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Resolved Question

Can someone help me not be paranoid about email addresses?

Oct 11, 2011 2:45PM PDT

At the moment I really want/need to make a new email address ASAP for several reasons.

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Is anyone going to help me?
Oct 13, 2011 5:06AM PDT

I guess not then. I've been earnestly waiting for a response to get enough advice that I might feel comfortable to make a new email address to use but so far nothing. I feel I need to get one now but my fears get in the way. I wish someone could help me understand this stuff better but oh well I guess...

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Just a thought.
Oct 13, 2011 5:13AM PDT

I think you should try the forum with more traffic like CNET's Computer Help forum.

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I'll try that
Oct 13, 2011 9:27AM PDT

Ok I'm going to try doing that I guess then since it doesn't seem like I got much attention here. That forum I seem to get a lot of good advice from anyways so maybe that's where I'll get some for this question of mine too. I guess I'll just copy and paste it there then if that's ok. Thanks for the tip.

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Problem not resolved yet actually
Oct 13, 2011 2:21PM PDT

Sorry I clicked yes that my problem is resolved but its not really. I'm still open to help here if anyone has anything.

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you can encrypt email if you wish
Nov 22, 2011 1:09AM PST
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-encrypt-your-email-with-Thunderbird/

Keep clking on "Next Step" for walk through.

http://dragly.org/2010/02/13/getting-started-with-encrypted-e-mail-using-thunderbird-and-enigmail/

In short you give a key to each person you want to read your encrypted emails and they import the key into their program so they can do that. You can send them the key by snail mail on a thumbdrive or CDR. If not too paranoid you can send it out once when you first open a new email account to your friends and then not do so again. Depends on the level of privacy you desire.
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Parinoia is justified....
Nov 12, 2011 3:27AM PST

I understand how you feel. I suggest you learn all you can about how email works. We tend to be fearful of things we don't understand. You may want to look into a Yahoo! Plus email account. They allow you to create "disposable" addresses that protect your main address. Might be a better option than creating multiple accounts.
Here's a link to a very good web site to start learning more about how email works.

http://luxsci.com/blog/the-case-for-email-security.html

Good luck!

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You need help...
Nov 16, 2011 5:22AM PST

They make pills that help with paranoia. No one is out to get you. Try and relax.

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Actually people ARE out to get you...
Nov 16, 2011 8:42AM PST

I would have to disagree. There are lots of people who are "out to get you". They want to steal your identity, credit card numbers, etc. They want to use your email address to send illegal SPAM. A little paranoia is a good thing when it comes to your information security. Ever seen someone sitting at your favorite hot spot collecting usernames, passwords, cc numbers, etc. ....all sent in the clear by people who don't know they are even doing it? Maybe you will be their next victim!
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True a "little" paranoia is good but...
Nov 16, 2011 10:34PM PST

I'm not saying turn your antivirus off and change all your passwords to 123. I'm just saying that Mr_redglass is going a little too far in his paranoia. In my opinion it is perfectly safe to use email clients such as Google and Yahoo. Just download a good antivirus, set a strong password's and stay away from websites you are unfamiliar with and you will be fine. A little paranoia is healthy but feeling trapped, worn out and fearful is going too far.

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Here's why I guess I feel paranoid:
Nov 18, 2011 6:18AM PST

I see what you guys are saying but there's something else that I feel you don't understand so I though I should try to make more sense on how I feel.

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Ok....it appears Jeriko_20 was right. You need help.
Nov 18, 2011 11:57AM PST

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Do you really mean that?
Nov 20, 2011 12:20PM PST

Sorry I freaked you out. I do sound a little freaky there now that I read it but I don't know how to explain why I'm so cautious. I just thought of that analogy the other day but maybe you're right.