Personal information requests on the forum

Hello @Hobbyist! Just a reminder to be careful when users on the forum ask for your personal info. Of course it’s sometimes necessary to provide details if you’re networking or trying to make a put a legitimate deal, but be aware of who is asking for the info. Our general recommendation is that you not post any personal info outside of DMs with members you are dealing with. Beyond that…

If you see a post/get a DM contact requesting personal info, ask yourself:

  • Do I know this user?

  • Is the info they’re requesting necessary for what they’re offering?

  • Is this user new to the forum (check out their posts; signing up and then posting requests for info is a major red flag)?

  • Is the user posting in a way that brings some value to the users or are they just requesting user information for some kind of offer?

This is not to say that every info request is for some nefarious purpose, probably the opposite, just be careful and think it over before you start handing over your private info :slight_smile:

As always, you can DM me if you are concerned about a user or a post. We also have 2 awesome forum moderators, @chrisj and @hoppiefrog, who can help too.

That’s it! Happy 420 everyone!

ChrisD

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Thanks for the heads up.

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Will definitely keep that in mind

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Appreciate it 1luv

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Thanks! Good to reinforce that.

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Welcome to growers network @smokngranny.:+1::wink::v:

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Hi @smokngranny :wink:

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Welcome to GN @smokngranny! :rofl:

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Definitely some vultures here… I get hit up every so often… Last one was from a dude wanting to do “business” he was in Ghana

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Excellent advise !!!

+100

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Always happy to help/advise users if they should feel uncomfortable or would like to discuss a problem privately. This is great advice. Thanks for sharing.

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Hello @smokngranny, welcome to the friendliest forum on the net.

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Morning @maggie good to see u on this fine morning :wink:

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Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome :hugs:
I’m just a “mini” grower vs a “many” grower. More viewpoints and knowledge is my goal for joining this community along with “meeting” new folks and joining some of my friends from other forums.
Have a Great Smokn’ Day!

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@hoppiefrog

Hello my friend, Congratulations on making mod. You’re a perfect choice!

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Why tks!! :wink: Things are going great , I have a true expert sponsor as of yesterday,!! Aficiandos !! (Best seeds on the planet if u got the cash for them that is) I get crazy deals if u ever want some I’ll pass the deal along. J can get rosee especial right now half price. I’m always willing to split on boxes of their stuff since they cost so much. 100% keepers tho every seed will be amazing. So stoked life if finally giving me the good karma back!! This ight to be a good period of my life haha all the bad luck is over now the balance seems to be on the horizon:) yaay do u have the ability to grow Haze,? I have lots of amazing seeds gifted to me like nevils/mango/afgan/critical all Haze crosses

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They would be a free gift;)

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Hoppie, you are such a kind soul, and I don’t mean to offend or appear ungrateful, but I’m still
learning and finding my feet growing autos…I’m not confident I’d be able to give them the care
and attention they need. It’s better if you grow them and I watch from the sidelines for now my friend. :v:

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Hey @maggie always happy to share with another hippy soul :wink: just let me know whenever u feel your ready !! Also happy to have you along for the ride:)

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Oh no I think I need to move now I have my info up to @PreyBird1 and @bullfrog420. I don’t know if I can trust them. Yep definitely moving maybe to another state or even another country. Is cannabis legal in Belize?

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