Change in "guest" privileges for viewing this forum

[icnmgrjill]

Folks,

We've had what I believe is a serious violation of our board policies with a "guest" who was trying to stalk another member online due to a pending legal case between the two. Thus, I've decided to reduce the privileges of "guests"... now requiring that they must register and log in to view postings. This way, if someone is stalked, I have a legal e-mail address that I can provide to the authorities, if needed.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience here but the safety of our members is the deciding factor.

Your comments??

Jill O.

[SharonA]

I think this is a wise decision on your part, Jill. I commend you on making it. Thank you so much for putting our safety first.

[SandyRN]

I think it's great! Thank you Jill!

[Moonheart]

It's wonderful! Thank you! I've been stalked all over the net by a couple of competitors in my area and they've done their best to ruin my reputation. Thank God you care!

[Janie Miranda]

I think the change is great too. I would like to see it stay this way.

[GriffsMommy]

Thanks so much for the change Jill. We talk about some pretty private things at times. Good to know that only members can view the posts

[tigger_gal]

I think this is great..

[waterflow]

How creepy but doing it this way makes sense. If they really want to be here reading then they can join. Nice protection in a way.

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I think we should all be careful not to reveal our identities in ways which could be regretted or hurt us in the future. Jill goes the extra mile to protect our privacy and is a kind to take this step, but we shouldn't post information in a way we wouldn't want the whole world to see it because in all truth there is no way to completely hide message board posts. Let's all remember Even employers could come to this board see pictures and information and not hire us due to our health or as in the case causing Jill to take action a member was attacked with posted information in a legal matter.

Most of us wouldn’t allow our children or young relatives to post their pictures, any indication of living location, or addresses on a website or message board because a sexual predator could potentially track them down. Perhaps we should be just as protective towards ourselves.

On the other hand, I think it is a bit sad that people can’t just come across the messages board and browse before joining. My track record has been not to join message boads where I can’t see what the postings contain because without seeing it there is no way to determine if it would be a good fit for me. As I said before, ultimately it is our responsibilty to protect our privacy.

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[ihurttoo]

Jill,

I think this was a great move. Thank you for looking out for the saftey of all. Hugs, Amy

[DebbieB]

Hi Jill,

Thank you for all that you do to help our members and I think it is a great idea as we do get some weird and strange people on the boards and I do know that from lots of experiences..

It is kind of hard to get on the boards as well but I manage to get on but it does take awhile to get on here.
Jill does it have a timing when your register to take a few minutes to get on the message board as when I try to come on I see my name and I can not view any of the posting.. or is just me I been having not a good day today so I thought it was just me ..

Cheers Debbie

[Bessie]

Thanks for keeping us safe

[Babs RN]

Thanks Jill for all of your caring and concern.

Hugs,
Barb

[vm]

Considering the level of sharing done here and the intimate detaiis often posted it sounds like a smart move.

[Sarojini]

I think it is a smart move as well. I liked the fact that the other boards (whensexhurts.com) were private; I really appreciate you doing this here as well.

I am one who is very open about my disease (I've even done an interview for the local paper about IC and my life with it) but there are many who need to keep their conditions private here for their own reasons, and that is okay too. We need to do all we can to provide that safety for people... it would be a shame if people were to decide not to join or to stop posting because they were afraid that someone could easily read the board.