Steve, Thank you for the kind words of defense. However, Gary is okay. I was on a number of Virginia lists for several years--compared, Phoenix/Frank's post is downright coffee klatch congenial! Responding to a question from a subscriber's email I received off list, I found it curious that I was not able to find where the person that originally posted the request ever posted their own information to either of two different lists that I received the same post on.. Possibly I just overlooked their post. At first that seemed curious; however after about twenty minutes my mind was at ease. I was able to locate their home town, their address (a choice of two listed-one with and one without a middle initial), the birthplace of the husband, his service dates in submarines--and his mother's and grandmother's maiden names and birthplaces--all posted to various lists. I am positive that I only scratched the surface of what could be easily found. I didn't take time to go to a .gov list to look up the current tax evaluation on their home; I wasn't that curious. Not that I have any use for any of the information other than easing my mind as to their motivation. It is interesting just how easy it was. Of course, as has been mentioned, it didn't require the answers to the questionnaire. Just wonder why anyone would wish to add to their information had it not been as innocent. Each year I enjoy exchanging similar information with a group of relatives and friends, some from high school--many of whom I have known most of my life and some I have become acquainted with on the lists, not total strangers--or lurkers. The main difference is it is strictly personal trivia, nothing of substance and it is not done on an easily searched archived listserver.. Enjoy. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Davis" <steve@economywebdesign.com> To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call > Wow, lighten up on Gary a little bit. He was just trying to offer help > from getting "ID thefted", and I thank and commend him for reminding us. > > I spent 32 years in law enforcement and, Frank, I'll bet most of those who > responded just unwittingly gave up their passwords to Internet sites and > other banking sources by giving their pet's names (most of us use pets > names for passwords) I suspect a few maiden names could be gleaned, which > open bank accounts, etc. > > Don't quit having fun, just protect some unnecessary information, (after > all what do pet names have to do with Genealogy?). > > As for you Frank, where did you get that nasty case of paranoia with all > your warnings. Go ahead and live life to the fullest and take your risks. > By the way, how do you spell that maiden name, again, and don't forget to > change your passwords. > > Steve Davis > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Myers" <CW4FLM@worldnet.att.net> > To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:19 PM > Subject: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call > > >> Sure, folks. And remember not to ever speak to strangers because they >> may be anxious to mug you. Don't drive your car anymore than necessary - >> there are too many reckless drivers on the roads and you might provoke >> road rage. Don't attend the theater or any other public event - you may >> catch some horrible disease. Wear old, ragged clothes and avoid eye >> contact with others lest they take advantage of you in some unspeakable >> way. Don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary and never after >> 6:00 p.m. >> >> Life is to be lived - not withdrawn from. Abstinence is not necessary, >> prudence will suffice. >> >> I would like to thank all of you for the open, honest way you have >> responded to this roll call. I didn't see much out there that was very >> dangerous - no SSNs, bank account or credit card numbers. Be careful and >> have fun. The two are not mutually exclusive as most of you already >> know. >> >> Phoenix >> >> >> >