So that those that want to fuss and argue can do so, like the one they have in Tuscaloosa News, if your one of their members you can see how it is done, http://forums.tuscaloosanews.com/eve/chat
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quote:Originally posted by Mrs. Carl Brutananadilewski:
But look, it says this:
"Be aware that civility and charm are required. Nastiness and foul language will get you banned."
I don't think that would work out around these parts ;-)
quote:Originally posted by Mrs. Carl Brutananadilewski:
But look, it says this:
"Be aware that civility and charm are required. Nastiness and foul language will get you banned."
I don't think that would work out around these parts ;-)
quote:that would disqualify a bunch from here, mrs. carl, wouldn't it?
quote:instead of Trillian, i would go with the more resource friendly open source program Pidgin
www.pidgin.im
open source in the good way, like firefox and linux.
quote:but i'd like to see any of those other software manufactures list the problem like the pidgin crew did, and tell you how to fix it (do not save your passwords, how purple is set to behave at default)
quote:while yes, most computers i see that are ate up with crap have limewire and such, thats normally the users fault for downloading infested files.
quote:Originally posted by jetboy:
Do you see a problem there james? They've got a program and will even TELL YOU HOW TO FIX IT.
quote:
No, its the users fault for installing a p2p program on their computer. It doesn't make sense to make your computer part of a network that YOU DON'T CONTROL.
quote:if you don't connect to networks you don't control, i suggest you unplug your modem now.
quote:the networks are not actively tryin' to infect the users, the users typically have to download and initiate something to be infected, therefor it is the users fault for being infected.
quote:reasonably safe p2p software:
reasonably safe IM software:
quote:Originally posted by James Holden:
jetboy: i've came to the conclusion you're just a interweb douchebag. when 4chan comes back up i'm sure we'll see less of you.
there's no reason for two tech's to be arguing, usually neither one of them are right, usually they need each other to solve a problem. i am far from a computer expert, but i don't believe in scaring my clients, i teach them. if you tell them not to do something, they'll do it anyway-- if you teach them the right way, you won't see them until someone else in their family has a computer problem.
everyone else: there is no reason to stay away from p2p, IM, and porn-- just use common sense and don't click on something that you don't think is right. if you're not sure, just screenshot it, close the window, and ask in the application's support forum.
reasonably safe p2p software:
utorrent
soulseek
dc++
reasonably safe IM software:
pidgin
meebo.com
SNIP. self edit.
if you're not sure about your discretionary abilities, run a active virus scanner (avg, NOD32) and MAKE SURE IT IS UPDATED.
also run spybot search and destroy, and malware bytes anti-malware (free) once a week, MAKE SURE THEY ARE UPDATED.
those two things will save you from a lot of problems.