Comments by "MarcosElMalo2" (@MarcosElMalo2) on "How to survive a digital breakup" video.

  1. Before there was Netflix, there was video rentals. I went through a bad breakup in the 90s. I had trouble letting it go—I unrealistically hoped there was still a chance we’d get back together. And I continued to use “our” membership to a video rental place that was secured with her credit card, until one day she took me off the membership. It felt like a slap in the face when I was denied the rental. A part of me couldn’t believe it. It seemed to me at the time that she was being petty. There was even a specific notation on her account that explicitly told the store clerk I was not permitted to rent on her rental account and I was asked to turn in the membership card. The clerk showed it to me. At the time I felt humiliated and angry. Mentally I blew it out of proportion (which is why I still remember this detail of the breakup). Of course this was me being a toxic ex. Maybe my behavior was minor, but it was toxic nonetheless. It was part of a pattern of our dysfunctional relationship and it was part of a pattern of my own dysfunction. Thankfully, this episode eventually helped me realize the relationship was over. It wasn’t the only thing, but it was a part of it. And it also taught me that a complete break when a relationship is ending is important. Even in a non-abusive relationship, making that break complete is important. Making the break abundantly clear is important (her part in all this was that she wanted to “keep the door open” and/or “let me down gently”). I’m sharing this story for the people on the other side of what Ryan is talking about. And it’s important that you do the same—secure and unentangle your digital life from the other person. You’ll feel better. And if you have the ex’s pssswords written down anywhere, delete them. Being dumped sucks, but you’ll get over it. Stay strong. Rebuild yourself—the part of you that was part of being a couple is dead and needs to be buried. I hope this helps.
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  2.  @manddca  ISPs send out firmware updates and they don’t usually notify you of it. Sometimes these updates reset the wifi password to the original password (which appears on the modem). This presents a security risk on consumer grade modems. Ryan didn’t explain this in detail—it’s a small risk but it is real. With regards to American waste, I think it’s great that it makes you feel better about yourself. Your self-righteousness is a beautiful flower that enriches your existence. It helps you avoid looking at your own shitty behavior.
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  3. He’s not suggesting a new router, he’s talking about your ISP-provided modem with wifi router capabilities, ie, 99% of modems in use.
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  4. Modem/router. In the U.S., this is provided by your ISP.
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  5. ISPs send out firmware updates and these sometimes reset the wifi password to the original PW (the one printed on the modem). You generally will notice this right away, but you’re at risk for the period before that. Admittedly it’s a small risk, but the fix is easy—request a new modem every two years. Your suggestion is a good one, and should be done right away whenever you get a new modem.
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  6. Report it as lost, not stolen. It will be processed and sent to you just as quickly.
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  7.  @RyanMcBethProgramming  There’s certainly no shortage of people making bad relationship decisions, I mean opting for learning experiences.
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  8. Lol, seriously, there are extreme cases where you’d want to change jobs, move to a new place, find a new social group, etc.
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  9. Maybe, but it’s also a cybersecurity topic that applies to many people. Ryan has discussed cybersecurity in the past on this channel.
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  10. Develop the ability to predict the future.
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  11. Paul Simon needs to update his song.
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