Why not include your (geographical) state in your profile?

[Motown_Johnny]

This is inspired by another thread, but I run into it here on a regular basis.



When posting about a situation you are running into, or a friend or neighbor has run into, it can be very helpful for the rest of us to have some idea what part of the country you are in.

I know I would not offer the same advice to people living in Florida that I would offer to residents of Oregon (depending on the situation).



Is there some logic behind this that escapes me?

[sharp_stick]

1. Sometimes people like the anonymity

Personally I'm not too worried about the State but I don't go so far as to name my city or the company I work for.

[seabeyond]

4. i would not mention anything as relevant as place of work, kids school, or anything specific.

i give the city because this area is much different from southern texas or the bigger cities. panhandle is unique in its conservatism

[seabeyond]

2. i agree and regularly say amarillo texas when discussing something that happens

in the area. i think it is relevant.

not like anyone can find me in all of the city.

[elocs]

3. Personal choice...Democrats tend to favor it. n/t

[Jamastiene]

5. Privacy

Some people just do not want to reveal which state they live in. They just figure it is none of anyone else's business. Not being a smart ass here, just stating one possible reason (that I know of) that someone might not want to add that information.