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How does this website know where you live?

Asked by adrasteia over 2 years ago, 8 answers.

I just signed up and I didn't put any information about where I'm from, and it automatically logged my city. Do they check IP's or something?

Answered by aisya on Oct 30, 2007, 11:37AM
21 answers

haha! yea! I was thinking the same a minute ago! ;D

Answered by cheese69 on Oct 30, 2007, 01:03PM
30 answers

yes is knows where im from lol

Answered by thebunny on Nov 02, 2007, 09:30PM
14 answers

Since this is unanswered,
I believe it is when you put in your ZIP code.

Answered by cheer_blondie91 on Nov 14, 2007, 01:43PM
6 answers

lol I was thinkin the same thing it kinda freaked me out lol

Answered by thedude on Dec 03, 2007, 11:49AM
5984 answers

Geo ip lookup, same as most websites...eg, your IP address is in a database where somebody mapped out the location of that IP address.

It's reasonably accurate, but not 100%.

You can change or remove your location here:
http://www.funadvice.com/my/profile

Answered by oneheartnow on Feb 26, 2008, 04:27AM
718 answers

I don't know that they go by zip codes or not. but like the Dude said not 100% accurate. They are way off on mine. But I just left it. Keeps em guessing.

Answered by xxjjxx on Jun 21, 2009, 11:15AM
1688 answers

Ahh that's scaring me now.

Answered by littlemissconfused on Jul 27, 2009, 09:48AM

well THATS not creepy at all

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