Should I Reveal my Age on the Internet?

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    Someone from Twitter sent me a message - "Some of your stuff looks interesting but here's some advice from a parent - dont tell people your age on the internet. Could be dangerous."

    I'm a 14-year-old male blogger. So do you think I should reveal my age on the Internet? :confused:
     
    kidtechguru, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Do not reveal your age or personal particulars on the Internet. There are far too many predators around and also identity stealing is getting notorious for the Internet. Keep your private particulars and information private.
     
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  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Only give your real info such as name,address,DOB,age etc. to paypal or other payment processors otherwise not :D

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  4. dmi

    dmi Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Don't releveal anything you don't need to.
     
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  5. kidtechguru

    kidtechguru Active Member

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    Thanks guys!
     
    kidtechguru, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  6. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    #6
    its not good to reveal all personal info

    just use admin or even just blogger while blogging :p
     
    chandan123, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  7. whatevz

    whatevz Banned

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    #7
    Well you just revealed it..

    Haha.
     
    whatevz, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  8. redskins80

    redskins80 Banned

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    No. Please don't tell your age to anyone, Not even in signatures:p
     
    redskins80, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  9. kidtechguru

    kidtechguru Active Member

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    But for my signatures, I used it for marketing my blog.
     
    kidtechguru, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  10. redskins80

    redskins80 Banned

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    #10
    But you are revealing your age!
     
    redskins80, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  11. milamber

    milamber Banned

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    #11
    don't ever give it.. or else, your dead =/
     
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    cool_78 Guest

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    #12
    I see no problem revealing your age but do not divulge other specific personal information.
     
    cool_78, Oct 19, 2008 IP
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    maddest_lover Guest

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    #13
    I think if u r really an honest guy then nothing wrong telling people your age. Like I am 28 now. So nothing is wrong here. In this way u can get your age group friends around you.
     
    maddest_lover, Oct 19, 2008 IP
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    redskins80 Banned

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    #14
    It's not that, there are many online predators out there and young user are at potential risk.
     
    redskins80, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  15. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    #15
    I second that..
    It can be very dangerous if you become a victim of identity theft.
     
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  16. bornmad

    bornmad Peon

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    #16
    Giving your real info to sites like paypal , epassporte or other ad agencies is fine..Dont give otherwise
     
    bornmad, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  17. kolomty

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    #17
    you just did.
     
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  18. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    #18
    Reveal your passwords to every site your on as well
     
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    #19
    You have already revealed your age and pages here are quickly indexed by Google so your age is already on the Internet. Now, no need to bother. :D
     
    web_hunk, Oct 19, 2008 IP
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    Smeey Well-Known Member

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    #20
    You shouldn't but you did it :)
     
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