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castlerocklives
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:56 am |
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O/T Thank you RatPatrol
As someone who had an internet "stalker" a few years ago, I can say it is a very scary thing and never doubt that it can happen to anyone. RU is the only board I felt safe enough to join since then and until recently I had no reason to regret that decision.
Then, all the crap started and my stress level began to rise. I don't post a lot and there was little reason to believe I would be drug into the situation, but, stranger things have happened. My "stalker" thought Stephen King was the anti Christ and because I am such a huge fan I must be one of the demonic minions sent to destroy the world. Crazy huh?
I pm'd RatPatrol asking for advice on my internet security. I am not a well known poster and though we had never "talked", RP was kind enough to respond (more than once) and explain things in a simple manner and I now feel I am as safe as I can make myself on the www.
RatPatrol, you have my utmost respect and thanks. I think you should post the info you gave me for all to see and maybe some of the other not-so-tech-saavy folks can feel more secure or take steps in that direction. You are a class act, RP, and I appreciate it very much!
CRL
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The crown fits, NOW I am the Princess!
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| DivaToo
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:59 am |
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Unca Ratty is the greatest, isn't he CRL  
I've missed you and your aviator around here... 
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Miss Diva 2 U
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| Maybelline
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:14 am |
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Yes, I would love to see all of RP's advice. Also would like to see what the other posters here do to protect their private info, other than not disclosing specific real-life info.
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| castlerocklives
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:36 pm |
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| DivaToo wrote: | Unca Ratty is the greatest, isn't he CRL
I've missed you and your aviator around here... |
Aww, thanks Diva  Isn't it amazing how a little sentence like that can add some love and happiness to my life! Thank you.
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The crown fits, NOW I am the Princess!
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| castlerocklives
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:38 pm |
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| Maybelline wrote: | | Yes, I would love to see all of RP's advice. Also would like to see what the other posters here do to protect their private info, other than not disclosing specific real-life info. |
Maybelline, with RP's permission, I will be glad to post the info pm sent to me for you to see.
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The crown fits, NOW I am the Princess!
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| Fu-Gee-La
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:40 pm |
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I agree castlerock.
I also asked RP for advice, and he was more than willing to help me. I sure appreciate how helpful Ratty is. RP-
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| SavannahStar
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:43 pm |
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RatPatrol ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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**SuperStar**
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| pax
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:46 pm |
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Whenever I see a post from ratpatrol it's always an unvarnished, no bs, level headed opinion. Thanks RP! And thanks for all your assistance to so many here.
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| Fashionista
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:50 pm |
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Castlerocklives ~ I get a very good vibe from u!
RatPatrol ~
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Homeland Security - Refugee Staff
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| joynow
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:06 pm |
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Rat Patrol is one smart cookie and a fine man! He has done a lot of tech work and code writing to help us out with this board and enable us to have archives. I appreciate him tremendously. 
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| victims cry
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:19 pm |
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| joynow wrote: | | Rat Patrol is one smart cookie and a fine man! He has done a lot of tech work and code writing to help us out with this board and enable us to have archives. I appreciate him tremendously. |
As do I, and our host for allowing him to write code for us.
you are special RP
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On Vacation!
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| sandraK
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:56 pm |
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RP is one fine man
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Boat Drink Room Hostess
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| xcptnl
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:43 pm |
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Ratpatrol rocks!! He helped me out in posting all the timeframes and links for the Dayo stuff when I was too overwhelmed to even try and write it all down!! ETA - I didnt ask him to do that research - he just did it!
Also CRL-I am a huge King fan - as one fan to another we have this antique shop in my area that for as long as I have known has the name 'Needful Things' and because I am from the Northeast I am convinced that is where he got that idea from - probably not but everytime I go by the store I think of that book!!
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| likestoflap-lol
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:41 pm |
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no hard feelings ratpatrol - i still like ya!
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Location: at the mall buying purple sandals to meet clients -oh my~!
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| bamuda
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:49 pm |
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 RP
I like your style.
Cut to the chase, tell it like it is, let the chips fly...
Just wanted you to know that I appreciate you.
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| yankee-in-france
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:25 am |
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I don't know you very well, RP, but you must be one helluva guy to get these plaudits, so I'm on your bandwagon. 
YIF
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| RatPatrol
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:06 am |
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Wow! Thank you everybody! You are way too kind !
Happy to help out where and when I can!
On the subject of computer security, I'll answer questions in PMs about it but I really don't want to post anything. It's too tricky of a subject, and there is no one right solution that will work for everyone. Better I post nothing, and if you want to ask questions just PM me. I read 'em all and respond fairly promptly.
- T.
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| jmo
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:01 am |
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 RatPatrol!! 
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~Naughty By Nature~
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| Hannie
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:00 am |
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For RP
Thank you for all you did and still do!!
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li'l Shango's Mommy
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| el lobo
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:16 am |
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rat patrol is a guy?
why does he have a daisy in his ass
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| blenchi
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:45 am |
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| el lobo wrote: | rat patrol is a guy?
why does he have a daisy in his ass |
That's a daisy spray. Any lobo who sniffs that daisy better watch out!!! 
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Shakin' my moneymaker!
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| blenchi
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:54 am |
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| sandraK wrote: | RP is one fine man
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May I join you SandraK. RP 10 points!!!!
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Shakin' my moneymaker!
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| blenchi
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:59 am |
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| xcptnl wrote: | Ratpatrol rocks!! He helped me out in posting all the timeframes and links for the Dayo stuff when I was too overwhelmed to even try and write it all down!! ETA - I didnt ask him to do that research - he just did it!
Also CRL-I am a huge King fan - as one fan to another we have this antique shop in my area that for as long as I have known has the name 'Needful Things' and because I am from the Northeast I am convinced that is where he got that idea from - probably not but everytime I go by the store I think of that book!! |
Wowww xcptnl that is wonderful!!!!
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Shakin' my moneymaker!
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| el lobo
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:07 am |
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[quote="blenchi"] | el lobo wrote: | rat patrol is a guy?
why does he have a daisy in his ass |
That's a daisy spray. Any lobo who sniffs that daisy better watch out!!! [/quote
thanks for the heads up
but a lobo is not a rat
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| el lobo
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:08 am |
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what's up with that quote
it didn't work for me
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