tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6534956436509122318..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: #SOL16 - 13/31 - Dreams Come True?Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4355064523701410232016-03-13T20:13:44.822-06:002016-03-13T20:13:44.822-06:00I've unsubscribed too, & also tried to fig...I've unsubscribed too, & also tried to figure out who has shared my name. I really haven't a clue, Ana. Thanks for coming by.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90659456499829535012016-03-13T20:11:48.573-06:002016-03-13T20:11:48.573-06:00I went back to re-read the poem, Mark, & it st...I went back to re-read the poem, Mark, & it still feels like someone slamming their fist down at all the tragedy he is observing, & saying "stop". Perhaps it is from a form of his love for the earth, for mankind, I don't know. He was rather in love with love, don't you think? When I speak up to someone about a remark that I feel is denigrating someone or some group, it is out of love for that person, or group, hopefully to help the person change their ideas. Thanks for the title. I certainly will look for it.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12399555696495041652016-03-13T20:03:11.723-06:002016-03-13T20:03:11.723-06:00I've seen nearly the same spam for a while, so...I've seen nearly the same spam for a while, so it wasn't hard to gather, Jennifer. FREE can be very enticing, right? Thanks for giving me a smile, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89140556639727974312016-03-13T19:53:10.600-06:002016-03-13T19:53:10.600-06:00I feel like my email is full of those too! I have...I feel like my email is full of those too! I have even recently tried to unsubscribe to many 'commercial' sites. I also from time to time just click on things without reading carefully. Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01610507261734774694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48041693731548142322016-03-13T19:45:18.920-06:002016-03-13T19:45:18.920-06:00My favorite are the overly-formal English messages...My favorite are the overly-formal English messages from foreign countries claiming they need help moving money into the country. They aren't about hacking your computer or stealing your identity; they're just a good old-fashioned con. You send us $10,000, we'll send you $1 million. I usually read them before deleting for a good laugh. <br /><br />I actually read a great novel in which the main character was a Nigerian engaged in one of these scams, I Do Not Come to You by Chance. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Do-Not-Come-You-Chance/dp/1401323111<br /><br />Linda, regarding your comment on my Neruda post last week: I see what you mean about the poem maybe being a little bitter, but I think it's just honest. It's pushing a little, criticizing the things we do that keep us from being our best selves, but I think it's done with love. That's a concept I've been thinking about a lot lately after hearing Kevin Powell speak last month. He talked about calling out those around us who do wrong (in particular, in his speech, friends who are generally good people but make racist remarks), but doing it from a place of love. We can't keep silent, even when the person is a close friend or family member. But we must criticize and correct from a place of love. And I think that's what the Neruda poem is doing, trying to lovingly nudge people in the right direction. Thoughts?Mark Jacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248573037208880055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58282184531309113252016-03-13T19:22:10.250-06:002016-03-13T19:22:10.250-06:00Haha, I love that you looked through the spam to s...Haha, I love that you looked through the spam to see the patterns in typical subjects and typical wording! So silly, yet so easy for people to fall prey to!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26591762771840672552016-03-13T18:42:29.338-06:002016-03-13T18:42:29.338-06:00So sorry, Bonnie. It's so tricky, and even you...So sorry, Bonnie. It's so tricky, and even you as an expert took it on faith that it was okay. I guess that's the trouble, they use well-known, and trusted, companies for the bait. Glad you caught it in time.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67633788987364111652016-03-13T18:07:31.925-06:002016-03-13T18:07:31.925-06:00I just messed up when I got something that looked ...I just messed up when I got something that looked like Apple and included an app I never purchased. When I clicked on the link it asked for lots of info. I was crazy and did what I was told. I immediately knew I messed up. I called Apple and yes, I did. I called my credit card company and yes I have a new card once again. <br />GRRRR....<br />Bonnie K. BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27047173074725873692016-03-13T17:36:48.760-06:002016-03-13T17:36:48.760-06:00We've had a few funny stories like that at sch...We've had a few funny stories like that at school, too, Margaret. It's alarming. Glad you shared.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76614767870161386622016-03-13T17:35:46.227-06:002016-03-13T17:35:46.227-06:00Yes, me, too, Judy. I know that some are trying to...Yes, me, too, Judy. I know that some are trying to catch those who are trying to scam, but their are so many. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24679836534102588952016-03-13T17:34:50.944-06:002016-03-13T17:34:50.944-06:00Catalog Choice has been very helpful, but my name ...Catalog Choice has been very helpful, but my name seems to then fly onto other lists too. I get a lot too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72455309251299541532016-03-13T17:33:57.614-06:002016-03-13T17:33:57.614-06:00It's just sad that someone would prey on older...It's just sad that someone would prey on older people or those who don't understand. I'm glad you figured out a plan, Joanne. Thanks for sharing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34421109670584159612016-03-13T17:26:09.442-06:002016-03-13T17:26:09.442-06:00Once I clicked accidentally and got boobs dancing ...Once I clicked accidentally and got boobs dancing on my computer screen. Appalling to sat the least. I like to think I am more cautious, but it only takes a second and a click to make a mistake. Thanks for the reminder. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79460684361755064652016-03-13T17:14:20.314-06:002016-03-13T17:14:20.314-06:00Wouldn't it be great if the hackers got hacked...Wouldn't it be great if the hackers got hacked and we could get back at them? I worry about the elderly people who are so easily taken in by these scams. Thanks for the reminder.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45015776793485197012016-03-13T16:11:06.300-06:002016-03-13T16:11:06.300-06:00It is truly amazing and anoying Linda! It's a...It is truly amazing and anoying Linda! It's almost as bad as the amount of junk mail we get. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593604647570046795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73538292497367109772016-03-13T15:44:43.600-06:002016-03-13T15:44:43.600-06:00Linda _ I use to worry about these with my mother....Linda _ I use to worry about these with my mother. She would get mail offers or phone calls. As she got older she could not tell the difference. We finally would have her save all her mail and my brother would stop by to collect it for fear she would send away for things or give money to anyone who said they needed help. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344091186001092406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12899783251414293932016-03-13T14:03:54.631-06:002016-03-13T14:03:54.631-06:00I think it was so long ago that fewer important th...I think it was so long ago that fewer important things were even on the computer, Elsie. I have a lot more now, hence the backup. And yes, it is a constant irritant. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85671428067995552542016-03-13T14:02:30.093-06:002016-03-13T14:02:30.093-06:00You're welcome, Catherine. The IRS scam/warnin...You're welcome, Catherine. The IRS scam/warning was on the news again last night. And another person was interviewed who believed it. So sad.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78567145522131185412016-03-13T14:02:04.826-06:002016-03-13T14:02:04.826-06:00How irritating! I just try to stay vigilant and ke...How irritating! I just try to stay vigilant and keep my virus software up to date. Hope you didn't lose anything too important. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997205294316920985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74861916849439985212016-03-13T13:49:17.853-06:002016-03-13T13:49:17.853-06:00Like Molly, we got the IRS call. It is sad that we...Like Molly, we got the IRS call. It is sad that we have to be so careful. Thanks for the reminder, Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36172292021425485692016-03-13T13:32:59.240-06:002016-03-13T13:32:59.240-06:00So glad you caught it! Thanks for telling about th...So glad you caught it! Thanks for telling about this.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78074881745383122332016-03-13T13:32:25.746-06:002016-03-13T13:32:25.746-06:00Agreed. Thanks, Carrie.Agreed. Thanks, Carrie.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21104729480450733112016-03-13T11:29:37.653-06:002016-03-13T11:29:37.653-06:00Craziness out there! I just compromised my own cr...Craziness out there! I just compromised my own credit card by entering in data to what I thought was a site I used before. Luckily, I noticed my error- and I cancelled the card right away and had a new one issued. Noëlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528420846445629244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52366256001430026082016-03-13T11:06:46.415-06:002016-03-13T11:06:46.415-06:00So sad really. Just yuck.So sad really. Just yuck.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12928886356430374192016-03-13T09:12:08.809-06:002016-03-13T09:12:08.809-06:00Isn't that "laptop" fun? I found the...Isn't that "laptop" fun? I found the pic on Morguefile, had to share. Yes, the topics make me laugh too, but if there is a need, I can see how someone would be tempted. The Walmart e-mail enters the spam often! Thanks, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com