Ian’s Comments

• Dec 28th, 2010 @ 8:18pm

  Re:

  on Encrypted Civil War Message Finally Decrypted, 147 Years Later
  Ditto! Actually had to read that a couple of times before it clicked!
• Dec 28th, 2010 @ 8:47am

  Make Sure People Know

  on Shouldn't We Fix The Check Clearing Loophole That So Many Scammers Abuse?

  shouldn't it make sense for banks to at least put forth pretty clear warnings on money that has not really been validated yet? Or to at least proactively warn anyone seeking to withdraw money that hasn't really been validated that if the check fails to validate, they may be liable?

  I think the main point is that only a minimal amount of effort is required to remind people that just because a check has cleared, it doesn't mean the funds are guaranteed. Maybe require that all depositors be issued a warning if they make a deposit above a certain amount (say $10,000).