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Actually, it's very different because one can passively acquire contact info this way, as opposed to actively contacting each one. Not only is it faster than so

Actually, it's very different because one can passively acquire contact info this way, as opposed to actively contacting each one. Not only is it faster than social-engineering each contact, it's more palatable to those who don't want to attempt such.

TomGullen 14y ago
Yes, but why does it actually matter if someone has your IP address?
- TazeTSchnitzel 14y ago
  It can be directly linked to your address in most cases.
  - TomGullen 14y ago
    In most cases? And with what accuracy?
  - mibbitier 14y ago
    Sometimes you can get to the correct city in the US. Rarely can you get any further than that from an IP. In other countries you can only really be sure about the country.