My Browser Needs a Therapist

by David M. Mroz | Dec 9, 2011 | Humorous, WordPress

I knew my browser tended to be a little broody and emotional, but I had no idea it was so insecure!

This message totally cracked me up and made my morning. From Dictionary.com:

in·se·cure

subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
not confident or certain; uneasy; anxious: He was insecure about the examination.
not firmly or reliably placed or fastened: an insecure ladder.

That’s my browser!

To be fair, I skipped a definition:

not secure; exposed or liable to risk, loss, or danger: an insecure stock portfolio.

It’s IE9 – hardly “outdated” nor the most insecure browser out there, but I don’t want to get into the IE vs FF debate. I do want to focus on the tragic value of labeling my browser. IE isn’t insecure….not by a long shot. These are tough times – it’s not like when you were growing up with Netscape Gold. IE is at a rough age…it’s a little misunderstood and has trouble making friends sometimes, but it’s not insecure…

It’s just a phase.

David M. Mroz

Dave is the founder of Glimmernet Technologies, where he’s spent over two decades helping organizations navigate the complex world of web development, cybersecurity, and custom software. Equal parts strategist and engineer, David brings a sharp eye for practical security, clean code, and content that doesn’t waste your time. When he’s not advising clients or exposing online scams, he’s probably knee-deep in a side project involving WordPress, APIs, or a creative automation workaround nobody asked for (but everyone needed).