gopherhole/paranoidsbible/The Paranoid's Rules.txt

===The Paranoid’s Rules===

Non-Profit and Free for Redistribution.
Originally posted with the Paranoid's Bible
Now made into its own guide.

For entertainment and research purposes only

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===DISCLAIMER===

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===Preface===
Originally called common sense rules, the Paranoid's Rules were more a bit too restricting for the average user or just confusing. The truth is this was our fault in how we originally worded the description for these loose guidelines. They aren't one-size-fits-all but more akin to simply being a patch or bridge meant to further fill in the gaps left between the Paranoid’s Bible and the OPSEC guide. Think if these as a series of potential steps for you to take to further help lessen your chances of being doxed.

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===The Paranoid's Rules===

1. Don't ever use your real name online
2. DO NOT EVER POST YOUR REAL NAME ONLINE
3. Never use the same username, ever, anywhere online
4. Never interlink or make mention of your accounts anywhere online
5. Always use a different e-mail for each account, never mention them online
6. Always use a 10 to 15 character length password
7. Always use a mix of random characters 
8. Always change your passwords, if you've logged in recently, at least weekly
9. Never post your IRL location online (state, city…etc)
10. Never post your IRL address online
11. Never give out your phone number, ever
12. Never give out your cell phone number, ever
13. Never post your photos online, ever
14. If you break #13, at least scrub as much Meta-data as possible from your images
15. Never post anything that you, yourself, haven't gotten over
16. If data exists, you are at risk
17. Anonymity is your greatest offense, defense, weapon and friend--don't lose it
18. Never post your e-mail addresses anywhere online
19. You are nothing more than another random user online. Disregard everything that makes you an individual.
20. Choose your battles carefully. There may not be many geniuses out there, but there are plenty of smart idiots.
21. Avoid Social Networks and media
22. If you break #21, remember the previous 20 rules
23. Don't sexualize the Miku
24. Disregard #23; never sexualize anything, ever, you perverts
25. Getting involved in anything pornographic or erotic will lead to your doxing, eventually
26. E-drama isn't drama; it's a temporary temper tantrum
27. Disregard E-celebs, get a personality
28. Don’t drink and surf, or blog, or post, or anything, ever
29. /b/ may be the asshole of the Internet, but Tumblr is the cancer of everything good in the world
30. Doxing and Tumblr go hand in hand, avoid Tumblr
31. Internet dating is a scam, go buy something from Bad Dragon
32. Seriously, don’t E-date, you nerd
33. A fetish is a disorder, and the word misused
34. @#33, a kink is what you have, not a fetish
35. @#34, preferences can be both kinks and/or a fetish
36. @#35, if you can’t get off without something specific or it interferes with your life—it’s a fetish
37. @#36, if you have trouble telling the difference between a fetish, a kink, or a preference—seek professional help
38. Children are smart idiots; don’t let children have their own computers
39. If you ignore rule #38, don’t let them have an active Internet connection
40. In regards to #39, don’t let them have a device with WiFi capabilities
41. Never share an account, ever, with anyone
42. Always logout of an account, if you get up for any extended period of time
43. ALWAYS LOGOUT OF YOUR ACCOUNTS, EVEN IF YOU AREN’T ON A SHARED COMPUTER
44. SERIOUSLY, ALWAYS LOGOUT OF YOUR ACCOUNTS, ESPECIALLY ON A SHARED COMPUTER
45. NEVER LOG INTO AN ACCOUNT IF THE DEVICE YOU’RE USING ISN’T YOURS
46. Don’t bank online, or use your cell phone, or a borrowed device—bank IRL
47. It’s FREEDOM OF SPEECH not FREEDOM OF HARASSMENT—you can use FoS to call out harassment and stupidity, though
48. If you feel threatened, harassed, or don’t want contact—TELL THEM TO LEAVE YOU ALONE
49. @#48, learn to use the block tools and learn to never put trust in anyone or an account
50. @#49, sometimes it’s best to pick up and move to another account to avoid trouble and harassment
51. @#50, it’s the Internet… turn it off and you end trolling and e-bullying
52. Harassment has to mean they threatened you or you told them to leave you alone. It doesn’t mean you felt uncomfortable because of them saying or doing something
53. @#51, learn to move on and ignore, if not: You deserved it
54. The Government may not be your friend, but an individual can
55. @#54, don’t be rude to police, doctors, nurses, military personnel, politicians or anyone, ever
56. @#55, unless they did something illegal or dangerous, then remain on the fence and review all the facts.
57. @#56, always make an educated and well researched decision. Never trust a single source. Sources that contradict or are against each other provide a lot of insight and information one or the other didn’t show
58. Men and Women are corruptible, as are you. Learn what you say and do affects others too, besides yourself
59. Most political movements or (sic) groups aren’t about freedom or (sic)’s agency. Many are for the subjugation of society in the name of equal outcome. Even if it means shared adversity and ignorance
60. They may be men or women of the badge, cloth or science but they are still men and woman
61. Trust but verify
62. Don’t just listen and believe
63. Intelligence doesn’t equate wisdom
64. And wisdom doesn’t equate intelligence
65. An education doesn’t guarantee experience or knowledge
66. A degree and/or diploma is just a piece of paper
67. Everyone does something for a reason, even if they’re unaware of it
68. @#67, there are no Jokers or Banes
69. @#68, the world burning is hardly ever funny to a man who proclaims it to be
70. Always unplug your modem and/or router
71. @#70, always do so when not in use
72. @#71, or when you plan to turn off your computer
73. @#72, just unplug it if you don’t actively need it
74. WiFi is bad, don’t use wireless Internet
75. @#74, if you do, don’t log into anything important lest you risk getting your accounts being hijacked
76. It’s the Internet, not a social meet and greet, stop seeking attention.
77. If you claim to be anything but human on the internet, expect to be harassed, rightfully so
78. You lie to the Internet and it’ll learn the truth sooner than later
79. The Internet is compromised of mostly normal people who wish to appear to be quirky or unique
80. If you’ve time to complain about your physical appearance or lack thereof… you’ve time to improve yourself
81. Everything is opened to critique if posted online
82. @#81, but learn to critique is to open yourself up to criticism
83  @#82, but to critique someone for critiquing shouldn’t be used as an excuse to silence criticism
84. @#83, though it is better to be a creator than a user
85. @#83, but it doesn’t mean that a user’s criticism isn’t valid
86. @#85, sometimes the customer sees and tastes things the chef does not
87. A username adds weight to your opinions
88. @#87, being anonymous does not
89. @#88, but having a username makes you easier to attack and destroy
90. AVOID USING CAPS ALL THE TIME
91. @#90, basic grammar, spelling and punctuation are your best bet
92. @#91, but avoid using overly complicated words
93. @#92, and avoid being wordy
94. @#93, and avoid using memes, slang or shortened words or phrases
95. Memes are inside jokes exploited and taken from one source and posted to another source
96. @#95, avoid using memes
97. @#96, avoid memes at all cost
98. Simple, blunt and to the point when trying to relay any thought is usually better than a long winded and wordy rant
99. It’s the Internet, not school
100. @#99, It doesn’t mean be an imbecile and forgo all common sense for acceptance
101. Don’t click on unfamiliar links
102. @#101, avoid shortened links
103. @#102, avoid links hidden behind a link shortener service
104. @#103, don’t click on links from strangers
105. @#104, avoid links from people you don’t trust
106. @#105, avoid links in general unless you know exactly what you’re clicking on