Originally Posted by sid

But what stops me from going up to a girl in a club and start talking about how I currently hate my job as a rocket scientist? Personas did not begin in the internet, associating the internet with personas is therefore pretty close-minded.

Originally Posted by ImmortalCow

Because in real life you know exactly how old other people are, and even what gender they are - just by looking at them! People who look trustworthy, ARE trustworthy! Lying exists only on the internet!


> logic

Originally Posted by ImmortalCow

Because in real life you know exactly how old other people are, and even what gender they are - just by looking at them! People who look trustworthy, ARE trustworthy! Lying exists only on the internet!


> logic

Originally Posted by Onimaru

You are not ">logic" greater than logic. You obviously haven't met anyone ever.

People who look trustworthy are con-artists. I bet that a lemon car dealership has the most trustworthy looking people working there. You can't tell someone's gender by looking at them. Come to America sometime and we will amaze you with technology.

You can only see what other show you. The medium of how they show you is irrelevant.

Originally Posted by Onimaru

Even identity thieves still prefer to go through your garbage than through your inbox.

Originally Posted by ImmortalCow

AFAIK identity theft via malware is a lot more popular. Please post your source.

Originally Posted by ImmortalCow

Citation Needed


AFAIK identity theft via malware is a lot more popular. Please post your source.

Originally Posted by Onimaru

http://idtheft.about.com/od/identity...wItHappens.htm
Why steal when people give it to you if you wait for them to be done with it. I also have worked in trash. You'd be surprised about all the stuff people forget about when they throw it away like it magically poofs.

Never throw a legal document away. File it.

Also, it is probably someone you know that know and trust. It's fair to say (uncredited) that the majority of crime is committed by some that the victim knew. The internet is a great way to protect yourself. No physical contact. Now that's security. This barrier, in my experience, makes people more comfortable sharing personal feelings. I think this puts people in a better position to make stronger bonds. 'Internet' friends are the only 'Real' friends.

Originally Posted by shooter190

Please post a source that states that Identity theft via malware is, in fact, a lot more popular.

Nevertheless, I'll play Devil's Advocate and do it for you. http://www.informationweek.com/secur...-600/219400767

Originally Posted by Onimaru

Also, it is probably someone you know that know and trust. It's fair to say (uncredited) that the majority of crime is committed by some that the victim knew. The internet is a great way to protect yourself. No physical contact. Now that's security. This barrier, in my experience, makes people more comfortable sharing personal feelings. I think this puts people in a better position to make stronger bonds. 'Internet' friends are the only 'Real' friends.

Originally Posted by Onimaru

You are not ">logic" greater than logic. You obviously haven't met anyone ever.

People who look trustworthy are con-artists. I bet that a lemon car dealership has the most trustworthy looking people working there. You can't tell someone's gender by looking at them. Come to America sometime and we will amaze you with technology.

You can only see what other show you. The medium of how they show you is irrelevant.

This is really just run of the mill paranoia. Society gets scared when people can have secrets. On the internet you are not subject to your local community judging you/ The internet is social relief. Some people abuse that. However, this can be countered by following simple common sense. I don't go telling everyone where I live the second I meet them, do you? You run more risk from anyone you meet in person than you do with any you meet online. People online can't just decided to beat you to death and then do so. Even identity thieves still prefer to go through your garbage than through your inbox. I don't understand all the fear. People probably need a better education as to what real threats are.

Originally Posted by ImmortalCow

Why would I post a citation? I am merely stating what I think, not asserting it as fact.

Besides that, I don't think you know what "Devil's advocate" means...