[curry536]

these type of websites have been seized and dumped so many times that i treat it as if it is already compromised or a honeypot

[19689p]

Think about what information is standard to keep with any MyBB instance, to start off.

https://docs.mybb.com/1.6/Database-Tables-mybb-users/

And quit thinking about that.

Thank you for that. Privacy is on my mind all the time but you have answered my question well!

You should think more in terms of, "how can I protect myself"

So, what email service? Gmail? Mistake.
What IP are you registering / visiting the forum on? Home IP? Mistake.

Are you discussing things that could link back to you personally? (E.g. "I have a purple cat" / "i drive a 04 chevy cruise" "I live in Washington DC" "my name is James") Mistake.

etc

Assume your information is compromised at all points in time,aand as a result do not GIVE any information aabout yourself that can be used against you

Exactly. These are the first basics

[user512]

these type of websites have been seized and dumped so many times that i treat it as if it is already compromised or a honeypot

agreed, best to assume it's all a honeypot

[atkeod]

Everything on this thread has been a good reminder. You only have to slip up once.

[hancockke8fx]

hmmm nice man thx.