talking to Al.

I'm having a similar problem right now. An app I'm working on which does some low level socket networking keeps being flagged by Symantec's active scan as a virus. I'm not sure why, yet, but IT keeps telling me my computer is infected (as discovered by their nightly scans). I've explained more than once that it's an innocuous program that I wrote myself, and have assured them many times that it is NOT a virus. But they believe Symantec over me. It's VERY annoying when I compile the app and Symantec decides to delete it an hour later. Or when it's running and suddenly stops because Symantec suspended the process. It was funny the first time. (where'd the exe go? I know it was here somewhere...) but it's gotten quite tiresome. Then there's the OTHER conversation. "Why did you disable your antivirus? That's against company policy" "It keeps flagging my project as a virus" "Well, then don't write a virus...."

Yeah, no, I based my opinion on the posted website alone, which was weird and sparse. After reading many other Slashdot comments and Googling the game, I decided I jumped to conclusions too quickly. People obviously love the game. It must not be crappy, lol.

.....an easy way to get Slasdotted aka free advertising on a crappy game. Has anyone actually confirmed this claim of Paypal wrongdoing, which was in a blog the developer himself posted? Seems like a lot of people here are quick to believe a story from a guy who obviously needs advertising on a fledgling game.

There's always the chance they'll put you on a list and stop believing you. And there's LOTS of hassles of owning a business/website in Philly. And working there. And living there. And buying stuff there. Which is why I'm not there, anymore.

Being from Philly, I have had similar experiences. In my case, my website was registered to a Philly address, so they automatically sent out the "you must have a business license" letter. I was making no money. It's their number one automatic letter. My 3 year old daughter got one, once, even. (we're not sure how, in that case). All a person has to do is call the number on the letter and say "this isn't a business" and they'll put a check-mark in the "not a business" box. They don't care about the miniscule $50 every two months businesses. Just the profitable ones. This is why, when I lived in Philly, I always had a PO box or location outside the limits for business/website purposes. Mostly to avoid the hassle. The current township I live in is MUCH more reasonable, thankfully.

I wasn't aware that a router name of "GoogleEatMe" would give away my identity. I guess I'll be more careful in the future.

That must have been SOME DREAM you were having. ;-)

If Google is wrong, maybe I really DON'T need a hysterectomy and a vasectomy.

...I'm not sure I'm very comfortable with using Chrome as a browser. I didn't detect any network traffic from Chrome other than what I requested of it, but that could quietly change in the future.

...I wonder what happened to my wife?

...a telephone. Gasp!

...if they bring healthcare reform with them...

That would make a really good science fiction movie....oh, wait.

...(in 1999) when I copied an offer letter for better employment on my current employer's copier, then left for a long weekend. I came back on Monday to find my offer letter pasted all over the company.