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How should I notify a youth YouTuber that they are inadvertently revealing their personal residence address
Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web?How much evidence do I need in their ban appeal that they are actually 13+ to unban someone who was banned for being under 13 (to comply with COPPA)?
I've been watching a youth YouTuber and noticed an identifiable building in the background, on their commute to school.
To humor myself, I combed through their videos, where I could see landmarks/buildings in the background, and I was able to identify their neighborhood, via Google Maps.
I then combed through "walking" distance videos, presumably from their home, plus any video that had views out their windows, and I was able to identify their house.
With all this investigation, I now have:
- Their home address
- Their regular commute route with times
- Their most likely public transportation route with times
- Their school address
- A regular lunch location
- A layout of their home
Now that I know anyone could determine the same things and more, I feel compelled to notify the YouTuber and their family.
What's the best way to do this, while keeping myself out of legal trouble, and ensuring them I don't mean to harass them?
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I've been watching a youth YouTuber and noticed an identifiable building in the background, on their commute to school.
To humor myself, I combed through their videos, where I could see landmarks/buildings in the background, and I was able to identify their neighborhood, via Google Maps.
I then combed through "walking" distance videos, presumably from their home, plus any video that had views out their windows, and I was able to identify their house.
With all this investigation, I now have:
- Their home address
- Their regular commute route with times
- Their most likely public transportation route with times
- Their school address
- A regular lunch location
- A layout of their home
Now that I know anyone could determine the same things and more, I feel compelled to notify the YouTuber and their family.
What's the best way to do this, while keeping myself out of legal trouble, and ensuring them I don't mean to harass them?
privacy social-media harassment safety notice
asked 9 hours ago
WhiteHatCreeperWhiteHatCreeper
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago
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I've been watching a youth YouTuber and noticed an identifiable building in the background, on their commute to school.
To humor myself, I combed through their videos, where I could see landmarks/buildings in the background, and I was able to identify their neighborhood, via Google Maps.
I then combed through "walking" distance videos, presumably from their home, plus any video that had views out their windows, and I was able to identify their house.
With all this investigation, I now have:
- Their home address
- Their regular commute route with times
- Their most likely public transportation route with times
- Their school address
- A regular lunch location
- A layout of their home
Now that I know anyone could determine the same things and more, I feel compelled to notify the YouTuber and their family.
What's the best way to do this, while keeping myself out of legal trouble, and ensuring them I don't mean to harass them?
privacy social-media harassment safety notice
asked 9 hours ago
WhiteHatCreeperWhiteHatCreeper
61
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WhiteHatCreeper is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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I've been watching a youth YouTuber and noticed an identifiable building in the background, on their commute to school.
To humor myself, I combed through their videos, where I could see landmarks/buildings in the background, and I was able to identify their neighborhood, via Google Maps.
I then combed through "walking" distance videos, presumably from their home, plus any video that had views out their windows, and I was able to identify their house.
With all this investigation, I now have:
- Their home address
- Their regular commute route with times
- Their most likely public transportation route with times
- Their school address
- A regular lunch location
- A layout of their home
Now that I know anyone could determine the same things and more, I feel compelled to notify the YouTuber and their family.
What's the best way to do this, while keeping myself out of legal trouble, and ensuring them I don't mean to harass them?
privacy social-media harassment safety notice
privacy social-media harassment safety notice
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago
add a comment |
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1) Why do you think the YouTuber cares if you have identified them?
2) Create a throwaway Yahoo email address and email them.
3) Create a throwaway Gmail address and comment on their video on YouTube
4) Send them a letter
See Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web? for other details on how to remain private or anonymous while contacting someone.
answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
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They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
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1) Why do you think the YouTuber cares if you have identified them?
2) Create a throwaway Yahoo email address and email them.
3) Create a throwaway Gmail address and comment on their video on YouTube
4) Send them a letter
See Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web? for other details on how to remain private or anonymous while contacting someone.
answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
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They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
1) Why do you think the YouTuber cares if you have identified them?
2) Create a throwaway Yahoo email address and email them.
3) Create a throwaway Gmail address and comment on their video on YouTube
4) Send them a letter
See Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web? for other details on how to remain private or anonymous while contacting someone.
answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
10.3k21838
They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
1) Why do you think the YouTuber cares if you have identified them?
2) Create a throwaway Yahoo email address and email them.
3) Create a throwaway Gmail address and comment on their video on YouTube
4) Send them a letter
See Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web? for other details on how to remain private or anonymous while contacting someone.
answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
10.3k21838
1) Why do you think the YouTuber cares if you have identified them?
2) Create a throwaway Yahoo email address and email them.
3) Create a throwaway Gmail address and comment on their video on YouTube
4) Send them a letter
See Where can I report criminal intent found on the dark web? for other details on how to remain private or anonymous while contacting someone.
answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
10.3k21838
edited 7 hours ago
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BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
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answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
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answered 8 hours ago
BlueDogRanchBlueDogRanch
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They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
They take steps to obscure school logos, have mentioned keeping their city private, and avoid showing their actual house from the outside. They appear to be well off financially, so I doubt they are hiding their house out of shame/image.
– WhiteHatCreeper
8 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
I'd rather not comment on their public profile/videos, as that may alert real creepers that this information is available. Also, they do not have any private way to contact them, electrically, that I can find.
– WhiteHatCreeper
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
You can't find out their name from their home address? That's easy. Once you have their name, emails are easy to find.
– BlueDogRanch
7 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@BlueDogRanch: If you have the address, do you need a name? Why can't you address the envelope to "Resident who posts videos on Youtube". Or their Youtube account name, for that matter.
– sharur
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
@sharur Read my answer: "Send them a letter."
– BlueDogRanch
6 hours ago
|
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is not a question about the law or legal process, but about communicating with people on YouTube.
– Nij
6 hours ago