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Back in 1995 a search on my name would turn up my websites. Nowadays it returns 45 million + results and I'm nowhere to be seen. And I'm cool with that.
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How big a presence does your real name have on the Web? A Google search for my real name brings up a lot of hits, but only 2 instances are actually me -- and they're both 10+ years old. I consider this a good thing, as I really don't want my name (or image) to be all over the Internet.
Do you want your name and image all over the Internet? Do you want to keep your name and image relatively private (off the Internet)? Do you not care one way or another?
Since I use my username very often, I almost suspect I am more likely to find something regarding me with that name than my real name. I keep my real name mostly out of it, though it is in my e-mail adresses, and I use it for websites where I have to use my real name. My real name isn't really uncommon in Germany, though, there are 483.000 hits on Google for it, and I doubt any of them is me.My foot print is pretty small on the net, but I honestly don't worry about it too much.
It's a lot easier to get information on someone than most people think. For example, (and just to warn you) using only the information provided in your first post in this thread, it took about 30 seconds to find your name, your home address, your phone number, a map of your neighborhood, and a photo of your front yard.
If someone wants to find your information, they will and can. It's a better trick to make yourself seem not worth finding.
Email sent to Pbartender to find out how he did it.
Email sent to Pbartender to find out how he did it.
Bullgrit
Thanks for the response Pbartender.
As someone who appreciates privacy, honestly, the Internet sometimes scares me.
Bullgrit