New Profile

[Serena51]

When I come on the forum I keep being asked to fill out my new profile.

The trouble is that I keep doing this (about five times now) but it doesn't seem to 'take'

Can anyone advise please?

 

[paul-1976]

I get that message too-I think it's just a standard message reminder to all members.I filled in all of mine but didn't get my trophy though.

 

[Giverny]

When I come on the forum I keep being asked to fill out my new profile.

The trouble is that I keep doing this (about five times now) but it doesn't seem to 'take'

Can anyone advise please?

Hi Serena, this message goes out to everyone and stays there as a reminder to those that haven't yet filled in their profile

 

[shane-1]

do we need to fill them out ,I prefer some privacy .....

 

[CollieBoy]

Have filled ALL of mine except facebook (not used) & system still doesn't give me trophy !

 

[anteater2012]

This is what I do:

If a system/forum etc "requires" a profile to be filled out and I dont want to provide personal information I either enter relatively generic information (i.e. "England" or County name rather than a specific town/village location or I enter a X or a TBA (to be advised) in the field. If a profile insists on a postcode and I dont want to use mine, I use the address/post code of a local post office or a generic postcode i.e. BT1 1AA, or G1 1AA and so on. If the website insists on a mobile number as part of the setup, I tend use the first 5 genuine digists and then 6 numbers i.e. 07711123456. I also never use a partial or full real name on any public facing fora I use.

At least it stops any nagging screens and means I have not shared any personal information with the greater world. I also tend to run two or three email addresses, keeping important stuff (i.e. online banking etc.,) seperate from general browsing. Hope this helps.