Originally Posted by
star_world
My response was intended to draw attention to the "warfare" / "tinfoil hat" mentality that is so prevalent on this board.
I can't imagine why one would want to draw
more attention to a 'mentality' that has escaped no one's notice to begin with.
Originally Posted by
tusphotog
Same here, minus the lock. What kind of laptop bag and how big of a lock are you using?
At the risk of modding myself for going OT

, I use a model from
Briggs & Riley's @work collection, similar to
this one. Three distinct, double-zippered interior sections allow for securing the front section while keeping the laptop section LOFI accessible. There's also a newspaper slot in back and zippered flat pock on the front, the former of which is easily overlooked in searches.
Will have to search for an image of the lock and get back to you ...
Originally Posted by
star_world
I say that everyone's entitled to their own level of paranoia.
The problem with this statement is the assertion of paranoia, which is a misnomer here. Paranoia is fear or anxiety without foundation. Concern with the security of one's valuables is reasonable and prudent rather than irrational, as you suggest.