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MJFfan · 03-05-2002, 08:42 PM

I'm just curious as to how much info everyone's willing to give out on the internet?
I'm pretty cautious. I will only give out my first name, middle name, and state.
If you think your phone number is safe, it's not. Internet Stalkers can find as much as a map to your house by using your phone number.

Czas na Zywiec · 03-05-2002, 08:49 PM

I only give out my first name, but when I'm in a chat room, I sometimes use a fake name, just to be a little more safe. I would never give out my last name (Considering only like 20 people in the whole US have it

), address and phone number. It's just way tooo risky!

And don't ask me for my last name, because I'm not that dumb!

Well, maybe sometimes, but that's beyond my point.

80skid · 03-05-2002, 09:44 PM

My name's 80skid!

No, seriously, I don't like giving out my name or anything like that. I'll just say I'm a person... leave it ambigous for ya!

vienna waits · 03-05-2002, 09:50 PM

I tell everyone my first name and what state I live in... I wouldnt care to say what city either but no one really knows where it is at so it wouldnt really matter. It's in my AOL profile sooo anyone could find that out I guess. My close online friends know my last name.. but the only reason they know it is because they've sent me stuff. And I've told one person my phone number... I'd have to really know them before I'd talk to them on the phone though.

Kitt · 03-05-2002, 09:58 PM

How do you think so many people are running a business, buying and selling anything and everything, putting up web sites, dateing, on and on? People put their names on the web all the time. Those people aren't worried and they must have a track record of no problems occuring to maintain that confidence. I don't know anyone who has had a problem due having their name on the web.

-*Forever*- · 03-05-2002, 10:01 PM

I give out my name, middle name, and to people I trust, my last name, phone number and to two people, address. HAHAHA one of the two is Delta Burke

I also give out my parents names, my family's names.... basically everything about everyone except me

Kay Scarpetta · 03-05-2002, 10:05 PM

I give out my name and city/state on these boards. To the people I REALLY know well, my phone # and address because they send me stuff. But I gotta know yall really well before I do that

vienna waits · 03-05-2002, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by kittflynn
How do you think so many people are running a business, buying and selling anything and everything, putting up web sites, dateing, on and on? People put their names on the web all the time. Those people aren't worried and they must have a track record of no problems occuring to maintain that confidence. I don't know anyone who has had a problem due having their name on the web.

Thats true. I guess giving out your name really isnt that big of a deal. TV shows like Oprah and Montel will have shows that make the Internet sound soooo bad. They make it seem as if everyone online is porn obsessed stalkers and thats not true. It's so annoying because my parents watch those shows and then freak out and are like "you have no idea who you're talking to!" "For all you know those people could be middle aged perverts." Maybe I'm just not as cautious as them but I'd like to think that everyone I talk to online is who they say they are and are nice people.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-05-2002, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by tootieismyfav
It's so annoying because my parents watch those shows and then freak out and are like "you have no idea who you're talking to!" "For all you know those people could be middle aged perverts." Maybe I'm just not as cautious as them but I'd like to think that everyone I talk to online is who they say they are and are nice people.

Yeah same here!! That's why I like to see a pic of people before I give any info out, you know to see if they aren't old guys trying to stalk me. But they get REALLY annoyed when I give my phone number out. I don't know why, but... *shrugs*

Czas na Zywiec · 03-05-2002, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever

Yeah same here!! That's why I like to see a pic of people before I give any info out, you know to see if they aren't old guys trying to stalk me. But they get REALLY annoyed when I give my phone number out. I don't know why, but... *shrugs*

Sometimes, even I can't trust pictures, because for all you know, it could be some 45 year old perv looking for girls to talk to and they can send out some picture of their hot 17 year old nephew from California who surfs and is blonde and etc. So basically there IS a risk in talking to anyone, except if you like met them already or they are as concerned as you are.
No offense to you Karli, you just brought up that picture thing and just got me thinking.

Kitt · 03-05-2002, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever

I like to see a pic of people before I give any info out, you know to see if they aren't old guys trying to stalk me.

But Karli, How do you know the "old guys" aren't sending you a pic of a very handsome young guy and passing it off as them?

Kay Scarpetta · 03-05-2002, 10:45 PM

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Originally posted by kittflynn

But Karli, How do you know the "old guys" aren't sending you a pic of a very handsome young guy and passing it off as them?

Because all of the people I gave my info out to are... girls?

KerriBerri687 · 03-05-2002, 10:56 PM

i give out my name and state to people i dont really no. cept w/ people i know i give my pic n stuff.

Sitcomwriter · 03-05-2002, 11:07 PM

First,middle,last names,state,town,age,E-mail

Bootsy Whoosh · 03-05-2002, 11:19 PM

Generally, I reveal as little as possible, at least in one setting. For example, even though I don't think I have ever explicity stated what state I live in, I have dropped enough clues along the way that people with good memories would be able to figure it out. Hell, they could probably even figure out what University I go to. Generally I'm not too concerned about giving out my first name, but I try not to give out my last name when it can be avoided. The only time I give out my address is when I am making a purchase and need something shipped, or if I feel confident the person I am corresponding with is at least not a total raving whacko

I never give out my phone number, and if it is required, sometimes I'll just switch a few numbers. That's more because I don't want to be bothered by telemarketers though. And of course I would never ever give out my social security number to anyone over the Internet.

03-05-2002, 08:42 PM	#1
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03-05-2002, 08:49 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I only give out my first name, but when I'm in a chat room, I sometimes use a fake name, just to be a little more safe. I would never give out my last name (Considering only like 20 people in the whole US have it ), address and phone number. It's just way tooo risky! And don't ask me for my last name, because I'm not that dumb! Well, maybe sometimes, but that's beyond my point.
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03-05-2002, 09:44 PM	#3
80skid smile :) Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 18, 2000 Posts: 971	My name's 80skid! No, seriously, I don't like giving out my name or anything like that. I'll just say I'm a person... leave it ambigous for ya!
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vienna waits avatars are stupid. Forum Superstar Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,859	I tell everyone my first name and what state I live in... I wouldnt care to say what city either but no one really knows where it is at so it wouldnt really matter. It's in my AOL profile sooo anyone could find that out I guess. My close online friends know my last name.. but the only reason they know it is because they've sent me stuff. And I've told one person my phone number... I'd have to really know them before I'd talk to them on the phone though.
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03-05-2002, 09:58 PM	#5
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	How do you think so many people are running a business, buying and selling anything and everything, putting up web sites, dateing, on and on? People put their names on the web all the time. Those people aren't worried and they must have a track record of no problems occuring to maintain that confidence. I don't know anyone who has had a problem due having their name on the web.

03-05-2002, 10:05 PM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I give out my name and city/state on these boards. To the people I REALLY know well, my phone # and address because they send me stuff. But I gotta know yall really well before I do that
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03-05-2002, 10:56 PM	#13
KerriBerri687 defying gravity Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: you'll find me in Emerald City...I'm the green one with the flying monkeys Posts: 2,869	i give out my name and state to people i dont really no. cept w/ people i know i give my pic n stuff.
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03-05-2002, 11:07 PM	#14
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03-05-2002, 11:19 PM	#15
Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	Generally, I reveal as little as possible, at least in one setting. For example, even though I don't think I have ever explicity stated what state I live in, I have dropped enough clues along the way that people with good memories would be able to figure it out. Hell, they could probably even figure out what University I go to. Generally I'm not too concerned about giving out my first name, but I try not to give out my last name when it can be avoided. The only time I give out my address is when I am making a purchase and need something shipped, or if I feel confident the person I am corresponding with is at least not a total raving whacko I never give out my phone number, and if it is required, sometimes I'll just switch a few numbers. That's more because I don't want to be bothered by telemarketers though. And of course I would never ever give out my social security number to anyone over the Internet.
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