Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
First, why would anyone post such a level of detail in a public forum? "Hi, I'll be away all day, feel free to burglarize my house."


That requires cooperation between burglars, people who can read your Facebook feed, and people who know your address. Perhaps some people make their Facebook feed visible to the general public, advertising their address and the times they'll be away. Some people restrict their feed only to Facebook "friends," and choose the friends carefully. Some people don't use their real name, and don't reveal their real identity on Facebook.