Posted by KellyD on October 17, 2003, at 8:47:57
In reply to Re: keeping safe online, posted by Liligoth on October 17, 2003, at 6:27:06
I did have to get "burned" to learn a lesson. While covered in FAQ, I think a number of difficulties can arise when personal Emails start between posters, this can be a good thing, but opens for disasters, too. When those addresses are available by registering or are included in a post, one must remember, if you write personally, a "stranger" has your address, too. Personal information is more likely if one feels they are writing one on one. Abuse can be reported, Email accounts that aren't primary can be used (and closed), and blocking can be done, but damage can be done prior to those actions. Fortunately, most of us only have to get burned once.
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