Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
Why would someone want to stalk you just because you posted on Garmin Connect?
The assumption that there is some concern that people can locate you assumes that they want to locate you. It would appear to be a lot of bother just to find a virtual burglarly victim, when there are plently available in the actual physical world.
I can see an issue with real time tweets and facebook posts regarding your location, but I think worrying about a Garmin connect post is a little over the top.
You underestimate just how psychotic some people are. After a few bad experiences with so-called "friends" a few years ago, I am adamant about protecting my privacy now. I don't want random people on the internet knowing where I live.
I also read about a male cyclist who was stalked by some woman who followed his internet activity. I don't remember exactly how she found him and I don't have the link, sorry.