How do I protect myself on a message board?
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Make sure the message board in run by someone you trust or on a site you trust. There should be an option to not reveal your email address on the board. If there is no such option, do not post there. Do not give out any personally identifiable information.
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try making up your personal id and make sure knowbody is watching when you are using your computer, others can use your computer but they would have to hit cancel at the beginning in order to use it but your info won't be exposed for others to view
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Usually by joining other forums of the same topic.  Adding your link to your signiture... thats really about it.
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Some forums allow you to send a private message to the host. If your forum allows that, then you could try it and see if they respond.
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Attention this status mean that you're security is working good but if you want to remove it just press tool->Internet options->security->Internet->Custom Level and enable All, Done your ready to be attacked By Hacker Sites now, Congratulation's
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One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument
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togetherweserved.com, but I must warn you...if you’re not highly decorated and war injured, you better be careful what you say over there...on  postings and threads, or they'll eat you alive. Best to be as anonymous as possible if you’re not mainstream (pro-war) you might get unwanted company. S/F
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Putting your email address on a public board is a very bad idea. Don't you know about perverts and criminals who could see it.\n\nContact The American Cancer Society with your questions. They are the best and most accurate source of information.
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You don't want to post addresses, phone numbers or your real name.  It's simply unwise to do that.  Never do that unless you want a bunch of thugs at your door.
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Be careful...between your screen name and question, you don't want to turn into a stalker...\n\nAnd I agree with jackass above me.
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Nope, can't do anything.  It's too easy to fake a reply address.  You could start digitally signing your messages and inform all your friends that no message without a signature is real.  If the subject really interests you, look into joining a commission or board that is implementing next-generation email security standards, when such things might become possible.
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Your message board's admin should have the ability to see the IP address of the person posting these messages.\n\nTheir IP address can be put into SamSpade.org's "IP WhoIs" and it should bring up their internet service provider (ISP). Report the IP address to their ISP along with screenshots of the user's posts.\n\nYou may also consider getting this person(s) IP address blocked from the board permanently.\n\n\nEdited: If you or someone you know has admin powers, go to the Admin CP and scroll down the left side list to Find User and search for the person's username.\n\nThere will be IP address next to it when it comes up. Use this IP address to track down the ISP and send evidence to them of this person's posts.\n\nYou might also want to have an admin set the board to its "must be approved by admin" setting (or something similar) for the time being so this person cannot recklessly change e-mails and create names.
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actually,u must have a anti-virus software which says-u r about to leave a secure site or whatever........u just need to check the box which says-don't show me this message again........isn't it easy?!!
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Block it by marking it as SPAM
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If advertisements are opening on your computer in a window titled Messenger Service, it may indicate that your system is not secure. You should enable the Internet Connection Firewall and disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP to help protect your computer from unwanted spam and other potential threats.\n\nThe Messenger Service was originally designed for use by system administrators to notify Windows users about their networks. However, some advertisers have started using this service to send information via the Internet, and these messages could be used maliciously to distribute a virus.\n\n• Note Although the name of the service is similar, Messenger Service in Windows XP is not related to instant messaging programs such as Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger. Disabling instant messaging programs is not necessary and not recommended. Disabling instant messaging programs will not prevent Messenger Service spam on your computer. \n \n• If your computer is part of a corporate network, ask the network administrator before disabling Messenger Service. \n \n• If you have Windows XP at home or in a small office that you manage yourself, you should disable the Messenger Service. \n\nFirst, make sure that your system is protected by an Internet firewall and that you've followed the steps to Protect Your PC. Disabling the Messenger Service without using a firewall will prevent the unwanted spam, but will not protect your computer from intruders.\n\nTo disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP (Caution: If your computer is part of a corporate network, talk to your system administrator before taking this action.)\n\n1. Click Start and then click Control Panel. \n \n2. Click Performance and Maintenance. (If you do not see the Performance and Maintenance icon, you may be using Classic View. You can skip to step 3 below, but you must double-click Administrative Tools.) \n\n3. Click Administrative Tools.\n\n4. Double-click Services..\n\n5. Double-click Messenger.\n\n6. In the Startup type list, choose Disabled. \n\n7. Click Stop, and then click OK.
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Go Tools, then internet options.  Work on the security tab and content tabs.  If you have Nortons, it has a seperate Parental control tab.
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