Why is Audiogon insisting on a verified physical address in order to post?

Quick question

I just had to enter a verified address into my profile in order to continue posting here.

Does anyone know why that took place? I don't really love posting my physical address on user groups like this.

Did anyone else have to do this?
Thanks

j_andrews07-28-2023 12:58pm

terry9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,243 posts 07-28-2023 at 11:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was asked and when I tried to comply, I was blocked. Twice. Third time lucky?
terry9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,243 posts 07-28-2023 at 11:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guess so.
ibmjunkman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 230 posts 07-29-2023 at 12:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I did it but I disagree with the policy. If I want to sell something, yes. But just to post? Will be interesting to see what kind of junk mail I start receiving.
Admin Audiogon Official @ibmjunkman We don't share your email address. It's all good and safe.
vonhelmholtz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 911 posts 07-29-2023 at 12:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ibmjunkman We assume that you are trying to reduce the automated posts that appear within threads and that the fix has resulted in temporary website instability, but it might be good to pat your collective selves on the back and announce to all members that you are in the process of trying to secure the forums and that temporary inconveniences might ensue.