Why do some people block out their license plate number in photos they post?

[Victor]

After all hundreds or thousands of people see your license plate number everyday while you are driving on the road or parked. Only thing I can think of is someone is after you or you were involved in a hit and run or you have something to hide. What other reasons are there?

[AZhitman]

None, really. It's kinda dumb.

Especially on a modified car that stands out.

[NightRiderQ45]

Well stated post Victor. It's very dumb! Heck they don't even know why they do it....it's more like "well, I saw this one guy do it, so it must be right so I'll do it too". Jim Jones effect...

[paranoidjack]

[AZhitman]

Block it out! You're paranoid!!!



p.s. Hey Jack - Not sure if I ever asked you, but where on the Cape are you?

[paranoidjack]

I'm in Brewster. Love it, great school system for my daughter.

Shameful Greg....lived here for 7 years, just started fishing last week! Caught an 18" striper on my first run out surf fishing though, great hooks to be filled here!

[DrewQ45]

After all hundreds or thousands of people see your license plate number everyday while you are driving on the road or parked. Only thing I can think of is someone is after you or you were involved in a hit and run or you have something to hide. What other reasons are there?

Simple logic... They are in a forum where hundreds, if not thousands of individuals have the same car as them. Such a concentrated base of those that have the same wants and desires for their vehicles... Its like jumping into a pool full of sharks rather than taking a chance out in the open ocean.

Many individuals post extensively on this forum and they become well known as to what mods they have (internal/externally) and one can get to know them pretty intimately (as much as they allow) just based on their history of posts. You can pretty much gauge how much money they have put into the vehicle, eg: "how much did those rims cost you?" etc.... Now say if some bad seed from the forum lived in the general vicinity and had access to look up license plates.... (you fill in the blanks from here)

...Drew...

[elwesso]

I still think its stupid... Chances are people know where you live (or at least a city). if they were really that determined it probably wouldnt be that hard to find your car without knowing the license plate number...

[paranoidjack]

Despite seeing otherwise every day, I still choose to think humanity is not as evil as it obviously is.

For such occasions of being proven wrong, I keep Smith, Wesson, and my dogs close by.

[Trumpkin]

I still think its stupid... Chances are people know where you live (or at least a city). if they were really that determined it probably wouldnt be that hard to find your car without knowing the license plate number...

Not to seem rude, but you guys are green. Sure a Q is nothing. But Some folks own 1 to2 million $ cars. I have friends who have lost numerous high end rides. It's done inside the dmv. They go right to your garage based on info pulled from the dmv files. Trust me they see a car, they will get it. My neighbor lost two mb's in one night. They took them out of his garage while his family slept. They got the info from the state computers on the inside, where he lives and all. Talk to Chuck at Revelco. He has numerous stories. But our cars are chump!

[DrewQ45]

Despite seeing otherwise every day, I still choose to think humanity is not as evil as it obviously is.

For such occasions of being proven wrong, I keep Smith, Wesson, and my dogs close by.

I'd make a bet that most of those blocking the images live in a major city and those thinking it's stupid do not. Environment shapes mentality, especially when you've had bad experiences. I grew up in NYC and now ATL so I'm not as trusting of human nature. Oops...did I say too much?

[paranoidjack]

Not to seem rude, but you guys are green. Sure a Q is nothing. But Some folks own 1 to2 million $ cars. I have friends who have lost numerous high end rides. It's done inside the dmv. They go right to your garage based on info pulled from the dmv files. Trust me they see a car, they will get it. My neighbor lost two mb's in one night. They took them out of his garage while his family slept. They got the info from the state computers on the inside, where he lives and all. Talk to Chuck at Revelco. He has numerous stories. But our cars are chump!

Nobody's getting into, or near, my house with 300lbs of dog standing watch. The only green thing is their face when my mastiff and weimaraner run at them!

But, I hear your point Trumpkin.

[goody90q45]

The only Q I recall being stolen and never found is the black 90Q I sold to the guy in Bakersfeld last year. A few have been taken (but recovered?) for their head units. Have there been others?

[Infinitiguy19]

People can play pranks on the people who own the car with a licence plate found on the internet. Plus its just normal to block it out or put a NICO logo over it.