If you've blurred out your house on streetview, why?

[Anonymous]

Because I am so nosy and also a hypocrite. I can find out someone’s information / Facebook / address from just a brief conversation in an orthodontist waiting room.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

Exactly. And I wonder if blurring your house actually makes it seem like you're someone important who's worth targeting.

It’s not uncommon in my area. There are six other houses on my street that are blurred out.

[Anonymous]

I blurred mine because I happened to be standing in front of the house when the camera went by, and I didn't want to be in the picture!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

Exactly. And I wonder if blurring your house actually makes it seem like you're someone important who's worth targeting.

+1

I think it also gives a negative vibe when selling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

Exactly. And I wonder if blurring your house actually makes it seem like you're someone important who's worth targeting.

+1

I think it also gives a negative vibe when selling.

It doesn’t deter serious buyers with an agent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

Exactly. And I wonder if blurring your house actually makes it seem like you're someone important who's worth targeting.

+1

I think it also gives a negative vibe when selling.

It doesn’t deter serious buyers with an agent.

It might deter some serious buyers because it makes the home stand out online and the blurring is permanent.

It also prevents buyers from getting a visual history of the home/lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate it when houses are blurred out on streetview and am curious why people do this. If you live at 100 Main Street, I can just drive on Main Street and see what your house looks like even if you've blurred it out online, so what's the point?

Just to piss you off? Really, you can't think of a couple reasons why people would do this?

NP. Obviously not- that’s why they’re asking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate it when houses are blurred out on streetview and am curious why people do this. If you live at 100 Main Street, I can just drive on Main Street and see what your house looks like even if you've blurred it out online, so what's the point?

Because it’s creepy. Many of us avoid participating in tech bro monetization wherever and whenever possible.

[Anonymous]

LOL, go ahead and drive down my street, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

What kind of criminal is willing to profile your house on Google Maps but not drive by

It’s probably like anything these days. You first use technology to find your target, then you do a drive by to see if the Google pics were accurate and to do your final planning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate it when houses are blurred out on streetview and am curious why people do this. If you live at 100 Main Street, I can just drive on Main Street and see what your house looks like even if you've blurred it out online, so what's the point?

This bothers you that much?

Find a better therapist.

[Anonymous]

Everyone in the DC area is so self important.

[Anonymous]

The paranoid freaks of DCUM are convinced everyone is out to steal their guns.

[Anonymous]

Why do you "hate" it, OP? Because your curiosity has been foiled? That this bothers you so much speaks to deeper issues that your time would be better spent addressing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The paranoid freaks of DCUM are convinced everyone is out to steal their guns.

Or their ugo kids