Where is the server located for this physics board?

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Where is the sever located that contains the actual data that makes this physics board?
 
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I think I read somewhere that its in Dallas, but I can't remember where I read that.
 
http://www.ip-address.com/ip_tracer/74.86.200.109
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IP address:             74.86.200.109
IP country code:        US
IP address country: 	ip address flag United States
IP address state: 	Texas
IP address city:        Dallas
IP postcode: 	        75207
IP address latitude: 	32.7825
IP address longitude: 	-96.8207
ISP of this IP [?]: 	SoftLayer Technologies
Organization: 	        Greg Bernhardt
Host of this IP: [?]: 	physicsforums.com

Assuming there is no proxy being used, that should be fairly accurate for the server.
 
Considering the recent attack, was publishing this a good idea?
 
Public knowledge from whois.

I assume you realize the web address simply points to the IP (easily traced as per above)? So it isn't some mystical trace I do.

If it is considered a bad idea, I have no probpem with removing it - but given it's easily found I don't see how it reduces risk of attack.
 
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Studiot said:
Considering the recent attack, was publishing this a good idea?

It's open information, whether its published here or not it's easy to find.
 
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jarednjames said:
Public knowledge from whois.

I assume you realize the web address simply points to the IP (easily traced as per above)? So it isn't some mystical trace I do.

If it is considered a bad idea, I have no probpem with removing it - but given it's easily found I don't see how it reduces risk of attack.

The time limit is up for removing the data myself, if it's decided removal is required I request a mentor do so.