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ActNup NY · 06-02-2012, 07:38 PM

As I'm reading through different threads and seeing pictures of other members camaro's in the thread. I'm noticing some of you decided to blurr out your licenses plates. While others care to show them I was just curious as to why is this and does it even make a difference?

Me on the other hand I chosed to blur mines out just for privicy reasons. What's your reason if any?

TAPSHIFT · 06-02-2012, 08:58 PM

Those that cover/blurr their plates in photos do realize that people can actually see them when they drive public roads right??

ActNup NY · 06-02-2012, 09:10 PM

Your actually right. But when ur actually driving your really not pay attention to a license plate. As much as if your seeing it being display on a computer screen.

Interlux · 06-02-2012, 09:47 PM

There's more information on your profile view - "Queens' NYC" than on your license plate. You narrowed yourself down to a specific city in New York - but will blur out your plate for privacy?

I'd understand people doing it if they also had locations unlisted.

Deke736 · 06-03-2012, 12:05 AM

I never understood this either. I don't bother blurring mine in my pics. You'll see it on my car as I'm driving anyway.

bajamoon · 06-03-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

I never understood this either. I don't bother blurring mine in my pics. You'll see it on my car as I'm driving anyway.

I hope somebody hacks the dmv website and pay my registration lol

akonechn · 06-03-2012, 12:40 AM

Someone explained that they do it for different privacy reasons. Meaning it keeps forum stalkers from viewing a picture that shows the license plate, finding the car's location, and going to steal mods, wheels, or the car itself. The average driver on the road might not notice or care about a modified car, but most people that navigate forums are educated about what different mods cost and the more you post, the less privacy you have. And also showing your license plate number and posting in threads about speeding/racing or other topics links your car to the activity; might be a big deal if one is worried about increased litigation. It's a personal preference with how much info you want out there I guess?

Falundir · 06-03-2012, 07:54 AM

The rumor was that quite a few years ago a company collected a huge list of cars with non street legal mods and sold them to the insurance companies, which began denying insurance.

Keep in mind that headers would get you on this list, and in some cases a CAI.

While no longer practiced, the paranoia from this incident continues with people blocking their plates.

The other reason, and this still occurs, in heavy car culture areas the police will monitor the forums for cruises that could have racing potential and staff accordingly.

1954 Belair-man · 06-03-2012, 08:21 AM

I think they are all fugitives from the law! LoL

06-02-2012, 07:38 PM	#1
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Covered or uncovered As I'm reading through different threads and seeing pictures of other members camaro's in the thread. I'm noticing some of you decided to blurr out your licenses plates. While others care to show them I was just curious as to why is this and does it even make a difference? Me on the other hand I chosed to blur mines out just for privicy reasons. What's your reason if any? Attached Images __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

06-02-2012, 08:58 PM	#2
TAPSHIFT Drives: '11 IBM 2SS/RS '16 1GB Z51 ragtop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada......EH! Posts: 220 View My Garage	Covered or uncovered Those that cover/blurr their plates in photos do realize that people can actually see them when they drive public roads right?? Last edited by TAPSHIFT; 06-02-2012 at 09:11 PM.

06-02-2012, 09:10 PM	#3
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Your actually right. But when ur actually driving your really not pay attention to a license plate. As much as if your seeing it being display on a computer screen. __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

06-03-2012, 12:05 AM	#5
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I never understood this either. I don't bother blurring mine in my pics. You'll see it on my car as I'm driving anyway. __________________

06-03-2012, 12:40 AM	#7
akonechn Drives: 2012 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 117	Someone explained that they do it for different privacy reasons. Meaning it keeps forum stalkers from viewing a picture that shows the license plate, finding the car's location, and going to steal mods, wheels, or the car itself. The average driver on the road might not notice or care about a modified car, but most people that navigate forums are educated about what different mods cost and the more you post, the less privacy you have. And also showing your license plate number and posting in threads about speeding/racing or other topics links your car to the activity; might be a big deal if one is worried about increased litigation. It's a personal preference with how much info you want out there I guess? __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Black \| RS Package \| Hurst Short Throw Shifter \| Sunroof \| Polished Wheels Pfadt Tri-Y Headers \| Solo Mach X Catback \| C.A.I. Intake \| Vmax \| Apex Intake Scoop & Washer Tank \| Tuning by Mike Norris Polished OEM Strut Brace \| Black Front Bowtie \| C6 Flags Rear Emblem \| Black Tail Light Bezels \| Window Tint \| Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs Ghosted Black LED Sidemarkers \| Plasma LED DRL \| DRL Harness \| ABL LED Dome Light \| LED Trunk & License Plate Lights

06-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
Interlux Drives: 2012 2LT/RS - SW/IOM Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dover, NJ Posts: 330	There's more information on your profile view - "Queens' NYC" than on your license plate. You narrowed yourself down to a specific city in New York - but will blur out your plate for privacy? I'd understand people doing it if they also had locations unlisted.

06-03-2012, 07:54 AM	#8
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	The rumor was that quite a few years ago a company collected a huge list of cars with non street legal mods and sold them to the insurance companies, which began denying insurance. Keep in mind that headers would get you on this list, and in some cases a CAI. While no longer practiced, the paranoia from this incident continues with people blocking their plates. The other reason, and this still occurs, in heavy car culture areas the police will monitor the forums for cruises that could have racing potential and staff accordingly.

06-03-2012, 08:21 AM	#9
1954 Belair-man Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 889	I think they are all fugitives from the law! LoL