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Knowflake Posts: 10720
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posted February 06, 2013 03:07 PM
  
*side noteMy old website enabled the owner to see exactly who checked into their website (IP) and every move they made on it, every page they clicked on, how long they were on it etc, etc. It displayed what browser they were using. It had a map that could be zoomed in on down to exactly what street they lived on and a very close proximity to their actual house. (on the website owner's control panel) I later had another website that did the same and more. So, i've always figured at least the owner of a site could most likely see the same. It might be different on this board since the set up hasnt changed in years and is pretty ancient. But I'm sure at least the owner can see quite a bit on his end. If there's a way to also find out someone's phone number thru that info, I would not be surprised and I would be uncomfortable. I have not looked into it because I never cared to. And I'd like to know if that is the case. Point is, I was getting a lot of crank calls/hang-ups for awhile at home and on cell. They'd listen to me say hello and then hang up. No one who has my phone numbers would do that to me. It's a very creepy thing. So I want to know how much info you have access to here. IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 06, 2013 03:46 PM
Mods and myself can check IPs, and that's it. We can then trace an IP to a general area (city/country). I meant, for example, when a person gets a call like the current one circulating where a message is left that claims legal action is being taken against a person. People can google the number and see it is a scam by the other people so scammed who posted on the Net. ------------------
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted February 06, 2013 03:47 PM
And if people are calling you and hanging up, maybe you should report it to the authorities. ------------------
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
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Knowflake Posts: 10720
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posted February 06, 2013 03:59 PM
I know about that part (as I mentioned) because I used to Mod here.The calls have stopped, but were going on for awhile and it was getting annoying. I would have reported it to authorities if they continued much longer. IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 06, 2013 04:00 PM
I recently received a message from this number: 774-221-8770. It didn't fool me, because I know any court action must be officially served. But many people would be scared into paying them money to "settle." It is more difficult for scammers nowadays due to being able to Google the phone numbers.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-774-221-8770 IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 07, 2013 02:08 PM
I have been assimilated into the iPhone family. Resistance was futile.IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
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posted February 08, 2013 03:12 PM
Yay for IOS 6.1!------------------
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
BlackSeraph
Knowflake Posts: 469
From: PA, USA
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted February 09, 2013 02:49 AM
Even some Borg Drones resist in silence  (see Voyager: Unimatrix Zero).Me, Still on iOS 5.1.whatever ... only got the iPhone 4, and I've had... previous experiences of upgrading too far (3G didn't like whatever it's last iOS available was and got to the point it nearly had a ... kinetic wall accident. I eventually upgraded). I will say, from what I've seen on friend's phones, Siri leaves a lot to be desired for me. It's like the Enterprise-D's ship's computer but with the intelligence of a 3 year old child. It would understand but still not do what was asked of it lol... IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
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posted February 10, 2013 09:36 AM
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"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted February 11, 2013 01:24 PM
Who could have resisted Seven of Nine?------------------
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
BlackSeraph
Knowflake Posts: 469
From: PA, USA
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted February 11, 2013 08:44 PM
Ensign Kim apparently (I vaguely remember the scene where she asks him if he wished to copulate).IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
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posted February 12, 2013 11:18 AM
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"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
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posted February 13, 2013 12:53 PM
Voyager was a great show.------------------
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." Charles Schultz IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted March 28, 2013 10:02 AM
I do keep my GPS turned off on my iPhone.IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
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posted April 12, 2013 01:05 PM
I had a dream last night where I got my Phone screen busted! Whew! Glad it was just a dream when I woke up!IP: Logged |
iQ
Moderator Posts: 4733
From: Chennai, India
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 13, 2013 07:26 AM
Call me old-fashioned or a Neanderthal but I am yet to use Smart phones. Still prefer email to SMS....and will not hesitate to use Carrier Pigeons if they exist 
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Node
Knowflake Posts: 2666
From: 2,021 mi East of Truth or Consequences NM
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 25, 2013 07:01 AM
Chahldean: While we play with our Apps and lose the ability to spell and read via texting, we pay for "roll over minutes" while actually paying for invisible prisons.  People talk about our decline in education in the U.S. [ we are currently 17 globally ]
math & science are worse. Fingers are pointed at who and what share the most blame. I blame the cell phone. Every kid over 7 has one. They need the protection of instant communication.  B.S. Because of cell phone addiction, reading actual books has atrophied. The reading I see is on TMZ & Twitter. IP: Logged |
Node
Knowflake Posts: 2666
From: 2,021 mi East of Truth or Consequences NM
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 25, 2013 07:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by iQ:
Call me old-fashioned or a Neanderthal but I am yet to use Smart phones. Still prefer email to SMS....and will not hesitate to use Carrier Pigeons if they exist
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katatonic
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posted April 25, 2013 02:27 PM
well i had to get a smart phone because my customers kept texting me and my old phone wasn't up to keeping up. i need my hands for my work and the phone was killing them...i miss my little old phone but the plan was prohibitive too. IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted April 26, 2013 12:17 PM
Have to move forward with new technology or be left behind.IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted July 10, 2013 10:08 AM
Love my iPhone and always will.IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted July 11, 2013 11:31 AM
But I always keep the GPS turned off.IP: Logged |
shura
Knowflake Posts: 985
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Registered: Jun 2009
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posted July 11, 2013 10:19 PM
I tossed mine. quote:
Originally posted by Randall:
Voyager was a great show.
Deep Space Nine all the way. Janeway made me nuts. Sisko, Kirk, probably even Picard would have gotten those poor basstards home by the end of season one. IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 42308
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted July 12, 2013 10:50 AM
Yeah, DSN was pretty awesome. And Janeway did get them home eventually. IP: Logged |
Orange
Knowflake Posts: 1685
From: Georgia
Registered: May 2009
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posted July 23, 2013 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by luisbunuel:
Innocent communication device or sinister movement tracker?Ever been tempted to get rid of yours?
just the opposite. I have a panic attack when i happen to forget mine at home. IP: Logged |
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