Am I being unreasonable to remain silent ?

It would be daft to give your address but the area isn't a problem.

People still identify themselves on social media - then tell everyone that they're going on holiday (or are on holiday) and wonder why they've been burgled when they get back!

I never post photos and have deliberately not created a profile on here. I have only ever
said the county I live in although have mentioned I’ve relocated from Wales. Don’t think it’s enough to identify me though , I am careful about personal information

It is the reason I never post pictures of the grandchildren. As it is an open forum they could be used anywhere. There are no privacy settings on here.

I think as long as your username has no connection with your actual name and you’ve only indicated the area/county, folks with evil intent would be hard pushed to pin point your actual home.

I defy anyone to give my address on here from information I’ve posted - perhaps that could be a GN challenge for all cryptic puzzlers!

Hadn't thought about it. Feel a bit worried now.

I think some posters forget that they are not just chatting to the posters in that thread who are also oversharing, its not a closes board. A thread with 5 posts could be read by 100 people! On open forums there are many many more lurkering members than posters, and many non members also browse.

I also think people forget how easily jigsaw pieces can be put together. If you put a little bit of info on one thread, and a little bit of info on another.... it can add up to quite a big picture!

Some posters share A LOT! where they live, what companies they use, when their homes will be vacant.

Post on one thread your county
Post on another thread that you need specialised home insurance e.g. for a thatch.
Post on another thread that your village pharmacy just closed.
And that can be enough for someone to recognise your exact house!

Then you go and post elsewhere personal info about your DH, friends and colleagues too!

Nothing wrong with being cautious

I always just say the county.. I think that's enough

No, you're not being unreasonable- You're concerns are legitimate - We're all susceptible-