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> RGE PUblishing, LTD's privacy policy
> (Advantageplayer.com is owned by RGE
> Publishing, LTD) is clearly stated in the
> link found in the top frame toward the
> right. I have also provided a link below.

My comments were educational in nature and not any criticism of RGE per se. What provoked the reaction to my actually commenting wasn't necessarily privacy, although that should always be "the most important" element of internet usage, but to answer the question as to why there were two different "cougs." The truth is, it very well could be the same individual for multiple reasons. None of which I'll share with anyone, as to too much knowledge can sometimes be a "bad" thing. I just think that with the information that you were armed with you could have merely said they were different [pointed to the RGE's privacy link] and left it at that.

I apologize if that seems as a criticism. It's not meant to be. I just happen to be an extremist when it comes to privacy issues. It's actually a very important element of freedom, which is why the good ole USA is the best place to be fortunate to have been born. 'nough said there [and please no political diatribes need be necessary ]

> I will let Viktor address the issue of
> server security (if he so chooses). However,
> knowing Viktor, I am confident that adequate
> measures have been taken to protect our
> server database.

As it should be, and I'm hopeful it is. Every once in awhile it's not a bad thing to let people know that security and privacy is "high" on the list of priorities when the internet is the issue.

> Anyone posting on any sort of message board
> site should be aware that site
> administrators can see the IP address of the
> computer that they are posting from.

Well, that's really the crux isn't it. See above comments.

Using a
> program called "Traceroute"
> (included with most operating system
> software) it is possible to determine what
> geographic area a person is posting from.
> How specific this can be pinned down varies,
> depending on the address. Usually it is not
> more specific than the city one is posting
> from.

Actually, not true. Yes, traceroute in and of itself can't do much more, but that is only the beginning.

> Of course, it is our policy not do disclose
> such information - note that I did not
> specify which geographic areas the
> "two cougs" were posting from.

And yes, you are right, but that was, in fact, my point. [Again, see above comments]

To close, I'll merely say that privacy is in itself a very sensitive issue. You were merely being helpful, as you always are, from what I know. And that's a good thing, not bad. In this case I think it was just a little more info than anyone needed to know, and it should be left at that.
Again, thanks for your work, as well as to Don, and yes, Victor.
bfb

[Parker]

> My comments were educational in nature and
> not any criticism of RGE per se. What
> provoked the reaction to my actually
> commenting wasn't necessarily privacy,
> although that should always be "the
> most important" element of internet
> usage, but to answer the question as to why
> there were two different "cougs."
> The truth is, it very well could be the same
> individual for multiple reasons. None of
> which I'll share with anyone, as to too much
> knowledge can sometimes be a "bad"
> thing. I just think that with the
> information that you were armed with you
> could have merely said they were different
> [pointed to the RGE's privacy link] and left
> it at that.

With the benefit of hindsight and a little reflection, I must agree. You are absolutely right. I revealed more information than was necessary. My apologies to both "cougs."

> I apologize if that seems as a criticism.
> It's not meant to be. I just happen to be an
> extremist when it comes to privacy issues.
> It's actually a very important element of
> freedom, which is why the good ole USA is
> the best place to be fortunate to have been
> born. 'nough said there [and please no
> political diatribes need be necessary ]

No argument here. I appreciate your raising the issue.

> Actually, not true. Yes, traceroute in and
> of itself can't do much more, but that is
> only the beginning.

True. My point was that nearly everyone has traceroute on their system, whether they realize it or not. Anyone can trace an IP address.

> To close, I'll merely say that privacy is in
> itself a very sensitive issue. You were
> merely being helpful, as you always are,
> from what I know. And that's a good thing,
> not bad. In this case I think it was just a
> little more info than anyone needed to know,
> and it should be left at that.

We are in complete agreement.

> Again, thanks for your work, as well as to
> Don, and yes, Victor.

Thanks for the kind words.

[Coug Fan]

Obviously, I can't speak for Coug It since I don't have the vaguest notion of who he/she is.

I have posted on numerous occasions about where I play, and Coug It has his/her playing location in his/her profile, so I don't think that either of us is too worried about keeping this information confidential.