Now, now, let's not get carried away, here.
I list a couple of other sites in my signature file. One is my personal blog, one is an Arch Linux-related site that I just have never taken the time to nurture. I have a site that is Scottish-oriented, as that is my true 'home' land. I still have two tech sites. I own a site that I operate for my Masonic Lodge. I have two sites that focus on Islam. I have one site that, whilst not being dark, is actually pretty dark. Pretty much all that happens there is an ownCloud instance, since I prefer not to use public cloud storage for personal data. I have one site that is naught but a photo storage site. I have one domain, that actually has a very tiny Web footprint, but the purpose of that one is simply for some personal and encrypted e-mail accounts. So, as you can see, there are more than nine sites, but three of them exist for my personal use only.
There are reasons I do not promote most of those other sites on this one. First off, they really have naught to do with this site's focus. Second, the Masonic site and the Islamic sites are capable of being hot button topics for ignorant people, so I prefer not to introduce any hot buttons to those who do not already have them.
No need for me to mention the sites I no longer own. If I elect not to promote my own sites here, why would I ever want to promote sites that no longer belong to me? There was a wide smattering of interests in those sites, everything from computers to politics to religion to cannabis re-legalization.
People regularly question my need to have extremely private and encrypted services. It is a very long story, one that really does not belong here, but about a decade back, I was involved in a whistle-blowing incident, in another country. I was one of those blowing the whistle, but that did not stop legal authorities in three, other countries from crawling up my backside with bright lights. I was also investigated by at least two, and possibly as many as four of the 'alphabet agencies' in this country. My phone was bugged, and I could not attend public events in the other country without being photographed and/or videotaped. I was not involved, nor was I ever accused of being involved in any wrong-doing, but you would never have known, what with all the police agencies that were watching me and talking with me. I do not wish that level of attention on anyone, and I cannot even imagine how Eric Snowden gets from day to day. Not a day goes by that I do not hope the stupid charges against him will be dropped, and that he will be able to return to this country without fear of reprisal. From where I sit, he is a hero, not a villain. But that will just show you how our government is doing its utmost to twist everyone's minds. And with great success, I am sorry to say.
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And just to be perfectly clear, whilst I recognize John was trying to make a point, I do not want there to be any confusion on the matter. Never, at any time, have I ever been associated with any other person, persons, or any other entities in any business venture. My Web properties belong to me, and to no one else. I am the sole owner of the domains, and I am the sole holder of each site's copyright. Just ask Bob, I am too insulting and hostile to play well with others.
This thread has veered way, way, way off-topic. Which may seem insulting and hostile, if you think about it.
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