Why does everyone block out their license plate in pictures?

mshanno1 · 03-17-2012, 10:10 AM

Same as title...It's not like it's secret information, as you drive around with it in clear view of anyone on the road.

CollinsE90 · 03-17-2012, 10:40 AM

Hmmm, I wonder why this EXACT question is being asked on another BMW forum, by someone who just joined too! What a coincidence.

mshanno1 · 03-17-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Hmmm, I wonder why this EXACT question is being asked on another BMW forum, by someone who just joined too! What a coincidence.

Ok.

Kolyan2k · 03-17-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mshanno1

Same as title...It's not like it's secret information, as you drive around with it in clear view of anyone on the road.

I am pretty sure people block it out of ignorance. I never did and I am still alive

gun6slinger9 · 03-17-2012, 12:16 PM

If I were able to block my plate while driving around I would. There is lots that a person can find out with just your license plate, why make it easier by posting it online where anyone can see it?

Kolyan2k · 03-17-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

If I were able to block my plate while driving around I would. There is lots that a person can find out with just your license plate, why make it easier by posting it online where anyone can see it?

Here is my plate. I give you 24 hours to find information on me.....hey...take till Monday....give you some extra time. If you find something useful...aside from my car Make and Model and my name/address (which you probably will not find anyway), I will paypal you $5 bucks !

MA 338-LV3

but to make it even more interesting I would like to know make/model and owner of MA plate "MOCKBA"

mshanno1 · 03-17-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

Here is my plate. I give you 24 hours to find information on me.....hey...take till Monday....give you some extra time. If you find something useful...aside from my car Make and Model and my name/address (which you probably will not find anyway), I will paypal you $5 bucks !

MA 338-LV3

but to make it even more interesting I would like to know make/model and owner of MA plate "MOCKBA"

Im gonna laugh if gunslinger is in law enforcement or works for the DMV

Nvm..he's from Calgary

Kolyan2k · 03-17-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mshanno1

Im gonna laugh if gunslinger is in law enforcement or works for the DMV

Nvm..he's from Calgary

law enforcement giving out private info in forum......i smell jail time !

gun6slinger9 · 03-17-2012, 01:32 PM

Not gonna waste time or effort but there is a lot of annoying things someone can do to you with your name address and phone number. It takes all of 5 seconds to open up a photo in paint and cover the plate. Why put information out there that you dot have to?

Kolyan2k · 03-17-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

Not gonna waste time or effort but there is a lot of annoying things someone can do to you with your name address and phone number. It takes all of 5 seconds to open up a photo in paint and cover the plate. Why put information out there that you dot have to?

why would i wanna pick plate from internet when there are millions of cars on the road ? it makes no sense. and no there isn't much you can do with name and address, thats why there are White Pages with millions of names, addresses, and phone numbers.

HotIce · 03-17-2012, 02:26 PM

Because Race Car.

hks786 · 03-17-2012, 02:38 PM

lol @ this thread

Bimmer84 · 03-17-2012, 02:42 PM

Have at it!

Kolyan2k · 03-17-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Have at it!

I cracked it !

you drive 2010 e92 and you are from Germany ! Your login: Bimmer84, your Password: ********, your IP address is 192.168.1.1

Am I correct ?

oh...and you are 28 years old

Bimmer84 · 03-17-2012, 02:59 PM

Oh... my.. god...

How unreal...

I actually have access into federal information and could probably pull license plates, but I wouldn't care to do it anyway. BUT, a quick google search on your name shows that you are a forum WHORE.

persian54 · 03-17-2012, 03:37 PM

Well for one thing, if a dealer wants to be an ass, they can look up your car and deny your warranty based on mods, using the forum as proof

I remember it happened to a fellow local member in the past....

Bimmer84 · 03-17-2012, 03:50 PM

^ That is true, I recall that happening...

mshanno1 · 03-17-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Oh... my.. god...

How unreal...

I actually have access into federal information and could probably pull license plates, but I wouldn't care to do it anyway. BUT, a quick google search on your name shows that you are a forum WHORE.

Care to clarify on that

immiketoo · 03-17-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

why would i wanna pick plate from internet when there are millions of cars on the road ? it makes no sense. and no there isn't much you can do with name and address, thats why there are White Pages with millions of names, addresses, and phone numbers.

Because you are an internet stalker. And because we all belong to a relatively tight knit community here, you are probably eyeing someones wheels so you can steal them.

MadDog · 03-18-2012, 01:07 AM

When you drive a car like this, you have to protect your identity.

Tondtar · 03-18-2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

When you drive a car like this, you have to protect your identity.

You're busted, Cholo

ShopVac · 03-18-2012, 07:21 AM

I block mine out because it says AUDI NO1...which would just offend everyone here.

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mshanno1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Why does everyone block out their license plate in pictures? Same as title...It's not like it's secret information, as you drive around with it in clear view of anyone on the road.
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CollinsE90 Where my bitches 743 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, I wonder why this EXACT question is being asked on another BMW forum, by someone who just joined too! What a coincidence. __________________
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gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	If I were able to block my plate while driving around I would. There is lots that a person can find out with just your license plate, why make it easier by posting it online where anyone can see it?
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gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	Not gonna waste time or effort but there is a lot of annoying things someone can do to you with your name address and phone number. It takes all of 5 seconds to open up a photo in paint and cover the plate. Why put information out there that you dot have to?
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HotIce Banned 74 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: I'm not telling some creeper where I live! iTrader: (0)	Because Race Car.
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 109 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	Oh... my.. god... How unreal... I actually have access into federal information and could probably pull license plates, but I wouldn't care to do it anyway. BUT, a quick google search on your name shows that you are a forum WHORE. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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MadDog Careful, I Bite..... 153 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.F. Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [7.50]	When you drive a car like this, you have to protect your identity. Attached Images
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