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cookies
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 12:53 pm
by sweaty bloke
I have just noticed cookies from this site,when i deleted it from the history the cookies keep the site there.Why is this?
I do not want this to happen due to my circumstances why does this site use these cookies?
I am anoyed now as i have just had to empty the internet folder file,i hope there is no spywear in this site,sorry but i feel this is an invasion of privicy just as bad as double glazing salesmen phoning up mid stroke.
While i am on tilt why does this site have no over 18 warning/entry on it?
I really need to calm down dont i ?
Re: cookies
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 1:10 pm
by Mark
Yeah, calm down......
It's only to keep track of your forum posting stuff...so you don't have to keep entring your name and email.
just delete the cookie if you don't want it and set your browser preferences, no need to reformat your hard drive!!

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mark
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Re: cookies
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 2:27 pm
by Lizard
Yes, calm down Sweaty! no-one died, you just got a cookie, think yourself lucky, not everyone gets them...
Cookie Explanation
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 3:49 pm
by dee
Cookies are simple plain text files written to your PC usually in a cookie folder on your hard drive by your browser. It is not the website that actually writes the cookie to your PC. Although I suspect that in the code of this site that there is an instruction to write cookies t the browser with simple bits of useful information to your pc such as the last time you visited and name or IP address etc.
If you do not want the invasion of privacy then simply set in your browsers options do not accept cookies. The only problem with this though is that most ecommerces sites need these to keep track of your movements around their site etc when using another method called sessions.
Most sites do pre warn people that they must accept cookies to be able to get full benefit while viewing their site etc.
So you have to weigh up your odds. Or you can try and set your privacy settings on your browser to only allow trusted content etc and to block and type of cookies or files being placed on your pc. You will see a little eye in the bottom right of your screen when this is active. Or just go to internet explorer/tools/options and it should all be in there. Also if you suspect that you have any spyware on your pc then obatin a spyware scanner and remove any little peeps you have.
Re: Cookie Explanation
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 4:32 pm
by Chairman Miaow
sb
Cookies don't harm you. As dee said, install something like Ad-Aware & run it regularly because I asume you "surf the net" for porn etc, in which case, you can -and probably will- pick up spies.
Your remark about 18 warning was a bit off - what.
Did you ever meet my pal, the Rt Hon J.Walker, esq?
He's a great chap where stress is concerned.
Re: Cookie Explanation
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 4:34 pm
by marcusallen
Why did that come up as that fucking hairy animal?
She been on my machine again? GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.............
Either she's been playing with your thingy
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 4:41 pm
by (fyrfyter) John
Or you've been getting friendly with the Rt Hon Mr Walker earlier in the day!
Re: Either she's been playing with your thingy
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 5:04 pm
by Chairman Miaow
Guilty M'Lud