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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 12, 2014 21:45:42 GMT -5
My mom wants me to quit the board because she thinks it's too great a security risk... What should I do.
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Post by justice009 on Jul 12, 2014 21:59:15 GMT -5
Well if by any chance this board is holding you back from the Real life, or whatever security risk she is talking about....... (maybe virus) then she could have a point. However take in the knowledge of those that care a lot about you. Your mom loves and only wants whats best for you. Perhaps you two should really talk about it, Though the smart seek the knowledge from the ones that love you ( Your Mom. )
AKA take in your mom Advice ^_^
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 12, 2014 23:03:18 GMT -5
so.. wait you're saying I should listen to my Mom and give this place up?
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Post by Manah on Jul 12, 2014 23:17:15 GMT -5
I'd also like to point out that while I agree most moms do wish for what is best for us, they don't always and necessarily know for sure what is. Moms are human too, and thus, are capable of erring and being wrong (not saying she is in this particular situation, but my point is as follows:)
Forums like proboard ones are usually exceptionally safe, compared to many other sites and programs. Their only flaw is their likeliness to be a bit slow due to lots of people using them. They are FAR from being a considerable threat as far as computer safety is concerned.
I believe what Lup is asking here is less for 'accept the one option given' and more for alternatives, both in terms of ways to accede the board safely and/or do so endangering his computer as little as possible. And also do so without going against aforementioned mother's wishes.
My suggestion was using a safer browser like Firefox, a strong antivirus, and/or an I-Pad separate from the regular computer, or something like that. My knowledge on such matters is exceedingly limited, however, which is why I'm leaving this to more knowledgeable people.
Just my 2 cents.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 13, 2014 11:59:37 GMT -5
The conflict mainly seems to be Mom thinks I spend way too much time on the computer.
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Post by Manah on Jul 13, 2014 19:39:36 GMT -5
Oh. Well... I can't really argue with that. We do spend a lot of time on the computer... Hours after hours after hours, in fact. -__-;
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 0:17:43 GMT -5
Spending too much time on the pc, and a security risk are two separate issues. For one, what is your real age? if you are 18 or older then use your own judgment, if you are under 18 then listen to your parents. I don't remember ever hearing about www.murpg.proboards.com being bad about "security." In the years I've been on this site the only thing I remember happening was a server burnt out the a proboards office or something. Which was a technical problem on their end. Keep in mind, I've been on this site for a while on and off. Out of all the years I've been here that's the only problem I've ever heard about this site while other sites have had things like identity theft, and even murders linked to them. As far as internet sites go, I would consider this one of the safer sites on the net. Time spent is a big thing, if that's the issue, just budget out your time.
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