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Why the need to be "in hiding" ?
Aug 15, 2012 09:44:56   #
craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK
 
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!

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Aug 15, 2012 10:18:21   #
woman44004 Loc: ashtabula, ohio
 
craggycrossers wrote:
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!
A little "English humour", in no way int... (show quote)


I don't care if someone knows where I live, there are so many places of interrest around here. Wine country, the great lakes, Niagria Falls, Amish, light houses to name a few. If someone is planning on visiting around here I would be more than happy to give them some pointers on what to visit.

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Aug 15, 2012 10:19:34   #
woman44004 Loc: ashtabula, ohio
 
woman44004 wrote:
craggycrossers wrote:
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!
A little "English humour", in no way int... (show quote)


I don't care if someone knows where I live, there are so many places of interrest around here. Wine country, the great lakes, Niagria Falls, Amish, light houses to name a few. If someone is planning on visiting around here I would be more than happy to give them some pointers on what to visit.
quote=craggycrossers A little "English humou... (show quote)


Omg, It's shows i'm in hiding and I didn't even know that. Have to try and change it. lol

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Aug 15, 2012 10:20:53   #
woman44004 Loc: ashtabula, ohio
 
woman44004 wrote:
woman44004 wrote:
craggycrossers wrote:
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!
A little "English humour", in no way int... (show quote)


I don't care if someone knows where I live, there are so many places of interrest around here. Wine country, the great lakes, Niagria Falls, Amish, light houses to name a few. If someone is planning on visiting around here I would be more than happy to give them some pointers on what to visit.
quote=craggycrossers A little "English humou... (show quote)


Omg, It's shows i'm in hiding and I didn't even know that. Have to try and change it. lol
quote=woman44004 quote=craggycrossers A little &... (show quote)


Bye the way, I'm from a little town right on Lake Erie called Ashtabula, Ohio

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Aug 15, 2012 10:26:03   #
wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan
 
That's the default setting for those that don't enter an actual location when they sign up, and/or for those that just don't wish to let everyone know where they are from.

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Aug 15, 2012 10:53:07   #
craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK
 
Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. See ..... you didn't even know you were "in hiding" !! Perhaps many of those that are in your position got fooled by, or didn't even know about a "default setting". My geography is good enough to recognise that you live in a fantastic part of the world. I've been to a few places in North America, the nearest to you being Chicago. One day to the Great Lakes .........? Mmmm....... ! And so happy to hear that you're not really in hiding. !

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Aug 15, 2012 10:58:26   #
craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK
 
wtompkins wrote:
That's the default setting for those that don't enter an actual location when they sign up, and/or for those that just don't wish to let everyone know where they are from.


Hi Wendy - thanks for this info - but what baffles me on a forum like this is WHY would people NOT wish people to know where they're from? I know everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but it still messes my mind to think that a bunch of photographic hobbyists would wish to be so secretive. Maybe we'll get a few more responses from around the world .... hope so !!

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Aug 15, 2012 11:04:04   #
jpy56 Loc: Las Vegas, NV
 
craggycrossers wrote:
Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. See ..... you didn't even know you were "in hiding" !! Perhaps many of those that are in your position got fooled by, or didn't even know about a "default setting". My geography is good enough to recognise that you live in a fantastic part of the world. I've been to a few places in North America, the nearest to you being Chicago. One day to the Great Lakes .........? Mmmm....... ! And so happy to hear that you're not really in hiding. !
Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. See ....... (show quote)

I was shown as "in hiding" when I first joined UHH.
I didn't realize it until I just happened to notice one day.

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Aug 15, 2012 13:17:00   #
mooseeyes Loc: Sonora, California
 
woman44004 wrote:
woman44004 wrote:
craggycrossers wrote:
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!
A little "English humour", in no way int... (show quote)


I don't care if someone knows where I live, there are so many places of interrest around here. Wine country, the great lakes, Niagria Falls, Amish, light houses to name a few. If someone is planning on visiting around here I would be more than happy to give them some pointers on what to visit.
quote=craggycrossers A little "English humou... (show quote)


Omg, It's shows i'm in hiding and I didn't even know that. Have to try and change it. lol
quote=woman44004 quote=craggycrossers A little &... (show quote)


I too find it curious that on a photography site like this, so many people do not show their location. It almost defeats the purpose of the site when you see images posted, and have no idea (in many cases) where in the country/world the person is from. Are the images in their local area? If you are planning a trip, it would be great to seek out those who live in the area of your intended trip. Or, maybe members who live in a common area could form a sub-group of photographers who maybe could get together from time to time for a photo shoot.

For those who don't realize they are "in hiding", you can go to the "my profile" link at the top and make a change. The ones that really make me shake my head are those who do put something (they must think is cute) into the location area of their profile without saying where they are located.

I have to admit that I have been guilty of not posting on many a thread because the person is in hiding.

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Aug 15, 2012 13:22:13   #
gonate Loc: sacramento,calif
 
mooseeyes wrote:
woman44004 wrote:
woman44004 wrote:
craggycrossers wrote:
A little "English humour", in no way intended to be offensive or hurtful ........ why do so many people on this site wish, or feel the need to be,"in hiding"? From what and from whom is everyone hiding ? There are many members of this site who are, let's say, "mature in years", who might just have a lot to hide about their life's experiences !! But what to hide about photography or an approximate location? It's an interest, a hobby ..... why the need to "hide" from other members? I put a few items up for sale on this site and get two word answers like “how much?” from people who can see I’m in the UK but give me absolutely no idea where in the world they are !!
Only recently I saw someone, whose location is supposedly “in hiding” on this site, respond to a question about good shooting locations in a certain (named) US city, openly suggest ideal places to shoot in “his city” !! Sort of defeats the object ..... and made me laugh ....... and caused me to wonder what others might think. So come on .... let’s hear from all of you “in hiding”, and others who might like to contribute, what you all have to say.
This from “craggycrossers”, alive and kicking, and happy for folks to know that I’m in Nottingham, England !!
A little "English humour", in no way int... (show quote)


I don't care if someone knows where I live, there are so many places of interrest around here. Wine country, the great lakes, Niagria Falls, Amish, light houses to name a few. If someone is planning on visiting around here I would be more than happy to give them some pointers on what to visit.
quote=craggycrossers A little "English humou... (show quote)


Omg, It's shows i'm in hiding and I didn't even know that. Have to try and change it. lol
quote=woman44004 quote=craggycrossers A little &... (show quote)


I too find it curious that on a photography site like this, so many people do not show their location. It almost defeats the purpose of the site when you see images posted, and have no idea (in many cases) where in the country/world the person is from. Are the images in their local area? If you are planning a trip, it would be great to seek out those who live in the area of your intended trip. Or, maybe members who live in a common area could form a sub-group of photographers who maybe could get together from time to time for a photo shoot.

For those who don't realize they are "in hiding", you can go to the "my profile" link at the top and make a change. The ones that really make me shake my head are those who do put something (they must think is cute) into the location area of their profile without saying where they are located.

I have to admit that I have been guilty of not posting on many a thread because the person is in hiding.
quote=woman44004 quote=woman44004 quote=craggyc... (show quote)


Dont ask me why they are in hiding!!!!!!!!!!!

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Aug 15, 2012 13:29:46   #
rebride
 
Who can it be knocking at my door?
Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more
Can't you see that it's late at night?
I'm very tired and I'm not feeling right

All I wish is to be alone
Stay away, don't you invade my home
Best off if you hang outside
Don't come in, I'll only run and hide

Who can it be now?

Who can it be knocking at my door?
Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor
If he hears, he'll knock all day
I'll be trapped and here I'll have to stay

I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again

Who can it be now?

Is it the man come to take me away?
Why do they follow me?
It's not the future that I can see
It's just my fantasy

Oh, who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?

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Aug 15, 2012 14:25:01   #
emrob62 Loc: NEPA
 
funny rebride, that song was just on the radio
Personaly, i regionalized my location to raise more suspicion as to where I actually am. Never know who might be looking for you. remember, just because your not paranoid doesn't mean nobody is after you.

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Aug 15, 2012 14:31:24   #
ngc1514 Loc: Atlanta, Ga., Lancaster, Oh. and Stuart, Fl.
 
I like seeing where people are located. But I'm not a privacy fanatic. Anyone with the slightest knowledge of the Net can find my location quickly.

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Aug 15, 2012 16:55:28   #
sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant
 
could be they are in hiding from the loansharks they borrowed money from to buy their new d-4"s d-800"s or new canon's. can never keep their numbers straight 1ds mark 4s warp 7 john 3:16 etc etc. why cant we name cameras like we do cars. Mustang, el camino, cordoba with rich corinthian leather etc.

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