Thoughts on blanking out the plate?

Cypress · 02-07-2010, 10:46 AM

I noticed that when some people post pics they blurr out the license plate. So I am really asking, is there a need to do that? I figure someone on the street can see your plate, and they are a lot closer to me than any of you guys.

What are the thoughts on hiding the plate numbers?

theDreamer · 02-07-2010, 10:52 AM

Internet = crazy people.
Yes there are crazy people on the street, but they mostly are in their house or do not have access to a computer. The crazies on the internet have access to a computer, can probably use that plate against you, and cannot be trusted.

I view it just as one of those, it takes me 5 seconds to blur/blank/etc. my plate before I posted and it is an added bit of security.

shumby · 02-07-2010, 10:56 AM

i have no issues posting my plate. as well I freely post my address. and guess what I have not been chargde with killing puppies yet. people worrie too much.

theDreamer · 02-07-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

i have no issues posting my plate. as well I freely post my address. and guess what I have not been chargde with killing puppies yet. people worrie too much.

That is because you live in a backwards land, where crazy people hand out kittens.

shumby · 02-07-2010, 11:03 AM

i like kittens

frost · 02-07-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

i have no issues posting my plate. as well I freely post my address. and guess what I have not been chargde with killing puppies yet. people worrie too much.

Yes, but I did start mailing you x-mas cards. That's the first sign I'm gonna do something crazy.

Rob@Altered · 02-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Internet = crazy people.
Yes there are crazy people on the street, but they mostly are in their house or do not have access to a computer. The crazies on the internet have access to a computer, can probably use that plate against you, and cannot be trusted.

I view it just as one of those, it takes me 5 seconds to blur/blank/etc. my plate before I posted and it is an added bit of security.

+1

vipor · 02-09-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

i like kittens

mmm kittens

Smallywood · 02-09-2010, 12:12 PM

I don't think there's really NEED to blank them out. I think it's just personal preference.

vipor · 02-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. The ones on photobucket are blurred. The ones on here aren't.

Xan · 02-09-2010, 12:30 PM

Two reasons I can think of;
1. Somebody needs some illegal out of state plates for a red 370Z... Google... there we go...
2. You're posting all these great mods or new stereo on your car, someone else might want as well, but isn't willing to pay for....

gatorfast · 02-09-2010, 02:05 PM

Takes 2 seconds to blur out the plates...better safe than sorry. Then again I never post pics of myself of family members on message boards like some other people do.

02-07-2010, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cypress Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 370Z Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	Thoughts on blanking out the plate? I noticed that when some people post pics they blurr out the license plate. So I am really asking, is there a need to do that? I figure someone on the street can see your plate, and they are a lot closer to me than any of you guys. What are the thoughts on hiding the plate numbers?

02-07-2010, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Internet = crazy people. Yes there are crazy people on the street, but they mostly are in their house or do not have access to a computer. The crazies on the internet have access to a computer, can probably use that plate against you, and cannot be trusted. I view it just as one of those, it takes me 5 seconds to blur/blank/etc. my plate before I posted and it is an added bit of security. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-07-2010, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	i have no issues posting my plate. as well I freely post my address. and guess what I have not been chargde with killing puppies yet. people worrie too much. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

02-07-2010, 11:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	i like kittens __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

02-09-2010, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 17	I don't think there's really NEED to blank them out. I think it's just personal preference. __________________

02-09-2010, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. The ones on photobucket are blurred. The ones on here aren't. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-09-2010, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Two reasons I can think of; 1. Somebody needs some illegal out of state plates for a red 370Z... Google... there we go... 2. You're posting all these great mods or new stereo on your car, someone else might want as well, but isn't willing to pay for.... __________________

02-09-2010, 02:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	Takes 2 seconds to blur out the plates...better safe than sorry. Then again I never post pics of myself of family members on message boards like some other people do.

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