Originally Posted by
HettyB
The Daily Mail isn't quite as bad as the National Enquirer however, I consider it a boot-rag.
Facebook's business model is based upon selling your data. Nothing is for free.
I don't use facebook, twitter etc. I use private browsing mode, block cookies where possible, clear cookies and history after every session, no log ons or passwords are remembered. I block any tracking and have, at times, used a adblocker. I link nothing to any account. I use along with anti-virus, a programme called Malware Bytes. I use a separate email for ordering on the internet or where I do not want my personal email known. If I was ever inclined to use facebook, I would use a burner phone for the verification process or use throw away provided by a third party site. I don't use online banking. And periodically wipe the laptop etc...
Many of us here do not use our real name and I would assume that is allowed because on the whole we are a pretty respectful group, and long may it continue. I guard my privacy very vigorously - my motto is "Don't tell the man anything".
Bet you can tell I used to work in IT!
HettyB
ditto to all you wrote!
i have never ever used my personal info anywhere on the internet. all registrations are under psuedonyms ..i'm not IT or retired from anything related to computers. the son who taught me taught me to be safe, even tho he is now all over the web! lol i can search his name on any search engine (haven't tried google --i don't want to give them open access to my ipad or pc) and the first three pages come up w links to code or software he has written. he banks online, lives online and i'm waiting for him to get hit big time. i just hope he doesn't get hit too hard.