Please don't post real names and addresses without consent

I'm posting this now because I know there will be a lot of communication about a possible meet-up of Catslaves and RPCA members. That could also involve exchanging addresses. I have obviously used my real name and address for the annual holiday card exchange. However, I have tried to be *very* careful not to ever use my real name and address on the Internet because that opens us up to privacy concerns, and that issue has become more and more important with the growth of identity theft problems. The moderators of the holiday list have been very good about using our names only for the holiday list itself and have not posted that information to the groups. However, I have noticed several occasions on RPCA when actual names and addresses are posted by other people. This is always done with good intentions, such as posting addresses for get-well cards. However, I would like to remind everyone not to ever do that unless you have the consent of the person involved. Once this information is posted on the Internet, there is no way to "undo" it or to assure that it is only seen by friendly eyes.

I do realize that anyone who really wants information can already find it. All sorts of personal information about just about everyone is readily available. However, that at least would take a "search" or access to a compromised database. Posting the information on newsgroups or lists just increases the likelihood that it will be scooped up by groups that "harvest" those lists for unacceptable purposes. My request does not preclude anyone from using their own names if that is what they desire, but it is a request not to assume that it's "okay" to print someone else's personal information.

Thanks!
MaryL

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