Phone numbers and addresses

by **hungryman287** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:12 pm

While BoredOnline is a fairly secure website, anyone is able to register. Out of prudence it is not the best idea to be posting of addresses, phone numbers, and other such location identifying things.

Now, many BOLers have the phone numbers or addresses of other BOLers. When trying to acquire personal information from someone (phone numbers, addresses, last names, etc.), ask that person directly, don't go about getting it from a third person. Out of respect for that persons privacy, ask them for the information yourself. Some people don't want their phone number/address given out to anyone other than the single person it was given too.

For instance: If I moved from Montana, but knew someone there and found it out yesterday that they were on BOL and wanted to be able to call them for their number rather than asking another BOLer for it. I know for certain I wouldn't want them giving my number out to anyone else.

Be considerate of the other BOLers, while it is fun to call or even write to another BOLer, respect the privacy and desires of what is done with personal information.

Publicly posting phone numbers or addresses on the forums is prohibited, as it can be a security risk to the person posting such information.

Thanks,
Brendan
BoredOnline Moderator

by **Izod Foldger** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:16 pm

You're moving from Montana? I'll have to get your new address and phone number from someone.

by **chocoandndgal** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:01 pm

Gotcha, Brendan

by **William** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:25 pm

In addition, it is not a good idea to give out personal information to anybody on BOL unless you have confirmation of their identity and character.

by **Izod Foldger** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:33 pm

Bill, are you real?

by **Theodude** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:23 am

Dude wrote:it is not a good idea to give out personal information to anybody on BOL unless you have confirmation of their identity and character.

(emphasis added)

How about we just say it's not a good idea to give personal information out on the whole net. I mean, the way that's worded, it sounds like we should be more wary of fellow BOL'ers rather than the random stranger on AIM.

by **hungryman287** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:48 am

Internet security is a real issue, and there are precautions that one can take, this is one of them.

by **Izod Foldger** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:07 pm

hungryman287 wrote:Internet security is a real issue

Internet security is a virtual issue, Brendan.

by **Theodude** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:17 pm

hungryman287 wrote:there are precautions that one can take, this is one of them.

Another one is to just stay off the net in the first place.

by **pepeperales** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:10 pm

but that would be no fun. Thanks for the post brendan.

by **Amras** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:22 am

Brendan

by **Asher** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:05 am

^ where'd Ian go?

Brendan, you make everthing sound so official. gosh darnit, you're my hero... after all my others of course.

and yes... be cautious of who you all talk to. and what your convo's are about.

by **Aravis** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:57 am

That was before we picked up Ian. On friday, we went to UD in the morning and went straight from there to the airport to get Ian.

by **Izod Foldger** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:05 am

Who (or what) was at UD?

by **lcg101** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:36 am

Us.

by **Izod Foldger** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:47 pm

I mean, what were you all doing at UD? Why'd y'all go?

by **lcg101** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:35 pm

Taking pictures.

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