>Hello Everyone, >I would never feel comfortable giving out my street address and/or >phone number especially on a ongoing basis.? I have found that >simply joining a club can open a person up to an seemingly endless >array of spam, not to mention compromising privacy/safety?if your >message gets published and read by the public.? Dear Celeste, My daughter used to have a signature block that said "Privacy is dead, get over it". All too true. With every email I get from PBS and elsewhere I get every one's email address. With a quick Google search, the first hit gave me your full name and phone number,. The next hit lead me to what kind of fruits trees you grow. Also your membership in a couple of societies. The next Google got me your home address and a Google Map of your house including a street view, but I couldn't quite read your license plate number. The next Google gave me your half marathon score and I didn't follow up the Census info or confirm if any of the face book entries were you. I assure you I am not a rocket scientist,or a stalker, but I could probably get similar info and more from most messages. Yes "Privacy is dead, get over it". A pro could find a LOT more and probably some scary details. All I ask for is some idea of where a respondent is growing your bulbs- city, state, soil, temps.. some hint instead of just 'here'. Obviously this is not for you, but there are plenty of instances. Best Jim W. -letting it all out in the open. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +