tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post3213798779454197209..comments2024-03-21T19:08:05.737-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: Genealogy and the Specteral Myth of Identity TheftJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-14588882625493241972013-08-19T08:26:24.123-07:002013-08-19T08:26:24.123-07:00The points you raise are good ones and require a m...The points you raise are good ones and require a more detailed response. I will visit this topic again in a post. James Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-34501744698414112652013-08-19T02:50:12.540-07:002013-08-19T02:50:12.540-07:00I have to take issue with you on some items in you...I have to take issue with you on some items in your post, Jim.<br /><br />First, 'supposed crime'? Identity theft IS a crime!http://www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idtheft.html<br /><br />Posting your personal information to the world on a website is far different than handing your credit card to a waitress or waiter. Your doctor's office has to abide by HIPPA. Etc.<br /><br />Posting to the Internet family and children's names and information is a personal decision. NOT one that we all need to be 'guilted' into accepting as 'required' in genealogy. It is a highly personal decision and it is NOT one that is necessary to be a genealogy fan, pro, or amateur. We are allowed to share our information with whom we want and if we want. Why do so many try and 'force' us to do this?<br /><br />I have had my identity stolen. Not everyone out there in the world is a wonderful person. There are many predators and criminals. Someone tried to scam my mother immediately after my father died. <br /><br />I am sorry, but posting your family information is a purely personal decision and no one can decide that for you, but yourself! Scott Phillipshttp://onwardtoourpast.comnoreply@blogger.com