why do people black out their plate?

raisemyrent · 04-08-2008, 08:23 PM

to be safe... from what?

Bizall · 04-08-2008, 11:02 PM

Never understood people that do that either. Thousands of people daily see your plates. What honestly can someone do with your lp#???| I've never heard of anything like that happening.

slipkmaggot · 04-08-2008, 11:24 PM

+1 for this post i always wondered that too

Italteen3 · 04-08-2008, 11:27 PM

I am going to assume for any 5-0 monitoring boards? That would have to implicate you did something illegal though so why post anything in the first place right? Just a guess not fact.

Oregon · 04-09-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

to be safe... from what?

Grays.

Nixon · 04-09-2008, 12:57 AM

For folks with exotic cars, this is done to keep thieves who target specific cars from finding your expensive exotic car on the web. It isn't that hard to get an address from a license plate, then they know exactly where to go to steal your car.

It is also easy in most states to get a name along with that address. If you get involved in flame wars, sometimes you don't know how unstable the folks on the other end of the flaming can be. Handing them a way to get your name and address might not be the best idea.

These days, people don't even need to go to the Gov't to get information on you from your license plate. A quick google search shows up a whole list of sites ready to hand over your personal information to whoever types in your license plate number.

http://www.reverse-license-plate.com/index.php?id=202
https://burbridgepi.sslpowered.com/l...e-look-up.com/

Am I paranoid? Maybe. Maybe not. I think blacking out plates falls under prudent and safe. Paranoid would be forming LLC's to title your house, cars, etc to keep your personal information completely out of public records.

ichiban · 04-09-2008, 01:35 AM

^+1, reason why i always black it out.

colonel1961 · 04-09-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixon

For folks with exotic cars, this is done to keep thieves who target specific cars from finding your expensive exotic car on the web. It isn't that hard to get an address from a license plate, then they know exactly where to go to steal your car.

It is also easy in most states to get a name along with that address. If you get involved in flame wars, sometimes you don't know how unstable the folks on the other end of the flaming can be. Handing them a way to get your name and address might not be the best idea.

These days, people don't even need to go to the Gov't to get information on you from your license plate. A quick google search shows up a whole list of sites ready to hand over your personal information to whoever types in your license plate number.

http://www.reverse-license-plate.com/index.php?id=202
https://burbridgepi.sslpowered.com/l...e-look-up.com/

Am I paranoid? Maybe. Maybe not. I think blacking out plates falls under prudent and safe. Paranoid would be forming LLC's to title your house, cars, etc to keep your personal information completely out of public records.

Come and get it...

Dave · 04-09-2008, 10:02 AM

lol colonel... i am betting you have serious home security....

that or a large gun? lol

i stopped blacking mine out...esp since i am in nyc, and you will never know what garage i park in

i used to black mine out and tape it over at the auto x cuz mitsu was voiding warranty's and local subbie dealers were not honoring warranties for any cars they saw on the boards that were auto x'ing

colonel1961 · 04-09-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzodesh

lol colonel... i am betting you have serious home security....

that or a large gun? lol

i stopped blacking mine out...esp since i am in nyc, and you will never know what garage i park in

i used to black mine out and tape it over at the auto x cuz mitsu was voiding warranty's and local subbie dealers were not honoring warranties for any cars they saw on the boards that were auto x'ing

As you said: security provided by Smith & Wesson. And it's very well insured...

:biggrin:

BForbes · 04-09-2008, 06:51 PM

I'm not blacking mine out. I respectfully hopes the Colonel calls the police if the person tries to steal his car...after he blows their head clean off.

Mad Dragon · 04-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

to be safe... from what?

You never know who you're talking s--- to on the internet.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=200085

raisemyrent · 04-09-2008, 07:45 PM

hahaha
I love Canada.

enough said.

P.S. thanks for the answers guys

atr_hugo · 04-09-2008, 07:49 PM

Mad Dragon - that is incredible!!!

Dave · 04-09-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Mad Dragon - that is incredible!!!

just read that too. epic ownage!

cliff notes:

guy pms a guy on board threatening him ... turns our said guy is a cop and finds his myspace in his pub profile and in that gallery is alot of pictures of weed. And a pic of his cars and home and name of children.
Cop calls local cops and you can guess the rest

wow....

colonel1961 · 04-10-2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

You never know who you're talking s--- to on the internet.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=200085

When I post pictures of my KB on the net, I usually black-out my face...

Great story BTW.

04-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	why do people black out their plate? to be safe... from what? __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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04-08-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Never understood people that do that either. Thousands of people daily see your plates. What honestly can someone do with your lp#???\| I've never heard of anything like that happening. __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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04-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
slipkmaggot First Lieutenant 15 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	+1 for this post i always wondered that too __________________ :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel:
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Italteen3 Captain 59 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 135i JB Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere..... iTrader: (0)	I am going to assume for any 5-0 monitoring boards? That would have to implicate you did something illegal though so why post anything in the first place right? Just a guess not fact.
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04-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
Nixon Banned 57 Rep 1,396 Posts Drives: : Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: : iTrader: (0)	For folks with exotic cars, this is done to keep thieves who target specific cars from finding your expensive exotic car on the web. It isn't that hard to get an address from a license plate, then they know exactly where to go to steal your car. It is also easy in most states to get a name along with that address. If you get involved in flame wars, sometimes you don't know how unstable the folks on the other end of the flaming can be. Handing them a way to get your name and address might not be the best idea. These days, people don't even need to go to the Gov't to get information on you from your license plate. A quick google search shows up a whole list of sites ready to hand over your personal information to whoever types in your license plate number. http://www.reverse-license-plate.com/index.php?id=202 https://burbridgepi.sslpowered.com/l...e-look-up.com/ Am I paranoid? Maybe. Maybe not. I think blacking out plates falls under prudent and safe. Paranoid would be forming LLC's to title your house, cars, etc to keep your personal information completely out of public records.
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04-09-2008, 01:35 AM	#7
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	^+1, reason why i always black it out.
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04-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#9
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	lol colonel... i am betting you have serious home security.... that or a large gun? lol i stopped blacking mine out...esp since i am in nyc, and you will never know what garage i park in i used to black mine out and tape it over at the auto x cuz mitsu was voiding warranty's and local subbie dealers were not honoring warranties for any cars they saw on the boards that were auto x'ing __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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04-09-2008, 06:51 PM	#11
BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm not blacking mine out. I respectfully hopes the Colonel calls the police if the person tries to steal his car...after he blows their head clean off. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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04-09-2008, 07:45 PM	#13
raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	hahaha I love Canada. enough said. P.S. thanks for the answers guys __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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04-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#14
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Mad Dragon - that is incredible!!!
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