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JohnJ | Report | 22 Dec 2014 08:39 |
What is the danger - perceived or actual - is permitting another member open access to my tree. This I ask since other members seem to prefer to hide details of all living relatives - why would they want to do this? |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 22 Dec 2014 11:15 |
Although its unlikely to happen, those of us who do that are trying to protect their privacy and guard against identity fraud. Neither do we want someone to track us down in the 'real' world. |
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Jacqueline | Report | 22 Dec 2014 13:05 |
It may not be merely a case of 'wanting' to hide living relatives, it could be that they are actually abiding by the rules of site, which clearly state that no living relatives' details may be added without the permission of each of them. |
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nameslessone | Report | 22 Dec 2014 17:03 |
There is also the emotional aspect: |
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JohnJ | Report | 22 Dec 2014 18:26 |
Many, many thanks to one and all - I had not considered the matter of identy fraud or ... I have to say, ..... revealing relative's details without their permission ... altho - if I can find the details of far distant living relatives ,,... then so can anyone else with a wish to so do |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 23 Dec 2014 05:50 |
Like it or otherwise, your 'identity' is no longer private these day, just put your name in google - you might be surprised or indeed shocked what comes up. |