Your details are only public if you choose for them to be, and under no circumstances are your real name, email address or address visible to anyone. Your details are not emailed, sold, lent to anyone. You always have control over how much of your personal information is visible. Only I have complete access to your information, but I assure you, I really have better things to do than stalk you. As LOBD matures, your privacy options will always be given top priority.
Many people are concerned about their personal details being sold or given away.
If you do, then don't sign up, but that will be your loss. The information you enter might not always be accurate, Plus, as LOBD9 comes out, there will be some extra information needed to customize and enhance your stay. Also, new features will alays silently be added to your control panel, so logging in gives you the opportunity to interact more with those around you. Your information helps me direct you to the content that you need to see, helps me in my quest to become a database god, and opens you to a world of secrets that the generic anonymous user will never, ever see in a million years.