Wayne in NJ Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 ...am I wasting my time 'blocking' them out of photos before I post them on the various bulletin boards/facebook/etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy09 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Some people get sensitive about it. Ive personally never seen an issue with it. Not sure who could benifit from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne in NJ Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I had never 'blocked them out' until recently, (always had a twinge of guilt for NOT doing it), but have never had anyone complain, so, perhaps I'll add it to the list of things of which NOT to worry! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've heard some say they block them out because they are racing and don't want the insurance company to find out, or jeopardize a warranty My thought is that if someone wants to copy your plate number they can do it at a stoplight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 It's no different the People posting their Vanity Plates here and in Magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne in NJ Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks for the common sense answers! I don't photograph cars @ races, (well, at least not yet), so, I guess I need not worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 There was cause for not wanting your license plate number available when all anyone had to do was ask the (California) DMV and they'd tell you the registered home address. Then a movie starlet was sliced up by a stalker who found her location that way. Law changed: now there are serious hoops to protect from that kind of casual disclosure. Should I hide this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 People take pictures of my car all the time. We had 20 people at one stop this last weekend. I'll bet at least every one of them posted a pic to facebook. If you're in public with your car people know your plate. There is no privacy any more. As I say "Light is free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy09 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Honestly the only time i see it being a must do is if your doing something stupid and posting it on YouTube/facespace ect. There have been a few cases locally where the cops have used these media sites to find street racers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I read a rather lengthy article once that discussed all the pros and cons on this subject and the resultant advice was that, as a general rule, it is a good idea to blur or blank out the plates esp. In today's digital age whereby your photos can possibly be altered and/or enhanced and used by others to your potential detriment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I read a rather lengthy article once that discussed all the pros and cons on this subject and the resultant advice was that, as a general rule, it is a good idea to blur or blank out the plates esp. In today's digital age whereby your photos can possibly be altered and/or enhanced and used by others to your potential detriment. With all the stupid, crazy shyte I pulled in my life I'm sure they couldn't come up with anything that I haven't already done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I read a rather lengthy article once that discussed all the pros and cons on this subject and the resultant advice was that, as a general rule, it is a good idea to blur or blank out the plates esp. In today's digital age whereby your photos can possibly be altered and/or enhanced and used by others to your potential detriment. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpodner Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 If you're worried about someone seeing your plates you should probably never leave your house. There are so many pictures taken of these cars (public, private, governmental agencies, etc...) while driving around that you should just brick up your garage and readjust your tinfoil hat. It's a car, have the appropriate insurance, drive, and enjoy it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 There was cause for not wanting your license plate number available when all anyone had to do was ask the (California) DMV and they'd tell you the registered home address. Then a movie starlet was sliced up by a stalker who found her location that way. Law changed: now there are serious hoops to protect from that kind of casual disclosure. Well....Close. The "starlet", Rebecca Shaffer (from the TV show "My Sister Sam" staring Pam Dawber, aka "Mindy" from Mork & Mindy) was found when her stalker asked the Calif. DMV for her address (via a Private Investigator/PI) based on her DRIVERS LICENSE (not car plate). He rang the bell and when she opened the door he blasted her with a 357 magnum. She died on her front step. Before the law changed, you could get anyone's address for free from the DMV (except a Law Enforcemet Officer's/LEO). Now all it takes is 5 bucks but the DMV asks permission from the person you're looking for before giving it out to you (and won't give it out if you deny it). Prior to that, we had a book (at a Olds Dealership) that I could look up any CA license plate number and get the registered owner's name and address. I only found this out when a Salesman saw a hot chick drive by, took her number and ran to the book to look her up (and found out she was married). Since Rebecca Shaffer's death, that's no longer the case. Personally I think it's a waste of time to blur your plate # in photos because there's really nothing to be gained by getting your plate (or mine). IF you could possibly find my residence, you have to get by me and my firearms to get to my car. And besides, there is SO much information available to the public such as my name, address, phone #, property information, etc. that it pales in comparison to my car info. Which is also why I don't have a problem posting my name/address on a open forum (because it's already public information). JMHO, Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 blurring your plate is a waste of time.......do you ever leave your house? is your plate visible then? then where exactly is the protection? exactly. waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCLAman Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 If you're worried about someone seeing your plates you should probably never leave your house. There are so many pictures taken of these cars (public, private, governmental agencies, etc...) while driving around that you should just brick up your garage and readjust your tinfoil hat. It's a car, have the appropriate insurance, drive, and enjoy it!!! Leaving a car show a few weekends ago, some guy (he was the passenger) was video recording my car on his camera on the freeway for like 20 miles on and off from the front, side and rear of the car. What could I do to prevent it?? Ya of course I could have floored it and left him but too much traffic to do that!!! Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne in NJ Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Interesting article: http://jalopnik.com/5941797/should-you-bother-obscuring-your-license-plates-in-photos?tag=dmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 To the bad guys I say: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 ... some guy ... was video recording my car on his camera ... . What could I do to prevent it?? . My point exactly. Chances are the video is on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks, guys. I was going to do this exact thread - now I don't have to! In my opinion it is a waste of time and serves no purpose, so, here it is: Dang it! Picture won't load. Why is every file too big?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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