"Undercover Christians" on BB?

[Artimaeus]

There are no secrets on the net.

 

[SAMPLEWOW]

I personally can't take one very seriously that can't tell me who they are. I think it has a lot more to do with being undercover than most will admit.

 

[TC]

No, it has to do with being smart. Even Jesus said "Do not put the Lord your God to the test." (NIV)

 

[Rachel]

There are alot of nuts out there in cyberspace. I see that more and more. Even from people that say they're Christian's. I was pretty naive when I started using the net. Not anymore.
So it's only wise to not go telling the whole web everything about you.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I have no problem with those who choose privacy online.

Saying that, as stated above, all anyone needs is an IP number to start finding out who we are.

 

[Petrel]

Originally posted by SAMPLEWOW:
I personally can't take one very seriously that can't tell me who they are. I think it has a lot more to do with being undercover than most will admit.

I personally can't take someone very seriously who can't take me very seriously merely because he or she doesn't know who I am.

I also question whether knowing someone's real name and where they live counts as knowing who they are. Especially on the internet, where I could say that my name is Xavier Pierce and I live in Montana, but you would have no way of knowing whether or not that was true. (It's not, by the way! )

 

[Servent]

I could say that my name is Xavier Pierce and I live in Montana, but you would have no way of knowing whether or not that was true. (It's not, by the way! ) [/QB][/QUOTE]


You mean you dont live in Montana

 

[bapmom]

I agree Petrel.

I believe we tell each other on here "who we really are" all the time, through our opinions, what we react to, how we talk to each other in general.

Just because ya'all don't know my real name, my phone number, my address, and my bank account number does not mean that you don't know who I "really" am.

 

[Michaelt]

This is just hilarious...lol

 

[Brother Ian]

I've found that people are bolder on these boards (because they are relatively anonymous) than they would be if they were speaking in person. I believe things are said on this board that would not be said in a one on one personal conversation.

Please do not ask me to cite examples. All you have to do is look through the threads.

 

[TexasSky]

Salamander,

No, we are not protected from all harm. In fact, Christ warned us that the world will hate us, the world will try to destroy us, and the world can and will destroy the flesh of Christians.

The manner in which the apostles died is proof that the world will be extremely cruel to Christians.

Christ promised not to give us more than we can bear. Christ promised to protect our souls. He told us not to worry about what we will eat or wear. He never told us that it was not a dangerous world.

That said, I've had the unfortunate experience of stalkers: Off line and on line. It is very, very dangerous to give out personal information of any kind on the web. The person you speak to may be acting nice when in fact they are not nice.

 

[Johnv]

Originally posted by Salamander:
But why do Christians have anything to hide? Aren't we protected against all harm by our Lord?

Why do we Christians think we have a "right to know" personal and private info? We don't If someone shares that, it's a privilege that they've entrusted that to us. As for bring protected against all harm, I think applying that in this arena is taking a scriptre out of context. I'm not one to put the Lord my God to the test.

And JohnV, what did you do about the harrasser?

I asked him to leave me alone and respect my privacy. He eventually stopped coming to my church (as far as I know) and hasn't posted here since. IMO, he's welcome to attend my church, so long as he respects my privacy.

 

[donnA]

Originally posted by Johnv:
I was the one who made that statement. I'll tell you why.

I've been on this board for a few years now. At one point, another poster pieced together who I was and where I went to church. That person sought me out and I was at one point harrassed by this person at my church.

I have since then made it a rule to not divulge information about myself of a specific nature that might be unique to me. It has nothign to do with being "undercover". It has to do with me having a private life outside this board. Plain and simple. Not just for my own protection, but for the protection of my wife and children.

Keeping personal information private is prudent and often called for.

I remember that Johnv, I couldn't remember who that was though it happened too. I was telling someone about it recently in an effort to warn them about being careful on the internet.
You do have to be careful online who you talk too, or give information too, even here. There are people who abuse what they learn about you. And even if they call you friend, don't give them too much, they can turn on you. You don't really know anyone online, not even here on the BB, and online they are anonymous and can be anyone they want to be, no matter who they really are.
So it's not undercover anything, it's safety, and beleive me after having problems with someone who pretended to be a friend I am a lot more leary about telling anyone anything now.

 

[TexasSky]

I once told my pastor (who has since retired) that I used to believe everyone was basically good until I came onto the Internet. He said, "Well, remember hon, the internet attracts the dysfunctional members of society more than it attracts the functional members. A functional individual has a family, friends, church outside the web. A dysfunctional person who cannot be accepted by real people around them creates a fake persona for on line."

 

[All about Grace]

Someone on the BB actually accused me of being Rick Warren one time. I choose to remain anonymous for a variety of reasons -- the primary one because the BB is merely an escape for fun and entertainment.

I won't tell you who I am but I will give you my initials -- R.W.

Just kidding of course.

 

[Glory-to-God]

There are alot of nuts out there in cyberspace. I see that more and more. Even from people that say they're Christian's. I was pretty naive when I started using the net. Not anymore.
So it's only wise to not go telling the whole web everything about you.

Thanks Rachel for that advice...I have experenced first hand on this board that it is not wise to give out personal info. Lots of people who call themselves Christians....who don't act like it. I have been told on here I am someone else...I already feel my reputation has been ruined. I hope it isn't too late

 

[Michaelt]

hoo boy........

 

[PastorSBC1303]

Originally posted by TexasSky:
I once told my pastor (who has since retired) that I used to believe everyone was basically good until I came onto the Internet. He said, "Well, remember hon, the internet attracts the dysfunctional members of society more than it attracts the functional members. A functional individual has a family, friends, church outside the web. A dysfunctional person who cannot be accepted by real people around them creates a fake persona for on line."

Is that why you post on here so much?

Sorry I couldn't resist...just kidding

 

[TexasSky]

Pastor SBC - lol I wondered who would catch that. Glad it was you.

But - I have families, friends and a church.

I also have a real talent for multi-tasking.

I am one of those cursed individuals who thinks better if I'm doing two things at once. Or as my sister says, "The two halves of her brain don't play nice together so they both have to be entertained at the same time." (And to think she says she is my biggest fan.)

 

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Glory-to-God:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />There are alot of nuts out there in cyberspace. I see that more and more. Even from people that say they're Christian's. I was pretty naive when I started using the net. Not anymore.
So it's only wise to not go telling the whole web everything about you.

Thanks Rachel for that advice...I have experenced first hand on this board that it is not wise to give out personal info. Lots of people who call themselves Christians....who don't act like it. I have been told on here I am someone else...I already feel my reputation has been ruined. I hope it isn't too late </font>[/QUOTE]You're right...there are many people who call themselves Christian's who don't act like it.