More Privacy Invaded

BRIAN Walker wrote earlier):
‘‘I'd just like to speak with one of those people at those
companies....and I can't seem to get their address to go see who's
looking out for my best interst by asking for my zip code at a gas
pump.’’
(brian)

‘‘Brian,I can give you their addresses. I'll need to know your
zip code first, please.’’

(Wakko   NTXNS TOMKAT SENS)

‘‘Wakko, that is one of your best and funniest oneLiners
above. But, don't you think it is a mite sensitive saying that to your
good buddys son. I can't help it, it's just dern funny.’’ BJAY)!

 

BILL WALKER wrote):
‘‘Even my gas cards have a PIN number for access.. because they
all have a limited cash reserve should I ever need it.. The Diamond
Shamrock in my area hasn't rquired anything from me other than that
information that is being scanned.’’ Bill walker)!

‘‘Bill, have you purchased fuel at the same Shamrock Station
in question? It could be the one in question, the one Brian used,
might very well be the only one demanding additional information, zip
code in this case. Also, I personally am curious if any other poster
involved in this 4 day ongoing discussion, has used any fuel credit
card, and experienced what Brian described, as far as being ask to
provide their zip code. I have used my Exxon CC twice in the last few
days, and there wasnt any new changes in the routine use of my card.
’’ BJAY)!

 

Bill,

I don't think the criticism your son has recieved in this thread has
anything to do with his not wanting to give out his Zip Code. Heck, early on
there were plenty of people that suggested he just pay cash, if he did not
want to divulge it. I know in my case, I found it odd that some one who
prides themselves with being as bright as your son does, did not understand
why the credit card company was doing it. Brian apparently relied on , in
his words, some pimply faced kid working at a gas station to explain it to
him when it was obvious to everyone here that the kid didn't know what he
was talking about. Is Brian really that gullible?

Where Brian ran into trouble was when he said some thing to the order
that 'they would have to explain what the Zip Code was going to be used
for.' He got his explanation from several posters, and then commenced to
try and morph that explanation into having some thing to do with 'identity
theft'. The one has very little to do with the other, Bill. He appeared to
be hanging on every word that pimply faced kid, who according to Brian,
represented the oil company. Are you beginning to see something wrong with
this picture?

It wasn't until earlier today that Brian finally conceded that perhaps
the Zip Code was some sort of ID verification, Bill. Is he that slow, or is
he just stuborn? I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, and assume the
latter, lol. Having made that assumption, I've got to wonder what his
motives were in his holding out so long before all of a sudden he
understood, lol. The best I can figure out is that the poor kid hates to be
wrong a lot worse then he hates appearing stupid, lol.

As far as not being able to contact his Credit Card people. Let them over
bill his account by $100.00 next month, and I bet he'd be on the phone with
someone within the hour. I don't blame you for trying to defend him Bill,
he's your son. But, this is usenet, and when some one commences to make a
fool of himself, there won't be a shortage of people that will point it out,
lol.

Regards,

Vic

 

Yes, it is your son's bank....he even said so in an earlier post. Please do
try to keep up.

The bank isn't at issue, the computer

It's not the computer at the gas-station, you buffoon. That's already been
explained, as well. And the only reason you have a PIN # available for your
credit cards is to obtain cash advances at ATM's....unless all your cards
are actually debit cards that deduct the money straight out of your bank
account upon use.

Exactly, the PIN is only if you use it at an ATM for access to the cash
advance (reserve) feature.

The Diamond Shamrock in my area

You, sir, are an idiot. You have even less knowledge on how credit/debit
cards work than your idiot of a son....so that would put you in the
negative.

That should read, "....someone who doesn't really know how it works, and
shows his ass on USENet over it!"

 

Watching Brian in this kind of thread is like watching a dog chase his
tail. He doesn't realize he will never get it and can't fathom why
others don't see it as important as he does.

Round and Round he goes.
--


Don
RCOS# 7
No Riding Today

2000 - Yamaha Venture Millenium Edition
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/radium1.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/venture.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/gem.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/highwood.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reynolds.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/sask.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/osoyoos.htm

 

Good, then give them the zip code....as it's not Diamond Shamrock that is
asking for it, it's the Visa clearing house that they use to process your
card. Dumbass.

They only make absolutely no sense if you don't have at least a rudimentary
knowledge of how credit cards are processed. Dumbass.

Actually, it's bullet-proof glass and it has nothing to do with credit card
fraud....but, of course, you're a Walker. You'll try and twist anything
you've said (once you've had your ass handed to you) to make it appear that
you're right....sad that.

Then you must not gas up at any type of convenience store-type gas
stations....better start carrying gas cans with you. Dumbass.

<snip the rest of your uninformed rantings> Oh, and wipe the drool from
your chin, retard.

 

Yup, I agree. It's like I mentioned in one of my other posts, given the
choice, I think he'd rather appear stupid, then admit he might be wrong. If
it weren't for the fact we all know how Brian would jump on anyone else in
his position, it would be easy to feel sorry for the kid, lol.

Vic

 

OMG, I had no idea any but Brian still existed!! My bad....I owe them an
apology!

 

^^^^^^^^ <------------- and there you have it. Finally, you admit it's the
clearing house (or "merchant") not Diamond Shamrock asking for the
verification information. Funny how you tried to sneak that in there...but
no one here is surprised. Typical disingenuous Walker bullshit.

 

Troglodyte #1: "I'll have the roast duck with mango salsa."

 

Pretty much everything you have posted in the last year Brian. If
nothing else you are consistent.
--


Don
RCOS# 7
No Riding Today

2000 - Yamaha Venture Millenium Edition
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/radium1.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/venture.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/gem.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/highwood.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reynolds.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/sask.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/osoyoos.htm

 

I'm sorry. I forgot to thank you for the valuable public service you
provided by pointing out how stupid people are for providing their zip
code without question when using a credit card.

Thank-you.

I'm sure you can appreciate that your timely and well-founded concern
could lead to folks who, wakened from a stupor in which thay took their
privacy for granted, would take the next logical steps to protect
themselves.

Not that I'm speaking for myself, of course, but wearing a wig and
other disguising clothes and make-up, using false names and throw-away
accounts on the internet (a well known haven for scammers and con
artists) and delisting phone numbers and using cash for all purchases
where doing so is possible, all seem relatively small prices to pay to
maintain ones privacy in an increasingly hostile and intrusive world.

Regards,

John P.

 

As far as I can see Brian, all us 'dumb shits' were simple responding to
your original post where you said, "Until they explain to me what they plan
on using that information for, they don't need it. They don't need it to
verify the card being valid. They don't need it to be paid on the purchase.
As far as I can see....they don't need it." You were furnished with the
explaination you were looking for many times, some even had examples to help
you understand it a little better. You started the running in circles when
you completely ignored the explanations, and commenced with all the
'yea-buts'. If it appears that we're running in circles Brian, it's just
because we're following you, lol. So if 'you' stop running in circles over
this topic, maybe the rest of can too, ok?

That's because everyone is poking at you Brian. You're not trying to tell
us that you're taking them as serious as you did that 'pimply faced kid' at
the gas station when he tried to explain Identity Theft, are you? lol. If
you are, you are one very gulible charactor, lol. You've become the
butt-end of your own Joke, and you don't even realize it.

The only knee jerking going on here is coming from you Brian. Who was it
that took the gas station attendents explanation so literaly? Who was it
that assumed there had to be some 'funny business' going on just because
there was an added level of security to his credit card? Who was it that
took all the 'tin hat' talk as fact? The list goes on and on, Brian. Some
one once told me I needed to get out into the real world a little more
often, lol. I'd like to pass that suggestion on to you, my friend.

Regards,

Vic

 

LOL.. He sure can ride a motorcycle.. Actually, he can change the oil and
service his motorcycle, without pinging some dude on a newsgroup for
instructions.. hmmm.. Matter of fact, that "little cruiser" he rides is one

 

This newsgroup has already made the determination about YOUR intimidation..
ROTFL..

 

ROTFLMAO. You speak for the entire newsgroup?

 

Well, my apologies to Bill, then. I guess I oughta keep my trap shut,
since I wasn't here a year ago! I thought this was just another
unmoderated newsgroup.

 

LOL, you just proved Albert's point.

I'm curious about Brian's "one of a kind own design". What did he do,
peel the Honda stickers off, add ape-hanger handlebars and lots of
chrome conchos and tassles?

 

<chuckle> Better not let all that curiosity get the best of you.. You can
always ask the ones who have seen that "little cruiser" up close.. or you
can come look it over, yourself.. lol

 

LMAO... Well. I can almost accept that explanation, if I didn't know
better.. <grin> Beemer nearly got it right.. As I recall, after all the
votes were counted, the complete title and honors bestowed on me, at the
time was "Illustrious Grand Wizardly Moderator" or something like that..
Pretty impressive title, don't you think ? Regards

Bill Walker