Fake online information a sin?

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I have a question on whether this is a sin or not. You know how when you register on sites that require personal information (address, phone #, etc) is it a sin to give false information in these situations? I particularly dont feel comfortable giving my address and real name, id be afraid of someone doing something with that information, whether its to come after me or anything like that. Is this type of false information giving ever okay? Its not like im trying to con someone in these situations, im most concerned about protecting my self and privacy.

and for the record I did not give false information on this site, because I trust CAF. 🙂
 
Were you required to join the other websites for any reason? Were they necessary for work or study or something?

Could you have joined without giving the details? Perhaps contact the folks who run the site and ask if it’s possible?

As for names, if you can’t make up an obvious username that’s not ANY real name then perhaps use a middle or confirmation name or something so you’re actually truly giving your name.
 
No the sites were not required. You said to contact those that run the sites, and that really does not seem realistic to me considering most if not all of these sites are run by companies, and i honestly dont think theyd care. They would just say not to register. Most of these sites im talking about have or are forums, and even though you have a username, anyone can just click on your username and get your real name which I find disturbing, and those that dont have that feature allow me to be emailed by people showing my email address, and if they click on my email address theyll get even more info. I havent considered using my middle name, but most sites ask specifically for first and last. I really dont know why theyd need all this stuff anyway unless its a shopping website.
 
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Most of these sites im talking about have or are forums, and even though you have a username, anyone can just click on your username and get your real name which I find disturbing,
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ummmmmmm indeed, as should anyone else. Avoid these sites do not use them. Now, enough with the seriousness, commence the jocularity!
 
b_justb said:
ummmmmmm indeed, as should anyone else. Avoid these sites do not use them. Now, enough with the seriousness, commence the jocularity!
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These sites??? These days everysite requires somesort of registration to do anything besides read the main page! I still want to know if ive commited a sin by (name removed by moderator)uting false information. My intent is not to decieve just to protect myself.
 
your name is really Aarons Staff?

How did that make you feel growing up as a child?

Lets go back now, and by the way, what are your feelings about your mother?
AaronsStaff said:
I have a question on whether this is a sin or not. You know how when you register on sites that require personal information (address, phone #, etc) is it a sin to give false information in these situations? I particularly dont feel comfortable giving my address and real name, id be afraid of someone doing something with that information, whether its to come after me or anything like that. Is this type of false information giving ever okay? Its not like im trying to con someone in these situations, im most concerned about protecting my self and privacy.

and for the record I did not give false information on this site, because I trust CAF. 🙂
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AaronsStaff said:
These sites??? These days everysite requires somesort of registration to do anything besides read the main page! I still want to know if ive commited a sin by (name removed by moderator)uting false information. My intent is not to decieve just to protect myself.
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Any site I register to with completely truthful personal information is not a site that gives out that information. You said these sites allow people to click your user name and get your personal data. Well, then don’t use those sites. Like, duh. If you think it’s a sin then it probably is. If you don’t then there are probably some anal retentives on CAF that will try endlessly to convince you it is 😉 . Don’t stress it. May I call you Aaron or is there another non sinful name I should use? 😃 Come now laugh, you know you want to!

p.s. since it’s against forum rules to try to coerce personal information from it’s users, I vow or affirm that I in no way was attempting to do that just now, even if it looked like I was. I really wasn’t. OK I’m covered. I love disclaimers, don’t you? http://www.coolsmilies.net/happy/sq_turned.gif
 
Do you think that im being too scrupulous (i do have scrupulosity)with this question? because its causing unrest in me right now.
 
AaronsStaff said:
Do you think that im being too scrupulous (i do have scrupulosity)with this question? because its causing unrest in me right now.
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Well I don’t know about scrupulousness stuff. But I do know that some times we just should not stress the small stuff. Now I do think this is a small stuff. All that said, and you know I love to rib ya all, in all seriousness: It is good to look at oneself and to do it often.

Still, don’t sweat the small stuff http://www.coolsmilies.net/wink/sq_wink.gif

(I just love my square head smilies, don’t you? You know, because I’m such a block head, get it?)
 
AaronsStaff said:
Do you think that im being too scrupulous (i do have scrupulosity)with this question? because its causing unrest in me right now.
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If you are still partaking of the sacraments I hardly think scrupulosity is an issue here but what do I know?🤷
 
AaronsStaff said:
Do you think that im being too scrupulous (i do have scrupulosity)with this question? because its causing unrest in me right now.
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Well, if fake information is such a serious sin, then being on this forum must be an occasion of sin and thus also bringing on scandal as well. Quite a lot of things to confess next time. 🙂

Seriously, though, I work on the other side. You wouldn’t know how many fake orders we have to process. We even group them now into test accounts. Most of the time we’re able to weed out the fakers and the heck with them. Phone numbers like 123-456-7890 give them away. We even think people inside the company are testing the system. Part of the process. I don’t what we’d do if everyone were honest; we might be out of a job. 😃

It’s the hackers that give us real problems. And you don’t sound like a hacker to me.
 
BobP123 said:
Well, if fake information is such a serious sin, then being on this forum must be an occasion of sin and thus also bringing on scandal as well. Quite a lot of things to confess next time. 🙂

Seriously, though, I work on the other side. You wouldn’t know how many fake orders we have to process. We even group them now into test accounts. Most of the time we’re able to weed out the fakers and the heck with them. Phone numbers like 123-456-7890 give them away. We even think people inside the company are testing the system. Part of the process. I don’t what we’d do if everyone were honest; we might be out of a job. 😃

It’s the hackers that give us real problems. And you don’t sound like a hacker to me.
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im not a hacker lol. im not talking about giving fake info on shopping orders and what not, im talking about sites that just require registration to use stuff. like nfl.com requires registration for fantasy football. or game sites to get online newsletters.
 
yes of course i know what the scaraments are. But what connection are making between sacraments and scrupulosity?
 
AaronsStaff said:
yes of course i know what the scaraments are. But what connection are making between sacraments and scrupulosity?
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It can have an effect on ones ability to feel they can receive and/or have real issues about confession and it becomes a revolving nightmare.

So, if you are not yet there, sounds like you are in good shape.
 
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yes of course i know what the scaraments are. But what connection are making between sacraments and scrupulosity?
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The connection is sin. If one thinks or knows they are in a sinful state they should refrain from the Eucharist until they have presented for sacramental confession and have faithfully accomplished penance. I think that’s the point Hellisreal is making. If you present yourself for communion, then this issue here isn’t really that big of a deal.
 
b_justb said:
The connection is sin. If one thinks or knows they are in a sinful state they should refrain from the Eucharist until they have presented for sacramental confession and have faithfully accomplished penance. I think that’s the point Hellisreal is making. If you present yourself for communion, then this issue here isn’t really that big of a deal.
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Unless, if someone did not know that before. But, once they do know and anyone reading this does now- its a whole new ball game.
 
Hellisreal said:
Unless, if someone did not know that before. But, once they do know and anyone reading this does now- its a whole new ball game.
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I love that old joke!

Missionary tells Eskimo all about Jesus and finishes up his version of catechesis.

Eskimo: So, now that I know about Jesus and I reject Him I will go to hell?

Missionary: That’s right.

Eskimo: But before you told me back when I didn’t know anything I would have been just fine?

Missionary: That’s right.

Eskimo: Thanks a lot :mad:
 
Well here is what I do, and my conscience hasn’t been bothering me about it.

It depends on the kind of site. For example, any site that I use in connection with my employment/career, or certain other sites that have a legitimate need to accurately identify their users like my bank – for these, I provide accurate information, and usually complete as well although I might occasionally decline to answer a particular optional question.

Secondly, there are other sites that are full of people who have no need to know my personal details. Many discussion forums would fall in that category - in fact using real names in some cases might even inhibit the purpose of the forum. For example, on a medical site I could post details of medical history that I would never release publicly, using a pseudonym. For those, I would provide a legitimate email address (one that I actually read), but may leave other fields blank or obviously invalid. I have registered more than once as “John Doe”. And I find that few sites really care whether 800-555-1212 is my real phone number or not. If a site is obviously concerned about the accuracy of such information then I won’t do that - but most do not seem to care at all.

BTW, My real name isn’t Sam88. Sorry if that disappoints anyone, but I assume you all knew that already. If the moderators want me to re-register with my real birth name I’ll do that.
 
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