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I'm often tempted to reveal myself more on this site, with personal details that could identify me and/or tempt the trolls. I wonder if more honesty on this site is worth it: what do other users think?
I've given various information over the years. I wouldn't post my address, but I'm sure someone could even find that in the phone directory or back ground check if they really wanted and figured out my last name, which a few people here know because they are on my facebook.
There are certain very easy ways to find someone online if they reveal enough information.
Im pretty honest but I still wouldnt give out my name.
I wouldnt care if my friend knew I was on here...because they already know lol.
I dont want stalkers or trolls bothering me and my family
Worst case scenario, stalkers post you presents.
It would be like a fun lottery, is it an emerald encrusted anklet, or a small homemade sachet of semen?
What fun!
I debate this with myself too. Years back, I used to be more open on the site by the things I'd say (I never gave out things like my address or full real name), the links I would share and my email. But, now I worry about getting harassed or someone finding me offline or even someone who knows of my other profiles and finds me on here.
I'm not intending revealing my real name, address or email address on here, just more personal info which could confirm my identity to anyone who already knew a bit about me from elsewhere.
However, it sounds as if you weren't actually harrassed or found offline, am I right?
There's the thing, I don't know if anyone has tracked me down or recognised me offline. For instance, Flickr used to show the exact places photos where taken. I took some photos from my home and the map listed the street where I live. That was terrifying. Thankfully, it is no longer shown. But, it concerns me how many people might have drove by my house, hoping to see me.
I've inadvertently made enemies on here, that seem to love following my comments. I would consider some of it harassment but, they probably wouldn't.
Lol what. -You- have made enemies on here? I'm honestly surprised. I had to glance at your username again to know if it really was you. Unless you were being jestful or sarcastic when you said the enemies part? The little while I've been here, I haven't yet stumbled upon anything enemy-esque about you. I am soo confused and intrigued right now haha
Could care less I'd tell you anything other then my e-mail address. I don't think I have anything on the line using my real name so giving it out doesn't effect me just would not link it directly to an account.
Is that a question mark?. Asking me to reveal my sexy body to you?. Pervert. :0
Thanks everyone, I hope I haven't forgotten to thumb up every helpful post.
Having a good think now about how much to reveal myself, why I want to reveal certain things and how to do it ......
Thinking, thinking, thinking .......
Thanks to all who helped me clarify my thoughts, if they're not entirely clear yet that's me, not you
I didn't mean my real name or address, I'm actually not sure what stops me, I think just fear that the more info I put on here the more recogniseable I might be to people I know.
I had a very bad experience recently of doing something in the media using another name and then being "outed" in a way which potentially put me in danger, so I'm wary but also wanting to be open and honest: it's a dilemma!
Choose "open and honest," but do it at your own pace. Keep your address hidden for sure, lol, maybe disclose your first name? And maybe only in private messages with someone that you end up talking to? Or use another name or nickname if you wish.
But go for it, because there's a liberating feeling in not holding yourself back; speaking your mind, confessing whatever, with no strings attached to the real you. It's like the joy of sprinting naked in public with no one able to identify you!
Thank you! Open and honest at my own pace is a very good suggestion.
How would I be contacting people via INN in private messages anyway, without at least revealing an email address to them?
Love your last paragraph! thanks again ......
You're welcome. When you click on a user's profile there is a "Send message" button. But that function will only work if you or the person you want to message has "IIN gold." There are always a handful of users who have IIN gold.
Or idk, I think a few users put their email address on their profile too. You don't have to put your real email. You could create a new IIN-specific one and put that.
Well im not going to be able to guess.
not only will I forget random information about people ( I talk to a lot of people over the internet im not going to be able to remember all about you) but also there are too many people on this planet.
You can give out info about you without people being able to guess. Even if you only let them know what state you are from
Example I live in az ... I have a bf and a daughter... my fav food ever is pizza... how many people in az do you think there are... a lot... I dont think you would be able to find me without at least my name
I wouldn't reveal too much here
maybe if i met a friend, went on
Skype but i usually don't reveal
much especially online we all got
be careful.
I would also like to share more about myself... but fear of my friends seeing how weird I am is what's brought me here in the first place. I'll just stay Arm0se for now...
True said awhile back that users IP addresses are visible. I'm not sure if they are visible all of the time or if only visible under certain circumstances. You should ask him about that.
It wasn't nothing bad no no just to see
if she was who she claimed to be