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all those who would like MN [or part] to become register only sign here

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ruty · 03/01/2009 16:40

I for one feel there is a lesson to be learned from the Moldies debacle. I have been posting much less as have become increasingly concerned about info on here about my dcs, in particular, and so post less. There are those who say well you should be careful what you post, etc. But i think the quality of advice i can give is diminished because i always have to think twice about how much to reveal - the same goes for asking for advice. Yes, you can namechange, but then you lose your posting identity and it is harder to build up posting relationships. I really feel that as it is not that hard to register, and as so m any here have had problems with trolls, that at least part of the site should become register only. MNHQ could you consider please?

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StealthPo09IsHere · 03/01/2009 16:59

not only that but presumably MN would lose a load of money from advertisers if threads weren't googlable

senatorvass · 03/01/2009 16:58

And for the record there are some lovely people here One of my best friends I met through MN and I have had some wonderful caring advice on the SN board. But there are limits to what I can reasonably expect from a website.

senatorvass · 03/01/2009 16:57

I have very little trust for MN and net forums now anyway. I was a regular for a long time and changed my name recently - I now use MN for 2 things - advice for problems my DS is having but nothing that could identify us or that I would not want everyone I know to read. And totally trivial stuff like children's books. TBH I got sick of being emotionally invested in a website. There are thousands of posters here and inevitably loads of them are going to disagree or not like you. If you are sensitive (as I am) then you need to not even give them the chance. No more would I tell my lifestory on international TV and expect everyone to adore me afterwards. Add to that the possibility of net stalkers, whatever and it just isnt worth it.

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ruty · 03/01/2009 16:56

but Moldies [or should i say MWMNBN] have often said they needed the site for privacy reasons. I think it is a pertinent point. And a privilege that perhaps MNers should benefit from too, in the form of a part of MN being register only.

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Flightattendant7 · 03/01/2009 16:53

I feel similarly Ruty.

I am limiting what I say and sometimes will post only to request deletion soon afterwards.

Something could do with being adjusted.

Lulumama · 03/01/2009 16:52

i think the onus is on posters to not give away information that could compromise them or make them too identifiable

goldFAQinsenceandmyrrh · 03/01/2009 16:51

no I don't think it should - I think that one of the great things about MN is that the threads are easily found on google, someone that doesn't already know of a parenting board and is looking for advice may well find what they're looking for here on MN, via Google.

If people want to post on a forum that isn't googleable then there are plenty of others out there..........

I have seen many trolls on parenting (and other topic) forums where threads and totally non googleable

senatorvass · 03/01/2009 16:51

I see your point but TBH I doubt it. Trolls know the websites they like to lurk/post on without google. And MN gets a lot of press.

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ruty · 03/01/2009 16:49

you do yes. But trolls presumably come a lot of the time after being able to google threads to glean info.

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senatorvass · 03/01/2009 16:41

dont you have to register to become a troll anyway? Or have I misunderstood?

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