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Old 01 April 2012, 08:13 PM
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If this is passed, it will be completely OK to monitor everything done online - all our key strokes and correspondence

Last time, under Labour (different driver of the bus) the same calling was massively opposed. Let's hope the same happens this time
Old 01 April 2012, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bonesetter
If this is passed, it will be completely OK to monitor everything done online - all our key strokes and correspondence

Last time, under Labour (different driver of the bus) the same calling was massively opposed. Let's hope the same happens this time
Link to the source that prompted your comment please.

Keystroke logging is a big NO NO!
Old 01 April 2012, 08:18 PM
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Grim stuff indeed!
Old 01 April 2012, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jods
Link to the source that prompted your comment please.

Keystroke logging is a big NO NO!
I heard the same thing, including keystroke logging on the radio earlier
Old 01 April 2012, 08:22 PM
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17576745
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I thought it was an April Fool but it is still on the bbc website
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1st of April?
Old 01 April 2012, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnSmith
I thought it was an April Fool but it is still on the bbc website
Hmm.
Old 01 April 2012, 08:58 PM
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If memory serves me correct April Fools jokes are only until midday, if the stories are April Fools then they should have been removed at midday not still there now
Old 01 April 2012, 09:14 PM
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Like the new tax forms we will get that shows exactly where our money goes, youll get a letter that shows most of your internet browsing is on ****...lol
Old 01 April 2012, 09:23 PM
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So does that mean that the govt will know that all you guys visit www.thaichickboyswithbigdicks.com on a regular basis?
Old 01 April 2012, 09:35 PM
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You can use Tor to hide your tracks. The data is encrypted and your IP hidden.
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Seems the gov are using terrorism as an excuse now a days.
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Originally Posted by boxst
You can use Tor to hide your tracks. The data is encrypted and your IP hidden.
I've read about this. Aren't there issues for the layman using it? Either security issues or stumbling across something you wouldn't want to see? Or can it be used in just the same way most of us currently browse the net now without any of these worries - i.e. you only get what you specifically seek out?
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Why would anyone be interested in what folks are browsing
Old 02 April 2012, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hutton_d
Tell us then. Remember, if you've nothing to hide, you've nothing to fear ....

Dave
Tell you what? What I have been browsing?
Being a wimmins, anything to do with shopping, of course
Preferably, perfume, make-up, undies etc
Old 02 April 2012, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Lee247
What I have been browsing?
Being a wimmins
******?
Old 02 April 2012, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GlesgaKiss
I've read about this. Aren't there issues for the layman using it? Either security issues or stumbling across something you wouldn't want to see? Or can it be used in just the same way most of us currently browse the net now without any of these worries - i.e. you only get what you specifically seek out?
I use it very simply, which is that it launches, opens an instance of Firefox and you can browse relatively anonymously from there. If you go to whatismyip.com or similiar then you get some random IP address.

I stumbled across things I really didn't want to see, but I'm now very selective as to where I click. It is very much like the internet 15 years ago with few restricitions but made much worse by the cloak of anonymity.
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All you have to do is either start all your emails with something interesting to so they will investigate or add something to a signature file that will get their attention. They will spend so much time chasing bogus prangsters and collect so much data they will be forced to bin the stupid idea or hire thousands of extra people generating thousands of new jobs. So got to be a good thing in the long run
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Originally Posted by urban
******?





I use tor
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It is an important step towards an eventual dictatorship!

Les
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personaly i cant see this happening. A step to far.
Old 02 April 2012, 01:03 PM
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I thought everyone here would be all for it? After all everyone things ANPR is positive. Violation of natural right to firearms is wonderful too?

It's the government, they are only doing what is good for us!
Old 02 April 2012, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tony de wonderful
I thought everyone here would be all for it? After all everyone things ANPR is positive. Violation of natural right to firearms is wonderful too?

It's the government, they are only doing what is good for us!
'Natural right', what natural right?
Old 02 April 2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DYK
Seems the gov are using terrorism as an excuse now a days.
True :nod: huge amount of inconvinience inflicted on Joe Public so that they can monitor the few who commit attrocities ... ffs just monitor the crims imho

TX.

PS Is there somewhere that we can voice our objection?
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
All you have to do is either start all your emails with something interesting to so they will investigate or add something to a signature file that will get their attention.
And get locked up for wasting police time
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Originally Posted by Lee247
Why would anyone be interested in what folks are browsing
It's the bomb makers [red light goes off at MI5]

TX.


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