Is it really an issue that people can contact you? Its not really an issue of privacy if all they can do is contact you..
this post was submitted on 16 Apr 2024
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I guess you can ask her how she managed to track you... later on do the necessary adjustments.
My 10y reunion is coming up, and im like 99% sure that nobody will be able to find me lol.
Im not in contact with anyone, and ive even changed my name and as far as i know none of them know the new one either :')
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At least she didn’t hire a private investigator.
A human hunting for you can be pretty effective.
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Anyone can be found, the only question is how much effort people are willing to put into finding them.
Can you help find Jan Marsalek?
He has been found in Russia living with a fake identity of an orthodox priest, likely facilitated by the FSB.
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In terms of online presence I think one has to be careful about becoming too private - at what point do you become so untrackable that even people you would like to find you (I.e. old friends) can't anymore.
I would fully like to erase my online presence. I dont want people seeking me out.
I have a website that shows up when someone searches my name on the internet and an email there. This way people are able to contact me and I don't have to use any spyware like Facebook.
But whether that works for you depends on your threat model, I guess.
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i really don't want old friends or distant family finding me though
"And what about very old friends?"
I had this argument with my boss and lost. They made all of us take photos that they posted on the company website. I said I'm working pretty hard on making myself invisible and don't appreciate being forced to out myself like this. Tough shit. My name picture and contact info are out there for all to see.
What the fuck? Where are you from? That would be illegal in germany. If you don't want to be in the internet, they can't just force you.
I think this would be illegal in California too
They showed you how much they value you: less than a name and photo on their website. Sorry, bruv. I wish they had respected your wishes.
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It may not always be good to be invisible. You could make a website for yourself sich that people can find you and contact you. You can tgen decide if you want to write back. E.g a mastodon account would be enough. You don't gave to blog with that acc.
Personally, I think being impervious to damage is a great thing 😂
Shit 😂
Call me pessimistic, but I do think:
- Privacy is an illusion.
- Control is an illusion (a reference to Mr. Robot).
Certainly, we can do a lot to have more privacy, but it is an illusion to think that we have complete control over it. Especially with social media, jobs, and today's technology.
You're right, but that doesn't mean we have to give up completely.
Hello friend
daydream, i feel asleep amid the flowers
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