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Old 12-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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Why do some users show "in hiding" ? I don't care if people know where I'm from. :shock:
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:49 PM
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If you haven't added where you are to your profile, this is what automatically shows up. :)
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:00 PM
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And here I thought that is was people that were participating in the Secret Santa or the other secret things that didn't want people guessing that it was from them from their address.
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:00 PM
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We are 'in hiding' because of the Secret Quilt Angel project that kwhite is doing.

You can read about it if you go to HOME, MEMBER SWAPS... and look for the topic.

After you read it, I think you will better understand.

As far as not putting anything in your location area, it just stays blank.
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:01 PM
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Some of us do care. I've been more open about where I am on this board than any other, but I don't usually like mixing my online activities with my offline world. There are online places where I wouldn't want to be recognized offline. (such as when I'm discussing my job hunt or dieting, for example - I wouldn't want anyone thinking I frequent websites/forums I'd be embarrassed to own up to!)

For others, it's just a privacy thing, being careful. Nothing wrong with that.

Btw, Marsye, I love your avatar picture!
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:22 PM
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I'm in hiding because I'm in the SQA, that's the only reason.
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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Ok...I was just curious. :-)
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Thanks for clarifying...now it makes sense.
I just thought it was some new thingy with the change!
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Old 12-10-2009, 07:00 PM
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I am in the SQA but I have already made arrangements to have my packages sent from another secret location :D:D:D
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Old 12-11-2009, 07:44 AM
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Just listing your state or geographic area won't give away your identity. Listing the state allows others to search for you in case they are passing through or would like to meet others in their area. There are enough members in Florida, that my secret pal would be guessing.
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