It's easy to make the mistake of thinking of Songcrafters as a cozy little community of trusted friends and forgetting that all of our posts are viewable by anyone in the world with internet access. So I worry when I see people posting too much personal information. For example, when people announce that they're taking the family on vacation for a couple of weeks. It's fairly easy for criminals to track down where you live and rob you while you're on vacation.
The following article got me thinking about this. A girl in Australia posted a photo of a wad of cash and within hours her home was robbed.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/girl-posts-cash-pile-image-on-facebook-house-gets-robbed-within-hours-28-05-2012/ (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/girl-posts-cash-pile-image-on-facebook-house-gets-robbed-within-hours-28-05-2012/)
Be careful what you post. The whole world is watching, including many criminals.
I agree. I constantly see people putting posts on facebook like "I have lost my phone so here is my new number 555 555 555" for everyone to see.
I do have one question... why is a girl in Australia counting a wad of American dollars and why would her grandmother's savings be in $USD?
If it is her savings, this is what has happened to it over the last 10 years because of the USD/AUD exchange rate.
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=15968.0;attach=16301)
That's quite a drop in the USD/AUD exchange rate!
Quote from: Migs on August 07, 2012, 05:32:57 PMI do have one question... why is a girl in Australia counting a wad of American dollars and why would her grandmother's savings be in $USD?
I wonder if the story originated from an American news source who didn't have the actual picture from facebook so they just inserted their own photo? For example, this article from New Zealand has a different photo which includes both Australian and US dollars. That photo is credited to Dean Purcell, which I assume is not the name of the Australian girl who posted the facebook photo.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/crime/news/article.cfm?c_id=30&objectid=10809070 (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/crime/news/article.cfm?c_id=30&objectid=10809070)
Hang on... I just found the source of the first photo...
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:American_Cash.JPG (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:American_Cash.JPG)
Mystery solved!
Just for the record (if anyone's planning a little "visit" to my place), when I'm at the cabin, I'm not far from home and I think I have a touch of Alzheimer, so I make frequent trips back home to pick up a guitar or a set of strings or a book or just to check on my pet black mamba ::)
Good point tho 64G. I've been open about this in the past, now I usually just tell it when I'm back from a trip.
Which reminds me. I was gone for a while. I went to FAWMstock III in Wisconsin and had a great time with fellow songwriters. We should have a Songcraft I or something sometime so we can all meet up.
At any rate, I had a great time but I'm back now as you can tell by the way I'm posting things.
I have a bucket tied to a string over the door and whoever tries to break into my house is gonna get wet...and then eaten by a lion!
Hey, where I am, I'm so poor I'll rob the robber!! And If I'm at Tony's we have enough firepower to hold 'em back for an entire afternoon! ;D
But seriously, I agree information gets shared quite freely here, and it's a good idea to watch what you are posting.
Quote from: T.C. Elliott on August 07, 2012, 06:58:37 PMWhich reminds me. I was gone for a while. I went to FAWMstock III in Wisconsin and had a great time with fellow songwriters. We should have a Songcraft I or something sometime so we can all meet up.
At any rate, I had a great time but I'm back now as you can tell by the way I'm posting things.
Seems to me that it would be awfully difficult to arrange. A hall or something would have to be rented and the costs shared by the attendees. We wouldn't know how big of a hall is needed until we have a firm commitment from everyone who plans to attend. But few people will commit to it until they know how much it will cost and exactly when and where it will be. Plus there's the question of availability. People have jobs, families, and other commitments. Many members simply wouldn't be able to attend no matter how much they wanted to. And what about transportation and accommodation? Our members are all over the world. I think very few could afford to travel to another continent for a Songcrafters get-together.
It's a nice idea but I can't see it working.
Smaller meetings are more practical. If a few members live in the same area and can arrange to meet at someone's house or a local bar, for example, that could work. They can discuss the arrangements with each other via PM and tell us all about it when they get back.
Or if someone is going to be traveling to another area on business or holidays, they can make arrangements to meet up with fellow Songcrafters who live in that area.
Maybe I'm reading between the lines too much but it seems you really want to do this 64. I say we choose a central location like.....Tampa, FL....T.C. can cover travel expenses for the members, 64 you take care of the hall & I'll make beenie weenies!
I'll go if T.C. is covering expenses!
;D
That would be pretty cool if we could have a convention some day.
Florida would be great place (or Geir's cabin) - either way!
Geirs cabin is like Dr Who's Tardis.
And it has a compost toilet.
How about Sheffield it's only 5 minutes from the countryside ...for uninspiratio al days ......and there are plenty of bars...Hic! ....to find the inspiration o course....I hope you realise how hard this is to spell on an iPad after the beer in the Gestatte....yahooo!!...golden nacht....
Quote from: Flash Harry on August 08, 2012, 03:13:35 PMGeirs cabin is like Dr Who's Tardis.
And it has a compost toilet.
Is that where you put the sh*tty songs? ;D
We have a cinema in holmfirth yorkshire that has entertained the likes of James Burton that we can rent ....there's are bar too ...just behind the seats so ou don't even have to leave h room so you wont muss anything going on stage....I ŵoul be more than willing to contribute a share... Come on over .....now wouldn't that be stage to play...and you get to see Yorkshre too...Gods country you know....bye heck
Quote from: thetworegs on August 08, 2012, 03:18:45 PMHow about Sheffield it's only 5 minutes from the countryside ...for uninspiratio al days ......and there are plenty of bars...Hic! ....to find the inspiration o course....I hope you realise how hard this is to spell on an iPad after the beer in the Gestatte....yahooo!!...golden nacht....
Sheffield is a great night out!!
Quote from: Burtog on August 08, 2012, 03:28:26 PMQuote from: thetworegs on August 08, 2012, 03:18:45 PMHow about Sheffield it's only 5 minutes from the countryside ...for uninspiratio al days ......and there are plenty of bars...Hic! ....to find the inspiration o course....I hope you realise how hard this is to spell on an iPad after the beer in the Gestatte....yahooo!!...golden nacht....
Sheffield is a great night out!!
It bloody is!
24th August, massive
And I missed Tramlines this year :(
Quote from: Flash Harry on August 08, 2012, 03:34:41 PMQuote from: Burtog on August 08, 2012, 03:28:26 PMQuote from: thetworegs on August 08, 2012, 03:18:45 PMHow about Sheffield it's only 5 minutes from the countryside ...for uninspiratio al days ......and there are plenty of bars...Hic! ....to find the inspiration o course....I hope you realise how hard this is to spell on an iPad after the beer in the Gestatte....yahooo!!...golden nacht....
Sheffield is a great night out!!
It bloody is!
24th August, massive
And I missed Tramlines this year :(
Amazing how a thread can change into a 'where I like to drink' discussion.
So what about Leeds, great for an afternoon real ale session!!
The Aldephi sometimes has acoustic sessions on a Saturday afternoon too!!
I'm leaving my house for a couple of days... Here's my check list.
1. Don't feed my pet Kodiak Bear... His name is Giggles... I don't feed him when I leave... he likes to snack on intruders....
2. Don't feed my dog... I don't feed my dog either... His name is Mikey... He keeps Giggles company... and usually provokes giggles into attack mode.
3. Don't feed my cat... Her name is Beany... And she's got a temper when she's angry...
They are all loving animals when properly fed... But if yer the sorry SOB that wants to rob me... well I guess you get what you deserve... If you value your life as much as I value my family and home... DON"T MESS WITH US!!!
This message was brought to you by Ruger... Let's go hunting ATM!!!
What's on the 24 th Harry.? If it's massive its got to be good but what is it?
Quote from: Vanncad on August 08, 2012, 03:23:31 PMQuote from: Flash Harry on August 08, 2012, 03:13:35 PMGeirs cabin is like Dr Who's Tardis.
And it has a compost toilet.
Is that where you put the sh*tty songs? ;D
Indeed ;D
I have beds/mattresses for ~10-15 GOOD friends ;) and enough instruments for all (15 stringed instruments + some homemade percussion, a synth AND A COWBELL ;D) I must admit it would be rather crowded with so many, but I hope to have at least one songcrafter over at the cabin this fall !
Now that sounds like an invite......is there room for a Reg?
Quote from: thetworegs on August 08, 2012, 03:55:15 PMWhat's on the 24 th Harry.? If it's massive its got to be good but what is it?
My last day before a change of job. Having a bit of a wander down Devonshire and West Streets,
Quote from: 64Guitars on August 07, 2012, 08:33:41 PMSeems to me that it would be awfully difficult to arrange. A hall or something would have to be rented and the costs shared by the attendees. We wouldn't know how big of a hall is needed until we have a firm commitment from everyone who plans to attend. But few people will commit to it until they know how much it will cost and exactly when and where it will be. Plus there's the question of availability. People have jobs, families, and other commitments. Many members simply wouldn't be able to attend no matter how much they wanted to. And what about transportation and accommodation? Our members are all over the world. I think very few could afford to travel to another continent for a Songcrafters get-together.
It's a nice idea but I can't see it working.
Smaller meetings are more practical. If a few members live in the same area and can arrange to meet at someone's house or a local bar, for example, that could work. They can discuss the arrangements with each other via PM and tell us all about it when they get back.
Or if someone is going to be traveling to another area on business or holidays, they can make arrangements to meet up with fellow Songcrafters who live in that area.
You make a good point, but.... We had around 20 members total at our shindig. There were 1319 different songwriters who posted at least one song during FAWM (in february) assuming no-one had any alter egos (which I'm sure there were at least a few.)
I think you're probably correct, though. It is more feasible to have smaller groups get together and share some fun. It's still fun to think about. And I just took my week and spent my vacation money on my wife and I attending this other deal so it'll be a bit before I'm ready for a road trip, most likely.
Quote from: thetworegs on August 08, 2012, 04:09:03 PMNow that sounds like an invite......is there room for a Reg?
oh yeah, at least one!
that sounds great .....now all I have to do is convince Mrs Reg that it's a great idea to let me go and leave with the children twice in one year mmmmmm......now how to approach this ??? ??? ???....
Write her a nice song :)
(And then, in an effort to convince her that you're not singing about some other silly pretty girl *, try doing all the cooking, washing up, and cleaning for a bit...)
* Copyright Philip Lynott, "Don't Believe a Word"
;D ;D ;D
:)
Yeah, and in a half-hearted attempt to bring the thread back on topic -
If you do end up singing about some other pretty girl, and let's face it, it just cannot be avoided sometimes -
DO be careful about what you post publicly...
There's all sorts of people watching us... her mother, your wife, your wife's mother, her even... and let's not forget her husband, and some bloke in the USA that you've confided in, the taxman, your next door neighbour who could hear you recording it while your wife was away, your kids and ex-wife you haven't seen for 15 years, ex-band members, work-colleagues, the ticket inspector on the train...
The list is endless...
It's not just them unknown buggers who want to steal your assorted piles of money and your collections of guitars and rather fetching 80s jackets... no...
On the internet, it's the people that you actually know who are likely to end up reading stuff that you didn't really intend for them to hear :D
Is it okay if someone else tells you that you went on vacation ???
Quote from: launched on August 03, 2012, 05:28:08 PMGnasty is out of town for a few days, I'm sure he will add something!
:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171)
Tony..where do you live again? ;) I need a new guitar! :D
Quote from: AndyR on August 09, 2012, 05:50:56 AM:)
Yeah, and in a half-hearted attempt to bring the thread back on topic -
If you do end up singing about some other pretty girl, and let's face it, it just cannot be avoided sometimes -
DO be careful about what you post publicly...
There's all sorts of people watching us... her mother, your wife, your wife's mother, her even... and let's not forget her husband, and some bloke in the USA that you've confided in, the taxman, your next door neighbour who could hear you recording it while your wife was away, your kids and ex-wife you haven't seen for 15 years, ex-band members, work-colleagues, the ticket inspector on the train...
The list is endless...
It's not just them unknown buggers who want to steal your assorted piles of money and your collections of guitars and rather fetching 80s jackets... no...
On the internet, it's the people that you actually know who are likely to end up reading stuff that you didn't really intend for them to hear :D
OK I'm screwed!!!! Thanks for the reminder Andy.
:D
And for the record... none of what I said in that post bears any resemblance, whatsoever, to any circumstances, real or imagined, that are in any way connected to AndyR - it was all for illustrative purposes...
Honest...
(Hi dear! Nice to see you reading up on what I post on the interweb :))
:D
Quote from: Gnasty on August 09, 2012, 08:34:03 AMhttps://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171)
Tony..where do you live again? ;) I need a new guitar! :D
Yup , i am in Florida! Feel free to stop by my house and go shopping. Dont mind Kerry, my lead guitarist, he is great on paper, but never actually shot at a person before. He and my dog are on duty this week.
Quote from: Tony W on August 11, 2012, 04:55:52 AMQuote from: Gnasty on August 09, 2012, 08:34:03 AMhttps://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15910.0;msg=199171)
Tony..where do you live again? ;) I need a new guitar! :D
Yup , i am in Florida! Feel free to stop by my house and go shopping. Dont mind Kerry, my lead guitarist, he is great on paper, but never actually shot at a person before. He and my dog are on duty this week.
Tony? You need to watch that Can-US tug-of-war vid again! :-*
I favorited that video..... I'm back home, so whoever wants to stop by and rob me, please do it while I'm at home and not during the day like the last asshole did.
This threads worth a bump .
I had forgotten this one.
On a general level, I am always shocked by the amount of personal info people share - especially on social media. And it's not just the criminal fraternity that make use of it.
Imagine if the government were logging all of the following information about you:
Your political opinions
Who your friends are
Which of those friends you interact with the most
Your whereabouts
Your taste in music & TV
There would be an outcry about intrusive surveillance, right? Well here's the thing - if you ARE on social media (and I'm not) - all of this info is being logged and compiled into a continuously updated dossier on you. The difference is that, unlike a government, you can't vote Mark Zuckerberg out of office if you disagree with what he does with your personal data. With a government, you can.
I'm not some tin-foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist, I just find it bizarre that the people who are often quick to complain about "the state" intruding into their private lives with CCTV and so-on, are often the same folks who willingly surrender all kinds of personal info to a giant, unaccountable global corporate behemoth like Facebook.
Here's a clip from one of my favourite sitcoms, The IT Crowd...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rNgCnY1lPgEnough said :)