I am not putting the name of the forum member whose replies to in threads the below appears, but I don't like it and wish it would stop please

 Me Too...!!!  I do not know if this info is recorded somewhere,  or how Rendorosity is accessed to obtain this...!

yeah I saw that, I see enough of that guy anyway. He likes being on TV a lot. Wonder who he is?

i'll ask a moderator to check this out.

Unless I'm wrong, that script displays only that information for the viewer (so everyone will usually see something different), so unless the information is collected somewhere, there's not a whole lot it can do.

And I've seen forum software that collects IP addresses of posters, but it isn't much use for locating anything more specific than a city and identifying service providers, which is only really useful for blocking banned addresses.

it's just her tag line. she probably put it there herself. or her isp did. which I doubt.

it's just her tag line. she probably put it there herself. or her isp did. which I doubt.

 It also shows and perhaps records software info and computer type.  This info is useful to phishers..

yup...you must have a screen cap, 'cause I see all my own info. Annoying, but mostly harmless..

Its info your browser is sending out , it lets a site know what browser you are using so it can customise responses. You will only see your own info , no one elses. The isp name is often wrong because of resellers.  There is no way to store the info from a signiture line that I know of.

 Maybe I am just an old geezer  (True)....   But I do find it unsettling.!

Attached Link: http://techpatterns.com/downloads/php_browser_detection.php

These scripts do not send any information anywhere.  They simply read what your browser emits, in your browser, and read your information back to you.  
When you log into Renderosity, you send US more information than the script in the member's sigline.  That is true for any login- or cookie-based site.  

I've attached a link that will give you more information on the scripts.  They are literally nothing to be worried about.

OK Jen, TY

For more anxiety, read about browser "fingerprinting," and test your browser.

http://panopticlick.eff.org/

Unless you use an anonymous proxy, turn off javascript and disable plugins like Flash, it's virtually impossible to avoid leaking.

 Not a problem ;)

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Ditto...

That particular script only shows YOU who your provider is and your IP address.

When I look at my own replies it tells me my own information and nothing else.  I'm not collecting any information, it's just a tag line, nothing more.

Quote - That particular script only shows YOU who your provider is and your IP address.

When I look at my own replies it tells me my own information and nothing else.  I'm not collecting any information, it's just a tag line, nothing more.

I am sure that You understand some concern though..

Well, I've been using that particular tagline for nearly 2 years now and if you call up the danasoft site you'll be able to see exactly what the image entails.  The site also explains that no information is being harvested and that what you see on the sign is not what anyone else sees.

Believe me, I've been around here long enough to know that if it was damaging the tagline would have been gone a long time ago.

Right, Jen?

 Jen has assured us it is ok therefore for Me the issue is closed..

Take care and have Fun..!!

 Victoria is correct.  Any time we find, or are alerted, that someone's sigline, homepage, or other links contain untoward content, we take action right away to remove them from the site.

It's not the sign....I already know the info on the sign....it's the m...individual holding the sign that is an obamanation ...this is an art site forum, not a PAC right?...I want my NVIATWAS!

LOL I jokingly acted like I thought that was what was upsetting the op in the original post, but it went unnoticed. LOL

She should change the part about being hot to: Now Acorn will use this info to help get loans for those who are less fortunate. LOL That would flood Rendo with upset folks. LOL

Trust me, I don't think he's "HOT".  When I chose that sigline it was 110F+ here in Phoenix for the 15th day in a row and we were all sweltering.

Quote - It's not the sign....I already know the info on the sign....it's the m...individual holding the sign that is an obamanation ...this is an art site forum, not a PAC right?...I want my NVIATWAS!

It is art-it's an OIASWAS...

LOL!!!

ahem  Let's keep the politics-slinging out of this, folks.   You can turn signatures off in your forum preferences, or, you can scroll right past it if you don't like it. 

or you can use Adblock :)

Quote - ahem  Let's keep the politics-slinging out of this, folks.   You can turn signatures off in your forum preferences, or, you can scroll right past it if you don't like it. 

Point of order.

If political expressions are entirely disallowed by the TOS (this would logically include graphic "statements" showing approval/disapproval of any political figures) then the sig violates those terms and would therefore need to be removed.

If that is not the case then tongue-in-cheek expressions of a political nature that do not extend beyond the immediate should also be allowed.

If the second case is not true then there is evident political bias.

So, are we here to do art...politics...or art with a dose of other peoples "approved" politics?

point of order.

let Jen do her job. if she's not removing it, it's not breaking the rules.

I wasn't talking about politics; I was talking about art.

My abreviation is no more political than NVIATWAS., although we could change to to "Guy in a suit with a sign" if there's  a perceived problem...  :rolleyes:

 bob, I'm not going to discuss whether or not members' siglines, which are NOT normally part of forum discussions, cross into the territory of political.  There are at least 100 members who have something political in their siglines.  Not one has been asked to remove anything in their sigline.  

As I said, if you don't like it, you can either block it, report it, or skip it.  No one is forcing you to look at it, there are measures you can take to avoid the sigline.  Or, you can NOT go out of your way to take offense that someone does or does not support a political figure that you do not, and simply ignore it and go on with the original conversation in a civilized fashion.  Which is how we expect members to act.

The TOS itself does not prohibit political topics, and there have been a few topics that, lately, have broached the subject in manners that surprised even me.  However, this part of our header is what I feel is the most important part:
"We strive to create an environment that is not only conducive to learning, but also to kicking back and having fun, and getting to know one another."

Feel free to broach the topic, within reason, if you wish to do so in a polite manner.  In the history of this site, the topics of politics and/or religion mix with the membership like gasoline and lit candles.  Not a good combination, and quick to explode.  Just know that we watch all such topics as best we can, but, if it impedes the jobs we need to do on the rest of the site, or if we're refereeing more than reading, the thread will get locked.  No exceptions.

Sorry to have caused such a flap, Jen.  I'll change the line if you want but, like I said, I've been using it for nearly 2 years (no politics intended) without a problem until now.

LOL sentiment is running very hot in the nation right now. I told a silly little political joke on Facebook a couple of months ago and I've never been attacked like that telling a silly little joke before.  Afraid if it don't calm down it could come to real violence.

There's no problem with it, period.  Like I said, there are hundreds of folk who have something in their sigline that is political or religious, whether it's simply a quote, a link to a site where you can discuss politics openly and get into debates, or, well, something like yours, which simply has a photo of Obama.

What I think needs to go on is this:  If you're truly offended by a sigline, report it.  By offended, I mean more than just "I don't care for it".  There are a lot of siglines I don't "care for".  We're a diverse group of individuals.  We learn to live with each other and get over it, or we can freak out about little things and burn every possible bridge we can find.  That is our own personal choice.  It's part of being an adult.

Thanks, Jen.

Speaking of siglines, are you on baby watch?

I agree Jen, it's just a trying time at the moment. tensions are high.

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Speaking of siglines, are you on baby watch?

I very much am :)  I've been trying out baby tickers all week.  I'm currently 20something weeks (depending on which doctor, specialist, or calculator you use...this ticker says 25, my last visit said 23 with a HUGE baby, I'm just looking for healthy, lol)  And, he's currently really into using my ribcage as a footrest :P

Quote - I agree Jen, it's just a trying time at the moment. tensions are high.

It is...but it doesn't have to be.  If we can all respect the fact that other peoples' opinions differ from yours, things go much smoother ;)  (Yeah, that goes for app discussions as well, LOL)

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I very much am :)  I've been trying out baby tickers all week.  I'm currently 20something weeks (depending on which doctor, specialist, or calculator you use...this ticker says 25, my last visit said 23 with a HUGE baby, I'm just looking for healthy, lol)  And, he's currently really into using my ribcage as a footrest :P

Been there, done that.  They thought both of my boys were twins (this was long before ultrasounds) but they were just 11-pounders.

I'll keep watch with you.  I love being on baby watch, especially since I only have one more child without children of his own and who's showing no signs of settling down yet.

:lol:  Awesome ;)  I might start to put updates in my blog here, just to keep 'em central ;)

This is my first big one.  My first was just shy of 5lbs. full-term (he's just a small guy), so this one is;...somewhat frightening, LOL.

Mine went bout - 10 lbs 8 1/2 oz, girl - 6 lbs 6 oz, boy - 10 lbs 10.5 oz.

The funny thing was I had EXACTLY the same weight gain with all 3 and was as big as a house with all 3.

I'll bookmark your blog to keep up to date.

LOL, now I'm under pressure to actually update :P  j/k  I will, I promise! 

Often, Art is a Political Statement... Even the "Grand masters" included Political Statements in their Art... some are just more subtle that others.... and most are time sensitive.. having Andrew Jackson holding the Sign would not mean much today, but back in his time, it would have been considered very political.

 - Mine went bout - 10 lbs 8 1/2 oz, girl - 6 lbs 6 oz, boy - 10 lbs 10.5 oz.

Wow - nobody caught that one.

It should say 'boy' - just got a new keyboard, a curve instead of ergo and I'm still not used to it.

Quote - Often, Art is a Political Statement... Even the "Grand masters" included Political Statements in their Art... some are just more subtle that others.... and most are time sensitive.. having Andrew Jackson holding the Sign would not mean much today, but back in his time, it would have been considered very political.

True, but there's a HUGE difference between posting a political piece in the gallery, and a political rant in the forum.  

Quote -  - Mine went bout - 10 lbs 8 1/2 oz, girl - 6 lbs 6 oz, boy - 10 lbs 10.5 oz.

Wow - nobody caught that one.

It should say 'boy' - just got a new keyboard, a curve instead of ergo and I'm still not used to it.

No worries.  I have a 16-year-old sister who has, apparently, never taken even a minute of grammar lessons.  I am very fluent in typo ;)

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No worries.  I have a 16-year-old sister who has, apparently, never taken even a minute of grammar lessons.  I am very fluent in typo ;)

LOL!!  These days, since I went wireless, I seem to be making a lot of them.  I miss my ergo keyboard but even Mickeysoft isn't making them any longer.  :a_cry:

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No worries.  I have a 16-year-old sister who has, apparently, never taken even a minute of grammar lessons.  I am very fluent in typo ;)

LOL!!  These days, since I went wireless, I seem to be making a lot of them.  I miss my ergo keyboard but even Mickeysoft isn't making them any longer.  :a_cry:

I have a Logitech Wave.  It's not a true ergonomic, but it works great and feels a LOT better than a standard flat keyboard.  ;)

This one is the Microsoft Curve and it works great but I'm so used to my ergo that I'm having a few problems (especially since I have really long fingernails, but they aren't going anywhere).

 ;)  I had long fingernails earlier in January, but I keep hitting them on things.  (Yeah, they were natural, thanks prenatal vitamins!)  So, they went the way of the dodo :P  I could type just fine with them, but apparently, walking down the stairs is a no-go :P