Username and Password

It’s 2011 and if you’ve so much as touched a computer, even if only while dusting, you know what a username and password are; at least as far as technology goes.  A username is a word or phrase used to identify someone when logging into an application on a computer.  A password is a secret word or phrase helps to prevent unauthorized access to the application or information. 

It’s called a username because the person signing into the application is the user; they want to use that particular application for a purpose.  Knowing the correct password allows them access to use the system that would otherwise be unavailable to them.  A password is a simply a security measure.

There are those who choose to use other people for their purpose.  While this is essentially the definition of networking, I am referring to the misusing of people.  I have associates that I know only call me because of what I can do for them.  Beware of the people you call your friends as some of them are only in your life to use you.  They try different passwords until they gain access to your possessions and/or assistance.  We should be willing to help our fellow man with what we have, however, being used is not a good feeling.  Take note of what people are able to offer if it seems they are always the beneficiary of your kindness.  If you are a user, attempt to balance what you give with what you receive.  You’ll find that people are more willing to be a real friend than just your sponsor.

-- Linwood R. Butler, Jr. 

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