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defacto7

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53. Actually, just about anyone can.

Wed Jan 9, 2013, 02:54 AM

Jan 2013

There is very little that is completely anonymous in this world if you own anything, communicate, travel or work. Whether the average person has the skill or desire is about the only thing that makes it not universal. You do know that you can buy information from the DMV at a price and even in bulk. You have a phone? or a pad? you are pegged. The fact is, you have to buy stealth and it's not cheep or foolproof.

If the feds want to get to you, it's no problem. Whether they want to is the only point. If it's politically in the interest of the Feds, then it's a done deal. I wouldn't sweat it though. The number of people being monitored is already practically beyond their ability to handle I'd imagine. Maybe we should keep it that way.

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If need be, do you think that the Feds could find you if you post on Democratic Underground? [View all] onehandle Jan 2013 OP

I'm sure they could find most anyone Lex Jan 2013 #1

Probably. But why would it matter? n/t el_bryanto Jan 2013 #2

I'm sure they could, and I don't give a damn. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #3

They very definitely can. n/t Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #4

Easily. Xipe Totec Jan 2013 #5

They already know where I am 2naSalit Jan 2013 #6

of course quinnox Jan 2013 #7

hell, freepers have found me from my posts on DU.... mike_c Jan 2013 #8

Wow...I remember you posting about that! n/t ms liberty Jan 2013 #28

They thought they were going to get you drummed out of where for being a liberal? LeftyMom Jan 2013 #56

seriously.... mike_c Jan 2013 #80

The Feds already know where I'm at. Solly Mack Jan 2013 #9

Oh, sure, and I don't really care, Blue_In_AK Jan 2013 #10

Feds can, I figure. Shrike47 Jan 2013 #11

I'm sure they could. Brigid Jan 2013 #12

Can't imagine why they would care. cheapdate Jan 2013 #13

That is my view. I don't say anything that I am ashamed of although I do sometimes JDPriestly Jan 2013 #33

the following picture lives on imageshacks server and when someone clicks green for victory Jan 2013 #14

You're correct about the proxy servers Mimosa Jan 2013 #31

which means that every person who looked at this thread has their IP logged. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #37

I'd be more worried about my track record on the ground than DU... Earth_First Jan 2013 #64

I didn't know I was a fed, guess I better start deleting a shitload of VRFs snooper2 Jan 2013 #77

I know for a fact they can obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #15

Of course Kalidurga Jan 2013 #16

Sure they can add my posts to my file at the FBI stultusporcos Jan 2013 #17

Yes - me too OutNow Jan 2013 #38

They are going to do what they do and we cannot stop them stultusporcos Jan 2013 #39

I had an FBI folder oberle Jan 2013 #81

Can't see they'd have too much difficulty given as an example dipsydoodle Jan 2013 #18

I KNOW where I am,,,,,, benld74 Jan 2013 #19

If they want you, they're going to get you. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #20

Agent Mike knows stuff............... lastlib Jan 2013 #21

they can find you if you breathe. spanone Jan 2013 #22

I'm not optimistic enough to think that they'd only wait for a need, but yes... (nt) petronius Jan 2013 #23

do`t care if they do..... madrchsod Jan 2013 #24

No Duh! rustydog Jan 2013 #25

Hell car dealers are finding me! MightyMopar Jan 2013 #26

They could find my computer, for sure. Me they would have to catch, but then I'm old, so dimbear Jan 2013 #27

Online and cellphones communication tracked, stored NOW Mimosa Jan 2013 #29

I can find you if you post on DU. I even found George Bush's IP number once. Coyotl Jan 2013 #30

How? Mimosa Jan 2013 #32

Sure, but I'm not worried, I like America. Turbineguy Jan 2013 #34

You can substantially shield yourself by using a Tor browser. dairydog91 Jan 2013 #35

Unless you use a secure anonymous proxy, Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #36

If need be, they'll find you. Period. GeorgeGist Jan 2013 #40

DU has my email Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #41

I assume that they have already found me and find me as boring HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #42

I am pretty sure they can find us any time they want to Robyn66 Jan 2013 #43

I'm sure they can customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #44

Is the Pope Catholic? nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #45

Aside from a desire for constitutionally suggested privacy Fearless Jan 2013 #46

Yes, without a doubt. nt Skip Intro Jan 2013 #47

All of our IP addresses are registered here. That information can be used to bluestate10 Jan 2013 #48

Let's just say, if a right wing military coup were to occur.. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #49

Well dayum, I better go buy a gun and shoot my computer uppityperson Jan 2013 #58

Left, right = good cop, bad cop for the most part Mimosa Jan 2013 #59

"If need be...." Deep13 Jan 2013 #50

Not possible to trace me.. Permanut Jan 2013 #51

ROFL!!! darkangel218 Jan 2013 #52

damn...I just spit coffee all over my monitor!!! bowens43 Jan 2013 #66

The first rule of Stealth Mode is: You do not talk about Stealth Mode pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #69

You just broke the rule with your post. riqster Jan 2013 #84

Oh, damn! pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #85

Just one layer? onehandle Jan 2013 #73

Just make sure it's actual tin and not aluminum. jeff47 Jan 2013 #79

I'm reading you loud and clear pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #83

Actually, just about anyone can. defacto7 Jan 2013 #53

of course they could Skittles Jan 2013 #54

Someone has not read about the Utah facility. Socal31 Jan 2013 #55

Sure... PurpleEngineer Jan 2013 #57

Absolutely. nt Raine Jan 2013 #60

Why is that worrysome? Anyone who uses EZ pass, cell phone, Credit card is known info wise graham4anything Jan 2013 #61

"and people forget that actual real people died on 9-11." green for victory Jan 2013 #63

your example is backward, sorry, graham4anything Jan 2013 #67

Why the feds? Prometheus_unbound Jan 2013 #62

I doubt I'm interesting enough Quantess Jan 2013 #65

They can find me lots of ways, I'm not hiding. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #68

And if I was to get stupid and start theatening people they'd be right too madokie Jan 2013 #70

I'm a two-time donor to the site, so yes, easily. nt Thegonagle Jan 2013 #71

Fixing up your bunker for the coming government apocalypse, are we? randome Jan 2013 #72

Meh. HappyMe Jan 2013 #74

I haven't been using TOR to surf here, so yes Recursion Jan 2013 #75

How hard would it be? liberal N proud Jan 2013 #76

I just assume they have bigger fish to fry. bluedigger Jan 2013 #78

Yes, of course they could slackmaster Jan 2013 #82

WRGAS? riqster Jan 2013 #86

Hell, our credit agencies can probably do it. progressoid Jan 2013 #87