QUOTE (steve-d @ Feb 27 2004, 09:48 PM)
Yes indeed. I used to use my real name and location. Until it was brought to my attention how easy it was to use the info for identity theft. One piece at a time.
steve
Concerning citizens of 1st world nations, I think you are probably right Akbar, I mean “Steve”
But on further reflection, I think I am safe here, so from now on I will tell you all the truth. My real name is Yaul Hu, and I am from Kathmandu, Nepal. Actually, it is a suburb of Kathmandu, but I figure that no one may have heard of it, Dirttrackin, Nepal. We don’t have Social Security numbers here, but then we don’t have running water either. So, I probably don’t have to be as concerned about identity theft as you Americans. If one of you stole my identity and tried to get a bank loan, the officer would probably ask, “Yaul who?” (that is Nepali humor). I do make over 250,000 Rupees a year, but alas, that is only around $83 American. My Camaro is really a ’76 model, and sort of all rusted out, and it doesn’t have a motor. But the kids in the neighborhood like pushing me around in it. Come to think of it, that is probably why I have found the C5 brakes to work so well.
Well, that is all for now. Someone else at the library needs to use the computer. And by the way, please don’t include any pictures in emails to me. The library is still using a 14K modem, and they get mad if you try to download a picture.
Also, my friends just call me “Ya” for short.
Later,
Ya Hu