Just a warning..

[His_sugar]

There is a new feature that makes it possible to type a telephone number into Google's search bar, click the search button, and have a MapQuest page returned as a result. Any person wishing to discover the physical location of a phone number, be it a home or business address, could use this feature to locate a physical street address, and receive explicit directions on how to get there from anywhere in the country. One positive use of this feature could be to determine the location of, say, an party for whom you may only have a telephone number. On a negative note, this feature could also be used by an angry party to find out where you live. Google has made available an option that will allow anyone to remove their telephone number from the database that is linked to the mapping feature. You will first need to check if your number is listed in this manner by attempting a search - entering your full telephone number separated by dashes (e.g., 404-524-5811). If the number appears in the mapping database, an icon resembling a telephone will appear next to the first or second entry on the results page. Clicking on this icon will take you to a page containing a description of the service, and a link to request your number be removed from the database. Many people are unaware of this danger. I personally, don't want any "Tom, Dick, or Harry" having a direct map (and the map IS perfect) to my house just by having my phone number. Go to www.google.com then type in your phone number. See how accurate the map is.... linked to your phone number.

 

[Ladybird]

Would this Google feature work if you had a silent or unlisted number?

In the US, is a persons address printed alongside their name and no. in the telephone directory, as it is here?

If so, then nothings really changed, has it.

 

[Native Alien]

Ladybird, i have an unlisted number and it didn't work for mine. yes, the listing here goes like this:

person's name...address....phone number

that is the way that it is listed in most phone books here in the states.

 

[His_sugar]

My point with this is yes, it is just like the white pages here in America.

BUT, my warning was so people would be careful giving their phone numbers out online. Alot of people think they are just a faceless person if they don't give their real name.. etc.

 

[rosylady]

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[STUDDOG]

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Thank you His_sugar for the infomation....

I just wanted to say that your sig and page is the nicest I've ever seen....beautifully done...did you do it?

(if any ladies want my address or phone number just ask )


STUDDOG

 

[His_sugar]

Thank you His_sugar for the infomation....

I just wanted to say that your sig and page is the nicest I've ever seen....beautifully done...did you do it?

(if any ladies want my address or phone number just ask )


STUDDOG

Thank you StudDog.. yep, my webpage is all my own work.. thank you for the compliment.

 

[BlueDaisy]

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