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by excitom 810 days ago
I remember when you could find someone's home address in the white pages of the phone book.
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Back in the day, I looked up a minor celebrity in my hometown and just... knocked on his door one afternoon and had a nice chat. Can't wait to explain this to my grandchildren.
I guess sending threats then required more of sending a physical mail, which could be used with better effect in dealing with threats?
And you could opt out if you wanted.