While practical, it often left the articles of clothing vulnerable to theft. In 1957, T'Mir and Mestral stole clothing off a clothesline to disguise themselves so they could blend in with Humans. (ENT: "Carbon Creek") Clotheslines were also used by Bajorans. In 2368, somebody had strung up a clothesline at the Valo II refugee camp. (TNG: "Ensign Ro" )