I’m a female member and unsure whether to continue with the club. I’ll be starting work this spring—would it cause problems if my employer found out? I’m especially worried because I’ll be working in the media industry.

Maezawa from the president’s office will answer this one as well. Thank you for your question. For example, even the massive company Google made the news a few years ago over a possible leak of the personal information of 500,000 people. An outside software development company had been able to access personal information within the service. The data reportedly included users’ names, addresses, email addresses, occupations, genders, and ages, affecting up to 500,000 people. So, I think it’s best to assume that nothing in this world is ever completely secure. When it comes to being identified, one major advantage is that you aren’t registered under your real name. For example, even if someone says, “Your photo was posted,” you could respond, “That can’t be right.” Since the name would be different, it would seem difficult for them to identify you as the person in the photo. If they actually show you the photo, you could casually ask how they obtained it. Even after looking at it, you could say, “They look similar, but it’s not me.” That would make it difficult for others to determine whether it was actually you or simply someone who resembles you. That said, if you’re worried, I think it’s better not to register. If you feel that you could deal with the situation if it happened, then I think registering could be an option. The important thing is to make your own decision. Most things come with some degree of risk. It’s worth considering whether the benefits outweigh those risks. Also, when you face the risks and make the decision yourself, you’re less likely to regret it, and you’ll often be better able to deal with whatever happens. As a middle-ground option, you could register with a blurred photo. That way, only people you make an offer to can see your photo, which slightly reduces the risk of being identified. You could also avoid telling the staff that you’re planning to work in the media industry—or, if you do tell them, ask them not to include it in your profile. It may also be possible to tell men in this industry, “Please don’t send me a clear photo even if you make me an offer,” so I recommend discussing that during the interview. A blurred photo may lead to fewer offers, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, I think you should use one.

I’m Flag Maker, a column writer. You can register with your face hidden and only accept offers from men who have profiles. In other words, refusing offers from men in closely related industries can help prevent being identified to some extent. For anything else, please consult the staff.