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Kryptonite picked with a Bic Pen

Since last fall word has spread that many Kryptonite bicycle locks, some retailing for over 90 bucks , could be picked in around 7 seconds with a 7-cent Bic pen.

Well the "geeks" at Popular Mechanics tested it the claim ... an it is true!
See the Dec 2004 Issue page 33.

If you wish to receive a replacement it must be done by registering on line at

Kryptone Lock Replacement .

nice leadway to the 2257 plug. well done....;-)

seems the plug disappeared!?

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Originally posted by Don Soporno
nice leadway to the 2257 plug. well done....;-)

Guess my plug was swallowed by someone ... Keeping a website 2257 Safe[/url] should not be offensive to anyone

Re: seems the plug disappeared!?

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Originally posted by 2257Auditor
Guess my plug was swallowed by someone ... Keeping a website 2257 Safe should not be offensive to anyone

We don't get offended here we just ban people! :p lol

Spam, no matter how creative, is still spam.

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Originally posted by Panky
Spam, no matter how creative, is still spam.

Thanks for setting me straight. The discovered weakness with the Kryptonite Locks is very real. I felt while I was doing good for all it would not hurt to bring attention to otherways to protect members of our community.

The 2257 compliance issues are real as well.
We do not sell a "to do list" or some guide that is generally available.

I would love to hear from xNationers as to how best sensitiize the community about the need to be proactive.

Panky your input would be most appreciated.

My intention was not to be a total bitch. Educating webmasters is a good thing. The issue lies in the fact that your company is not a non-profit, so that is where spam comes into play.

If you want to educate people, you could write articles concerning 2257. Whatever happens with the ammendments, you could then write about them as well. If you do decide to write an article, you can submit it here and we will post it. You can link your site from the article.

You could purchase ad spots, get more people to carry your sig, hold seminars at the conferences, write a press release announcing your site and service(s) you provide, be a guest on the popular radio shows...

Webmasters need to know who you are and what your service provides. Writing articles, speaking on shows, participating in seminars,..., gives you more exposure to the webmasters. Webmasters may click a link because it contains 2257 in the title, but they may be reluctant to follow through. They need to know why they need to choose you. They need to know why they should trust you over someone else. Why it is important to pay attention to the existing 2257 law and be able to determine if they are 2257 compliant. If they aren't, what do they need to do to become compliant? Do they need to be 2257 compliant?

Bottom line is, don't rely on a link that conatins 2257 in the title. You need to build credibility. You need to show webmasters just how knowledgeable you are in the field. Get some well respected webmasters to help endorse your service. Advertise in respected places. Get published.

I'd change your website a bit. Make it appear more professional. When I visit the site, it reminds me of the flashy multi-level marketing type sites that are filled with hype. IMHO, it's difficult to take you serious from viewing your website.