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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | nerdydave - 2014-08-21 9:18 PM
I think it is bizarre that on a forum such as this with a bunch of like minded people (I didn't say guys) very few are willing to post their location in their profile. I mean they don't even post their general location such as "Pacific Northwest" or "Seattle" etc. Some do but many don't. We seem to trust each other when buying guitars (which involves exchange of money) but not on revealing where we live. Am I missing something here??
I find this perception rather bizarre. If you are buying something from someone, you generally willingly exchange your contact information. If someone is planning on burglarizing you, they just need your information, and they certainly aren't likely to give you there's.
Everyone should remember that no matter how busy this site has ever been, only about 1% of the people who visit this site on a routine basis are members. While the majority of the other 99% are likely just fellow musicians, there are thieves, and scammers looking for their next target as well. Online communities are just like any other community, with the only difference being the method of communication.
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Edited by MWoody 2014-08-24 12:37 PM
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | I'm almost sorry I started this thread and Mr. Ovation's comments are making me re-evaluate my trusting nature. I don't want to live paranoid but I do realize there are some bad guys out there. Maybe I need to stop leaving my Adamas out on the front steps overnight?? |
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It is bizarre
