Most of us enjoy learning some details about each other's real life, but I think it's important to be discreet. For example, a line or two, dropped off-topic into a thread, will probably be picked up by those who are interested, but forgotten before long by MB in general. I certainly wouldn't recommend pics of family members or threads dedicated to same.
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Originally Posted by Chula Vista
This is my bar. Can I not pull out my wallet and show pictures without considering them trophies?
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^ That's a nice metaphor, Chula! I consider MB a friendly place, but in terms of personal info, I treat it like a biker bar in Tijuana: once out of my wallet that family photo can be passed around, out of my control, so I wouldn't put myself in that position of vulnerability.
Anyway, I hope you pick up on some of the well-intentioned advice in this thread, Chula, and if you have any doubts when posting something, you might like to consider this:-
Think of the scariest, weirdest member of MB who has ever been banned: that person, and a million like them could be just one click away from lurking over your next post, so think before you Submit Reply.
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Originally Posted by Neapolitan
Look on the bright side at least you're out there exposing yourself and who you are. You're not someone who's paranoid to reveal anything remotely personal and will never fit in MB, like myself.
Can you honestly answer any of these questions:
- what's my favorite colour?
- who's my favorite artist or band?
- do I prefer jeans or khakis?
- what brand sneakers do I wear?
- what's my favorite cereal?
- Is English even my first language?
See. Get the picture?
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^ Someone who has earned long-term respect for their musical knowledge and their dignified restraint. FTFY, Neapolitan.
