questionable green balloon

hi everyone,
i have viewed some posts regarding the green balloon, which most have stated that its the user (self).
if thats true, and i'm showing a green balloon that is in a state different from mine, does that mean my account has been hacked?

thank you for your time.

 

Is this to do with yahoo? Whats a green balloon?

 

Yea, same here...what are you talking about man.,

Are you talking about the who is on dp map?

 

or the green online circle beside your nick (it should be green if you are logged in)? but that's not related to yahoo

 

I'm so confused.... I know about the 99 red balloons, but what's the green balloon?

 

I *think* he means rep (Green Blob, Green Square and now a Green Balloon)

 

I think he means the online/offline indicator.

 

Maybe he means 'green baboon'!

 

I didn't think of that...although the "state different then mine" kinda makes me think neither of us are right.

 

everyone's a superhero. everyone's a captain kirk.

I think he means the usermap on the homepage of the forum. If your green balloon is in IDAHO instead of WYOMING, it simply means, your gateway is in WYOMING; that's all. It only reflects where your IP originates too, not where you actually live.

Some people in the US have their location as Washington DC, while they are in TX or something, as their IP is either untraceable or doesn't geolocate.

 

You know what, if anyone dissects his post and explains each part of it, and he comes back and confirms the correct explanation, I will Paypal them $5

You can't just say "Its about rep", you have to quote each section and correctly guess what he meant.

If there is no winner, I will probably just send the $5 to the most creative/funny explanation

Crap, I think you are right...So much for the contest

 

rofl best answer

 

I don't get $5

 

You posted before I even said anything about the contest...Thats what you get for editing rather then posting

I gave you a vote in the hottest dude thread as a payment...That way its not as gay that I voted

 

Curses! Following proper forum procedure gets me again!

 

If you see



You are on the right way.

If you see



Edit your post

 

The green balloon indicates the approximate position your computers IP address resolves to. This is not 100% accurate so don't worry if it shows you in another state - it doesn't mean your account has been hacked.

 

This thread is moved two times....

From yahoo to General chat then General chat to Suggestion and Feedback.

Now what the hell are we talking about??
Someone giving away $5 bill???

 

It is most likely the online/offline indicator.

But maybe on the other hand we can play that game "Red Light, Green light". But wait he said balloon - oh well

GREEN LIGHT

 

The funny part is he Joined the forum and made his first post about the " green balloon" and has never returned.

Maybe he thinks he is hacked and afraid to use the computer

Anyhow - Welcome to the forum : alittletree