View Full Version : Why are some of y'all afraid...
Zundfolge
12-13-2010, 21:37
...to put your damn location in your profile?
Is is paranoia? Is it laziness? Do you just not know how?
I could understand some concern if you were using your real names and this was a national forum but most of us here live in Colorado and use handles so its not like the black helicopters or gang bangers are going to hunt you down just because your profile says what town you live in.
Sheesh. [Shake]
(hey, that was my 600th post :p)
I dont Know i worried becasue Highlands Ranch is so small i dont want people finding me[Peep]
ChadAmberg
12-13-2010, 21:41
Because then what fun would people have yelling at them in the classifieds sections to post location?
OOOO and then we can nag and boost our counts!
See two on this thread already. WOOT WOOT
Batteriesnare
12-13-2010, 21:59
I have guns and I don't want people to know....
Next you'll be wanting an address and phone number,too.
I have guns and I don't want people to know....
heck i live in new york and i want them to know i have guns!![M2]
keeps em away!!
and with 3 leos as neighbors there allways asking me to fix stuff!![Bang]
maybee it is better to not let em know[LOL]
but as i see theres a lot of guys from the Springs here so by the time i get to move out there i'll get to know at least a few of ya[Tooth]
when i was a newbie i didnt have my location posted cause i didnt see the place to put it, after another member told me where to put it i did. maybe most dont know how
Batteriesnare
12-13-2010, 22:16
heck i live in new york and i want them to know i have guns!![M2]
keeps em away!!
I wasn't being serious. I do concur that it is frustrating when sellers do not indicate their location. If I'm on the fence about something, their location definitely comes into play in my decision.... Who knows, perhaps I'd like to set up a time to inspect the sale item before I make a final decision.
funkfool
12-13-2010, 22:20
Next you'll be wanting an address and phone number,too.
GPS coordinates will suffice. Constantly updated of course....
Zundfolge
12-13-2010, 22:22
after another member told me where to put it i did
Yeah, I'm gonna leave that one alone :p
maybe most dont know how
I mentioned this as a possibility.
So for those that don't know where to do it look at the top blue bar that starts with "User CP" on the left and click on "User CP)
Then on the left side click Edit Profile (or just skip all that and click on it here: Edit Profile (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/profile.php?do=editprofile))
Scroll down to the last section titled: Additional Information
There above Hobbies is your location, type the name of the city, town, county or region that best describes where you live.
Scroll down a little more and click the "Save Changes" button.
Go to kitchen and pour one of your favorite adult beverages and/or light up a cigar in celebration.
I wasn't being serious. I do concur that it is frustrating when sellers do not indicate their location. If I'm on the fence about something, their location definitely comes into play in my decision.... Who knows, perhaps I'd like to set up a time to inspect the sale item before I make a final decision.
kinda figured you were joshin
yea location does play a part if im gonna buy something-if its way out of the way for a ftf -expespecialy a firearm-i probably wont go for it
id have to check it out for myself
but other items if myself or one of my buds cant make the trip-id pass on it as well--unless its such a screamin deal
Troublco
12-13-2010, 22:38
Believe it or not, I'm being about as specific as I can. I'm in unincorporated Arapahoe County, stuck smack dab between Aurora and Centennial.
But I appreciate what yer sayin...
ChadAmberg
12-13-2010, 22:42
GPS coordinates will suffice. Constantly updated of course....
Now, people can be foolish and post pics on social networking that have their GPS coordinates built into the EXIF data. Didn't Adam Savage do something like that, take a pic of his car, in his driveway, with GPS enabled, and say something like "Leaving the house" so every low life with a facebook account could both find his house easily and know they'd have the jacuzzi to themselves for a few hours?
I've never sold anything. Does it bother anyone that I don't have a location? I didn't, and won't, make an introduction thread either. :p
Troublco
12-13-2010, 22:50
I've never sold anything. Does it bother anyone that I don't have a location? I didn't, and won't, make an introduction thread either. :p
That's just 'cuz you're an antisocial pot-stirrer (muckraker?), Irving.[ROFL1]
I haven't heard the term "muckraker" used since I was in college back in the 30's. Those sure were some terrible times.
Troublco
12-13-2010, 23:00
You mentioned not long ago that I wasn't using my vocabulary as much lately. Figured I should make an effort in that direction.
Is is paranoia? Is it laziness? Do you just not know how?
Yes.[NoEvil]
Happy 600.
http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/%7Erkhosla/cookie.jpg
Splendid. I perish the thought of your vocabulary suffering from atrophy.
Byte Stryke
12-13-2010, 23:20
GPS coordinates will suffice. Constantly updated of course....
39.889473, -104.998426
Just for you
C'mon over for a drink
:D
but, I know where I am. I'm right here!
Damn dam. I haven't driven by there in a while. Have they finished the road work yet?
Byte Stryke
12-13-2010, 23:35
Damn dam. I haven't driven by there in a while. Have they finished the road work yet?
HAHAHA [LOL]
Not yet
Getting close though
theGinsue
12-13-2010, 23:51
There is currently a thread by someone selling a ton of PMAG's for $11/ea.
I'm interested in these but realize that, based on his location & mine, the savings in the few I'd purchase would be eaten away in gas and I'd rather not buy them without checking them out first (no shipping).
Because this user has his location listed (in his profile), I can quickly and easily determine that this is not a deal I'm interested in getting in on so I don't waste his time or any more of my own.
Let's face it, if anyone on this site is going to be able to be tracked down by anyone, including the .gov, those doing the tracking won't need you to post your location in your profile - they'll have the tools they need to find you no matter what you have ever posted or listed in your profile.
Listing your location is a courtesy to the other users. Identifying the town or community (Denver, Greeley, Pawnee, Conifer, Highlands Ranch) is appreciated by most of us. But "Front Range" or "Western Slope"? Really? Why bother? It certainly isn't sufficient enough for posting items in the Trading Post.
Just sayin'.
patrick0685
12-14-2010, 03:21
are you saying they are watching me now?!? better go get my tin foil hat[ROFL1][ROFL2]
68Charger
12-14-2010, 08:05
Byte,
Is that the location of the famed boating accident where some have lost their firearms?
HBARleatherneck
12-14-2010, 08:33
because i dont trust a single one of you.
StagLefty
12-14-2010, 09:46
because i dont trust a single one of you.
but but this is the internet HBAR [Coffee]
Byte Stryke
12-14-2010, 12:54
Byte,
Is that the location of the famed boating accident where some have lost their firearms?
Uhh, Yeah, sure...
but being more serious, its a body of water near my residence so that people get an idea of where I live without worrying about weirdos knocking on my door.
theGinsue
12-14-2010, 13:35
because i dont trust a single one of you.
Look, I don't trust me either, but I really am harmless. I swear.
Okay, mostly. Some of the time. Okay, ya'll just watch your backs.[ROFL1]
Listing your location is a courtesy to the other users. Identifying the town or community (Denver, Greeley, Pawnee, Conifer, Highlands Ranch) is appreciated by most of us. But "Front Range" or "Western Slope"? Really? Why bother? It certainly isn't sufficient enough for posting items in the Trading Post.
Just sayin'.
Being on the Western slope precludes my wanting to meet anyone FTF from the flatlands.
Also when I sell some thing I get a lot more definative in my post.
Because one of the right wing radio talk show host's here in Baltimore, told me on air: that I should "watch my back" when I go to the gun range.
Byte Stryke
12-14-2010, 16:36
Look, I don't trust me either, but I really am harmless. I swear.
Okay, mostly. Some of the time. Okay, ya'll just watch your backs.[ROFL1]
wait... the guy that collects data and then calls me on my private line out of the blue?
yeah I'm pretty sure you already have my new address
Because one of the right wing radio talk show host's here in Baltimore, told me on air: that I should "watch my back" when I go to the gun range.
Ahhh, the People's Republic of Maryland. I miss the crabs but not the politics. I went to St Joe, so I'm more of a south and west side of town homme boy.
Living in Colorado is much different, and even the worst day in Denver traffic is a non issue compared with working in the District or commuting in any other major east coast city.
theGinsue
12-14-2010, 17:26
wait... the guy that collects data and then calls me on my private line out of the blue?
yeah I'm pretty sure you already have my new address
Didn't YOU personally provide me with your info (including resume) in case a position opened up in my office? See, as talented as I'd like all of you to think I am, there's always an easy explanation for everything I do.
Troublco
12-14-2010, 19:25
Splendid. I perish the thought of your vocabulary suffering from atrophy.
8 for vocabulary, but 3 for grammar. You wouldn't perish the thought, it would be Perish the thought of my vocabulary suffering from atrophy, or undergoing atrophy.[Tooth]
I miss the crabs but not the politics.
I had crabs once. They itched.
[Tooth]
They have medicine for that.
8 for vocabulary, but 3 for grammar. You wouldn't perish the thought, it would be Perish the thought of my vocabulary suffering from atrophy, or undergoing atrophy.[Tooth]
I guess that's true.
SA Friday
12-14-2010, 21:50
Ahhh, the People's Republic of Maryland. I miss the crabs but not the politics. I went to St Joe, so I'm more of a south and west side of town homme boy.
Living in Colorado is much different, and even the worst day in Denver traffic is a non issue compared with working in the District or commuting in any other major east coast city.
For real. You're not a vet of the most dangerous traffic on the continent until you survive the 8 lane death trap of 95-495, and cruised Suitland on a Friday night. BTDT and whitee got skeerd.
Edited to add: I figured out home residence, jobs, and relatives addresses and names in less than 4 hours on two of the members on this site one time. I also found their location that night. Not posting your location might make you feel safer, but it's a facade. If it the cops, 10 minutes tops...
68Charger
12-14-2010, 21:55
For real. You're not a vet of the most dangerous traffic on the continent until you survive the 8 lane death trap of 95-495, and cruised Suitland on a Friday night. BTDT and whitee got skeerd.
I've done that- and taken a wrong exit trying to get to a building near the Ft. Totten Metro station- (bonus points if you know where I'm talking about without Google, 2x if you've been there after dark) and wound up playing a game of "spot the crack whores" well after dark with a co-worker to pass the time until we felt safe again.
Ft Totten up in NE, on the Green line going to Greenbelt. I believe the Red line crosses there as well.
I used to work mids at 13th and L NW. The District had to outlaw right hand turns from 6P-6A just to keep the Johns from circling.
Most of the District I worked in was not on the Tourmobile route [Flower]
68Charger
12-14-2010, 22:25
DING DING DING... winner, winner, chicken dinner!!!
(I'll buy you the beverage of your choice if we ever meet up as a prize)
bonus round- can you name the NW strip club that was famous for catering to DC "royalty"... I've seen it, worked down the street from it, but was never inside (was never a big fan of strip clubs)... saw the limos going by at all hours, to the "VIP entrance" that was hidden from street view to some degree...
as a side note, I was out on the street at all hours in this area, and the worst thing I was afraid of in that neighborhood was the rats (they were friggin HUGE)
Edited to add: I figured out home residence, jobs, and relatives addresses and names in less than 4 hours on two of the members on this site one time. I also found their location that night. Not posting your location might make you feel safer, but it's a facade. If it the cops, 10 minutes tops...
I remember that.
68Charger
12-14-2010, 22:38
Edited to add: I figured out home residence, jobs, and relatives addresses and names in less than 4 hours on two of the members on this site one time. I also found their location that night. Not posting your location might make you feel safer, but it's a facade. If it the cops, 10 minutes tops...
I don't remember that- but you're only as anonymous as you want to be...
just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you... [Muaha]
I'm not doing anything that the cops SHOULD be interested in, anyway...
DING DING DING... winner, winner, chicken dinner!!!
(I'll buy you the beverage of your choice if we ever meet up as a prize)
bonus round- can you name the NW strip club that was famous for catering to DC "royalty"... I've seen it, worked down the street from it, but was never inside (was never a big fan of strip clubs)... saw the limos going by at all hours, to the "VIP entrance" that was hidden from street view to some degree...
as a side note, I was out on the street at all hours in this area, and the worst thing I was afraid of in that neighborhood was the rats (they were friggin HUGE)
Camelot is the only one that comes to mind right now.
DC has always been loaded with rats. I recall one summer night I was in the east alley off 18th street in Adams Morgan. I had the window down and was slow rolling just waiting for the bar fight calls. I looked over and swear one of the dumpsters looked like it had a moving fur carpet. I could have reached out and touched it (not a wide alley) I've never seen that many rats in one place at one time. They were big and they don't scare at all.
I've done that- and taken a wrong exit trying to get to a building near the Ft. Totten Metro station- (bonus points if you know where I'm talking about without Google, 2x if you've been there after dark) and wound up playing a game of "spot the crack whores" well after dark with a co-worker to pass the time until we felt safe again.
I watched The Wire. Does that count?
I watched The Wire. Does that count?
The Wire was set in Baltimore. DC is a very different city from Baltimore even though they are 35 miles apart. I loved watching location shots in The Wire. Made me feel all homey inside.
68Charger
12-14-2010, 23:06
Camelot is the only one that comes to mind right now.
DC has always been loaded with rats. I recall one summer night I was in the east alley off 18th street in Adams Morgan. I had the window down and was slow rolling just waiting for the bar fight calls. I looked over and swear one of the dumpsters looked like it had a moving fur carpet. I could have reached out and touched it (not a wide alley) I've never seen that many rats in one place at one time. They were big and they don't scare at all.
That's the one... used to get amusement watching the limos come and go... I left the facility around 18th & L NW after our maint. window closed about 2am... walked to the hotel down the street (Embassy Suites, IIRC), and would've sworn some of the rats in the bushes growled at me for lunch money... they were among the largest I've ever seen- and weren't shy at all, just as you describe...
around here, without the DC gun laws, they'd get a shotshell right away, but I think that would just piss them off!
Well, after all this talk about DC, I've planned next years family vacation. Thanks!
68Charger
12-14-2010, 23:17
The Wire was set in Baltimore. DC is a very different city from Baltimore even though they are 35 miles apart. I loved watching location shots in The Wire. Made me feel all homey inside.
My comfort level varied wildly just within DC... parts of Baltimore aren't so hot, either- as I recall... been a few years.
Anywhere near the National mall is pretty good, but avoid NE quad- especially after dark!
68Charger
12-14-2010, 23:18
Well, after all this talk about DC, I've planned next years family vacation. Thanks!
was it the talk about Camelot? [ROFL1]
for a long time I didn't because the government was keeping track of my location. I was always seeing black helicopters passing by. Sometimes I would sleep with my AR next to me in fear.
Now I realize they were only after my neighbor[ROFL1]
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