Thread: Should the location field be mandatory

I don't see why it makes a difference whether people know where I am or not, I'll choose whom I think needs to know.

I voted "no, who are you Big brother?" because really it is just very basic internet security. We're all pretty relaxed in here which is cool, but it's not always like that and we don't really know everybody that is watching - how much they have taken to us personally or to our vehicles. If I gave my location in Sydney I would be found in 2 sec's, likewise where I now live and thats not always a good thing. There isn't actually a necessary reason to have to give that information to the forum, and that does make things difficult or inconvenient for those that are trying to help - but courtesy would also suggest that if you do post a question where location is relevant that you would give this. If someone wants to find you and you want them to find you, then you have the op

I think most people post before seeing there are extra bits to fill in after registration...making the field mandatory but leaving the content up to the user should be a good compromise. (Plus, it lets the international members have a bit more freedom than the admins trying to think of all eventualities)

I understand that some people like to keep their privacy and I am one of which are upset about who easy is to find anything about you in Australia.
People of bad character or criminal intentions will get your records without any problems.
Just for your information regarding privacy have a look at this site which is among hundreds in the Internet.
Sleep well and relax that Big Brother is in control of your life

Link: Australian-Records - Background Check, People Search, Court Records, Mugshots,Public Records,Birth Records, Criminal Records, Sex Offenders, Marriage & Divorce, Death Search, Reverse Email, Reverse Phone, Inmates Search

G'day Folks

AND that is the site that is publicly known about, and there are others, used by ??? Departments and Authorities, that are in the realm of Surveillence so that every keystroke is noted and EVERY site checked/blocked as the codes require. I.E. Terrorist Orientated sites, Porn, Hate, Anti-Semitism, Nuclear Weapon Manufacture. to just name a few.

cheers

Originally Posted by rick130

I voted # 4

Just because you think I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're still not out to get me.......

Thats ok, we ALL know where you live - roughly.

To me, putting down your correct address lends credibility to your comments.
Call me a stick in the mud, but its hard for me to believe a comment from someone who says they are from "the far side of the moon" ( i hope thats no ones tag)

isnt forcing someone to disclose their location to sign considered invasion of privacy.....?

i have no idea.....but i do know its bloody handy at times......