So, we are all here for various reasons... but primarily because this is hands down the best AAS community online. There is an undercurrent here at eroids of keeping members safety to the fore, first and above all. So with that in mind, be careful of who you talk to, who you buy from and what you put out there on the web. Im sure we all have some sort of a past worth hiding, whether its 3cc's or speeding on the road, or something more serious that we have paid or dues for (whatever)... BUT, we need to be careful of who we give personal information to particularly since some people's present/past might actually be unforgivable and may draw serious unwanted attention.

Recently I realised one clown was a pedo, bragging and boasting about his pics on his forum, putting someone else down about their look, boasting about getting caught out for using his facebook pics. Turns out he is sex predator and a pedophile. AKA, filthy scum of the earth. Im sure he will answer for his crimes against the most vulnerable of his adult customers (mentally challenged) and another 15 yo child,

BUT, what does it mean for us here on the AAS forum???

Well, he was also a source riding fanboy, boasting about 5 years go-to interaction and the source calls him bro and tried to protect his identity with advice. The question I ask myself is, does that source have my personal info too?... does any sort of trail lead towards my direction, or yours etc??? That dirty filthy scumbag has some SERIOUS eyes on him right now, and we know LE likes to explore things further, lets just say....
Folks, this post isn't about being paranoid, it's just about safety, because in this gig, we just dont know who we are talking to. I don't get to decide who is part of our community, but I get to decide who I interact with based on what I know about them, we all do.

So, some subtle advice for the good and decent amongst us......

Think independently
1. Dont be a jockrider/fanboy/shill to a source (or member you dont really know!!!) - you are very much so linked if you do this and.... who knows... (that isnt to say we should not be mates, but we need to think independently, be smart and stay safe)
Be aware of your own personal identity online
2. Pretty much most criminals are opportunistic - the pedo in question took advantage of the most vulnerable, but they always do, so dont give anyone the ammo
3. Be smart when using passwords online, Dont use the same password information etc, for both your private/personal email and supposedly anonymous forum logins
4. Be smart with usernames too, be as anonymous as possible (I need to step up my own game there)
5. Be careful with giving out personal info, talking about friends, family, your work, your gym!!!
6. Dont give out your credit card/debit card unless to legitimate businesses
7. Does a source that the pedo is riding have your personal address/card details/name etc etc etc?!
8. Watch your finances - If you've given a source, for example, your personal financial info, card #'s etc.... you need to change cards and check your accounts. Better safe than sorry.
9. Watch out when making accounts across various forums and source sites - MINIMISE the amount of info out there

Folks, internet safety is important, it is well documented that pedo's like the one mentioned do not hide their identity or age they simply pounce when the opportunity arises. 1 in 5 kids are exposed to animals like this. These people are in every community including our online AAS forum. It is fact that the online world and the real world are more blurred than ever today, they most certainly are not mutually exclusive of oneanother.

This really isn't about paranoia and it isn't a suggestion to abandon our friends or our independence online....
Just dont let the breadcrumbs lead to you, however indirectly they might be, and stay safe online

Some Light reading/tips
Basic general guidelines
A bit more formal / academic / policy oriented, but really interesting

ETA: Important post via Greg