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gordon_adl


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Hi Everyone,

In that I've very new to this forum, I've been reading many profiles and many old posts. I can't help but notice how many people put their full name, date of birth and town they are from. In some pictures I've seen their reggo. To me, this screams of 'leaving too much personal info' out on the web.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm always a bit fearful that someone can get that info and use it in the wrong way. It really takes nothing to become a member on here. One does not even need to post anything and they can see anyone's personal profile they created.

Me personally, I would not advertise that my name is John Doe and that I'm from Maintown SA and that I'm away on a holiday. One only needs to go to www.whitepages.com.au and type in your surname and town and bobs  your uncle. I know you're away and presumably the house is empty.



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Hmm - interesting thinking gordon- don't really know what I think of your observations, but it is a sorry state of affairs when we start to distrust everyone we come in contact with - especially on the web. Wonder what the reactions will be to your post.

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I agree with Gordon 100% myself. smile

Its the web, not everyone is that trustworthy unfortunately.

I wish they were Jules, but statistically, there are a few bad apples out there. I won't post a picture of our car without getting rid of the rego number and I rarely mention my home town either. wink



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Jules,

I certainly DO NOT mean to imply a normal poster on here is anything less then a good person. The type of people I concern myself with would never even bother to post on here. It's the silent ones I  concern myself with. If I've offended anyone, please accept my apologies...not what I intended at all.

jules47 wrote:

Hmm - interesting thinking gordon- don't really know what I think of your observations, but it is a sorry state of affairs when we start to distrust everyone we come in contact with - especially on the web. Wonder what the reactions will be to your post.

 



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Gordon I have to agree I just this minute made adjustments to my personal info for all to see. Thanks for the reminder, as Firefly stated it unfortunate but that is how society is these days.

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I took you to mean some lurkers Gordon and I think Jules did as well. smile

I am a member of a few forums and was duped by a few people on one we were all very much a part of. I learned my lesson the hard way, without parting with a lot of money so to speak.no

It just pays to be cautious, like we tell our own kids and grandkids.wink

I have met rather a few off this forum and they are the salt of the earth. smile



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I agree with Gordon also, there are some things i don't want to put in my profile, I don't mind letting people know in PMs but as you say anyone can see this info, it's something that I've been aware of and if you look at any pics that I've put on of our car or van I have blanked out the rego's.



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For every good person there are crooks and con artists.
This technology we've come to know and trust is also a gateway for the crooks.
Even the GPS can give them a key to your door if you're silly enough to put your home address on it. The scammers don't steal your GPS when they break into your car, they just get your home address and hit it while you're away. Easy.
The social websites are also open books.
While it's great to learn a little more about fellow nomads, only release information you're comfortable sharing.
It's just another downside of life, among all the good upsides.

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I totally agree too Gordon.........No surnames or date of birth (just a year if you wish) and a rough idea of where you are from, eg; SA, WA, NSW etc, etc, as that helps people if you post looking for a good repairer etc etc. And as has been said their is always pm's with more info to those you trust.

 



-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 26th of May 2011 11:24:49 PM

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Got to agree . How many oldies do we hear about getting ripped off .

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Vic wrote:

I totally agree too Gordon.........No surnames or date of birth (just a year if you wish) and a rough idea of where you are from, eg; SA, WA, NSW etc, etc, as that helps people if you post looking for a good repairer etc etc. And as has been said their is always pm's with more info to those you trust.

-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 26th of May 2011 11:24:49 PM

 I agree with you Vic, but it is good if it is narrowed down a bit as Australia is a big place,

eg Qld can be broken down to FNQ, SE Qld etc, without giving too much away..  wink



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Good point Gubby, whatever a member feels comfortable with, but as a minimum a State so members have some idea of where they are. I was mainly thinking about our female members who don't want to be hassled by........well, persistent blokes ! hmm
(Although we all have to take precaution against thugs and other not so nice people etc)


I used to leave my bedroom window open when I was single hoping some persistent female would hassle me, but never happened! wink 

 



 



-- Edited by Vic on Friday 27th of May 2011 10:53:56 AM

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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Vic wrote:


I used to leave my bedroom window open when I was single hoping some persistent female would hassle me, but never happened! wink 

 Christmas time I used to hang a pair of panty hose on my front door hoping they would be filled..   Never happened..no



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Hi Gordon and welcome to the forum......damn good advice, especially for our female members. Its too easy to put 2 and 2 together if number plates are on display and too much members profile etc. Better safe than sorry with what we display.

cheers

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No problems here. We have no house/home base. This GN thing is our life style, not a holiday.

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Good advice Gordon. I am normally very cautious, and have been on other sites. Tend to give out too much info on here and never gave it a thought at all.
Off to change some details.

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gubby wrote:
Vic wrote:


I used to leave my bedroom window open when I was single hoping some persistent female would hassle me, but never happened! wink 

 Christmas time I used to hang a pair of panty hose on my front door hoping they would be filled..   Never happened..no

We can but live in hope Gubby......  wink biggrin 

 



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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Who wears pantyhose anymore?
Maybe you should hang up some Aah Bras instead. They advertise as being the latest invention.

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I'm safe, I just checked mine



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Yes good point, will go and check/change mine now also.

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goinsoon wrote:

I'm safe, I just checked mine

Was that your panty hose or Ah Bras? wink biggrin  Any missing blame Gubby he put them out for X'mas.......biggrin

 



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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Vic wrote:
goinsoon wrote:

I'm safe, I just checked mine

Was that your panty hose or Ah Bras? wink biggrin  Any missing blame Gubby he put them out for X'mas.......biggrin

 

 Nah!, just checked if my underpants were on the right way around, couldn,t remember if it was Friday or Saturday 



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That's ok then.......panty hose legs make great strainers on the end of sullage hoses (or tieing up plants on garden stakes).. wink



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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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I once asked a girl what she did when she wore out her panty-hose... She replied that she wore them back home again.

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goinsoon wrote:

I'm safe, I just checked mine



Checked what? Your pantyhose?
I'm still waiting for that peristent male so I can test the theory.

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Cruising Granny wrote:
goinsoon wrote:

 

I'm safe, I just checked mine


 


Checked what? Your pantyhose?
I'm still waiting for that peristent male so I can test the theory.

 No not my pantyhose, my undies, not sure wether it is Saturday or Sunday unless I check which way around they are



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Thanks for this reminder Gordon, checked and realised the number plate was showing in my avatar.So I got a new one now, no number plate, just me and a big rock.

And thanks for the funnies, had a good laugh. biggrin



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Gerty Dancer wrote:

Thanks for this reminder Gordon, checked and realised the number plate was showing in my avatar.So I got a new one now, no number plate, just me and a big rock.

And thanks for the funnies, had a good laugh. biggrin

 Hi Gerty,

If you know how to use paint, just bring the photo up and paint out the number plate, then save and it will be ok to use again smile



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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
gordon_adl


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That's what I do too. Just use paint and erase.

Vic wrote:

Gerty Dancer wrote:

Thanks for this reminder Gordon, checked and realised the number plate was showing in my avatar.So I got a new one now, no number plate, just me and a big rock.

And thanks for the funnies, had a good laugh. biggrin

 Hi Gerty,

If you know how to use paint, just bring the photo up and paint out the number plate, then save and it will be ok to use again smile

 



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A member and regular contributor to this forum recently was using her rig as her avatar and she just covered the number plate before taking the photo. Nothing technical about that but it achieved the purpose.



-- Edited by jimricho on Tuesday 31st of May 2011 05:05:53 AM

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