[pct-l] Excess Information Gathering on Hikers

[Holly Ayers]

I think it is a judgment call and we all vary on our perspective. How you  decide what is "more confirmation" is up for debate.  I still think that if you want to avoid the scenario that happened this season, you might want to avoid much contact with trail angels  and from what I can tell on the journals the majority enjoy that contact.  As Greg expressed, maybe let your  feelings be known about you desire to be left alone. I am definitely on the outside looking in , but I don't think there is anything wrong in anyone having a concern for another individual. 
Holly Ayers
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: JoAnn 
  To: public at postholer.com 
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  Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 4:56 PM
  Subject: [pct-l] Excess Information Gathering on Hikers


  To a large extent I agree with Scott. I do not personally think of it as a privacy issue for when your out and about on such a public location; talking with many other hikers and maybe Trail Angel and/or shop owners, etc., I do not believe there would be a legal issue about confidentially...it just doesn't exist.

  Be that as it may, too much information to too many people, can be a hazard. I agree with Scott that it might result in un-necessary reports to miscellaneous organizations. Reminds me of the syndrome   "Let me Help!"   which I unfortunately can fall into myself. I go either that extreme or I totally ignore the situation! Take your pick if you're hiking with/around me!

  I too would recommend holding off any action with any agency till there is more confirmation that just you not being sure.

  are we there yet


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