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0 pointsrangibaby6y ago0 comments

It still leaks information. How many kids you have, their name, some things about their personality, who they are friends with, etc. Think about how someone who wants to hurt or control you could could use that information.

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magduf6y ago

You seriously think the Chinese government is going to stoop to K&R with random Americans?

The Chinese government is the last entity I'd be worried about with this kind of information (unless, of course, you live in China). Certain criminals in your own country are a much bigger concern.

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Wowfunhappy6y ago

> Think about how someone who wants to hurt or control you could could use that information.

"Someone", sure, but not the Chinese Government! That's a completely different threat model!

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abnry6y ago

I couldn't imagine it mattering to any random individual, but I could imagine some American diplomat or defense contractor being concerned.

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