[Ballbag]

Chris, Sire. I have a question that you may be able to help me with.

I know you, as Lord Protector, have powers far out of the reach of our imaginations in here, but how far does the power go?

My question is, can you see the PM traffic flow that goes on, and can you access our inboxes (ooo er missus). For example if I write "Chris Harris is a big poo poo head" and send it to someone, could you find out? (Not that I would ever dream of such blasphemy).

Just currious is all.

[Vivienne]

Good question.

[Jimmy_Lemon]

I dont think he can see your PM's unless he has installed some kinda of mod. He could change your password and log-in as you and then read them, but then it would be obvious as your password would have changed. He can see you IP and roughly where you are posting from though...and erm....thats about it.

[Ballbag]

Crikey O'Reily, can he tell what I'm wearing?


*Quickly tries to change out of the arse-less chaps and gimp mask*.

[foot-loose]

When I had a PHPBB you could add a feature to check peoples inboxs. I would imagine that any public board should have it since there is always the chance that a member could be singled out and abused.

I would assume that any forum that you use, if you are using their boards facilities, then its never going to be completly private.

Why do you ask anyways Mr For Balls? You being naughty?

[Vivienne]

I think he may be helping me who received something I wasn't wanting in particular ??

[foot-loose]

eh?

[Ballbag]

I was actually just being curious, I have nothing to hide.

[Vivienne]

don't ask, foots !!! I've tried to sort it out with the member (who doesn't like viv v. much via pm)... hopefully that will be that.

[foot-loose]

I was actually just being curious, I have nothing to hide.

You do - you're testicles have been on display for months now!

[Ballbag]

Foots if you had goolies like I do, you'd want to keep them on display too. These babies should be shared with the world.

[Console]

Take a look here for your answer:-

http://chrismoyles.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=48712#48712

[foot-loose]

mmmm, I think Id see a doctor first though!

[Ballbag]

Wowzers Console, that was quick, and most insightful. Consider me satisfied everyone.

[Vivienne]

me too

[SAV1OUR]

On the week of BB's return, thought I'd quote this interesting article I read, because I always feel a bit concerned everytime that message pops up 'this page contains secure and non-secure items..' and then the following question that gives me the shakes '..Do you wish to proceed *evil laugh*?'

You don't have to read it if you don't want to, aint forcin ya

Because we're worth it

We may be spied upon 24/7 but we're not just blobs on the radar. In fact, we're all supremely important

So it's come to this. Traffic wardens waddling around with cameras on their heads, like a 70s sitcom approximation of RoboCop. Miniature, pilotless spycopters hovering overhead, simultaneously fighting crime and peering down girls' dresses. And - as mentioned a few weeks ago - CCTV cameras audibly shrieking at yobs, litterbugs, and anyone with a slouchy walk. The future's not only arrived, it's entered our lives with all the breezy assurance of a character from Neighbours popping into Harold Bishop's kitchen and casually helping himself to an orange juice. The air is thick with magic wi-fi atoms. We're literally breathing technology.

All of which should make us the most depersonalised generation in history, right? After all, we're analysed and observed, prodded and scrutinised, catalogued and chronicled, 24 hours a day. As far as the software's concerned, a human being is nothing more than a 3D barcode made of animated pork; a blob on the radar.

Yet thrillingly, we refuse to be beaten. We may have willingly submitted to this unfolding mass experiment in passive-aggressive suppression, but we're not going to feel like meaningless pixels, goddammit. No siree. Instead, we've gone the other way and become hugely self-important. Every single one of us is the centre of the universe. Our mantra: have it your way. Because you're worth it. Because you're special. More special than, say, the person standing beside you - can you believe that idiot actually thinks you're talking to them? Ha ha ha! As if! You're the special one. Right? Don't let anyone tell you different. Keep repeating: You are special. And if you detect a whiff of desperation in your own voice, don't worry. That's just part of your specialness.

Remember the time that bad thing happened to you? You know. The bad thing? Knocked you for six, didn't it? Perhaps you were left wondering whether the universe is a godless, random sort of place which doesn't understand the concept of favouritism. Well, you were wrong, silly! The bad thing happened for a reason. Everything happens for a reason. No, really: there's a gigantic Department of Reason deciding these things, located somewhere between the spirit realm and the superstition junction; a shimmering celestial office where invisible civil servants plot out Your Fate and Your Destiny on an almighty chart. The paperwork involved is mind-boggling, but it's worth it. You're worth it. You're special. Keep repeating: You are special

So yes, you have a destiny all of your own, and in the meantime, while it's slowly being fulfilled - while all these things are happening to you for a reason - you should demand nothing but the best. The greatest comfort, the tastiest meals, the widest possible choice of entertainment. It's all about you. Look! Movies on demand! Widescreen movies, movies you can play and pause and repeat as you see fit. Hey, fast-forward the damn thing if you like! Go crazy! It's your movie!

And we'll adapt to your mood. You're in control. Want chuckles? You got 'em! More than 200 Adam Sandler movies at the touch of a button. Want romance? It's yours! More than 200 Adam Sandler movies at the touch of a button. Want Adam Sandler? Yes sir! More than 200 Adam Sandler movies at the touch of a button.

You've never had so much choice. It's part of your destiny. Because you're worth it. Everything in those movies happens for a reason. And it happens in front of your eyes because you're special. Keep repeating: You are special

Now, if you'd just like to pop that special fingertip of yours on this scanning device for a moment ... that's the way ... and just keep your special eyelids open while the iris recognition software does its thing ... that's lovely ... now, you might get a bit bored during this next bit - we're going to analyse your prior credit transactions and generate a purchasing destiny chart - so while we're doing that, slip some headphones into your special little ears (white headphones, pink headphones, red, blue, olive - pick a colour that you feel expresses your personality best) and listen to your very own choice of music while our computer chugs away in the background. Are you comfortable? Would you like to lie down? We've got 1,000 pillows for you to choose from. Pick the one you feel expresses your personality best. Plump it up (or don't! You decide!). Lie back. Close your eyes (quickly or slowly! You decide!).

Tell you what. We can pump some dreams into your brain if you like. Want dreams? More than 2,000 Adam Sandler dreams at the touch of a button. Have it your way. And we'll do what we like while you enjoy your little snooze. That's right. That's good. That's special. You're special. Keep repeating: You are special. (Charlie Brooker)

[Vivienne]

Read it.. very interesting.

[Chris]

Nothing has changed from my response that I made in 2003 (thanks Console); I really have better things to do than snoop on peoples private conversations.

They are, just in case you were thinking of discussing illegal activities via PM, stored (until you delete them), whereupon they are remain on the daily DB backups which are kept for a short time.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

I'd have nothing better to do. Thats why no one should ever give me any power.

[S4B]

Don't worry Gassy no one ever will!

[Adam]

Gassy ?

[S4B]

Well he's often full of hot air!

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Gassy ?

Adam its that bad I almost want you to come back.

[S4B]

Don't listen to him Adam, he loves me really!