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Why don't you allow your user profile (glasses icon) to be seen?

lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Many have their profile public,
maybe with just their first name,
but many don't.

Why don't you allow your profile to be seen?

You can write whatever you want in the profile anyhow.
LCoopie = Les

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good question. I used to have a public user profile...but it was filled with non-specific information that didn't actually reveal anything personal. Except it might have had my email address. I took it down because that seemed silly.

    I am not a dealer and I value my privacy a great deal...maybe I'm just paranoid.

    If I get to know you through this forum or at shows or whatever, then I will share my personal contact information with you.

    But anyway...

    Hi. My name is Mark.

    image
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome Mark image ,
    you could just put Mark, and your state,
    it just makes it easier for us with less than excellent memories.
    LCoopie = Les
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ....many may be parole violators!!image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Welcome Mark image ,
    you could just put Mark, and your state,
    it just makes it easier for us with less than excellent memories. >>


    Done.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Security concerns.

    P.S.---I've been accused of being paranoid but I prefer to think of it as being prudent.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think most people breeze by the profile stuff when they sign up.
    Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    No Idea. I figure if the bad guys want my info that they have other means of getting more important stuff than what I have in my profile.
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    << <i>No Idea. I figure if the bad guys want my info that they have other means of getting more important stuff than what I have in my profile. >>



    ....you're right about that, ben. you can find out more than you want on google. image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    My stuff in more generic than it used to be. I made it more bland for safety, but still leave it active.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • LotsoLuckLotsoLuck Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭
    Lets see, been hanging around here a little over a year and I never even really noticed the glasses icon. Sharp as a Beach Ball I am image
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I did learn that having your email there and in the registry will get you a lot of spam emails. You can turn that off in both.
    And I will note that when dealing on the BST it might make people a little leery of dealing with you if it is private. I have passed on a few listings.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • CoinlearnerCoinlearner Posts: 2,504 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image....Maybe will take a look at..When first signed up,3 years ago,I was uncomfortable,untrusting showing it.I really have ignored and am indifferent about it. Have done alot of deals,buy/sell, on the BST for large and small values.Doesn't seem to impact trust issues,That I can see BUT perhaps some would like to see it,when they have not done business with poster before. ..Edit to add:..People also take stock in sellers ebay feedback,plus can ask for board references,how much/ long they post.
  • WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭
    Some people just don't have the courage to stand behind their statements and feel more comfortable having the ability to be anonymous and to hide their true identities behind a computer in a remote location.

    I personally believe that a public profile for every forum member should be compulsory.
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think that revealing your first name
    or home town
    would give away your
    true identity
    batman.

    image
    LCoopie = Les
  • MeltdownMeltdown Posts: 9,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've been here a few years and did not realize my profile was turned off for other board members.
    It's on now. image
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I don't think that revealing your first name
    or home town
    would give away your
    true identity
    batman.

    image >>




    Especially since the info in my profile is fake anyway.

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've been here a few years and did not realize my profile was turned off for other board members.
    It's on now. image >>



    i see your glasses now image
    LCoopie = Les
  • BigEBigE Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭
    Strange subject to be spending any time on in a Coin Forum, who cares?-------------BigE
    I'm glad I am a Tree
  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭


    << <i>Hi. My name is Mark.image >>




    Gee, and I always thought your name was Mr. MidLife Sir.

    image

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Two reasons, some of us on message boards prefer privacy. In pm's and in person if I am comfortable with people I am as open and honest as the next person. Its just a preference due to the situation. The other reason is to see someone post ulterior motives for not doing so. That sometimes tells you important things about that person. image
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,907 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Some people just don't have the courage to stand behind their statements and feel more comfortable having the ability to be anonymous and to hide their true identities behind a computer in a remote location.

    I personally believe that a public profile for every forum member should be compulsory. >>



    Do you really believe that security concerns aren't a legitimate reason? Some of us prefer to not be burglarized.



    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mine has always been visible. I have not been bothered at all. I respect each individuals decision regarding this, but feel that it is overly paranoid not to have a profile visible. After all, there is no real significant personal details, and all sections are voluntary. Cheers, RickO
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ...lack of balloons.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,907 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mine has always been visible. I have not been bothered at all. I respect each individuals decision regarding this, but feel that it is overly paranoid not to have a profile visible. After all, there is no real significant personal details, and all sections are voluntary. Cheers, RickO >>



    If "there is no significant personal details" in your profile, then does it really matter if your profile can be seen or not? Also, with a M1911 as your avatar, it's unlikely anyone will try to rob you.image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Some people just don't have the courage to stand behind their statements and feel more comfortable having the ability to be anonymous and to hide their true identities behind a computer in a remote location.

    I personally believe that a public profile for every forum member should be compulsory. >>



    Do you really believe that security concerns aren't a legitimate reason? Some of us prefer to not be burglarized. >>



    Considering that the profile page doesn't ask for any overly sensitive information, "security reasons" is merely a convenient excuse for everything.
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think you are onto something Wei.
    LCoopie = Les
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,907 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Some people just don't have the courage to stand behind their statements and feel more comfortable having the ability to be anonymous and to hide their true identities behind a computer in a remote location.

    I personally believe that a public profile for every forum member should be compulsory. >>



    Do you really believe that security concerns aren't a legitimate reason? Some of us prefer to not be burglarized. >>



    Considering that the profile page doesn't ask for any overly sensitive information, "security reasons" is merely a convenient excuse for everything. >>



    So it's essentially useless. It's easy enough to figure out someone's average posts per day. I live in Maryland. What else would my profile have that anyone could possibly care about?




    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

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