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Seems like a good way to let a thief know you have an Apple computer at home. In general, stickers on ones car is a bad idea from a privacy and security perspective.
This feels more like Facebook Karen paranoia than an actual flag for thieves, which I think are less and less common these days anyway.
Its not about who is potentially seeing the info, its that the info is available to anyone.
What of you accidentally cut off some psycho on the highway? Well now they know where you live and when you'll likely leave. People have been stalked and murdered for less.
Opsec isn't just about deterring thieves, or governments, or other bad actors. Its about minimizing what information you freely give to the world, so it may not be used against you by anyone.
Yeah an Apple sticker on a 2001 Civic doesn't scream "expensive toys".
What does it say about me if my car has a "honk if you're a goose" sticker and the brand badges removed?
You're a bit of a gremlin, probably drive a bit too fast. You probably have a cat, they misbehave regularly and you love them for it. You didn't play untitled goose game, but that's ok because your life resembles it. You practice comic mischief as a form of corporate sabotage.
Am I close?
6/8, that's closer than most get lol I actually have turtles that misbehave and untitled goose game is one of 6 games I've pulled 100% on.
In the USA, it's not rare for people to have gun manufacturer stickers on their car.
Imagine you're a thief and you see a Smith&Wesson sticker on a car parked outside a building where carrying guns is forbidden.
I stand by it being unwise to advertise owning something that gets more valuable when it's stolen