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Fbone · 12-13-2010, 02:52 AM

At times it is helpful to know where members live when answering questions or offering advice. Or even to better understand their viewpoints. Some comments appear strange or off-color without allowing cultural differences.

Why not list your location? Is it for safety and/or security? General apathy? None-of-your-business sentiment? Fear?

I don't believe anyone expects precise GPS coordinates. However, is revealing your country of residence too much to ask?

And this also applies to the moderators.

12-13-2010, 02:52 AM	#1
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,298 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Why do people hide their location? At times it is helpful to know where members live when answering questions or offering advice. Or even to better understand their viewpoints. Some comments appear strange or off-color without allowing cultural differences. Why not list your location? Is it for safety and/or security? General apathy? None-of-your-business sentiment? Fear? I don't believe anyone expects precise GPS coordinates. However, is revealing your country of residence too much to ask? And this also applies to the moderators.