RadioID.net issued you a personal DMR ID that can be used as a personal private talkgroup on BrandMeister this is encouraged by those wanting a new talkgroup, BM tells you to use your DMR ID as one because they're not issuing or creating any new talkgroups.
Only your 7 digit DMR ID can be used in "Private Call" with another DMR user on BrandMeister and TGIF only at the moment, see my page on "Private Call" for more info about how to use private call to learn more about it's use and limitations
Most all DMR servers will pass any and all talkgroup ID's including invalid ones this doesn't mean you can just make up some random number and start talking on it. this is the fastest way to get banned, use your DMR ID or the clubs DMR ID, some of you have more than one, any of these can be used as a talkgroup.
Sometimes taking the QSO off of the main stream public talkgroups shared with everyone is the best way to have discussions with more personal or political content, using group call you can invite your circle of DMR friends and have a round table or for more personal QSO's 2 of you can use either's DMR ID in private call, but only 2 users at a time while using private call, there is no 3 way or multiple users on private call.
If you have a VOIP node like AllStar or Echolink you can bridge that service to your DMR ID although there are some restrictions especially on BrandMeister no bridging to any of the forbid on DMR networks. Another note is the same server protections are in place on 7 digit talkgroups as well so if someone keys up or kerchunks the talkgroup the server will ban that talkgroup for a few hours, this is automated and is in place to protect against looping. Do not bridge to TGIF or link more than one connection to the server, when these are discovered your DMR user ID and or the device ID will be banned requiring you to contact BM tech support to have your privileges restored. Using DV Switch is another fast way to get banned from BrandMeister, this DMR network is very picky about bridging, crossmoding, linking, Not all DMR networks are as picky about bridging or linking other servers or networks the best way to find out is ask the network administrators
A note about privacy and use of 7 digit talkgroups, they are still considered public if used in group call and on a public network, your DMR ID will not show up on Hoseline but it will on "Last Heard" and it will be possible for someone outside the circle or group to monitor your conversations so the same rules of ham radio apply there with regards to content and language, only private calls are private and can not be monitored by a 3rd party or Hoseline. but they will still be displayed on last heard.
The use of any kind of encryption or voice inversion is illegal and against the Amateur Radio intended purpose more DMR server can detect any attempts to use privacy other than provided by using private call are are usually discovered and again your DMR ID or device ID will be banned for violations of any policies or rules including FCC violations. Remember the talkgroup is yours but the DMR server used to pass traffic with it is a privately owned network and the same way a repeater owner is held accountable for the repeaters use in compliance so is the DMR network
One final note
There is no freedom of speech being suppressed, DMR servers and network infrastructure is privately owned personal property, there is no entitlement to access
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech from government censorship, but it does not apply to private citizens, businesses, or organizations
Just like on an FM analog repeater if the owner or trustee asks you to stop using it that's it, you're off the repeater. If your QSO is deemed offensive by the owner of the network you will be removed.
The big difference here is the network admits, owners do not have to tell you anything, with a stroke of a few keys you're gone.
No sending certified letters in the mail, no asking the FCC to intervene, you're blocked, banned, no more DMR for you.
