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Originally Posted by ElumEno
I know I am not the target of your question.
But I have to say... before sending the scan to them, cover up your real name and address.
If they don't like it then tough for them.
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Believe me, if they have your driver's license number they can get your name and address.
I am very concerned with any attempt to obtain personal information. The hobby name is all that should be given out. I have personal experience with data sharing and data base information files. It is not recommended that you cross personal information with hobby information that would allow personal visits at your home by someone that you may not wish to see. Do not even share personal information on google mail. Eliminate all data sharing that will allow google mail to access your computer list of personal contacts. Eliminate all sharing of information that would access your personal information.
ECCIE is full of examples of nut cases that can not separate their private lives from their public lives. We also find people here with issues concerning desires to control and exploit others.
Your personal security is essential and non-negotiatable. Just because someone requests your personal information, does not mean you have to give it.
The very fact that you requested advice about NR from others tell us that the little bird in your has been chirping at you not to do it.
Listen to the little bird when it tells you that a situation doesn't seem right. There are always people who want you to go to work for them, so that they can take your money.
It is OK for you to make a personal judgement of others, it is ability to make judgements that will keep you safe in a very dangerous hobby. Learn to walk away without regrets. We may all need contact with others, but we don't need others to control us.
JR