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Online Verification: Who Can You Trust in the Virtual World?

businessweek.com — Alfred Adler, a psychologist who collaborated with Sigmund Freud, said: "Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement." The philosophy transfers to the online world quite well. Don't just trust words, authenticate them. This is especially vital when the communication involves your business.

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  • emecks, on 01/13/2009, -2/+47trust nobody, not even yourself.
  • samard2002, on 01/14/2009, -0/+26I was just talking with my dad about this. As the King of Nigeria, he deals with lots of people that would obviously want to dupe him. In fact, right now, we're trying to find someone trustworthy online to help us with a business transaction...
  • sidizzle, on 01/13/2009, -2/+24The writer is a man...trust me
  • GregFD3S, on 01/13/2009, -3/+21In FSM we trust.
  • ligyron, on 01/14/2009, -0/+13Trust me. I'm a Doctor.
  • reyoo30309, on 01/13/2009, -4/+14Trust no one.
  • madin, on 01/13/2009, -1/+9In my opinion this is THE future question in the online world. Lots of people don't really care about it now - until it's too late...
  • inactive, on 01/13/2009, -4/+12I trust 4chan.
  • benologist, on 01/14/2009, -0/+8It's no secret I lust for many boys' mothers.
  • metalgel, on 01/14/2009, -2/+10This is why I always scan everything with Antivirus 2009!
  • Jo9100, on 01/14/2009, -0/+8Everybody lies.
  • MacBookForMe, on 01/13/2009, -1/+7But you still trust me to vote on my subs, mate...well, at least sometimes...:)
  • MrPatriotMan, on 01/14/2009, -1/+7I only trust Nigeria.
  • xptoast, on 01/14/2009, -0/+4Trust me, I'm a human.
  • inactive, on 01/14/2009, -3/+7How do I know this article isn't just a spammer trying to sell me something?
  • greenblob, on 01/14/2009, -2/+6You're a man too, aren't ya?
  • KevinAndAlexRoc, on 01/14/2009, -0/+4Oh yeah, what have you done that is trustable? I trust no bread.
  • mattchatman, on 01/14/2009, -0/+3actions speak louder than words
  • xptoast, on 01/14/2009, -0/+3You can trust me, I'm awesome. =)
  • lanzemurdok, on 01/14/2009, -1/+4picture with timestamp.

    Standard.

    Also, *****.
  • punkcat, on 01/14/2009, -0/+3butterfly in the sky
    i can fly twice as high...
  • pygmy, on 01/14/2009, -1/+4Cheesy Trust Pizza
  • AmyVernon, on 01/13/2009, -3/+6Not at all; I actually happen to know her.
  • shaherazad, on 01/14/2009, -0/+3I don't need a psychologist to tell me about SSL.
  • inactive, on 01/14/2009, -1/+4The virtual world is really no different than the real world, people can lie in the real world too. The thing to remember with online is, don't give any information about money out to people, don't give information that could lead to identity theft, and most importantly, get to know people on Skype through webcam chats and voice chatting BEFORE you spend hundreds of dollars visiting them.

    Online is not as dangerous as people make it seem. I've met people online, met locals from myspace, it's really no different than meeting people at public places. You don't need to shut yourself completely online, just don't be stupid and give extremely personal information to strangers. That's a lot like real life, not giving information to complete strangers. Talk to them like you would in real life.
  • samard2002, on 01/14/2009, -2/+5I would never trust anyone who follows Levar Burton on Twitter.
  • flawlessjess, on 01/14/2009, -0/+3You can trust me i only need some information to verify who im talking to please fill this form out.

    Name:
    Age:
    Birthdate:
    Bank name:
    Account number:
    BSB:
    Name on credit card:
    Number of card:
    Valid till:
    3 digit number on back:
  • torressr3, on 01/15/2009, -0/+3Insert "pop the cherry" joke below....
  • grungegbunny, on 01/14/2009, -4/+6Trust me, I'm an atheist.
  • torressr3, on 01/15/2009, -0/+2Isn't there anything sacred anymore?
  • vickers500, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2Trust me, that's not funny.
  • inactive, on 01/14/2009, -3/+5http://i44.tinypic.com/2v81f7k.jpg
  • inactive, on 01/14/2009, -1/+3I'm a 5'9 svelte female with cherry red pancake nipples and a sweet round ass.
    I love on-line gaming and really nerd stuff...it turns me on!!!
    Send me an note and i will reply.

    Tania
    Volgograd
    P.o box 45820
    Republic of the Ukraine
  • darkciti2, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2Erhm, no thanks. The virtual world is exactly that, virtual. I'll stick to my anonymity when I'm online, thank you very much.

    In some aspects it may mirror the physical world and even intersect with the real world, however, it's not the real world. It's an entirely different way of arranging information and interpersonal interaction.
  • vickers500, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2RAmen
  • torressr3, on 01/15/2009, -0/+2Me too i have this sweet deal with this nigerian chick that needed some money to get out of some trouble.
    I'll score and be rich for sure.
  • Gonasadude, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2My penis curves to the right.
  • chriscalifornia, on 03/31/2009, -0/+2Short answer: No One
    Long Answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
  • juvigt, on 01/23/2009, -0/+2--Greetings in the name of God,
    Here writes Laura Kingston, suffering from cancerous ailment of the brain. I was married to Dr. Perry J. Kingston an English man who is now dead. Our life together as man and wife lasted for three decades without a child. My husband died after a protracted illness, before his death we made a vow to uplift the down-trodden and the less-privileged individuals. I can adduce this to the fact that he needed a Child from this relationship, which never came.

    When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £12,000,000.00 (Twelve Million Pounds sterling) which were derived from his vast estates and investment in capital market with his bank here in UK. Presently, this money is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I have limited days to live due to my illness, this is why I am contacting you to donate the fund to you to complete the wishes of my late Husband,

    If you are interested, Please send your response to this email: mrslauraknn@hotmail.com

    Endeavor to send your reply to this email: mrslauraknn@hotmail.com

    Respectfully,
    Mrs. Laura Kingston.
  • carlosos, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2I trust people on the Internet as much as people I see in person. I make my own opinion on who I should trust and it doesn't matter if online or not. I won't give anyone on the Internet my credit card if they ask me for it to verify my identity and I don't give someone my cars to make sure that the air pressure on the tires is good... (Maybe not the best example but good enough, right?)
  • Alfarin, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2trust everyone, just not the devil inside them.
  • hackingtravel, on 01/14/2009, -2/+4Levar Burton brought this issue up today on twitter. The public is smart enough to know based on CONTENT whether someone is who they say they are. HECK.. if you're smart enough to fool the public into thinking you are @barackobama then I'll vote for YOU TOO!
  • mrmudgeon, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2There are a saying in corporate life.

    "Assume that all of your emails will be published on the front page of the New York Times" or Wall Street Journal if you prefer :)

    Truer words have not been said. The problem of trust is not new. The internet does not magically make people more trustworthy, so you have to pay more attention. The reason it seems so is because more strangers are available for anyone to touch. Some of the issue is caused by anonymity. Be aware of what anyone says when you cant verify who they are.
  • leif777, on 01/14/2009, -0/+2I don't even trust time stamps on boobs...
  • EmmaEwers, on 01/16/2009, -0/+1This article was great, almost everything I do is online and has been for the past 8 years or so. I met my husband through a chat room which I never expected. Obviously I met a few dodgy characters to say the least a long the way! For all its faults tho the interent is a great way to connect and learn. It astonishes me to this day thay many folks fall for online scams and phishing e-mails - maybe these kinds of skills should now be taught at school to make our kids more internet savvy??
  • AbominableHoman, on 01/14/2009, -1/+2I'll start the revolution.

    I'm hung like a three year old asian. Trust me.
  • inactive, on 01/14/2009, -0/+1but how can you find the devil inside them before they murder you or take your money?

    i think the x-files put it quite well: trust no one.

    guilty until proven innocent. of course that doesn't mean you shouldn't humour people. maybe even rob THEM!
  • rda1441, on 01/14/2009, -1/+2No one. The Internet isn't real.....Al Gore invented a toaster over, no the internet.
  • acreacreacre, on 01/14/2009, -0/+1who -> whom? "you" is the subject?
  • syntaxgs, on 01/14/2009, -1/+2Uh if they have a Picture then you KNOW it's them =P just ask for a Picture and your fine, VERY hard too forg fake pictures
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