Why is Audiogon insisting on a verified physical address in order to post?

Quick question

I just had to enter a verified address into my profile in order to continue posting here.

Does anyone know why that took place? I don't really love posting my physical address on user groups like this.

Did anyone else have to do this?
Thanks

j_andrews07-28-2023 12:58pm

carlsbad2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,616 posts 07-29-2023 at 02:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I verified things the morning it was first required. I assumed it was to fight bots. I was surprised to not see a thread about it. I guess the people who wanted to start a thread were the ones having a problem getting on. Jerry
falconquest Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,108 posts 07-29-2023 at 03:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dekay What is a land line exactly? 🤣
uncledemp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 779 posts 07-29-2023 at 03:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don’t find many problems with admin here. I read the free forum and infrequently buy something, usually from a dealer. Most audio sites I frequent don’t promote services or monetize the interaction. Bad part for some, if you act like a child, you’re out of there!
uncledemp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 779 posts 07-29-2023 at 03:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I assume that’s why some of us are here….
allenf1963 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 336 posts 07-29-2023 at 04:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just do what I've done for years. Get an address at a UPS Store under a fake name, a location with a real physical address, and use Burner phones by the carton. Screw the Man trying to track me 😉.