User talk:DezzaDoo
Personal Information on the Web
[edit]Hi DezzaDoo. Welcome to Wikipedia. My name is Katerenka. I don't intend to scare you away or attempt to intimidate you, but I thought you might want to reconsider some of the information you are making available. You may have not realised that the items on these pages release personal information about yourself (real name or age etc), which could be used against you in the future. While 99% of all the editors on Wikipedia are friendly, welcoming and harmless, there is a chance your personal information could be misused by editors not so 'high-minded'. A handful of editors have even felt real-world implications due to their Wikipedia edits and release of personal information.
Protecting your privacy, and remaining anonymous while on the internet — on any site — is a good idea. The internet is a worldwide and largely unregulated medium, and while Wikipedia is one of the safer sites, there are definite risks while online. With cyber-bullying and cyberstalking becoming increasingly commonplace, it is important that you take every precaution to remain safe.
I just wanted to make you aware of the risks involved with releasing personal information on such a public forum. The personal information that you posted has been removed so that even administrators cannot view it. You are also welcome to discuss this with me on my talk page, or privately via e-mail if you have any concerns. Again, I do not want to scare you. Wikipedia is a fantastic place with an incredibly supportive community. I'm just trying to ensure you are fully aware of the risks involved in editing, which are very similar to the risks you come across every day online. Hope to hear from you. Yours, @Kate (talk) 17:52, 30 November 2009 (UTC)