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I can't agree Ray. I have been harassed moderately by an online crazy from my area on a more esoteric forum. The crazy did not have the power to get beyond the info in our profiles so there could not have been a problem unless he could identify me by something I posted or revealed via a photo, etc.

There is a huge difference in living in fear and taking reasonable precautions to avoid bad situations. As an ex law enforcement officer, I am sure you know and understand the valid reasons for taking resonable precautions in many circumstances that would be more dangerous otherwise. I would imagine you have even had the experience of advocating such precautions. Not swimming where there is a strong rip tide is not the same thng as living in fear. And, while I am referring to no one in particular, foolish bravdo is no substitute for the use of common sense.