"The worst profile in Orkut" trick...

Orkut is fast becoming an well known social network.This is mainly due to it's firm architecture and security policies.Orkut is really secure,you can never really save the login password,you will have to type it every time you enter.But still,orkut has some flaws which allows some pranks to be played.To tell the truth,at first,I was also embarrased by this!!!

Did you ever see a scrap in your friend's scrap book or a post in a forum titled "the worst profile in orkut" with a link to the "worst profile in orkut"?When you click on that link,to your surprise,you land up to your own profile!!!Then you feel totally embarrased,and wonder how it is possible!!!Is'nt it?Did you ever wonder how it is done?Orkut profile urls look like this http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=15986554242344144315 .The number after "uid" is to locate your profile.The link that says your profile is the worst in orkut will look like this http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?2uid=15986554242344144315 .

See the difference?There is a 2 before "uid".Actually this should be a wrong url,but it is the orkut server that directs all such urls to the profile of the person who clicks them.This may be regarded as a flaw in orkut,or just a way to play pranks on your friends.Just as you will like to see this.

(Originally published in "Dreamz Unlimited...")