psychedelictripper
Well-Known Member
I know this is an old topic but I've read through countless threads and there seems to be a false reality surrounding the advice. Then there's just the "does it even matter"?
Some say use a false name but the seeds are still coming to your address. There is a slight chance the substitute mailman doesn't deliver it and decides to open it up on his break after taking a leak behind a convenient store.
Use a PO Box. Here's another one that makes no sense. In order to obtain a PO Box in the USA you must show them positive, traceable, up-to-date identification. So the guy filling your slot just switched to decaf and is feeling about as chipper as Steven Wright accidentally squishes your padded envelope in with all the junk mail causing it to rip. He gives it to another to fill out the form "we're sorry but your mail was damaged in transit". This person takes notice of the stealth item and next thing you know curiosity gets the best of her and she finds the seeds. Her heart starts to beat strong. She thinks...hmmm maybe I can mix them in with my Zinnias and Sunflowers? Oh the cameras! I better report it! Maybe then I'll make the 6 o'clock news!
Then there's the whole credit, debit, etc thing. Even the temporary ones have to be traceable. You're going to use a cellphone...PING.....log on the old computer...PING....Not to mention credit card companies, banks and other financial institutions are oh so accommodating to "law enforcement". A person goes missing for a few hours and the next thing you know Nancy Grace is announcing everything she bought.
Which leads me to the conclusion, does it really all matter? If someone wants to nab you they will. They don't really need an excuse. You were smiling enough at Walmart might get you a trip to Guantanamo. I fail to see any fool proof safeguards. I think I'd be more worried about posting pictures of the sprouted seeds. Especially when you're posting a visual journal with progress reports. I'm not saying seed ordering is entirely safe but in the words of Tripper Harrison "It just doesn't matter". It's like a leap of faith or suicide. That's life, taking chances. Rewards seldom come to those twiddling their thumbs.
Some say use a false name but the seeds are still coming to your address. There is a slight chance the substitute mailman doesn't deliver it and decides to open it up on his break after taking a leak behind a convenient store.
Use a PO Box. Here's another one that makes no sense. In order to obtain a PO Box in the USA you must show them positive, traceable, up-to-date identification. So the guy filling your slot just switched to decaf and is feeling about as chipper as Steven Wright accidentally squishes your padded envelope in with all the junk mail causing it to rip. He gives it to another to fill out the form "we're sorry but your mail was damaged in transit". This person takes notice of the stealth item and next thing you know curiosity gets the best of her and she finds the seeds. Her heart starts to beat strong. She thinks...hmmm maybe I can mix them in with my Zinnias and Sunflowers? Oh the cameras! I better report it! Maybe then I'll make the 6 o'clock news!
Then there's the whole credit, debit, etc thing. Even the temporary ones have to be traceable. You're going to use a cellphone...PING.....log on the old computer...PING....Not to mention credit card companies, banks and other financial institutions are oh so accommodating to "law enforcement". A person goes missing for a few hours and the next thing you know Nancy Grace is announcing everything she bought.
Which leads me to the conclusion, does it really all matter? If someone wants to nab you they will. They don't really need an excuse. You were smiling enough at Walmart might get you a trip to Guantanamo. I fail to see any fool proof safeguards. I think I'd be more worried about posting pictures of the sprouted seeds. Especially when you're posting a visual journal with progress reports. I'm not saying seed ordering is entirely safe but in the words of Tripper Harrison "It just doesn't matter". It's like a leap of faith or suicide. That's life, taking chances. Rewards seldom come to those twiddling their thumbs.
