Is it really a good idea for folks to give out full names and last names here?

Question

Considering that the internet is not that safe when you think about it, why do some think it is wise to throw out that info for anyone to use however they will, especially since no one knows who is sitting behind each and every computer screen?

Answer 1

What do you think they're gonna do?

Track them down and stalk them?

I think Its harmless.

Answer 2

it is not a big deal to post the first and middle name but not the full names.. some people just love to search full names on the internet and then they could find profiles like in myspace, facebook or friendster... If you put your full name here , some might search your name..

Answer 3

I often think the same thing! Fair enough if it's a surname like Smith, Brown or Jones where there are literally millions of people with the name, but for people who have slightly more unusual surnames and then proceed to discuss first and middle names the risks are higher.

Apart from the obvious security factor, I'm not sure that in ten years time, when your son or daughter decides to google his/her own name to see what's out there, they'll be too impressed to find out that the final decision was the result of a "choose the name and win ten points" competition!!

I think that it's great to use this site and others to help with choosing a name for your baby, but I would be careful how much information I give away.  

Answer 4

If I give you my name, what are you gonna do about it? It's true the internet isn't safe, but seriously, what are they, and what can they do? Nobody knows who I am or where I live specifically. My name is Joannah Doyle. I'm 19 and I live in Wisconsin. Would anyone believe me? Because it's not true, but nobody would know either way.

Answer 5

Uh for one thing i know that no one has a unique name someone must at least have it so i don't think giving out your full name would do anything but giving address, postal code, country, age, city, stuff like that all they need to know is what school or city you go to or country then they have found you kind of its actually that simple to locate someone now a days.  

Answer 6

i give out my full name: Felicity Kate Proia, because there are 100's of people in thw world with the same name as me!

Answer 7

Yeah true i wouldnt be giving out any of my name.  

Answer 8

well, it doesn't bother me, really, my name is Doug Jones.  do you have any idea how many people in the United States alone is named Doug Jones? my last count, i had 347,000

Answer 9

Maybe because the one reading this 'so-called personal' info, would be the dumb butt to believe everything they read or hear.  And like someone said there's many people with the same name!   I live in a small community; growing up I was the only one with my name; ha ha was I ever foolish!  In the last year alone, I have come across 3 other women with my name, 2 are of age to be my grandma!!!  And besides who's to say you will live at the same address for eternity?