It’s not me, it’s you!

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Posted on March 10, 2015 by Kate Crimmins

No really, it is you. The internet says so.

It all started innocently enough. At first my computer would flash a warning screen when I went to a merchandise site. (I was sure the beloved husband had it installed when I was sleeping.)

It said “Warning! This site displays risky behavior” in big red letters. The kind that your mother would see when you were in big trouble.

Since when is buying underwear on-line risky behavior? We’re not talking thongs here. We’re talking granny panties. With a little lace. In red. And a bow. Not even French cut.

These are sites I have used for years. Do they sell my information? How could I tell? What information? My underwear size?

Then it started with blogging sites. The blogging sites hosted by Word Press.

Then it was you. About 40% of the blogs I visit display this warning (which I override – you’re welcome!)

Now I like risky business as much as you do. There are stories circulated about my youth but don’t believe everything you hear.

My first thought was that you posted something….ummm….juicy. You know….tantalizing. I was amazed that my security system had logarithms that could detect salacious stories and alert me.

Is there an app for that? A naughty app?

Intrepid, I clicked through to your site only to see pictures of puppies and kitties. What the? Salacious? I think not!

I must have the Carmelite nun of internet security systems. Prim and proper. No skin showing. No chance taking and certainly no fun.

It’s that or YOU are up to something….

Nuns do wear underwear. I wonder where they buy them.

36 thoughts on “It’s not me, it’s you!”

earthriderjudyberman on March 14, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:

Kate … I promise you can visit my blog anytime and not get any salacious messages or photos. Or not. I know I posted a photo of Winnie the Pooh and some other stuffed animals sans pants. Oh. Oh.

Glad you figured out what was causing it. Those warnings would make me very nervous. 😉

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Minuscule Moments on March 13, 2015 at 11:17 pm said:

Too funny or is that rude too? Good luck finding a happy medium Kate.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 14, 2015 at 9:30 am said:
  
  I think I have managed to turn it off. I’m sure I will get notices that make me worry about being unprotected. Oh well…..
  
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Susannah Bianchi on March 11, 2015 at 9:26 am said:

It depends what that underwear looks like. A thong, believe me, can be risky 🙂

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- Kate Crimmins on March 11, 2015 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  But I am thongless! Perhaps my security team didn’t want me to buy one!
  
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Life With The Top Down on March 11, 2015 at 6:43 am said:

The best part is how you continue right pass that warning like a boss … hahaha! Red warning just make me want it more.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 11, 2015 at 9:04 am said:
  
  At first with the merchandising sites I didn’t but when my favorite bloggers got the warning, there was no way I would be scared off! I am brave when it comes to bloggers!
  
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Three Well Beings on March 11, 2015 at 1:58 am said:

I’ve never seen these warnings you’re describing. How odd! Labeling of this sort is how rumors get started!

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- Kate Crimmins on March 11, 2015 at 9:09 am said:
  
  At this point I figured out what I did. I just have to figure out how to undo. Yes, this is how reputations are tarnished. Risky indeed!
  
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Behind the Story on March 10, 2015 at 10:37 pm said:

Okay, Kate. I promise not to put anything too risky for you on my blog. You can safely click on through. (I wish I could think of something slightly risque, but my posts tend to be exceedingly safe.)

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- Kate Crimmins on March 11, 2015 at 9:08 am said:
  
  Well, I’ll keep coming back just in case something risky turns up!
  
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Ally Bean on March 10, 2015 at 6:07 pm said:

I’ve never seen a message like that one. I don’t know whether to be glad– or insulted. Very strange, imho.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 7:37 pm said:
  
  Annoyed is the better response. I am pretty sure that somehow I opted for a special site something that is more sensitive than normal. It’s only on Internet Explorer and not on Chrome. I just have to find where it’s checked off and set it back to normal.
  
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  - Ally Bean on March 10, 2015 at 7:58 pm said:
    
    Good luck with your search. I’d start with the place that seems least likely and then move toward most likely. In my experience, most computer programs run on inverse logic principles.
    
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    - Kate Crimmins on March 11, 2015 at 9:17 am said:
      
      Logic? There is logic? I don’t care what those nerds say, there is not logic in computers.
      
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In My Cluttered Attic on March 10, 2015 at 3:17 pm said:

Kate, you are always venturing into these risky sights. Your getting me worried. Died laughing over your line—My underwear size? Who would they sell that information to that would care about mine? Funny, funny stuff in this post. :o)

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks. Did you notice that my post, like yours, had questions? Not quite as many as you had though.
  
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  - In My Cluttered Attic on March 11, 2015 at 1:38 am said:
    
    Yeah Kate, I did notice that. I think you, I, and tripleflicka may have used all the questions available for one day. Thank goodness its almost the end of the day!
    
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nrhatch on March 10, 2015 at 11:51 am said:

Sounds like a virus wanting you to enjoy your forays into Risky Business!

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  I doubt very much it’s a virus. Perhaps an overzealous security system is more like it.
  
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RMW on March 10, 2015 at 11:46 am said:

I also have McAfee and get the same warnings… I’m curious about what their definition of “risky” might be… am I going to be infected with measles which is very popular in California right now… or are they transmitting secret messages to cats… or is this site overcharging for vitamins? I wish they would be more specific…

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 11:59 am said:
  
  Oh thank God! I found someone else who has the same issue. I’ve had measles so I am ok with that. More specific would be great. I will check it out and if I find something I will set you know.
  
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Retirementallychallenged.com on March 10, 2015 at 11:45 am said:

I would definitely contact your security provider. The “warning” might contain a link to some virus – it certainly doesn’t sound legit. Yikes!

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 11:57 am said:
  
  The warning is my MacAfee system. Clicking on the by pass this warning takes me to your blog. Unless you are infected (which I doubt since it’s a WP blog) I think it’s something wonky with MacAfee’s latest updates. Risky business may be interpreted as a site with links.
  
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dorannrule on March 10, 2015 at 10:53 am said:

I get no such warnings either! Am I missing something?

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 11:12 am said:
  
  Yes. You are missing being annoyed and nervous about clicking on blogs!
  
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philosophermouseofthehedge on March 10, 2015 at 10:42 am said:

When you googled “stripper” you meant furniture refinishing, right?

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 11:11 am said:
  
  Of course! What else would I mean?
  
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Elyse on March 10, 2015 at 9:51 am said:

I plan to start writing blogs that warrant such a warning. Because life is too short.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 10:22 am said:
  
  This is very exciting! I can’t wait…on second thought, don’t you already do that?
  
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  - Elyse on March 10, 2015 at 10:41 am said:
    
    Are there warnings about poop? I’m shocked!
    
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    - Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 11:13 am said:
      
      Is poop salacious? Depends on the algorithm….
      
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autumnashbough on March 10, 2015 at 9:32 am said:

I get no such warnings. Ever. I am clearly not shopping in the right places.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Or more likely, you don’t have my super duper security system!
  
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Jill Weatherholt on March 10, 2015 at 9:29 am said:

That’s strange, Kate. Isn’t your computer fairly new? If you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, I would contact them to find out why you’re getting this message.

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- Kate Crimmins on March 10, 2015 at 9:37 am said:
  
  It is new and came with MacAfee which updates itself regularly. It just started happening about 2 weeks ago and at first it was just with merchandising sites (but not Amazon or not even many of them). I should try the government sites. Now that is risky business!
  
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