Holding grudges with people on PH

Holding grudges with people on PH

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Clockwork Cupcake

74,597 posts

273 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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Algarve said:
Surely you must have seen this recently? https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3073999/...

Putting something on a forum isn't really held any differently. I think you just see the Twitter, Facebook and social media stuff more often as they've crippled the traffic going to forums in first place. Especially Groups on Facebook.
I think you misunderstood, or else I was ambiguous; I meant that forums are indeed no different.

Algarve

2,102 posts

82 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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ah sorry "and I don't really understand why forums are any different. " confused me biggrin

princeperch

7,931 posts

248 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.

Aphex

2,160 posts

201 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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princeperch said:
I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.
That's great, now if you could stop pestering me for nude pictures that'd be awesome

Hello future work reviewer byebye

Down and out

2,700 posts

65 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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princeperch said:
I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.
I would have told them to stuff it What's to stop you saying you're not on any forums?

TameRacingDriver

18,094 posts

273 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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princeperch said:
a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).
I'm surprised to read that. I would have refused, quite honestly. For starters, it's a security issue giving out usernames and passwords to third parties, and secondly, it would be none of their business unless you were blatantly abusing your internet facilities at work, a complete violation of your privacy.

I'm sure there's more to it than what you're prepared to divulge but even so....

Clockwork Cupcake

74,597 posts

273 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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TameRacingDriver said:
princeperch said:
a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).
I'm surprised to read that. I would have refused, quite honestly. For starters, it's a security issue giving out usernames and passwords to third parties, and secondly, it would be none of their business unless you were blatantly abusing your internet facilities at work, a complete violation of your privacy.

I'm sure there's more to it than what you're prepared to divulge but even so....
I rather suspect who made the request and under what circumstances, having gone through something similar back in the late 90's, which I similarly can't discuss.

I'll leave you to join the dots on that.

Edit: Let's just say that the people I am thinking about could get the information anyway should they wish to, but getting you to divulge the information saves them a lot of time and effort. Nuff said.


Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Wednesday 22 May 11:50

Henners

12,230 posts

195 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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princeperch said:
I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.
Even porn? eek

Fermit and Sexy Sarah

13,005 posts

101 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Henners said:
Even porn? eek
Surely he'd only have a p0rn site login if he was a performer, and I'm sure they'd want to know about that!

Gameface

16,565 posts

78 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Clockwork Cupcake said:
I rather suspect who made the request and under what circumstances, having gone through something similar back in the late 90's, which I similarly can't discuss.

I'll leave you to join the dots on that.
That's ok. I'm not bothered.

Clockwork Cupcake said:
Edit: Let's just say that the people I am thinking about could get the information anyway should they wish to, but getting you to divulge the information saves them a lot of time and effort.

Nuff said.
Nuff cringe.



TheJimi

25,002 posts

244 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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princeperch said:
I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.
This does raise something I've often thought about. The question of whether or not one would be happy for one's friends, family & colleagues to read their posts on PH.

Personally, I'd be fine with it smile




Edited by TheJimi on Wednesday 22 May 13:05

Lazermilk

3,523 posts

82 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Clockwork Cupcake said:
TameRacingDriver said:
princeperch said:
a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).
I'm surprised to read that. I would have refused, quite honestly. For starters, it's a security issue giving out usernames and passwords to third parties, and secondly, it would be none of their business unless you were blatantly abusing your internet facilities at work, a complete violation of your privacy.

I'm sure there's more to it than what you're prepared to divulge but even so....
I rather suspect who made the request and under what circumstances, having gone through something similar back in the late 90's, which I similarly can't discuss.

I'll leave you to join the dots on that.

Edit: Let's just say that the people I am thinking about could get the information anyway should they wish to, but getting you to divulge the information saves them a lot of time and effort. Nuff said.


Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Wednesday 22 May 11:50

princeperch

7,931 posts

248 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Henners said:
princeperch said:
I recently read through this thread with interest and cannot believe the lengths some people seem to be prepared to go to, to win an argument on the internet.

a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).

it made me think a bit about how we speak to each other on the internet, and how much information we give out. I was pretty careful before, but it was a sobering reminder that sometimes the internet isn't as anonymous as we like to think.
Even porn? eek
yes

Clockwork Cupcake

74,597 posts

273 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Gameface said:
Nuff cringe.
Meh. I was just posting within the restrictions imposed upon me.

Rawwr

22,722 posts

235 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
I can't think who you might mean CC? Is one a key part of Chow Mein, and one Zippys mate perchance?
Chicken Bungle?

Badda

2,673 posts

83 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Gameface said:
Nuff cringe.
laugh

S11Steve

6,374 posts

185 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Lazermilk said:
Clockwork Cupcake said:
TameRacingDriver said:
princeperch said:
a year or so ago I had to undergo an intrusive process for work where i had to hand over all my internet log in details/usernames, and tell them what websites/forums I went on and what I did on them. I consented to this process (but cant say much more about it than that).
I'm surprised to read that. I would have refused, quite honestly. For starters, it's a security issue giving out usernames and passwords to third parties, and secondly, it would be none of their business unless you were blatantly abusing your internet facilities at work, a complete violation of your privacy.

I'm sure there's more to it than what you're prepared to divulge but even so....
I rather suspect who made the request and under what circumstances, having gone through something similar back in the late 90's, which I similarly can't discuss.

I'll leave you to join the dots on that.

Edit: Let's just say that the people I am thinking about could get the information anyway should they wish to, but getting you to divulge the information saves them a lot of time and effort. Nuff said.


Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Wednesday 22 May 11:50
Vetting.

Developed Vetting - and the application form is easy enough to find online.... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/develop...

As for grudges, I spend a bit of time in SP&L on private parking threads. I know a few people don't agree with what I do, but I do get a fair few private messages showing some support for my opinions.

I've had a proper real life stalker from an ebay forum in the distant past, which is slightly unnerving to start with, but I found that it was better not to rise to the bait, not mention or acknowledge their presence, or the sly comments that indicated they had been watching my movements. I always double checked locks though, and still do!

She moved onto somebody else eventually, who ended up moving abroad to avoid the hassle.

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

187 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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TheJimi said:
This does raise something I've often thought about. The question of whether or not one would be happy for one's friends, family & colleagues to read their posts on PH.

Personally, I'd be fine with it smile
My father is on here.

For the record I did nothing but studying at university.

Fermit and Sexy Sarah

13,005 posts

101 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Rawwr said:
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
I can't think who you might mean CC? Is one a key part of Chow Mein, and one Zippys mate perchance?
Chicken Bungle?
Nope. You can figure it out after a page or two of reading a thread that CC frequents frequently. CC's obviously being more restrained by not confirming, fair play.

Clockwork Cupcake

74,597 posts

273 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Nope. You can figure it out after a page or two of reading a thread that CC frequents frequently. CC's obviously being more restrained by not confirming, fair play.
It would serve no purpose. Plus, I was making a general comment rather than singling out any one poster or posters.