Safety for teen users of The Ledge - Page 5

LikeAWillow · #61 06-10-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

Yes!

I'm a member of a couple of boards that have thread topics and sub-forums visible but in order to view threads and profiles you have to be registered. There's middle ground.

That would be perfect!

Yes- 7
No- 3

vivfox · #62 06-10-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by holidayroad

Also, situations such as right now tell me it would help for the boards to be private (or at least semi-private). There are 57 people on the boards right now, 17 members and 40 guests!

If we were private then those 40 guests would not be able to read what we post or download the music people are uploading to mediafire. I know 2 people who read the site daily but choose to remain lurkers.

I vote NO. Keep the site as it is now.

chelluversu · #63 06-10-2010, 07:11 PM

Put me down as a no...

holidayroad · #64 06-10-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vivfox

If we were private then those 40 guests would not be able to read what we post or download the music people are uploading to mediafire. I know 2 people who read the site daily but choose to remain lurkers.

I vote NO. Keep the site as it is now.

But that's the whole point. Why should they get the advantages of The Ledge without letting the moderators see they are here for valid reasons?? When I joined here, I had tell why I wanted to join the forum. The exact e-mail I received follows:

Hello,
I have been processing registrations for The Ledge and I really appreciate your interest. Recently, I have had trouble with spam, bots, and user abuse. Could you please briefly state what your interest in joining the forum is, just for verification purposes? Then, I can go ahead and process the registration. Thank you.

So, at least some of us members have had to show why we are here, shouldn't guests be questioned as well??

bluefox4000 · #65 06-10-2010, 09:06 PM

I had to do the same email thing.....i thought very good. So I'm in the yes camp.

Mick

BTFLCHLD · #66 06-10-2010, 10:34 PM

maybe somebody can explain to me what member/non-member, viewing/non-viewing status have to do with teen safety?

miranda got in trouble with her parents; there are plenty of teens here that don't.

why the call for change?

carrie721 · #67 06-11-2010, 03:47 AM

^ well, yeah. and encouraging people to register so they can state their (alleged) interest in the forum isn't going to keep any creeps out. nobody's going to say "i'm here because i really want to rape kids but my tracking bracelet keeps going off when i leave the house." they're going to say "i luv steevy.~*"

APerfectLie · #68 06-11-2010, 04:45 AM

I say NO! Making the forum viewable only to registered members will detract new users from joining. We have moderators who should and probably do delete any information pertaining to direct locations of minors. And like Carrie said, the true creeps will easily register! Also, they may strike up a convo with a minor and the minor may have a false sense of security and believe this member has gone thru some kind of validation. You have to register to see direct uploads to the ledge and you must register to post replies which I feel is enough security. The only option I think I would be open to would be giving the option to make your own personal post viewable to everyone or only members, or only members of a certain age. It still wouldn't be completely safe since people can lie about their age and register with no problem, but it would add some security without dropping the forum off into oblivion.

TrueFaith77 · #69 06-11-2010, 06:12 AM

My vote is: "No"

I've met many people who are not members and who do not post who utilize the information on this website.

Also someone mentioned that an influx of registrations could take a lot of time for michelej1. Never should she be inconvenienced.

Plus I don't see what that has to do with anything.

If I ran The Ledge, the option would be obvious: no members under 18.

SapphireSister · #70 06-11-2010, 11:10 AM

So guys, I'm a yes after much debate, although not really as a preventative/security measure. As someone just mentioned, if someone does have evil intentions they can easily register and become a member. It's really not about that for me. It's more like we are somewhat of a community here and sometimes it gets intense. Not that I post really personal **** but some of it is only things that Stevie/FM fans would get. I consider us pretty "hard-core" fans and want to keep what we share sacred in some manner. If you want facts go to the Nicksfix or do a google search. Seriously, it's not that much to ask to become a member and you don't have to post if you don't want. Just my 2 cents.

bluefox4000 · #71 06-11-2010, 11:37 AM

Yes! if someone cares enough to join they will

Mick

holidayroad · #72 06-11-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

maybe somebody can explain to me what member/non-member, viewing/non-viewing status have to do with teen safety?

miranda got in trouble with her parents; there are plenty of teens here that don't.

why the call for change?

It has to do with teen safety because just anyone can come here. A teen may post info they would want a fellow fan to know and not think about all the guests. In the past, I've even 'forgot' about guests being here.
Yes, Miranda got in trouble, but for all we know, it may have been because of something her parents saw here. We don't really know.
Truly, it's not just about her, it's about any minor posting things here that are personal info. If people think it should not be a members only board, then I respect their opinion, but I do think the mods should delete personal info a minor posts here.

DefDumbandBlond · #73 06-11-2010, 01:48 PM

I see nothing wrong with a 'members only' forum. I post frequently on a forum that allows only registered members to read and post and there's absolutely no problem. People are worried about safety, if anything it IS more safe to have a members only forum, not just for minors but everyone. Some things I post on the other forum I frequent I would prefer only actual members seeing, and not anyone who happens to flow through the website.

Honestly if someone is interested enough in the content they will join, I can't imagine for the majority of people it would deter anyone from signing up if they really did want to read what was posted here. God forbid it be too time consuming to fill out a few things to become a member.