I'm just curious, not trying to start an argument. What is the logic behind covering the license plate in pics? I like my vanity plate and everyone obviously sees it in public so why cover?

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'02 XL SC, 2WD, 3.0 auto, tinted, mustang dome light, throttle cable, air box and blinker mods, clear corners, '06 tails, painted grill insert and bumpers, Mountaineer bucket seats and shorty console, XLT door panels, 06+ emblems.
Woodbridge, VA

They are paranoid that someone will run their plate, and find out where they live.
As you said people see it every day on the road so it doesn't make sense.

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I have been wondering this for the longest time, bump cause I want to know

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1997 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 engine, Regular Cab, Extended bed w/ bed cap. Dark Green. 2WD Auto trans w/overdrive. Alcoa rims. CB radio/PA. 2" front leveling kit. Heatertreater Blend door fix. 2 100 watt back-up lights. 2 100 watt front lights, soon to be 4.

Read what I posted above you.

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lolz

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1999 Ranger XLT V6 4.0 Orange
EXTERIOR:
- Black signals & Corners (not tinted) | Clear Headlights | silverstar Ultra Bulbs | Black Taillight covers | Painted Black Grille/Valance | Painted black top step on rear bumper | Painted black exhuast & aftermarket Tip | Painted black emblems | Black toolbox | Decepticon Ford badges | 20% tint

INTERIOR:
- JVC Head unit | 4 Kicker door speakers | LED white floor lights |

I'm waiting for an explaination from someone who actually does "block out" their plates in photo's. Interesting to see what "theory" they give.

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

I live in Mexico. I'm embarrassed about it. lol jk

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05 Mitsubishi Lancer LS
17 Mazda CX-3
03 Ford Ranger XL - SOLD!
01 Honda Civic LX - SOLD!

Sometimes, I block out mine not very often though. Why? I saw other people doing it and figured maybe they must have had a good reason lol.

True anyone can see them in public, but I guess here we pay more attention to and know more aboat each others trucks than someone in traffic would so maybe that would make it more likely for someone to want to run your plates. Idk?

I guess since I like STL's truck so much I could run his plates, find his address and come steal it lol. Anyone seeing him in traffic could do this too though or even just follow him home.

Or if say you screwed some member on here they could run your plate and come find you. theres other ways of getting info on people anyways.

Idk, just my thoughts, I don't really think it is really that big of a deal if someone wants to find me bad enough they will find me.

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2002 Mazda B3000 3.0L V6 4X4 | 2010 F-150 | 1990 Jeep Commanche 4.0L |
Mods:
off road lights | back up lights | auxiliary bed lights | interior LEDs | rhino liner | John Deere mudflaps | fog light mod | air box mod
Mustang dome light | Explorer OHC | Rampage LED brakestrip | maxed t-bars | Dixie horn | painted interior accents | undercoating | Cooper Discoverer AT3s
Mods to come: louder exhaust

If you or anyone can get pass the 70 pound basset hound. I would let ya have it.

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same here. i did it to a couple. only because i saw it on here. i really don't care if people see it.

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2001 Ford Ranger XLT. 4x4 | Harvest Gold
JVC Stereo | K&N Air Filter | Bushwacker Bed Rails & Tailgate Cap | Recon LED "White Lightning" Light Bar | Smoked Corners | Curt Hitch | Low Profile Black Diamond Plate UWS Toolbox | Stock Ranger Rubber Floormats | Bwad's old '06+ Tail Lights | '08 All Red 3rd Brake Light | 15% Tinted Windows | Blacked Out Headlights | Painted Honeycomb Black | Black Ford Ovals | Fog Light Mod |Silver Star Ultras| '06+ Fender Badges | Hornblasters Air Horn | Tremor Rims

Yes its true people do see it everyday, posting it here is no big deal to me either but there are the people that can view these threads and NOT be registered members. There are some shitty people out there that can obtain info on plates, They can look through threads where that person they know of that has their plates posted and see another thread from the very same OP posting a thread that they are going to a concert opens the bad people up to ideas. Its just the same a burglars reading obituaries, seeing where that person and family lived, seeing how long the funeral service is and knowing that no one will be there for some time.

The only time I've blocked out a plate is when I was trying to sell a Civic on Craigslist here around Detroit. Civics are candy to thieves around here. No use advertising the location of an unattended car just sitting an a driveway all day.

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'97 XLT, ext cab, stepside

Sounds like someone has practiced this technique lol

btw thats not my plate in the pic so feel free to run it. I'm sure Larry and his 12ga. would like to meet you HAHA

LOL...practiced for 17 years

It's kinda like posting your phone # or real email address online, I just don't want the entire internet to see my stuff.

There's waaaaaaay to many freaks out there.

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