Throne says it will “not and never” doxx users after Amazon Wishlist address panic

Internet creators are scrambling right now to protect their personal information. For years, fans have showered their favorite streamers and online personalities with gifts using a seemingly safe feature on the internet’s biggest retail site. But a sudden policy update has turned that comfortable dynamic completely upside down.

The chaos started when users noticed an upcoming change to how third-party sales are handled. Starting March 25, the massive e-commerce company will remove the option to restrict third-party sellers on public lists. As reported by 404 Media, this Amazon change means wishlists might expose your address to both sellers and gift buyers.

There is some confusion about when this policy actually starts. Your settings page might show a warning date of February 25. However, Amazon confirmed directly to the publication that the real cutoff date is March 25. That is when the option to restrict third-party sellers officially disappears.

Basically, if a fan buys you a gift from an independent seller on your list, your full home address could be handed over to that merchant to fulfill the order. Worse, the buyer themselves might see your exact location through detailed tracking updates or proof of delivery photos. This massive privacy and address leak threat has left public figures terrified of being stalked.

To avoid Amazon Wishlist doxxing, the official email sent to list holders advised them to rent a P.O. box or use a non-residential address. However, as adult content creator Krystal Davis pointed out to 404 Media, alternative options are severely lacking. This leaves thousands of influencers and sex workers highly vulnerable to unwanted physical mail or dangerous encounters.

Enter Throne. The creator-focused platform quickly stepped in to calm the storm. They took to social media to promise their community that their safety remains completely intact. In a direct reply to a concerned user, Throne Support on X made their stance crystal clear.

The company stated that the upcoming retail changes will not affect their service. They promised that a creator’s address will “not and never” be visible to purchasers. This strict protection applies even to Amazon items imported directly into a Throne wishlist.

They doubled down on this promise shortly after to reassure their growing user base. In a separate post, Throne on X simply stated, “We’ll protect your privacy” alongside a padlock emoji. It was exactly what panicked users needed to hear to feel safe again.

As the news about this went viral, many started abandoning their old public lists entirely. As Lunarion ENVtuber on X pointed out, it is time for everyone still using the old method to swap over to a safer alternative before the new policy kicks in.

If you are wondering what is Throne? Amazon wishlist alternative platforms like this have existed for a while. They act as a secure middleman. Buyers fund the gift, and the platform handles the actual ordering and shipping without ever revealing the final destination to the public.

With the sudden surge of new users migrating over, the system is naturally going to experience a massive stress test. We’ll still have to wait and see how well it works once more people start testing it.