Two EXCELLENT reasons why my webcams and journal are public

[susandennis]

I just got these two faces in email.

I sometimes (it used to be often but, happily now just "sometimes") get tweets or emails warning me that my email address is public or my webcam is public - warning about how dangerous it is to expose myself. I've never found the danger and have always kind of been insulted that these people think I'm not smart enough to have thought all this through.

I have, in fact, reaped rewards for having my addresses - virtual and real available and the rest. For instance...

In 2014, I got a delightful email from a woman in Hungary. She had found my webcam and my journal and had been following both for about a year. It was the most lovely note. She had just finished school and was working as a programmer. It was a lovely email to get.

Then she sent me a Christmas card. From Hungary. Beautiful handwriting and pretty stamp and a lovely card. More cards every year. Her name changed and I even missed it the first time but she had gotten married.

This year there was no card but before I could worry, I got an email with a picture of her brand new, just out of the oven, twins. Bence and Ábel - born September 30. I begged for more pictures and more arrived this morning. Are they not the cutest things ever???

I kind of understand why everyone wants to protect their privacy (in fact, I hope their Mom is ok with this entry). I kind of understand it. But it's not for me. I'd rather have two new Hungarian buddies. Thank you, internet!







EDIT. Ok, so in retrospect this was a little judgy. Privacy is a weird thing. Protection of it is a fierce thing for most people. My public-ness impinges on no one. I live on the 4th floor of a secured building. Yes there are ways people can get to me. But why in hell would they even want to? I'm a fat old lady with nothing anyone would want. I can well afford to take privacy risks. I need to keep my mitts off of anyone else's decisions.

Comments

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

I was trying to figure out the second reason. But NVM. Got it.

[susandennis]

Hey drawer, LOOK OUT! Another sharp knife coming you way!

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

It's genetic.

[susandennis]

snap!

[apinkpanthress.livejournal.com]

I'm a fat old lady with nothing anyone would want.

Don't say that! *hugs* You are just well rounded and have lived for a little longer than a few others on lj.

[susandennis]

I'm not unhappy with reality. I AM fat. And I am old. I'm not bummed by either. I am, actually, more bummed by sugar coating reality!

[apinkpanthress.livejournal.com]

I'm not unhappy with reality.

Well, THAT is good... :)

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

I think it's really cool that you've made friends around the world that way!

[alice-mccoy.livejournal.com]

To the new mum and fellow reader...congratulations on your new arrivals may they bring you joy and laughter. Its lovely to see and share a positive in the world.

Just dont use Susan as a parenting manual, putting fabric ruffs round babies necks is not recommended 🤣🤣 for the two legged non furry variety.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Oh they are adorable!

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

How lovely, both to meet the twins, and to have gained such a good on-line friend. I love the way we now know people across the world - like you, for example :)

[susandennis]

Exactly! You are my very favorite friend on Isle of Man!!

[galebird.livejournal.com]

Those cheeks! Those smiles! 10/10 x 2. What a happy surprise!

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

They are very cute babies and it’s cool that you have these randomly acquired buddies.

[howeird]

I used to have my cameras open to the public until one day a 14-year-old boy hacker decided it was fun to post screen shots from them and accuse me of pedophilia. I made the mistake of giving him my card, which has all my social media links, when his mother's AA mentor, a very old friend of mine, said he needed more male role models in his life after his father died suddenly. His mother does nothing about it and my FBI report on him has been ignored.

I don't think you're in any similar danger.

[susandennis]

I don't think so either but a valuable less on to hear. ugh.

[(Anonymous)]

Wow, I know those guys! Do not let them deceive you, they can shout just as well as they can look cute.

The mother ;)

[terri gordon (from livejournal.com)]

Ohmigosh! Such cutie pies! ! You’re right, there are benefits to being open and available on the internet. 🙂

[seekerval.livejournal.com]

An adorable pair of youngsters for certain! Best Wishes and Lovely Days to the youngsters and their family.......

And to you, too, Susan! You Go, Girl! Being yourself and doing as you see fit for yourself has done pretty well by you so far. From what I can see.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

FWIW, I thought you were just talking about the benefits of your approach, not bagging anyone else's. I judge there is no judginess here:).

[susandennis]

:) thanks

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Awwwww

[sleepybadger.livejournal.com]

THat's so lovely!

[picosgemeos.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. God... i had no idea about your webcams! I just had a peek and you are in the kitchen and Biggie is walking around, lol. Love the idea... it's making me consider if it would work for my guesthouse. I could have it pointed at the garden...

[susandennis]

That is a great idea! I'd love to watch your garden.