Saying that there was a lot of discssions going around about how to keep stuff secret on the Internet, Brad DeLong made some good suggestions on just what to do. I agree his suggestions are a good start, but I have some things to add. If you have something to hide:
1. Do not even post anything about it on the internet in a webpage, in a discussion group, through email, or by any other means.
2. Do not store information about such on your computer in the first place or write them down at all, and if such are already on paper, shred it, put it in a box, fill it full of earthworms, and make compost out of it.
3. Do not divulge it to anyone, including your spouse, as divorces do occur and spiteful ex-spouses will tell your secrets.
I might always have something more to add at a later date.
By the way, the comments to Brad's story by a person who called himself Mike, led me on a long trip of discovery. I am yet to complete this remarkable journey, but promise to post something at the conclusion of my endeavor.
Posted by Tiger at May 4, 2003 10:34 PM