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Eez Moose · 05-09-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Sometimes "Good Fortune " just dosn't last long enough.

Welcome back Wayne.

Yup yup yup

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Suspinz · 05-09-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

Watch out! I'm back!

There goes the neighborhood. Again.

okmunky · 05-09-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

Watch out! I'm back!

Well, at least our post count will be up again. It was a bit quiet here.

Wayne M · 05-09-2019, 11:11 AM

I'll post my side of the story: (If they let me).

Not any one's personal problem, mostly just software. Prior to RV Life I logged into several forums using separate ID's and Passwords. It's just my previous life as an IT Security Specialist. I never intentionally used multiple ID's anywhere and only supplied an email address when asked for it.

In communications with the powers to be I was informed that I had multiple accounts. I am assuming that this is a roll over from past accounts into RV Life. It also appears that this confused the software for RV Life and, as simple as I can put it, blocked me out. So after many communications the problem is fixed. I now have one email UID and one PW for all RV Life web sites.

Now I just have to remember which of the 15 or so email addresses I used. Oh! Did I mention I worked in IT Security.

BTW, I use a password manager for all my account logins. I have a couple hundred of them since the early 80's. I can remember 80+ percent of them. Ask me how I do it sometimes, it's easy.

Wayne M · 05-09-2019, 11:18 AM

Okay! I know someone will ask for it:

Password Algorithm

Don't use mine.

BTW, RV Life informed me that only one site stores the PW, RV Life. So if you are a user of many of their forums you only need to change your password in one place and it will be changed in all.

I do have a concern with that. Since RV Life is a social media system, a compromise of the passwords could result in the attacker posting false information on many of the RV Life sites. For example: One compromise could result in false reviews on "campgroundreviews.com," A site that I personally only visit on occasion when traveling, and post reviews. Unless I looked up a specific campground site that had the false information I would not know of the compromise. Maybe I think to much "out of the box."

Randm Musing · 05-09-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

BTW, RV Life informed me that only one site stores the PW, RV Life. So if you are a user of many of their forums you only need to change your password in one place and it will be changed in all.

I do have a concern with that. Since RV Life is a social media system, a compromise of the passwords could result in the attacker posting false information on many of the RV Life sites. For example: One compromise could result in false reviews on "campgroundreviews.com," A site that I personally only visit on occasion when traveling, and post reviews. Unless I looked up a specific campground site that had the false information I would not know of the compromise. Maybe I think to much "out of the box."

I cut my teeth on an ibm mianframe in 1975, and am equally paranoid.

romin roman · 05-09-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Randm Musing

I cut my teeth on an ibm mianframe in 1975, and am equally paranoid.

If memory serves: The workhorse printer in that era was an IBM 1403 series...

But did you know, it was part of a set of computers. Namely, the 1401 processor, 1402 card reader/punch, and it is paired with the 1403. That must have been around 1969.

In my early days, security was by "Ignorance & physical possession".

bokobird · 05-09-2019, 08:48 PM

From AT&T, not using the ZTE Mobley anymore, they switched over to the Harman Spark (an OBDII connector that is the wifi/data modem).

https://www.att.com/plans/connected-car.html

If you need it, this is a great plan. I have the original one and it works great, throughout my travels. Only Oregon posed any issue with "dead spots". Otherwise, I stream constantly on it.

huntnski · 05-10-2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

I'll post my side of the story: (If they let me).

Not any one's personal problem, mostly just software. Prior to RV Life I logged into several forums using separate ID's and Passwords. It's just my previous life as an IT Security Specialist. I never intentionally used multiple ID's anywhere and only supplied an email address when asked for it.

In communications with the powers to be I was informed that I had multiple accounts. I am assuming that this is a roll over from past accounts into RV Life. It also appears that this confused the software for RV Life and, as simple as I can put it, blocked me out. So after many communications the problem is fixed. I now have one email UID and one PW for all RV Life web sites.

Now I just have to remember which of the 15 or so email addresses I used. Oh! Did I mention I worked in IT Security.

BTW, I use a password manager for all my account logins. I have a couple hundred of them since the early 80's. I can remember 80+ percent of them. Ask me how I do it sometimes, it's easy.

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Originally Posted by Randm Musing

I cut my teeth on an ibm mianframe in 1975, and am equally paranoid.

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Originally Posted by romin roman

If memory serves: The workhorse printer in that era was an IBM 1403 series...

But did you know, it was part of a set of computers. Namely, the 1401 processor, 1402 card reader/punch, and it is paired with the 1403. That must have been around 1969.

In my early days, security was by "Ignorance & physical possession".

Ever wonder about, what Old Geeks talk about?

romin roman · 05-10-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Ever wonder about, what Old Geeks talk about?

Yes, guilty, I was the classic geek always had my pocket protector with pen, pencil & the RPG template handy!

And, since I only spoke "Geek", there were very few that understood me..

romin roman · 05-10-2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by romin roman

Yes, guilty, I was the classic geek always had my pocket protector with pen, pencil & the RPG template handy!

And, since I only spoke "Geek", there were very few that understood me..

Has anyone ever used, or even seen these???

Maybe I can find someone that I can talk to...

Diwizi · 05-10-2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Ever wonder about, what Old Geeks talk about?

roflmao........

bokobird · 05-10-2019, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by romin roman

Has anyone ever used, or even seen these???

Maybe I can find someone that I can talk to...

LOL

Only in school, no one I worked for ever used it!

CampDaven · 05-10-2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by romin roman

Yes, guilty, I was the classic geek always had my pocket protector with pen, pencil & the RPG template handy!

And, since I only spoke "Geek", there were very few that understood me..

Yes!
Pocket protector armed with code cards, tiny screwdriver, halorith gauge, tiny flashlight, and a relay contact buffer.
Officially, we techs mostly repaired stuff by either reforming relay contacts or lubricating mechanicals. We techs called it bending and oiling!