Friend you are welcome,
        Be at your ease, Get up when you ready,
        Go to bed when you please.
       We're happy to share with you such as we've got,
        The leaks in the roof and the soup in the pot....


         

        Safety on the InterNet

        As an op I am asked for help often when ppl are having problems dealing with another individual. For whatever reason they find themselves in situation where they feel they have NO control of the situation.  Ok gang here goes this is my 50 cents on the subject.

        My page so I get to say what I think.....You as internet users have the right to use the the "X" in the upper right hand corner to terminate any conversation you are not happy with immediately. That is the fastest way to end an uncomfortable conversation. Be careful who you talk to.. people feel more powerful and more secure because they are
        hidden behind a computer monitor in the comfort of their own homes.Be careful just how much personal information you are giving out. I have seen people stalked by unwanted persons on the internet ...BUT they had to get the info from a source originally ..ie..like phone numbers. If you don't want it spread around don't give it out!!  Also there is a great thing called the yellow pages and internet directories, bad news gang,
        you can likely be found if a person wants to find u bad enough. So be careful how much info you give out to that so called "friend" until you are sure they deserve the trust of crossing over the so called virtual-safe chat" into your "real life." Ask yourself this do u really want the hassle??
            But if you are having serious problems please ask for help, there are
        people that can help and the fastest way to get help is to slap them on ignore and make them chat with you in the main channel so an op can take control and remove them if they are not appropriate there. You are basically on your own in dcc, remember that. You choose to go there so be prepared to deal, or able to deal with what happens there. I personally prefer not to go there at all unless helping someone with a mirc
        problem.....
        ANOTHER thought, if you think you are going to have problems with somebody please log the files,this provides others with verifiable information that yes there is a problem, and yes something should be done about it. But your word against their doesn't hold well in a court ot law and neither does it on the internet.  Keep records!! And share them with somebody who can help!!!  This is why we have ops, sop and IRCops about the system.
            There are organizations the internet that can help and will prosecute
        if there are problems and they are there to help, and very good at what they do. Do drop by and say hi to my pals at #CyberAngels they are
        the guardians of the internet and yes they have a great home page that has even more info on personal security on the internet. It is well worth the trip to check out, some fascinating reading material is to be found there.
            If you have questions about any of this, concerns, worries or troubles
        feel free to approach me.  Honest I don't bite, I have had all my shots and i ry not to be intimidating.  I would never to assume all the answers to any questions.  But 2 heads are always better then one when you are having  problems or need help. I am there to help in a practical useful way. Notice i stressed useful, I can't do anuything about that which I have no record for or can't see.



         

        My code:
        Count your blessings, not your sorrows.
        Each person,
        Has the right to their personal dignity,
        Respect for their own beliefs, you don't have to like em, but you do need to respect that they are theirs, and not get hung up on trying to change their beliefs to yours.
        The right to safety, and security.
        The need to know they are loved by another in some human way that is meaningful to them.
        The right to be recognized as being human, to make mistakes and learn from their mistakes and move on.
        The right to ask for help, or give a helping hand to others in  greater need then you at that particular moment in life.
         

        I really hope this section will create some controversy and  some prospective on mythoughts about life on and off the internet.

        Nurse-mac
         
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