I would love to follow the first step, but honestly I feel a certain level of incompetence when it comes to computer software (Hardware I have an ok grasp of). So for me to be handling my own OS I've gotta be knowledgeable enough on it. I think if I had more time to learn I might be more inclined to take the leap hahaha.
So, the leap honestly isn't as big and scary as some people think it is. You know all of those guys in the Linux forums talking all sorts of weird jargon? They're the super meat head bros at your local gym. You don't have to be that into working out to enjoy the benefits of working out. If you want to get into Linux, here's what you do. 1) Load Knoppix onto a flashdrive. It's a bootable OS that doesn't require an actual install to use. Play with it. See that it's not so scary. 2) After you see that Knoppix isn't so bad, get a beater PC or buy one off of Craigslist. This way you can try an actual Linux install without worrying about borking your main PC. Install a straightforward and easy to use distro. I personally recommend Mint. If you're used to Windows XP or 7, Mint will feel like second nature. 3) Decide where to go from there. You find that a straight forward distro like Mint, Pinguy, Zorrin or Elementary is fine for you? Cool. Leave it at that. Want something more specialized or want to learn more of the brass and tacks? Well, they have distros of all shapes, sizes, and difficulties to use. Just keep your data backed up, that way you can feel secure knowing that if you ever mess up, a fresh install is as easy as popping that DVD back into your computer. Minimal hassle.
In the 15+ years have been many hours/day every day on the internet I never been hacked. I never meet someone who was hacked. The only time I knew I was hacked was in professional environment with a not enough secure server. And it lasted for month without any personal or professional ill effect. It's just anecdotal evidence and must be taken as that. But I suspect you have less chance to have bad consequence from hacking , than to die in a terrorist attack or to be bitten by a shark. Fear is powerful weapon. And is used a lot for commercial purpose. That said, uninstall Flash all you want. It's just cool to play fun little time-waster game so you wont loose anything drastic.
All of your posts are still events, which wouldn't matter, except that 'event' replaces the domain. Some of us use the domain to decide whether to click. mk: seems to me that either 'event' shouldn't cover up the domain of the post, or you shouldn't be able to make link posts events to begin with.