As a precaution (not from shame!) I have removed my date of birth from the visible bit. However, as I understand it, the main risk is with regard to those who accept anybody who asks as a friend. I go by the rule that if I can't relate them to me, either by acquaintance, or something like Mudcat, they don't get accepted. Let's face it, it DOES give you the option.

The other thing is not to give too much away about your movements.

Andrea