Am I funny for not naming the city of my birth?

[Nikia]

Even though I gave the name of someone from there and it's first. I mean, anyone can find it from the information I gave. If I am paranoid about being non anonymous from that information, I am sort of defeating the purpose, aren't I?

[hyphenate]

1. Depends on consistency.

If you have ever given it out even once, the info is out there someplace.

I've been online since 1989, and am listed a million different places. And yet, I've never had any trouble online except for perhaps a lot more spam and junk mail. It's a toss-up: we're all going to be in the system from now on, anyhow. But it's all pretty much an individual choice.

[Heidi]

2. Caution is a good thing. Your gut feeling is the best indicator.

Your first obligation in life is to take care of yourself. You're jake with me, Nikia. :thumbsup:

[5thGenDemocrat]

3. Just because someone knows where you were born

Doesn't mean he knows where you live now. Also, I mention I live in Saginaw, but I don't include my street address.
John
I don't think you're funny about it, though -- some people aren't comfortable giving that kind of information out over the net.

[Lady President]

4. I haven't given that info. either

I have this strange fear of the internet which makes me randomly refuse to give out information. Anyone could figure out who I am if they want to search-- I've said my hometown dozens of times, my Party involvement, where I work, pictures, etc.

But, because I was born in a town of 1,100 people I won't say it. I also never tell my name because it's unusual.

Bottom line.... my "security" measures are useless, but they make me feel better. ;)

[5thGenDemocrat]

6. My family's been in this house since 1961

I figure that anyone who wants to kick my ass already knows where I live. I'm more concerned about who I'm dealing with out here in the real world than about something that might happen due to my internet activity.
John
But a few security measures are a good idea, even if all they do is serve to make you feel better. Kind of like not blabbing confidential information over a cel phone.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I feel rather fatalistic about internet security....

I don't worry about posting a lot of personal info here, because no-one knows or can know, my address and phone number...They are unlisted..

Shopping is another matter...I am VERY careful about shopping on secure sites only...There what you do can have a large impact.

:shrug: