Great discussion. First and foremost the forum is 100% safe and secure. The problem we need to work on, as members, is protecting ourselves as individuals.
From a technical side I cannot offer much help. Using a vpn is one step in protecting what you access online but even that is just the tip of the iceberg.
@TG knows way more about this then anyone I personally know but having the shared knowledge does absolutely no good if we, as individuals, do not put it into practice.
Forum posting- We have seen members provide just enough information that anyone with any amount of skill could track them down in a short period of time. Be careful sharing personal information, comments, locations, etc. Its not the single post that will harm you. It is the combination of posts that create a clearer picture that place a member in jeopardy. In short, we are a close community but the reality many of us share way too much personal information for our own good.
Delivery address- Never use your real name or your real address is advisable. Even for domestic deliveries. The passage of the STOP Act and preceding legislation, if enforced, is going to create entire new challenges that many members will have to overcome.
Upon Delivery- Do not open the package for approx. 72 hours. Check package for any tampering. When in doubt take a pic. and send it to the source and ask if this is how it was packaged.
Tracking- Do not check the tracking information. Be patient and wait. After several days of expected delivery if the item has not been received contact the supplier and ask them if the item shows delivered.
International ordering - If you receive a seizure letter ignoring it is the safest course of action. Having ‘something’ mailed to you without your knowledge is not illegal. Taking receipt of ‘something’ is the illegal act. If you receive a package with green tape on it do not open the package and remove it from your personal residence.
Signature Required- Never use the option ‘signature required’ as a delivery method.
Storage- Do not store ‘items’ at your residence.
Gym- Do not discuss ‘supplementation’ with gym buddies.
Personal- Never become complacent. One visit from the wrong entity could make your life more interesting.
Those are just ideas that could be considered.
