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Jan 22, 2012 22:26:02   #
Country's Mama Loc: Michigan
 
MtnMan wrote:
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!


5% I still have a hard time loosing sleep over the risks of someone on the internet hunting me down. I worry more about the 5% that I might work with, go to school with, am related to, or come in daily physical contact that not only know where I live, know me on a first name personal basis. According to Wikipedia my home town has a population less than 2,000. That means that there are probably 100 people that I come into contact with on a daily basis that would be classified as a psychopath. I think those 100 are more likely to harm me than the 1000's on the internet that would have to put some effort into finding me.
I am not going to post my exact location, but you can find me somewhere in the palm of Michigan.

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Jan 22, 2012 23:48:34   #
Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago
 
I guess stating Chicago was way too refined. I'm sure there are no psycho's here........Especially the Cub fans.

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Jan 22, 2012 23:52:43   #
rickyd Loc: Dothan, Al
 
MtnMan wrote:
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!

RobertMaxey wrote:
olderguy wrote:
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"
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.
quote=olderguy Unless you come from a small town ... (show quote)
The other day I somewhere saw UHH currently has ov... (show quote)


wonders if I am in the 5%

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Jan 22, 2012 23:55:37   #
olderguy Loc: South Dakota
 
I don't know! I think everybody ought to remove their location. I'm getting paranoid.

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Jan 23, 2012 13:22:11   #
hiker60 Loc: Northern Idaho
 
olderguy wrote:
The question is just a matter of curiosity than anything else, I just hope (afterthought) that it does not offend anyone.


Meant to compliment you on the nice px you've got here.

best.

hiker

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Jan 23, 2012 13:39:34   #
Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
 
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I guess stating Chicago was way too refined. I'm sure there are no psycho's here........Especially the Cub fans.


I've been a Cubs fan for 50+ years and I must confess I've often worried about that. :shock:

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Jan 23, 2012 13:55:35   #
olderguy Loc: South Dakota
 
hiker60 wrote:
olderguy wrote:
The question is just a matter of curiosity than anything else, I just hope (afterthought) that it does not offend anyone.


Meant to compliment you on the nice px you've got here.

best.

hiker


Thanks. Appreciate the comment.

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Jan 23, 2012 14:02:47   #
Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago
 
Pepper wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I guess stating Chicago was way too refined. I'm sure there are no psycho's here........Especially the Cub fans.


I've been a Cubs fan for 50+ years and I must confess I've often worried about that. :shock:


At least you are used to disappointment.

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Jan 23, 2012 14:14:27   #
TheBirdMan Loc: Southeast Missouri, USA
 
Southeast Missouri covers a lot of territory but gives an idea of the type of image possibilities that exist for me on a day to day basis. If you can find me at the end of the road in the edge of the Mark Twain National forest then you want me more than any one else does &#9786;&#9786;.

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