Trolling is the immature act of causing controversy and conflict in online discussions. Trolling abounds in conversation forums, online games, and even news sites. Read more about Internet trolling here...
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In an online world of millions, you have to expect unsavory and disturbed individuals. While they comprise only a small minority, cyberstalkers can become a personal nightmare if they target you. About.com explains cyberstalkers, and how to defend against them...
Trolling is the immature act of causing controversy and conflict in online discussions. Trolling abounds in conversation forums, online games, and even news sites. Read more about Internet trolling here...
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Have you ever wondered how spam senders seem to find your email address? Despite all your efforts to keep your address private, you still get offers for male enhancement products and cheap pharmaceuticals. Well, friends, spammers use four dastardly means to get your email address. About.com explains email harvesting and brute forcing here...
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I was absolutely stunned watching this: basejumper Jeb Corliss flies a 'nap of the earth' flightpath in his special wingsuit. Barely feet off the ground, he skims a mountainside, slices balloons, and sets a new standard in human achievement. You'll want to watch this video 2 or 3 times to let the reality of this achievement sink in.
Don't be lured into becoming lazy and gullible. Just because there is Google and Wikipedia, good knowledge has not suddenly become instant. Even more than ever: we users need to filter and weigh the value of what we read online. Here are strong suggestions on how intelligent people do proper and legitimate online research...
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