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At the same time, expecting that your NAP info isn't already in the hands of anyone who wants it makes no sense in this day and age. Between the countless DB l
by kevindamm 2y ago
At the same time, expecting that your NAP info isn't already in the hands of anyone who wants it makes no sense in this day and age.
Between the countless DB leaks and numerous infostealer campaigns, and considering that anyone who has you in their contacts list is extending the exposed surface area, it's untenable. Other events like marriage and home ownership further complicate any attempt to keep your name and address private.
Not saying you shouldn't opt for domain privacy, just giving a reality check. To really enforce your privacy you have to have multiple phone lines and a shell company, at the least. And really, even that isn't enough unless you can also commit to being a hermit.
- simonh 2y agoThere is a tangible difference between some people having this data somewhere out there, and literally anyone who wants to have it being able to look it up in a few seconds using tools already installed on almost every computer anywhere.
- pbhjpbhj 2y agoThe ability to look up the correct contact details for a commercial enterprise on that enterprise's website is a good thing imo. It is (or was) part of the EU requirements for commercial websites (anything selling, giving purchase advice, advertising, ...). It's a useful filter, a seller without identifiable people and location is a big red flag.
- ForOldHack 2y agoI commit to being a hermit.
- kevindamm 2y agoLaughed at "Unix was fun before all this DNS stuff messed it up." from your gunkies page XD