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Privacy - 11/23/2008 1:36:52 PM   
JillyBean


Posts: 12
Joined: 12/31/2006
Status: offline 		I just noticed (yes I'm slow) that anyone can go on the website and randomly look up people... is there a button to click that says only members that a profile can view me?
That kinda makes me uncomfortable... And I'm considering removing my profile
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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 1:39:56 PM   
lilabbotsfordgrl


Posts: 140
Joined: 1/4/2008
Status: offline 		Yeah, this isn't Facebook, it's a dating website.  Everybody can see everything about you that you added to your profile, and there's no way to stop it.  You can block specific people, but that's not what you're asking and won't help you.

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 1:43:09 PM   
JillyBean


Posts: 12
Joined: 12/31/2006
Status: offline 		that is uncool :(

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 2:32:02 PM   
MadameMarque


Posts: 1128
Joined: 3/19/2005
Status: offline 		Only put the information on your profile that you want available to other visitors.  As far as their being members or not, since all one needs is an anonymous email account, in order to create a profile, I'm not sure that a person's being a member provides much exclusivity.

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 3:35:03 PM   
spinninsweetness


Posts: 477
Joined: 3/6/2008
From: London
Status: offline 		You need so little to create an account here there really is no point of member only. You can hide the profile full stop, just use it to post on the forums.

If it really is an issue, make a profile with no specific details or photos, then give out that stuff when you have gotten to know people better. Just having a photo of your back, or something, just to prove you are human. Than give out pics when you trust.

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 3:58:26 PM   
BbwCanaDomme


Posts: 330
Joined: 5/22/2008
Status: offline 		As a general rule, if you don't want people to see something, don't put it on the internet. Do you know how easy it is to get onto people's facebook/myspace profiles regardless of whether or not they're set to private? Just don't post personal shit and you'll be fine :)

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 4:43:29 PM   
DesFIP


Posts: 25191
Joined: 11/25/2007
From: Apple County NY
Status: offline 		So remove any info you don't want known. If you live in a small town, just list your state, or say you're in the nearest big city. Remove identifiable pics.

And remember that just because you put something up to be seen by just your friends doesn't mean it will stay like that. Somebody will copy it, spread it around and search engines will find it thus allowing employers to decide they don't want you.

< Message edited by DesFIP -- 11/23/2008 4:46:43 PM >

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 4:46:18 PM   
Owner59


Posts: 17033
Joined: 3/14/2006
From: Dirty Jersey
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Is this thread really more about irony?

Love the nic.

< Message edited by Owner59 -- 11/23/2008 4:48:26 PM >

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 4:55:21 PM   
Lockit


Posts: 11292
Joined: 5/7/2007
Status: offline 		You can block people, but from what I understand of things and have been told, you cannot stop them from seeing your profile or journal.  You can only block them from contacting you.

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 6:54:38 PM   
JillyBean


Posts: 12
Joined: 12/31/2006
Status: offline 		At least with them making random profile, you can at least see who viewed your profile... just gives me the shivers otherwise...
Sorry I don't get the irony part owner.

And as for pictures... photoshop!

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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 7:39:01 PM   
Owner59


Posts: 17033
Joined: 3/14/2006
From: Dirty Jersey
Status: offline 		The irony is commenting about privacy, while posting a pic and profile on an internet site.



Just me,I guess,but it would be more private if you didn`t have a profile at all.My..






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RE: Privacy - 11/23/2008 7:46:37 PM   
BbwCanaDomme


Posts: 330
Joined: 5/22/2008
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Owner59

The irony is commenting about privacy, while posting a pic and profile on an internet site.



Just me,I guess,but it would be more private if you didn`t have a profile at all.My..







It's awesome right? It's like people who have face pictures posted and demand discretion.

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RE: Privacy - 5/12/2009 6:16:41 AM   
Phoenixpower


Posts: 8098
Status: offline 		yep, privacy doesnt work much online. Recently I found a previous manager from me on an other version of dating page, where they somehow describe themselves as animals...she was quite a bully and it was quite amusing to see her on there describing her as a certain animal...so...privacy can be an issue for some people. Her I discovered coincidentially, but it made my day *lol* So it just depends how much it is an issue for you, good luck 

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RE: Privacy - 5/12/2009 6:25:37 AM   
Rainfire


Posts: 4047
Joined: 1/5/2009
Status: offline 		*shrugs*

I initially used a zip code of the next town over, never stated my actual town and just used a geographical region (i.e. south-west Idaho) since I was from a very rural area. I didn't use a picture of my face but only sent additional photos to friends or people I knew I could trust.

Privacy online can be a joke. I googled my own name for kicks and giggles and came up with a number of hits immediately, including a live webcam of ferrets that I enjoy viewing. Best thing to do is not put anything out there you don't want people knowing. In this day and age, many people are being terminated and disciplined for crap they put on their MySpace or Facebook accounts. I know that my Facebook accounts links to Lumus' who has a number of co-workers on His account. So anything I do or say, they can see. Needless to say, we're careful about what goes on the accounts.


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RE: Privacy - 5/12/2009 7:34:29 AM   
flcouple2009


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Joined: 1/8/2009
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Owner59
The irony is commenting about privacy, while posting a pic and profile on an internet site.
Just me,I guess,but it would be more private if you didn`t have a profile at all.My..


She says in her profile that she doesn't like Democrats, maybe she is worried she is being viewed by random left wingers.  Maybe she doesn't want viewed by those who are beneath her as she says, "So who is this lovely blonde? Someone who is probably out of your league."

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RE: Privacy - 5/12/2009 7:55:05 AM   
angelikaJ


Posts: 8641
Joined: 6/22/2007
Status: offline 		You have the option of hiding your profile.
*poof*
You become invisible without having to delete it.

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RE: Privacy - 5/12/2009 9:30:18 AM   
BrokenSaint


Posts: 301
Joined: 10/30/2007
Status: offline 		Privacy on the net is a myth. Was reasonably certain most people comfortable with the net had given up on it as a fairly antiquated idea.

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