a mote around your "castle" a determined invader will invade. But for the most part the really good hackers are not concerned about your little hotmail account (out of the tens of millions - and billions of other email accounts that exist on the other "streets"). They have more valuable targets in mind.
All that said, this forum is built upon "old school" technology and methodologies. It would not be my choice to setup a forum like this. It was setup based upon the community's wishes. The developer who created it, (years ago) was basing it upon a forum system that was "old school" and outdated when he created it. So today, even he has abandoned development of his "retro" version.
I could setup a much superior forum with the latest technologies which would also be a thousand times easier to administrate and customize. But it won't function like this one and then people won't be happy with that. That is to say - most people who frequent forums just about anywhere else on the Web would be familiar with newer styles and most would prefer it, but some of the core member group here would not.
The cost to get the forum as it is now, was quite considerable. The cost to customize a modern forum with better antispam, and registration screening will be considerable. I will do it, if enough people will donate the funds to cover the costs. None of the current forum options have this type of User Interface so customization will be necessary.
Until then the main protection we have here is on community vigilance. If I miss something, email me.
your hotmail account would be hacked based upon a link posted in this forum. Just not possible. There are however any of a million other ways to hack hotmail or other types of accounts. But spam is spam. There is no way to eliminate it.
I've setup brand new email accounts never used, never listed and received spam within minutes of the account being setup. Most spam is automated. The spam that is viral, is very often sent from your friends and family without them knowing it. Because your email address is in their contacts, if their system is infected it is a common tactic of spammers those spreading malware, to use their computer without them knowing it. Little processes that execute in the background - sending out email.
Think of an email address like your front door. For most people there is no way you will eliminate undesirables from walking up to it. The internet is a world wide community, the domain your email address resides on is like a street and your email address is - an address.
Even if you setup booby traps, or a mote around your "castle" a determined invader will invade. But for the most part the really good hackers are not concerned about your little hotmail account (out of the tens of millions - and billions of other email accounts that exist on the other "streets"). They have more valuable targets in mind.
All that said, this forum is built upon "old school" technology and methodologies. It would not be my choice to setup a forum like this. It was setup based upon the community's wishes. The developer who created it, (years ago) was basing it upon a forum system that was "old school" and outdated when he created it. So today, even he has abandoned development of his "retro" version.
I could setup a much superior forum with the latest technologies which would also be a thousand times easier to administrate and customize. But it won't function like this one and then people won't be happy with that. That is to say - most people who frequent forums just about anywhere else on the Web would be familiar with newer styles and most would prefer it, but some of the core member group here would not.
The cost to get the forum as it is now, was quite considerable. The cost to customize a modern forum with better antispam, and registration screening will be considerable. I will do it, if enough people will donate the funds to cover the costs. None of the current forum options have this type of User Interface so customization will be necessary.
Until then the main protection we have here is on community vigilance. If I miss something, email me.
Yes, we DO love our little "old school" and "outdated" forum. LOL
So, that being said, this is not the first time that Spam has popped up. This one just gave us a lot of laughs and fun! But previously I believe it was just quietly deleted by Mimi or I think Marilyn when she was our plucky leader. No big whoop, it just let them know that we weren't interested in their Spam so go away. But Paul, most of us have now moved up and have figured out Facebook and twitter and stuff like that. Ya gotta at least give us that! ;0) Oh, and I admit it...I STILL prefer and use the same turkey roasting pan that my Grandma passed on to me when I got married 43 years ago. Some things just can't be improved no matter how old they are. xxxooo
So, that being said, this is not the first time that Spam has popped up. This one just gave us a lot of laughs and fun! But previously I believe it was just quietly deleted by Mimi or I think Marilyn when she was our plucky leader. No big whoop, it just let them know that we weren't interested in their Spam so go away. But Paul, most of us have now moved up and have figured out Facebook and twitter and stuff like that. Ya gotta at least give us that! ;0) Oh, and I admit it...I STILL prefer and use the same turkey roasting pan that my Grandma passed on to me when I got married 43 years ago. Some things just can't be improved no matter how old they are. xxxooo
I'm old school
in most things and I'm a devout follower of the KISS Principle. (no that is not some esoteric new religion or cult that Oprah is promoting. just means Keep it Simple)
I love old cars. I've learned to love making things with hand tools even though I had no patience for them when I was younger. Often I enjoy restoring old hand tools even more than making something with them.
I even love my wife more now that she is - AH! You thought I say it... smileys/wink.gif
So I roast my own coffee, in a cast iron skillet no less. I often make coffee on the stove in a mocha pot even... I pickle, grow heirloom (don't get any more "old school" than that) vegetables.
I use a safety razor! (and I love it)
If I could live on Walden Pond and garden and fish for my "daily bread" I'd love that. You ever see the videos about Dick Proenneke? That is a "romantic" notion for me.
And for the record, I'd much prefer your half century+ old roasting pan to any non-stick miracle etc. Though I have to say, the new Circulon are a joy to cook with. So light! Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.
Old School, traditional etc. I'm not knocking that or anyone. I appreciate it but in terms of technology, it mostly sucks to go old school (especially from the administrative/implementation side) and I don't appreciate it. Give me the latest Mac with a huge HD Cinema display any day...
For our purposes here, I'm just pointing out that there are reasons and you can't please everyone. So if there is a problem that I miss and you (anyone) is concerned. Just email me. I will address it promptly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Richard_Proenneke.jpg
in most things and I'm a devout follower of the KISS Principle. (no that is not some esoteric new religion or cult that Oprah is promoting. just means Keep it Simple)
I love old cars. I've learned to love making things with hand tools even though I had no patience for them when I was younger. Often I enjoy restoring old hand tools even more than making something with them.
I even love my wife more now that she is - AH! You thought I say it... smileys/wink.gif
So I roast my own coffee, in a cast iron skillet no less. I often make coffee on the stove in a mocha pot even... I pickle, grow heirloom (don't get any more "old school" than that) vegetables.
I use a safety razor! (and I love it)
If I could live on Walden Pond and garden and fish for my "daily bread" I'd love that. You ever see the videos about Dick Proenneke? That is a "romantic" notion for me.
And for the record, I'd much prefer your half century+ old roasting pan to any non-stick miracle etc. Though I have to say, the new Circulon are a joy to cook with. So light! Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.
Old School, traditional etc. I'm not knocking that or anyone. I appreciate it but in terms of technology, it mostly sucks to go old school (especially from the administrative/implementation side) and I don't appreciate it. Give me the latest Mac with a huge HD Cinema display any day...
For our purposes here, I'm just pointing out that there are reasons and you can't please everyone. So if there is a problem that I miss and you (anyone) is concerned. Just email me. I will address it promptly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Richard_Proenneke.jpg
That was my point exactly! Let you know and you take care of it. I guess
my problem is each time this comes up you address it as how outdated this site it is. We like it. Some of us like it and are not antiquited. We do appreciate what you young whipper-snappers are doing and thank you. And you got me on the Dick Proenneke. I Have no clue who he is and was going to go google him. Thanks for saving me the trouble. Oh, and Paul...I think I'm starting to feel kinda fond of you. ;0)
my problem is each time this comes up you address it as how outdated this site it is. We like it. Some of us like it and are not antiquited. We do appreciate what you young whipper-snappers are doing and thank you. And you got me on the Dick Proenneke. I Have no clue who he is and was going to go google him. Thanks for saving me the trouble. Oh, and Paul...I think I'm starting to feel kinda fond of you. ;0)
and another
in a nutshell, anyone can spoof your email account just like anyone could forge your signature. It doesn't mean that they have actual access to your email account.
http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci840262,00.html
in a nutshell, anyone can spoof your email account just like anyone could forge your signature. It doesn't mean that they have actual access to your email account.
http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci840262,00.html