[WikiEN-l] WP:LIVING and "sensitivity" again

[Andrew Gray]

On 30/08/06, David Gerard <dgerard at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 30/08/06, Steve Bennett <stevagewp at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On 8/29/06, Sam Korn <smoddy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I don't think anyone is contesting these issues.  The only issue under
> > > contention is whether this should be stated explicitly for fear of
> > > causing even more hagiography.
>
> > I think it already *is* stated. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind the
> > bit about not including birthdate information for fear of "identity
> > theft" being removed - sheer paranoia.
>
> The *what*? That's bloody stupid.

It may or may not surprise you to know that that is a surprisingly
common reason for asking "please do not list my birthdate"...

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- Andrew Gray
  andrew.gray at dunelm.org.uk