# On posting personal information of other users. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 19, 2005, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238 "2005-03-19T00:08:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![1010011010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ea666f/32.png) [@1010011010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1010011010)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/1 "2005-03-19T00:08:11Z")
The [GD version](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=5963273) was locked. Reeder, I have a note for you over here Yes, this _is_ the pit, but still, try to keep the screeching to a minimum. If you have an axe to grind about any of the issues specific to the “recent unpleasantness” keep it to yourself or please fuck off. This is a generic case; TubaDiva, StageManager, online registered sex offender databases, allegations of the sexual predation of children, the SDMB, LJ, et al. are _ **OFF TOPIC** _ in this thread until further notice. A user posts the real name and home address of another user, without permission and against their wishes, in violation of privacy policy. What should happen to this user? To answer relevant question raised by the previous incarnation: The information is posted on a site serving the community of users. ---
**Author:** ![1010011010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ea666f/32.png) [@1010011010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1010011010)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/2 "2005-03-19T00:13:42Z")
Well, I suppose that’s what happens when you forget about a window you left open. **Reeder** , I have nothing for you over there. ---
**Author:** ![Good\_Egg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/96bed5/32.png) [@Good\_Egg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Good_Egg)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/3 "2005-03-19T00:15:02Z")
Obviously, they would be banned, as far as I can tell. By the way, your real nmae is 110001001! So there. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/4 "2005-03-19T00:24:52Z")
Well my friend…Were the poster who was named a pedophile…and predator of children. I’d be glad…wouldn’t you? Or do you like child predators? ---
**Author:** ![1010011010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ea666f/32.png) [@1010011010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1010011010)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/5 "2005-03-19T00:37:46Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > Well my friend. Please re-read the first post. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/6 "2005-03-19T00:41:17Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > Well my friend…Were the poster who was named a pedophile…and predator of children. > > I’d be glad…wouldn’t you? > > Or do you like child predators? Cuz it’s an either or situation, huh? Life’s really that black and white for you? ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/7 "2005-03-19T00:41:41Z")
So…in your narrow view of reasons…what are we allowed to bring up? ---
**Author:** ![GawnFishin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@GawnFishin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GawnFishin)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/8 "2005-03-19T00:43:46Z")
> [@1010011010](#): > > **A user posts the real name and home address of another user, without permission and against their wishes, in violation of privacy policy.** What should happen to this user? Isn’t the primary rule around here don’t be a jerk? Obviously anyone who would do such a thing would be clearly in violation of such a rule. I recall a thread about a year ago when there was some talk of going to a pay to post system, it was a long thread around 680 posts or so. I brought up the possibility of needing a court ruling on what would constitute being a jerk, say for instance someone got banned for jerkish behaviour whilst another poster didn’t and I asked what if someone got it in their head to sue. Would it take a court ruling on what is or is not jerkish behaviour? I do recall being told it would never happen. I guess time will tell. > [@Reeder](#): > > Or do you like child predators? Isn’t it obvious that anyone who is concerned about privacy must be a child molester. You pathetic fucking idiot go the fuck away. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/9 "2005-03-19T00:44:53Z")
> [@Queen Tonya](#): > > Cuz it’s an either or situation, huh? Life’s really that black and white for you? When it comes to child predators…yes it is black and white. It’s not to you? Read this my friend… [http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.html) Fuck them all. They should all be shot trying to escape. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/10 "2005-03-19T00:48:19Z")
I don’t need to read it, friend, I lived it. I can still understand viable concerns about privacy though. Privacy shouldn’t be granted only to The Non-Icky As Defined By Reeder. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/11 "2005-03-19T00:52:47Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > When it comes to child predators…yes it is black and white. > > It’s not to you? > > Read this my friend… > > [http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.html) > > Fuck them all. They should all be shot trying to escape. You’re avoiding the issue. And dragging the shit from the other thread into this one, which, according to the OP, specifically DOES NOT apply. So, if someone posts YOUR personal info online, _irrespective_ of whether you’re a pedophile (I know nothing about you…I presume you’re not), what do YOU think should happen as the violated person IN THIS INSTANCE? ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/12 "2005-03-19T00:58:24Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > You’re avoiding the issue. And dragging the shit from the other thread into this one, which, according to the OP, specifically DOES NOT apply. > > So, if someone posts YOUR personal info online, _irrespective_ of whether you’re a pedophile (I know nothing about you…I presume you’re not), what do YOU think should happen as the violated person IN THIS INSTANCE? In this instance? They can’t find my personal info. So there is no instance. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/13 "2005-03-19T00:59:44Z")
> [@Queen Tonya](#): > > I don’t need to read it, friend, I lived it. > > I can still understand viable concerns about privacy though. Privacy shouldn’t be granted only to The Non-Icky As Defined By Reeder. Hey. **Duffer** is icky at times. But I would never want him gone. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![1010011010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ea666f/32.png) [@1010011010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1010011010)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/14 "2005-03-19T01:06:02Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > What are we allowed to bring up? “A user posts the real name and home address of another user, without permission and against their wishes, in violation of privacy policy. What should happen to this user?” ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/15 "2005-03-19T01:08:29Z")
**Reeder** , I’ve long suspected and am now certain: you are the worst poster on this board. When you’re not embarrassing liberals and Democrats with your nonsensical arguments, you’re acting like an ass. You’re not even half the poster that **duffer** is, and I think **duffer** is a retard. Please go away. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/16 "2005-03-19T01:11:21Z")
> [@Giraffe](#): > > **Reeder** , I’ve long suspected and am now certain: you are the worst poster on this board. When you’re not embarrassing liberals and Democrats with your nonsensical arguments, you’re acting like an ass. You’re not even half the poster that **duffer** is, and I think **duffer** is a retard. > > Please go away. I post what I feel. You don’t like it? Don’t read my posts. FYI…I just renewed…don’t ya love it? ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/17 "2005-03-19T01:16:38Z")
**Reeder** , I’m well aware I can’t stop you from posting, any more than I can stop you from hijacking thread after thread by acting like a dipshit. Still, though, on a board which has more than a few Bush apologists and random talking-point generators, it’s no small accomplishment to be the worst. Congratulations. Feel free to not read this before you resume ruining what could have been an interesting thread. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/18 "2005-03-19T01:25:35Z")
> [@Giraffe](#): > > **Reeder** , I’m well aware I can’t stop you from posting, any more than I can stop you from hijacking thread after thread by acting like a dipshit. Still, though, on a board which has more than a few Bush apologists and random talking-point generators, it’s no small accomplishment to be the worst. Congratulations. > > Feel free to not read this before you resume ruining what could have been an interesting thread. Well…I can’t help but notice that your two contributions to this “interesting” thread have been shots at me. Asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/19 "2005-03-19T01:26:32Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > In this instance? > > They can’t find my personal info. > > So there is no instance. Are you Mark McGwire? Because I could swear I saw this same dancing around an issue when he “testified” before Congress re steroid use. ---
**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2005, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238/20 "2005-03-19T01:30:25Z")
> [@1010011010](#): > > “A user posts the real name and home address of another user, without permission and against their wishes, in violation of privacy policy. What should happen to this user?” Where did the user get the information? Surely you are not suggesting that a user can gain access to private information concerning another user _through_ the SDMB, are you? If I find private information about you somewhere else and post it somewhere else, why would the SDMB be involved? How could I discover such information \*on this board \* unless you post it, thereby effectively negating your claim to privacy? I suppose you email me something private and request that I not share it, but Iam not sure that would be a violation of board policy were I to share it anyway. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-posting-personal-information-of-other-users/295238.md?page=2)