Posted by harry b. on March 17, 2000, at 5:00:50
In reply to ... oh, and another thing..., posted by bob on March 16, 2000, at 19:08:25
> Isn't anonymity what Hotmail is really all about (for those who have figured this out)? How many "free email" services are there out there that give you an address if you can provide the connection? How "sterile" can you keep yourself from them?
>
> So, for those who've got the itch to connect but don't want to blow their cover, what are the best free email services? Why use your own name? Why even stick with your own gender? Always wanted to have some sexy-sounded Mediterranean name? Go for it!
>
> And if things get weird at this free, sterile email address -- just drop it in the virtual biohazard bin ... bada boom, bada bing, you're anonymity is intact. Fuggedabowdit!
>
> bob
**************************************************There are a few other things to have in your arsenal
to protect your identity.1) use a proxy server. I have a hotmail address,
but I always go to hotmail from a proxy. This
should help 'cover your tracks' as they never
see my ISP address, only the proxie's.2) I use Anonymous cookies.
3) In Netscape, choose Edit, choose Preferences,
be sure the box for 'Send Email Address as
Anonymous FTP Password' is NOT CHECKED. If it
is checked, your email address & name will
be available to be seen by any web site you
visit.4) There are many more security actions that can
be taken. My favorite source is Ultimate
Anonymity. There is a small one time fee to
join, but I've found it very helpful.
poster:harry b.
thread:26998
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