uh... optimal is NOT subjective at all. there is a fixed and easily definable limit to the amount of lossless compression a dataset can withstand.

i completely understand as i build such systems for a living... i'm simply pointing out that the largest retailers online place ease of ordering above security and store enough information required to process a new transaction.

if the data can be used to initiate future transactions, it is not useless.

ignorant hypocrisy recognized.

you're replying to me, moron.

you've refused to identify an individual responsible for the comments provided through the "sardaukar86" user account on this internet web site chat room message board.

why do you cower? what are you afraid of?

you're completely pathetic.