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[TowerTalk] OT Site blocked Was (omega demolition video)

To: "Malcolm Ringel" <mringel@bluecrab.org>,"Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] OT Site blocked Was (omega demolition video)
From: "K8RI on Tower talk" <k8ri-tower@charter.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:35:51 -0400
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I use blocking protection that blocks everything not given permission which 
is the opposite of most. Works a lot better too.
I decided to check as to why they had that one listed at such a high 
priority.

The site is classed as malicious, whether it actually is or not.  It checks 
for apps on your computer which earned it that level of blocking.  It also 
consists of multiple IPs, pop-ups and other things considered unsocial in 
the comping world.
Considering what it does I'd be very uncomfortable giving it access to my 
computer.  Most legit sites ask you what you are using for multimedia rather 
than checking your computer themselves.

The site may be completely legit and just poorly designed, but it's one that 
I added by name to the block list in my firewalls and router in addition to 
the IP blocking that already had it.

> The site itself refers to these issues and several "workarounds" if you 
> are inclined and determined. It speaks to disabling your firewall, etc. 
> IOW, I

I want nothing to do with any site that tells me I may need to disable my 
firewall(s) to be able to view its contents.
That is a clear warning that not all is right.

> was able to reach the site, but could not run the clip.
> If you cannot reach the site and want me to try to send it to you, let me 
> know and I will.

I was interested, but I have seen some demo videos.
Thanks, I do appreciate the offer.

73

(Once you've been a sysadmin you learn to be paranoid)
Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com



> 73
> Malcolm, K3KZ
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "K8RI on Tower talk" <k8ri-tower@charter.net>
> To: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 1:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] omega demolition video
>
>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>
>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:34 PM
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] omega demolition video
>>
>>
>>>I ran across an iFilm video at http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2676026
>>>that
>>> shows a 1998 Omega tower demolition. Awesome.
>>
>> I'm not sure what there is about it, but my security system lists that IP 
>> as
>> blocked.
>>
>> Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
>> N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
>> www.rogerhalstead.com
>>>
>>> 73 Martin AA6E
>>> --
>>> martin.ewing@gmail.com
>>> http://blog.aa6e.net
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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