| It seems to me that the whole threat of being doxxed relies on two things: (1) that you’ve done something in one sphere of life that would be reprehensible (and maybe actionable) to another sphere of life, and (2) that the unholy Russian Twitter not mob can influence that other sphere of life. It may not be possible to have different spheres of life cohabitate peacefully, especially if the doxxing involves shining light on old character flaws you’ve since remedied, but thanks to the digital world we live in, can be easily surfaced. I’d say “get off social media forever” to at least prevent your self 20 years in the future having this same worry about whatever it is you are innocently sharing this month, but that always seems to draw a gasp from people who apparently can’t imagine life without the internet. Seems to me that everyone who has ever been doxxed is doing “something” that draws attention to them. That doesn’t make it right, but I haven’t heard of doxxing of any quiet Amish families, or guys building cabins in the woods minding their own business. It’s usually some loudmouth on some
open source software forum, or some politician’s operative, or someone being a potential whistleblower. What you are asking is, in essence, how can I keep from getting punched in the mouth? It’s not too difficult, if you think about it. Someone randomly punching you in the mouth “for no reason” is about as statistically probable as being struck my lightning twice in the same week. Some people attack punches more than others. I’m not saying it’s right, or even deserved. Just that there are life choices that can increase the odds. Maybe what you’re really asking is how can I avoid the risks of some life choices I am making or want to make? All the advice here will only partially mitigate the risk. The only real way to eliminate it would be to make different choices to stop unwanted attraction. I somewhat laughed at all the “privacy” tips here. My friend, if you tick off the wrong person, they will find you or hire someone good to do it for them. And if doxxing is their chosen revenge, you can’t choose to then decide to be a quiet mild-mannered ordinary citizen when you already opened your mouth and drew attention to yourself. I’m sure everyone who flips someone off across the street wishes the same when they see the scrawny guy reach into his jacket and pull out a gun. |