Why are so many "hiding"??
Jan 22, 2012 13:15:48 #
Unless you come from a small town of two, haven't paid your taxes, running away from three or more wives or husbands, have a criminal record or other violations. I don't understand the "in hiding" used by so many. It certainly is their right and many have a lot to contribute but on the other hand it is nice to know - this person is from Montana, Nebraska, Arizona, Maine or other geographic locations. You understand their photographic environment and some cases the photos and the nature of some of the responses they give. I know that I am not worried about someone coming to my state just to find me.
I sure everyone has their reason and to "keep on contributing" is the main importance here. When you are reading "in hiding" on the forum - it just makes you curious (maybe that is the reason)?? Now, shine a bright light at your face, wait 10 or 15 minutes, and "fess up"
I sure everyone has their reason and to "keep on contributing" is the main importance here. When you are reading "in hiding" on the forum - it just makes you curious (maybe that is the reason)?? Now, shine a bright light at your face, wait 10 or 15 minutes, and "fess up"
Jan 22, 2012 13:29:25 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
For a long time I never got around to it -- I entered 'Aquitaine' the last time someone asked this question -- and how does it matter anyway? I take your point about "their photographic environment and some cases the nature of some responses they give" but what if they travel a lot? In a given year I might shoot in snow in the Pyrenees or hot sun on the Mediterranean coast.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Jan 22, 2012 13:32:44 #
Some folks do not offer any private information on the web as a matter of security especially if they use their a real name rather than a screen one. If you've used a social network site..you'll see how easy it is for a Facebook or a Twitter to track you from one place to another.
Jan 22, 2012 13:37:32 #
The question is just a matter of curiosity than anything else, I just hope (afterthought) that it does not offend anyone.
Jan 22, 2012 13:40:18 #
No one should be offended...I agree that it can be nice. There are a couple of people here who live in my area and we've covered the same ground so we know where something has been shot.
Jan 22, 2012 13:47:30 #
Elle wrote:
No one should be offended...I agree that it can be nice. There are a couple of people here who live in my area and we've covered the same ground so we know where something has been shot.
I look at neighbors in nearby states, I know some move around, and those from other regions of the country - to me it adds a tad of extra interest to their subject matter - a person thing.
Jan 22, 2012 13:48:57 #
Is there some specific way to go "In hiding", other than just not including info in your profile?
I just ran into one reason I never thought about before. You mention it . I managed to tick off someone whose actions lead me to believe he is a true psycho. He includes the fact that he has guns on his information. Even though I have him outgunned I don't want him showing up at my doorstep.
I just ran into one reason I never thought about before. You mention it . I managed to tick off someone whose actions lead me to believe he is a true psycho. He includes the fact that he has guns on his information. Even though I have him outgunned I don't want him showing up at my doorstep.
olderguy wrote:
Unless you come a small town of two, haven't paid ... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2012 13:49:48 #
Ah, I see deleting the info puts you in hiding.
MtnMan wrote:
Is there some specific way to go "In hiding&q... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2012 13:53:58 #
Jan 22, 2012 14:35:32 #
Carioca wrote:
My user name might be a clue...or it might not!
You're from Rio? I always wanted to go there when I was in my twenties. 8-)
Jan 22, 2012 17:02:50 #
olderguy wrote:
Unless you come from a small town of two, haven't ... (show quote)
There is always the matter of identity theft and the nightmare that leads to.
Jan 22, 2012 17:04:21 #
olderguy wrote:
Unless you come from a small town of two, haven't ... (show quote)
If you read various lists long enough, you will notice that in most cases, all you ever see are the same names. Quite often, there are regulars that post daily and most members join, read, and run away. The list can have 12,000 members, but only a small fraction participates on a regular basis.
Jan 22, 2012 17:27:46 #
The other day I somewhere saw UHH currently has over 13,000 registered users.
Yes, a very small fraction actively posts.
I recently read a claim that about 5% of the general population are classifyable as psychopaths. (Well, that's better than the estimate of 25% of those in prision). Since this isn't a prision it nonetheless suggests over 600 of registered users are likely psychopaths. Wish I realized that earlier!
Yes, a very small fraction actively posts.
I recently read a claim that about 5% of the general population are classifyable as psychopaths. (Well, that's better than the estimate of 25% of those in prision). Since this isn't a prision it nonetheless suggests over 600 of registered users are likely psychopaths. Wish I realized that earlier!
RobertMaxey wrote:
quote=olderguy Unless you come from a small town ... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2012 18:46:47 #
MtnMan wrote:
The other day I somewhere saw UHH currently has ov... (show quote)
Now that is just plumb scary! I was lying about living in SD.
Jan 22, 2012 20:06:52 #
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