Why do people blur out their license plates when posting pictures of their vehicles online?

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Maybe it’s just me, but that makes zero sense. Your license plate is visible to literally EVERYONE when you’re driving around and even parked in your driveway. Why blur it out in pictures?

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The concern is that on the Internet, you never know WHAT is going to inspire someone to suddenly devote the energy into doxxing. Part of the culture has become over reacting to that risk.

But yes, a license plate is public information, and it’s very difficult to go from a plate to a full doxx. Other things, like photos of your kids or your signature, are more dangerous.

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