Free Forum - Ironic question re: site security

David Spence

Posts count: 143

Topics count: 20

Jan 15, 2007, 5:45:47 PM

Send message

Ironic question re: site security

I understand the futility of the following question, given that, if the site is insecure, I may get a dishonest answer from the same people who threaten its security.

Nevertheless, I was wondering whether anyone has had a negative experience resulting from posting something here, only to have it traced back to their real identity. Naturally, I've used an alias so far, but if site security is a real issue, it might make me hesitate to ask questions that are too specific (such as those regarding a particular play at a particular casino).

Thanks again for all the helpful answers in the past.
David

Nanuck

Posts count: 160

Topics count: 7

Jan 15, 2007, 7:27:05 PM

Send message

Be careful about emails.

Communicating with unknowns may reveal more about you than you realize. Establishing an account with an entirely fictitious identity is appropriate.

drumz1

Posts count: 4163

Topics count: 420

Jan 15, 2007, 7:29:12 PM

Send message

Security

I think that the use of any public message board has its drawbacks, but the one thing I seldom do on this (or the Green Chip) page is to click any posted link to a casino-related website, including any surveilliance-related website, as well. Note: This does not include the links in the bj21 menu on the left of the page, of course, only a link that has been provided in a member's post.

It is a known fact that your IP address can be traced, and it is sometimes noted by the webserver exactly what the source of the link was, i.e. bj21. It isn't that hard to put 2 and 2 together if you happen to be a casino spy, and a savvy person can get all kinds of information from an IP address if he/she wants to. I've found it best to copy and paste the link into Google and then click the link from that site, just to be on the safe side.

......And hey, I could be completely wrong in my judgement, it's just that I can be paranoid about certain things, so YMMV.

Regards,
drumz1

Sonny

Posts count: 130

Topics count: 0

Jan 16, 2007, 9:42:37 AM

Send message

Play it safe

> it might make me hesitate to ask questions that are too specific
> (such as those regarding a particular play at a particular casino).

In general, it is a good idea to not give too many details about a particular play, especially on the free message boards. You don�t know who will be reading these messages. I�m sure there are casino employees browsing these messages all the time. Avoid using specific dates, times, casino names, employee names, or any distinguishing features of the casino (or yourself!). It�s always better to be safe than sorry.

-Sonny-

New Articles

Ironic question re: site security