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An Urgent Message To All Members... For Security Reasons Revise Your Profile Settings!

BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Do not change your email to a fake one or you will not be able to log back in and you may end up waiting a few days to get it fixed.
Please read my post before doing anything else.

Carol

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Until yesterday I never clicked on the Eye Glasses image symbol that are attached to some members every single post.

I logged out and even then it's possible as a lurker to see all your personal information... First Name, Last Name, City, State, Email Address, etc.

Some of you may not even be aware of the settings selected when you first became a member.

It's foolish to have all this info posted as there are no security features on this forum.

Don't be a unnecessary target... Revise your Profile Settings Now and Drop Your Eye Glasses!



This thread is image coinguy1 approved! image
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!

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    leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don't enter your real full name or city. I've never had to worry about my email.


    Leo

    The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

    My Jefferson Nickel Collection

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    MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭✭
    The ones that don't have the glasses are the ones I worry aboutimage
    Derek

    EAC 6024
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    Raybob15239Raybob15239 Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭
    OK, what I am curious about is what the hell is that user rating and what does it mean?
    Successful B/S/T transactions: As Seller: PascoWA (June 2008); MsMorrisine (April 2009); ECHOES (July 2009) As Buyer: bfjohnson (July 2008); robkool (Dec 2010); itsnotjustme (Dec 2010) TwoSides2aCoin (Dec 2018) PrivateCoin Jan 2019
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    pmacpmac Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭
    This is the only window that I can vote 10 on user ratings for all profiles.
    Edit: Oops, I forgot my glasses!
    Paul
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Caution must be observed at all times. Never put out more information than is absolutely necessary. Cheers, RickO
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>OK, what I am curious about is what the hell is that user rating and what does it mean? >>



    Not sure but I just rated you a 10 and your rating jumped from 2.25 to 3.80.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    pmacpmac Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>OK, what I am curious about is what the hell is that user rating and what does it mean? >>



    Not sure but I just rated you a 10 and your rating jumped from 2.25 to 3.80. >>


    Up to 4.83 now! Let's see how high we can get his rating.
    Paul
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    123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The ones that don't have the glasses are the ones I worry aboutimage >>





    image
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>OK, what I am curious about is what the hell is that user rating and what does it mean? >>



    Not sure but I just rated you a 10 and your rating jumped from 2.25 to 3.80. >>



    Up to 5.7....image
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    MisterBungleMisterBungle Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭

    I just clicked on my "Glasses" icon and found out
    that my first name is "Mister", my last name is
    "Bungle", and my nickname is MisterBungle.

    I also found out that I live in the United States.

    So there you go, all my secrets are out!!

    ~


    "America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

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    MrSpudMrSpud Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭
    Here's what mine says:
    First Name: Mr

    Last Name: Spud

    Nickname: MrSpud

    City: Somewherein

    Province/State: California

    Country: United States

    Message Posts: 4194

    Joined: February 27th, 2004 7:19 AM

    Last Visited On: June 10th, 2010 6:41 AM

    Average Posts Per Day: 1.83
    Status:

    User Rating

    User Rating: 6.13
    No of votes: 36

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    yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    I've never used that. I didn't see any point in posting personal info on line.
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My brothers , sister, and a couple nieces are singing the National Anthem at the 11th session of this year's College World Series.
    Some of you may hear us harmonize, and you can bet your bottom dollar, I won't be having my glasses on, but I may wear a loupe around my neck just for fun. image

    https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've never used that. I didn't see any point in posting personal info on line. >>



    image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you coming to get me in Ukraine? It is a long journey. Good luck.
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you coming to get me in Ukraine? It is a long journey. Good luck. >>



    SaorAlba, I just saw all your personal info... please put on a pot of coffee I'm coming for a visit! image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image what's the big deal ?

    https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Side note on this is if you use the PCGS regisrty your email is shown there unless you select to opt out of it.

    Got rid of a lot of spam when I closed a few doors around here a couple of years ago.

    And you can still have the eye glasses but not show everthing about yourself.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I have gotten some spam from people getting E-Mail from here... But that Coinguy1!!! image
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image what's the big deal ? >>




    You are smarter than the average bear!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MadMarty, I bet your safe as I doubt that anyone will ever try to target your weenie coins! image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Marty, I've watched you. If I learned one thing from you, it's "better cherrypicking".

    https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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    lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think it's nice to put your first name in your profile
    and perhaps the state you live in

    LCoopie = Les
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    SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Are you coming to get me in Ukraine? It is a long journey. Good luck. >>



    SaorAlba, I just saw all your personal info... please put on a pot of coffee I'm coming for a visit! image >>



    We don't drink coffee in Ukraine, only the tourists do. More like kvas, beer, vodka - we see if you can hold up to our drink!

    image
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Marty, I've watched you. If I learned one thing from you, it's "better cherrypicking". >>



    If I leard one thing from the forum, it's NEVER EVER take a picture of a proof set until you have bought it and left the store!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    joebb21joebb21 Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    will do
    may the fonz be with you...always...
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    JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    I certainly like to know who I am conversing with. My glasses are active.

    You may wish to modify your information, but at least leave your name there.
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

    eBaystore
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I certainly like to know who I am conversing with. My glasses are active.

    You may wish to modify your information, but at least leave your name there. >>



    The established dealers on this board have already taken all necessary security measures.

    This thread was posted as some members may not be fully aware as to what info they actually posted when they joined this forum.

    Although there's no need to disable the feature entirely it should be reviewed as to what is actually being seen by the world wide web image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    edix2001edix2001 Posts: 3,388 ✭
    NBD4Me
    member, Greater Houston Coin Club - Edwin's Coin Cabinet
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    pakasmompakasmom Posts: 1,920 ✭
    image for the public service thread. It may help some members who don't realize they've left themselves exposed.

    And thanks to Mr. Feld for allowing it to run...
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now 6.91 with my "10" . . . .

    Drunner

    (and thanks for the security info . . . important and useful)
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Feel free to use any information you find in my profile.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,571 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Done!

    I changed it back to Jennifer Aniston from Angelina Jolie.

    There is no excuse for sneaking around and over-exposing myself.

    Miles
    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I changed it back to Jennifer Aniston from Angelina Jolie. >>



    image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    What if at the moment they are fogged up?
    Chat Board Lingo

    "Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
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    PCcoinsPCcoins Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭
    thanks for pointing that out. I never know about the glasses? image
    "It is what it is."
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    coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image for the public service thread. It may help some members who don't realize they've left themselves exposed.

    And thanks to Mr. Feld for allowing it to run... >>

    Thanks for the thanks, but I have no say in whther it is allowed to run or not. I think this thread was an excellent idea, however.
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>thanks for pointing that out. I never know about the glasses? image >>



    PCcoins, Great as then you are the reason this thread was worthwhile! image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    SportsModerator2SportsModerator2 Posts: 1,747 mod
    I'd like to chime in with my 2 cents.

    If you decide to change your email to a fake one please understand that you cannot participate on the forums with a fake email.
    When you change your email the system will change your password, email the new password to the new email address making you login again.
    Once logged in, you can then change your password to something you can remember.

    If you change it to a fake email you won't get the new password and you won't get to participate.

    If you don't want your information visible you need to uncheck the visibility option on your profile.

    Carol
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    icsoccericsoccer Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭
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    Successful BST transactions to date: Coindeuce, Cohodk, dantheman984, STONE, LeeG, jy8s, jkal, SeaEagleCoins, Hyperion, silverman68,Meltdown,RichieURich,savoyspecial,Barndog
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    bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
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    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    MisterBungleMisterBungle Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭
    "If you change it to a fake email you won't get the new password and you won't get to participate.

    If you don't want your information visible you need to uncheck the visibility option on your profile."
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    Great point, Carol!!

    It is a simple enough fix to uncheck the email option in your
    profile.

    I always have one email addy that I give out to companies,
    and one that I give out to friends. The one for companies
    I just go into to clean out the spam a couple of times a
    month. That way, the one for friends stays clean.

    So any company who wants my email address, gets it, but
    if they want me to read all the spam, sorry.

    ~


    "America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

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    TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
    Do I have glasses?

    Edit: Guess not
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    adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    It is too bad that the security options are not set up by default for a more secure situation.

    Sure, PCGS needs a valid e-mail for participation here.
    But that does not mean it needs to be broadcasted to everyone.
    Too bad that option is not off by default; many folks will not think to look even with this warning thread.
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    giorgio11giorgio11 Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you, I NEVER REALIZED this information was publicly visible. Good grief.
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