WOW. (EDIT- to remove the sarcasm) Good thing I didn't spell something wrong.
A simple rule is "if you don't want to see it on the front page of tomorrows news paper, don't send it over the internet without encryption."
Back on topic please..
In my opinion (which is worth about two cents, I guess), there's nothing wrong with going "off-topic" if it leads to useful information. And while some Internet dangers may be overrated, it's never a bad idea to follow a few safety guidelines.
That said, my goal was to help people who WANT to be certified succeed in doing so. There are people here who aren't certified, and never will be, but are probably nice people all the same. I liketo give the benefit of the doubt, even if I get burned now and then, rather than risk being inordinately suspicious.
A simple rule is "if you don't want to see it on the front page of tomorrows news paper, don't send it over the internet without encryption."
I'd go a step further, and include ANY wireless medium, such as cell phone photo's, but still, the ORIGINAL intent of the thread was the value of certification, and how that is accomplished.
Fear of internet is not a good reason, or even excuse, when taken alone, to not certify. Your personal situation may be slightly different. *IF* certification was by e-mail, then my stance would be different, as I alluded to in my first.
My previous post addressed a lack of understanding of the nature of the Internet. Whether you would prefer to remain unaware of the facts is irrelevant.
Your previous post was answering mine and my post was simply expanding on the one immediately prior. I at the time didn't get in to all the details of how the internet works. So, we have established that yes- internet traffic passes through many routers (in packets). I never said otherwise- no misunderstanding there.The forum has many readers amongst our members and lurkers. They are entitled to have the information necessary to make an informed decision.
I'm sure they appreciate the lesson.Paranoia is counterproductive.
True. But that was my way of saying "I understand this is my issue. You don't need to follow my lead." Please everyone choose your own level of trust.IAC, I seriously doubt that the network news or the New York Times has any interest in TN's certification photos.
I don't care if it's the Berkshire Eagle. That is just a simple reality check I use when sending information.Fear of internet is not a good reason, or even excuse, WHEN TAKEN ALONE, to not certify
I don't think fear was ever the issue. I don't TRUST certain aspects of the internet. Once again, there was a miscommunication. This is not MY reason not to certify either, but it would be a good enough reason.
I simply can't think of a reason I'd want to get certified.
Certified or not, We for one (ummm...two?) are looking forward to the opportunity to meeting you in June. Sure hope that comes to pass!Jen and Steve
Thank you so much. I just hope I don't have to work that day. Seems every time I make plans on the weekend I get called in. (imagines Bill Lumburg- we're going to need you on Saterday...)
Looking forward to meeting you both and anyone else from here that joins in.
I'd just like to add my $0.02 - the fact that someone does not get certified straight away needn't mean they're a bad person, it could just be that they have misgivings about sending a nude pic to someone they know nothing about, who for all they know might be planning to post it on a porn site or send it to their boss ... So please be tolerant of people who don't take the plunge right away; if you make them feel comfortable and welcome, they're more likely to trust the process.
It's not just the site or admin here I don't trust. I don't trust any of the ten+ ISPs that the picture will travel through to get to TN's server, or any of the other snoops along the way. I study internet security, so you could call it "educated paranoia". You can all trust that I am not claiming to be someone that I'm not, because I am not claiming to be anyone at all.
my $0.02 if you areworriedof someone seeing you naked... why are you a nudist? or in this site? I've never had a nude picture before but the fact that is required and the way it works insures me that is safe. I'm also IT and if you like porn just google it! I'm new here and feel comfortable with the place! a clean respectful place for the nude people not a porn site in disguise!
just atough...
Whether we like it or not, the Internet age has blown almost everythingentirely open. You have a right to privacy, but you may have to temper your expectations more than you did in, say, the 1980s. Either that or live in total isolation. Life's too short for that.
Besides, if a door closes, chances are another one will open somewhere else. Just don't burn too manybridges along the way. So far, that's worked for me.
Other links worth checking:
TN Photos 101: https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6863
TN Certification Photos 101: https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=8257
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=7109
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