rules on using a P.O. Box in my whois?

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Originally Posted by SecretEden

Hi,

What are the rules generally on using a PO Box as my address in the whois info for my sites? My girlfriend is not keen on me listing our home address in PO Box or 2257 documents.

Any help appreciated!

Use her mother's address.

While I am one of those pricks who demands an exposed and honest whois, I don't foresee a listing issue due to the use of P.O. box. The Yumster mentioned the 2257 issue which, for most people, will create the greatest burden when it comes which address to use. Otherwise, just make sure you use a real address where you can receive important mailings in case the shit hits the fan some day.

As far as security concerns due to using one's home address, I typically find most people's worries a tad laughable. I've been at this since late '01 (still haven't made a single sale) and the only industry-related concern I've had in my offline life was a bi-polar neighbor going nuts on me and threatening to force me out the community (I wish!) because I was wearing a "porn shirt". Of course, that guy gets taken to the mental health unit by the cops every couple of weeks because he refuses to take his medication. I very kindly informed him that if he ever raised his voice again in such a tone, his body would be found floating down the mighty Hudson. I also carry a knife and have two rather anti-social dogs, but that's because I fear my fellow webmasters, not porn surfers.