Pls don't go sharing too much info on here

Cheers PG! I guess a thread like this is more effective than my wee post, it really does make sense folks I'm already paranoid about walking about in bright red boots, lololol....

Hmmmm - thats a very valid point! Thankyou for posting it on here. I should be more careful! I probably say far 2 much!!

Ah, I didn't think about it like that, might have a go through and amend some of my info!! Thanks Teehee and PG!! Jxx

Thanks Debs for not being annoyed. Probably a good idea to ask Hitched to change your username as well.

I never thought of that. I did go on before to try, but it wouldnt let me. Il go into the profile but and email the address there...thanx!!

I also think thats a good point PG x

I don't see how anyone can be offended by this PG... you have a very valid point.

It's all too easy to get carried away on here and we should all stop and think before posting too much information.

xxx

You used to be able to change your username but now the hitched team need to do it. Even just have your first name instead. x

I have just emailed them there now, so will see if they will do it for me!

This is why i didnt post/reply to the thread! its a shame though cos its nice to be able to share with others x x x

Even your username is giving a lot way so if someone wanted to google you they would find all your wedding plans that you've posted on here! Your h2b's full name is also on here. I googled your name and your hitched profile is on the top of page 2!

Sorry I know I'm being a bit ott.

Not at all PG, it's a very valid point, I didn't even think when I started that thread. Thanks ladies xx

Oh no I'm not blaming you for starting the thread. x

No, I know, I didn't think that ?

Oh no I'm paranoid about my save the date magnet flash now! Think I might take it down!

Too true not a good idea to put too much info that can identify you. We have had MILs onhere before lol

This is why people blank out details before flashing stationary etc...this is why my BMs have no faces, why my 'postbox flash' had no names....

I personally hate quoting peoples information or photographs, as it means the original poster cant edit their information - well they can, but it appears later on down the line in someones quote so be wary of doing that also.

this thread isnt to scare anyone, just make people aware x

As PG mentions, we had a bride on here a couple of years ago who had her hotel venue wedding cancelled by some low life along with all of the rooms she had booked for family and friends. Fortunately this was discovered and was sorted, although it could have potentially been a disaster.

I was here when this happened & the distress it caused was awful. Hitched comes high up in Google rankings so is one of the first wedding forums you see when you google a specicfic item.

This is one of the reasons that I won't put my dress on here, along with other details as other people in the family are getting married and may use wedding forum, and I certainly wouldn't want them to see my rants about MIL LOL! x

Thanks perfect Gems - I needed the reminder.

I definately share too much information on here.

Ive just edited my "getting to know you post" and it looks like others have also done so!

thanks for the tip!! ?

I did too!!

Guys how do you change your pic on here?

Thanks for this thread, PG, and to Teehee for bringing it up on the other thread. This is such a valid point, especially as so many people use their real names, or their soon-to-be married names, as their user names on here.

Of course my real name is Tina Teaspoon so I should probably change it ?

Good thread PG you are right to raise peoples awareness, I am really paranoid about people getting my info so dont answer the threads asking about my personal details but i can see how easy it is to get carried away with the info that you give when you are excited and all the posters on here are so helpful, it is those lurking that we don't know about that worries me x

You know it's funny 'cos though I love sharing on here (espec as we keep our wedding plans a surprise from our friends, like dress, favours, etc) I've never felt comfy flashing me in my dress etc - think one of the reasons is being a bit superstitious / traditional about lots seeing it before the day but I think in the back of my mind, besides the weirdo lurkers (how totally awful that a wedding got cancelled) - there is the google factor, and the thought of pics of me coming up - or like others say, personal info is horrible.

That said, I do love having a nose at the dress threads myself! ?

Great advice PG ?

I just wanted to add that personal info doesn't have to be all in one post to be accessible - lots of little bits of information over multiple posts can add up really quickly, and it's so easy to search through a user's history. I have a policy of never sharing certain bits of information on forums and not writing anything that I wouldn't be comfortable saying in person.

To change your picture (avatar) go to the edit tab at the top of the Hitched screen (tis next to your screen name) and then click on the avatar button. Change it there but remember to save it as you go....