why do some people block out there licence plate in there pics? i don't. im proud of my truck. i just don't understand why this is done

 

>why do some people block out there licence plate in there
>pics? i don't. im proud of my truck. i just don't
>understand why this is done

Because some theiving @$$ can trace the tag
number to a person, and get an address, and
your truck, that you've spent $15K restoring
winds up in Mexico. Where the police won't
do a damn thing to get it back to you...


Steve & the Rockette
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do you block your licence plate number?

 

(Careful of the language, there. But yeah - that partly sums it up)


In general, it pays to be careful of how much personal info you send out over the net.

You never know who is surfing it at any given time.

That's why it's an unwritten law to never give an address or a phone number on an open message board - use e-mail instead.

It protects you, and it protects the other party.

~Wolf

 

well i took your all edvice and blocked my licence plates. i never thought of it that way

 

For me, it was because I didn't want all you freaks out there stalkin' me!

Actually it is just about the only thing my pityful photo software will do, so doing it makes me feel like a genius.

 

When fourwheeling in New Mexico some time ago, I found a CA license plate that had been ripped off some misfortunate's truck, so I brought it home.... I place it over the true plate on every vehicle of mine that I photograph... It is easier than editing pictures and does not look as paranoid, though my state of paranoia is much higher than most... Since that plate got into my possesion, I have bought a few from gift shops in Nevada that sell other states license plates for 15 bucks - for collection not use. These make very good disguises for one's truck in photos.

On a security standpoint, allowing others to see your tag number gives them access to all aspects of your identity. It is possible to find out EVERYTHING about you, from your tag, as all states require your social security number in their non too secure databases.
Wm
'96 F450 White with Grey interior Crew Cab. Banks Turbo, Intercooler and Exhuast,
Power pack Chip, shift kit, Auxiliary transmission, electronic enhanced transmission control,
16 forward and 4 reverse ratios. 340hp 660ft lb 4 wheel drive, 4.10 gears, 12,ooo# winch

 

Well put, Theo. That's exactly the point.

But now what needs to be done to prevent "COMMON ACCESS" based on the points discussed here?

I think it speaks very lowly that security of people is so easy to breach that all it needs is a few numbers or letters to find out all about someone.

In the meantime, being aware of that and the rules of misdirection seems to be a necessary second education...

(for what it's worth)


~Wolf

 

I colored mine black. Cause it made the pic look afull with a bright white spot on it. Otherwise I would have left it alone.

Since you asked. We now know who to goto when our trucks are missing in the morning...... Vampiro took it.

 

>For me, it was because I didn't want all you freaks out
>there stalkin' me!
>

To Late Monsta...Im watching you!!!

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-May-02 AT 08:39 AM (EST)]Some one Steal My Truck PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P

ohhhh forgot......some of us don't have bumpers to put plates on to block out. I could block out my sons eyes though.

 

 

Here you go vamp I got some new ones up. and they don't look bad this time. Just don't get any funny ideas and come looking for it!!!! HA HA HA HA https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=5174&.jpg