Not sure if this is a problem

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   Status: Approved
   ip: 174.49.214.
   77Ohma  says:
   5 days ago
   
   I copied this out of one of my Hubs. Since when did our ip adresses start showing up in hub Comments and why?

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      Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      maybe it has something to do with stats being down right now?

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   Ivorwenposted 13 years ago

   The ip address has always been on hubs, in the comments.  Only the author and the hub team can see them.

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   I have never seen them on my hubs before? mine or anyone elses and now I see them for everyone.

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   Ivorwenposted 13 years ago

   Then I would guess that you do have something strange going on. 
   
   I just checked the hubs of some others, and could not see them, but could see them on my hubs.

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   HMMMM? not sure I am liking that!

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   wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

   Ohma- I just looked at one of your hubs and I didnt see it .. .

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   ok so nobody sees mine but I see all of yours?

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      wavegirl22posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      did you contact hp???

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      A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thats correct, If you comment on someones hub then they can see your IP

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      blondepoetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      We only see your IP address if you comment in one of our hubs.

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   No I think if it is just me seeing it is maybe not an HP problem

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   Ohmaposted 13 years ago

   I have never seen it before tonight guess I shouldn't worry about it then. Thanks everyone.

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    A Texanposted 13 years ago

    Freaked me out the first time I noticed it too.

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    The IP address has been there for the longest time now. You are the only one who can see the IP addresses for those who leave comments, including your own comments.
    
    No one outside you(the moderator/author) can see them.

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    isn't the ip address what hackers use to gain access to others computers?

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       A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I don't think so because the IP is just a description of a general area where the computer is and the service provider, but then again I could be wrong.

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       MyWebsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yes a hacker could attack your PC using your IP address IF you have no firewall, have not kept your pc's software patched and your software has major holes.
       
       A good firewall will not keep any unneeded ports open. If you have good security i wouldn't worry about anyone seeing your IP address.
       
       BTW a IP is the exact location on the internet of your PC, the same way a phone number routes calls to your phone. or a mailing address a letter to your home.

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    It's a good way to recognize sock puppets

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    MyWebs Thanks I thought tat was the case.

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    Jane@CMposted 13 years ago

    If you want to know where your IP is, just google "Whats my IP" and you'll find where you IP is...mine is in Colorado , many states away !

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       StormRyderposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You are right, many times your IP may be far from your actual location. My sister did acquire a stalker once and he found her through her IP address...scary!!

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