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Gayle

08-09-2008 16:08

Privacy

I've started a new thread about this so that no names are mentioned. I'm always wary about threads that ask about holidays or if anyone is away at the moment etc.

I know a lot of people use user names but some of us don't. Even so I reckon most people could be traceable.

Neil	08-09-2008 17:28

Re: Privacy

Some people are easy. With the advent of all these social networking sites people appear less bothered than ever about plastering their details all over the internet.

As far as for talking about someone being on holiday it is just daft.

MargaretR

08-09-2008 17:39

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 628709)

Your action obviously caused concern to the lady members involved.
Perhaps it would have been wise to explain your motive in doing that and advise them how you did it, with a recommendation that they remove some info from their social networking pages.

Instead you mischievously let them worry about your motive.

steeljack

08-09-2008 17:43

Re: Privacy

Something which had never occured to me until a few years ago when my Dad died , I set up with the undertaker to put the details in the local paper about the funeral , when I asked him why there were no details of my Dads address , was told that they didn't do that anymore because the scum would know when the house would be empty and come and rob it during the time of the Funeral ..........animals :eek: :eek:

garinda

08-09-2008 17:58

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I know people are only showing concern, and being kind, but it crosses my mind if the threads asking where people are, are read by any local cat burglars.

Wynonie Harris

08-09-2008 18:36

Re: Privacy

Right, well I've asked Mick to deleted the "offending" thread (which he kindly has done) and I won't be enquiring about anybody's whereabouts again!

And I'm not getting into any arguments with Neil, in case he comes round and beats me up! ;)

banjoman

08-09-2008 18:39

Re: Privacy

Burglars also used to ring homephone numbers to see if there was anything on the answering machine. Also they use junk emails to get back "out of office " messages and trace people back to their homes to see if they are on holiday.

It may all sound "daft" but burglars dont need to take risks of breaking in when you are there that much, they much prefer empty houses.

cashman

08-09-2008 18:40

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 628768)

dont let it stop ya bothering wyn, ya can always pm someone if yer concerned, i did this week.;)

emamum

08-09-2008 18:41

Re: Privacy

Neil actually helped me out, when i signed up with bt i asked to be exdirectory and they didnt do it, i didnt realise until neil told me

lancsdave

08-09-2008 19:38

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 628768)

Don't worry about it , he thinks you live in Chicago or New Orleans. Besides you don't think anybody who tells people about using their names is really called Neil, he is actually a she, an old spinster called Agnes. :D

If you miss me one day Mr H I'll be chuffed to bits :D

WillowTheWhisp

08-09-2008 21:54

Re: Privacy

It would be a shame if we stopped caring about asking about each other for fear of people getting to know about empty houses.

Neil	08-09-2008 22:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 628886)

It would be a shame if we stopped caring about asking about each other for fear of people getting to know about empty houses.

Is it not more caring to want your friends to come home to a safe house?

If you suspect someone may be ill then you can ask others you trust that might know via PM

cashman

08-09-2008 22:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 628886)

It would be a shame if we stopped caring about asking about each other for fear of people getting to know about empty houses.

my sentiments willow. i can see both arguments, but fer me people come before material things.

Royboy39

08-09-2008 22:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 628886)

It would be a shame if we stopped caring about asking about each other for fear of people getting to know about empty houses.

Agree.............I will be in England next week and my house will be empty.
All I have said on this forum is that my overlooks the med. I think it might be safe as I have not given a postcode and the med has one hell of a big coastline............Come in Benipete....you know where I live...but keep your gob shut.....por favour.:p

cashman

08-09-2008 22:16

Re: Privacy

many members post on here when they go on holiday, me being one, as that is a personal choice then its fine.

jaysay

09-09-2008 14:43

Re: Privacy

The thing is its not so much the regular members on here, but thee are also a lot of people just visit the site for a look see

cashman

09-09-2008 14:46

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 629072)

The thing is its not so much the regular members on here, but thee are also a lot of people just visit the site for a look see

dont think thats a problem, they cant access profiles if not members? plus theres a lot of search engines i think.:confused:

WillowTheWhisp

09-09-2008 15:27

Re: Privacy

Well I wouldn't know who to PM because I don't know who knows who that well enough personally. I'm with Cashy that people matter more than things. It's like do you break a door down if you think an elderly neighbour might be incapacitated inside.

We did that once and found the poor lady on the floor. She had tried to get to the door earlier in the day but fallen and the caller had gone away. We called and got no answer, knew she was frail and hardly likely to go out as she was so unsteady on her feet. Yes, I suppose she could have gone out with someone in their car and yes I suppose we could have asked the police to break in and waited for them to come but my late husband gave the back door a big shove and it opened (he broke the little thing the bar went into right out of the door frame!) We found her on the floor and quite disorientated, called an ambulance and got her to hospital. She was suffering from bruises and hypothermia. She didn't sue us for breaking the door down. In fact she thanked us and so did her daughter.

Sometimes it's just hard to know what to do for best but in future I will not ask where anyone is if they are absent from the forum if it could possibly lead to them being burgled.

Neil	09-09-2008 17:00

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 629074)

dont think thats a problem, they cant access profiles if not members?

It takes 2 minutes to join the site

Willie Miller

09-09-2008 20:26

Re: Privacy

sTAGGERING

garinda

09-09-2008 21:28

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Miller (Post 629226)

sTAGGERING

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WillowTheWhisp

10-09-2008 08:21

Re: Privacy

:D ya daft bat!

Mick	10-09-2008 08:34

Re: Privacy

If your worried about a member not being seen on site for a while you can contact me i have a lot of members phone numbers and can contact most of the regulars quite quick if need be.

Neil	10-09-2008 10:43

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Thats a nice offer from you mick.

Are you starting the AccyWeb careline for the elderly, ill and mentally infirm? If so put me down for the 3rd one and I will send you my number ;)

Mick	10-09-2008 10:49

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 629394)

Thats a nice offer from you mick.

Are you starting the AccyWeb careline for the elderly, ill and mentally infirm? If so put me down for the 3rd one and I will send you my number ;)

Well i do take a couple of them down to the pub now and then:D:hidewall:

emamum

10-09-2008 10:50

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i cantsee it again now!

i think most people on here have at least one friend that wil be able to get hold of them..... maybe we should all fill in emergency contact forms lol

Neil	10-09-2008 10:51

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick (Post 629400)

Well i do take a couple of them down to the pub now and then:D:hidewall:

Less fits in all 3 sections :D:D

emamum

10-09-2008 10:56

Re: Privacy

awwww......Less is gunna come in and say thats the same reason he takes mick :D

Mick	10-09-2008 10:58

Re: Privacy

no he cant he is older than me and the other member is older than less

Studio25

10-09-2008 11:00

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 629394)

Are you starting the AccyWeb careline for the elderly, ill and mentally infirm? If so put me down for the 3rd one and I will send you my number ;)

Well I qualify on three counts - should I send my number to him three times? :p

Mick	10-09-2008 11:16

Re: Privacy

Just had a nosey though my phone and i have 59 members numbers:D

Eric	10-09-2008 17:02

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick (Post 629414)

Just had a nosey though my phone and i have 59 members numbers:D

613-547-9832 .... there; now you have 60, a nice round number;):D

Eric	10-09-2008 20:19

Re: Privacy

Just crossed my mind that most, maybe all, phone books are on line; so if you have a name it should not be too hard to trace a number and an address .... my number (not the garbled one I gave to Mick) is unlisted, but even with a non-published number, I still get unwanted calls. In fact, because so very few people have my number, most of the calls I get are bs.

jaysay

11-09-2008 09:04

Re: Privacy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick (Post 629414)

Just had a nosey though my phone and i have 59 members numbers:D

59 numbers hey Mick, all you need now is another 14,000 or so and you'll have a full house:D:rolleyes:

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