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Re:Everyone knows your location: tracking myself down throug... by nehal3m on Sunday February 02, 2025 @03:49PM (#42911679)
Assuming these marketplaces operate within the bounds of the law, would it break HN’s ToS to post them? I’d be interested in pursuing the same strategy.
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Re:Everyone knows your location: tracking myself down throug... by gruez on Sunday February 02, 2025 @04:00PM (#42911775)
Most online forums ban "doxing" even if it's theoretically legal.
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Re:Everyone knows your location: tracking myself down throug... by nehal3m on Sunday February 02, 2025 @04:06PM (#42911833)
Technically it's one step removed from doxxing, but I'll take your point.
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Re:Everyone knows your location: tracking myself down throug... by WillPostForFood on Sunday February 02, 2025 @11:22PM (#42914955)
More than one step unless you planned to post it publically. "I need a phone number, where can I get it" is all good!
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