loquin
Well-Known Member
I'm curious as to folks reasons for not providing any location information when they register, or if they do, how much is 'OK'...
Now, I totally understand, and agree, about not providing your address. That's just common sense.
But, providing general location info, down to state or region of a state should be 'safe' enough that you wouldn't be traceable, but still let folks who are trying to help you have enough information to be able to answer your question.
For instance, if someone tells me that they live in south/central Arizona, I know that they don't have to deal with wet roads (too often,) and that overheating can be a real issue. So, if they ask for recommendations, I would include a Friction drive as an option. I probably wouldn't include FD's in my list if they were from Florida, though... And, if they were from West Virginia, I would probably talk about the need to get a drive ratio that works on hills...
But, even though there are some reasons why location sharing can be a good idea, I can certainly understand that you may have good reasons for not wanting to - maybe you're in the Federal Witness Protection program :lipsrsealed2: ... or you're a bazillionaire that wants to maintain your privacy ! That's OK.
So, here's the poll question: What level of location information do you feel comfortable sharing, here at MB.C ? If it's different here than other sites, let us know how, with a comment, if you would. (And, if you never give info at first, but now that you've been here a while, you're OK with sharing more info, why not update your profile?)
Now, I totally understand, and agree, about not providing your address. That's just common sense.
But, providing general location info, down to state or region of a state should be 'safe' enough that you wouldn't be traceable, but still let folks who are trying to help you have enough information to be able to answer your question.
For instance, if someone tells me that they live in south/central Arizona, I know that they don't have to deal with wet roads (too often,) and that overheating can be a real issue. So, if they ask for recommendations, I would include a Friction drive as an option. I probably wouldn't include FD's in my list if they were from Florida, though... And, if they were from West Virginia, I would probably talk about the need to get a drive ratio that works on hills...
But, even though there are some reasons why location sharing can be a good idea, I can certainly understand that you may have good reasons for not wanting to - maybe you're in the Federal Witness Protection program :lipsrsealed2: ... or you're a bazillionaire that wants to maintain your privacy ! That's OK.
So, here's the poll question: What level of location information do you feel comfortable sharing, here at MB.C ? If it's different here than other sites, let us know how, with a comment, if you would. (And, if you never give info at first, but now that you've been here a while, you're OK with sharing more info, why not update your profile?)
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