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  • March 25, 2009 at 6:06 PM #15369
    Aecetia
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    One newer site is CriminalSearches.com. Created by the folks behind PeopleFinders.com, the new site crunches monthly government data down to the state and county level, says Bryce Lane, president and chief operating officer of PeopleFinders.com. “What we’re really good at is establishing connections across all these different data sets, linking it back to a particular person,” Lane said, acknowledging, however, that some data might be missing. The company also doesn’t tap into federal crime data.

    The Neighborhood Watch feature lets you focus your search by address or ZIP code. You can also search by a person’s name or specific home address, and there’s a separate search with a detailed map of registered sex offenders. Punch in the details and the site generates a map showing small squares that represent each person who resides — or previously resided — in the area and was convicted of a crime at some point. In some cases, the site will turn up people who were arrested, but never convicted. Click on an individual square and you can get the exact address for the person and a description of their violation, among other details.

    March 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM #373233
    34f3f3f
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    There is a fine line between protecting one’s interests and invasion of others’ privacy, and I think this sits on that line. While it is useful to know who you are dealing with in some circumstances, it gives access to information that some may not be able to filter or interpret correctly. For example, how many John Smiths born in 1974 are there? Is someone with a traffic offense really a criminal?

    March 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM #373846
    34f3f3f
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    There is a fine line between protecting one’s interests and invasion of others’ privacy, and I think this sits on that line. While it is useful to know who you are dealing with in some circumstances, it gives access to information that some may not be able to filter or interpret correctly. For example, how many John Smiths born in 1974 are there? Is someone with a traffic offense really a criminal?

    March 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM #373515
    34f3f3f
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    There is a fine line between protecting one’s interests and invasion of others’ privacy, and I think this sits on that line. While it is useful to know who you are dealing with in some circumstances, it gives access to information that some may not be able to filter or interpret correctly. For example, how many John Smiths born in 1974 are there? Is someone with a traffic offense really a criminal?

    March 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM #373730
    34f3f3f
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    There is a fine line between protecting one’s interests and invasion of others’ privacy, and I think this sits on that line. While it is useful to know who you are dealing with in some circumstances, it gives access to information that some may not be able to filter or interpret correctly. For example, how many John Smiths born in 1974 are there? Is someone with a traffic offense really a criminal?

    March 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM #373686
    34f3f3f
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    There is a fine line between protecting one’s interests and invasion of others’ privacy, and I think this sits on that line. While it is useful to know who you are dealing with in some circumstances, it gives access to information that some may not be able to filter or interpret correctly. For example, how many John Smiths born in 1974 are there? Is someone with a traffic offense really a criminal?

    March 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM #373911
    nostradamus
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    I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.

    Anyway, best to be smart and careful with all people, not just ones with records.

    March 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM #373794
    nostradamus
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    I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.

    Anyway, best to be smart and careful with all people, not just ones with records.

    March 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM #373752
    nostradamus
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    I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.

    Anyway, best to be smart and careful with all people, not just ones with records.

    March 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM #373578
    nostradamus
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    I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.

    Anyway, best to be smart and careful with all people, not just ones with records.

    March 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM #373298
    nostradamus
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    I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.

    Anyway, best to be smart and careful with all people, not just ones with records.

    March 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM #373607
    Doofrat
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    [quote=nostradamus]I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.[/quote]

    That’s what I always tell people, and I add that the goat was acting very very sexy.

    March 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM #373782
    Doofrat
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    [quote=nostradamus]I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.[/quote]

    That’s what I always tell people, and I add that the goat was acting very very sexy.

    March 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM #373824
    Doofrat
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    [quote=nostradamus]I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.[/quote]

    That’s what I always tell people, and I add that the goat was acting very very sexy.

    March 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM #373327
    Doofrat
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    [quote=nostradamus]I’ve known people who were caught having consensual sex in the back of their car and are now labeled “sex offenders”.[/quote]

    That’s what I always tell people, and I add that the goat was acting very very sexy.

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