General Chat

OOpps sorry Gerri my love mature that's what I meant wise & mature PMSL. ;-))) Pat x

Let this be a warning to us all.....please do not give out too much information. Linda xx

Pat your talking a lot sense;;; not fair Babs

Jinglebells..... Pat in her circles for president!... yes?...prime minister even? (not queen cos it woud go to her head) LOL Thanks for the e.cards at my sad time pat. xxx Gerri x

Gerri the only Queens I like are Gay ones ;-) I am not a royalist , so no point being allowed in those circles LOL. I'm off now lots of stuff going on this week. Speak soon love to you Gerri take care my friend. Oh and I luvs ya too ;-))) Pat x

That killed THAT thread! lol Im getting good at this lol I'm off to bed too.. nighty night all. KEEP SAFE xx

The perennial thread killer saves the day, Moi. Night Gerri x Pat x

That's why after a few days of being on here, I removed my maiden name from the site. It would appear, from a search on 192, that I am the only one of my name living up here. Although I would trust the majority on here, we must all be aware that there are a few nasties lurking who might pick up on our info.

Karen, Yes, you were right, so you've probably found me (although I know there's at least two possible addresses on there, as someone had great delight in pointing out by PM). I do understand the concerns... however, surely by the very nature of this site, you're going to give out some details at some point ? Paul

It does worry me sometimes that people post when and where they are going on holiday, or other plans away from home. I don't like to draw attention to it at the time, but they are leaving themselves open to a burglary.

Oooooooooooooooooooooer. Found 2 Uncles on there. Oooohhh. Joy

OMG i just searched my mums name and it came up with all of us, apart from my sister! At least my mum has a diff surname to me. Im still on my mums address xx

I'm a bit wary about giving out details that are very personal about my life cos I'm aware that some people will throw it back at you but I don't really see the worry about someone being able to find where you live. I might be being a bit dense but what are they going to do?

im not bothered either. I'm ex directory but you could find my address easy enough. If you start sending begging letters for money I'll send them back. Unless you are being stalked by a madman with an axe I don't see why there is so much excessive secrecy on here.

When the electoral role forms come round, just tick the box at the bottom and your info will not be displayed!

Thinking about it, if anyone can find me I'd be quite surprised but if they can, let me know cos I have a few missing relatives names to send you:)

I didnt post this thread as a hunt the member game!!!! It was meant as a warning NOT to give out too much information on a web site that can be viewed by all and sundry!! If you have to give info do if by PM and trust the person you are giving it too!!! Take care!! Karen

Just over a year ago, a man was arrested. Found in his flat were a number of 'pieces' of GR - copies of threads from the General Board, quotes from threads etc. He also had a map upon which my place of work was ringed - this man lived only a few miles from me. He had pieces of information about several other GR members also, all obtained from the General Board. This man (who I didn't know from Adam) was NOT a full member. In answer to your question David, 'what could anyone do with your address?' Well I have no idea, but I'm very glad that man was arrested before I found out! All that was down to my own stupidity in using my own name on here and giving out too much personal information. Never again! Bev x

Bev exactly what I mean people giving too much info out either not realising because it is done over time on different threads then maybe regretting at a later stage when it is seen by the wrong people. There was a person on here once who had a heated argument threatened another member with the words 'I know where you live'. There has been other threads that other members details were checked & questioned, the knowledge was gleaned from this board, over time. No one is saying Don't they are just letting people know or reminding people that not just those who contribute to the boards check them but the World & his misses can too, so unless you want your details public knowledge beware how much you put on these boards. Pat x

My God What an eye opener!!, it even gives members of the family!!