Date: 2/8/2002 11:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 38948
Thanks for posting, it must be quite esy for someone to make friends with a child and find out details about them- love'n'lollypops charliechuckxxxx  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 12103
wow thanks for posting, i never heard of thoes codes before..interesting. You never know who you can trust on the puter  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 35042
You're right in many ways Hawk, people can be, and in mnay cases, are too trusting. We owe a duty to watch out for people here that seem to be too "friendly" with lots of young girls etc and are WAY older than them. I can think of one person in particular, and since I mentioned it to him (in a non-accusatory way) he's not been too happy around me - but hey, USM's gain, his loss perhaps... Thanks for posting  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 44952
Wow thats so true, thanks for warning us! the internet is a dangerous place and we always need people like you to keep reminding us to be careful! so thank you very much ((Hugs))  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 18527
Yeah, I always assume everyone here on USM is a 55 year old pedophile... that way I won't get hurt!  |
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Date: 2/8/2002 11:40:00 AM
From Authorid: 18527
Seriously though lots of problems today stem from the fact that parents use the computer as a babysitter, and predators bank on the fact that mommy and daddy are too busy to care about what junior is doing... my kid NEVER gets on the internet without someone there! |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:42:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Hawk, this is an EXCELLENT post!! I too watched Oprah last night and did a post about it as well!! I wanted EVERY young person on this site to watch it! My post was no where near as well written and informative as this though!! Thank you!!! I hope that the young people of USM read this and LISTEN! I also think this needs to be kept at the top for a few days! xoxo  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 1631
Yes, yes, YES! This was on Oprah yesterday and it was a real eye-opener. Kids need the most protection, but there are a lot of lonely adults out there that also fall victim to internet predators. TRUST NO ONE ONLINE!...  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 6358
This is really good. I think this should be on top for everyone to read.   |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 46014
Good post. children are too naive and trusting, unfortunately so are a lot of adults. THis is not only informative for kids, but adults too. I myself will not reveal anything too personal w/anyone on the net since I've had bad experiences in the past. But, I've learned from them. I just want to tell everyone here BE CAREFUL!! Not everyone is as they seem. Keep your internet "life" separate from your real life  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 3648
Excellent post Hawk so many fall victim to ppl like that...it's a real shame...we must protect our children....thanks for posting this !  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 25438
Great post for parents to read. I didn't know about those aol POS things...thanx mabey you stopped one person!!  |
Date: 2/8/2002 11:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 27028
I find this post offensive to young people, yes i do most of things when my parents are being annoying, but it doesn't mean im hiding something. it just means i don't want my privacy disturbed! just like a natural person. there was a test where some people entered a chatroom and they were suddenly asked "a/s/l" and they said it was a pedophile and said children were only 2 clicks away from a pedofile. I mean come on! this is mostly paranoia because most parents believe they thnik that somethnig suspicious is going on when there not watching. can't children have independence, its very boring, annoying and frustrating having to have parents watch you want. people have lost trust between parents and son and theres always this "Factor" of overreaction and lack of trust and confidence between the two where children are usually labelled as being dumb. well thats not true, practically nearly every child has common sense and the whole idea of adults talking about these stories are complete larky. For the rare reports of these kidnappings, i just like to say thats no fault of anyone except for the parent and the child for agreeing to such dangerious terms in the first place but it shouldn't count for overal staticstics  |
Date: 2/8/2002 12:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 8184
I agree. Even adults need to watch out for stalkers. Thanks for posting, very informative! =^_^=  |
Date: 2/8/2002 1:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 20575
That IS interesting, but everyone thinks that all we do nowadays is get "involved" with online stuff.  |
Date: 2/8/2002 1:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 14780
great information...Lots of Love  |
Date: 2/8/2002 1:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 30743
Great Post!! A lot of great info here, Love and BIG MONKEY HUGS!!!  |
Date: 2/8/2002 1:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 277
Dr. Dopey, You fit the profile of for the average teen know it all who thinks nothiong can happen. Go ahead and believe parents are the bad guy and keep that hippie image of love and peace going for all the people you meet in chat rooms and you'll be real surprised one day. Fortunately, you're probably not naive enough to give out personal information, but you still shouldn't trust everybody just because they think you're nice or cool. "For the rare reports of these kidnappings, i just like to say thats no fault of anyone except for the parent and the child for agreeing to such dangerious terms in the first place but it shouldn't count for overal staticstics" You know what, you're right if a child gets kidnapped it's their fault for giving out info. and meeting a stranger. That is exactly why I posted this so kids and parents could be aware and alert. You'd be surprised how many parents just buy computers for their kids and don't even know what the possibilities of dangers are. As for the overall statistics, it shouldn't matter "how many" kids are hurt, abused, kidnapped. It only takes one to open up a persons eyes to the dangers. I wish every kid was as bright as you, Dopey. I wish they knew it all. Especially, the ones who are dead.  |
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Date: 2/8/2002 1:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 46014
Good comment Hawk... |
Date: 2/8/2002 4:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 30229
BOOKMARKED!!! Hawk, this is a GREAT post, and I thank you, and Ladyluck for sharing this with us... and it is so true... That person befriending a teen just could be a 50 year old pedophile... it is so sad and so sickening... Thank you for the information... huggggs.  |
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Date: 2/8/2002 4:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 30229
AMEN to you last comment here too, Hawk!!! You are soooooooooooooo right!!! |
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Date: 2/9/2002 3:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 27028
yes i do admit that children should be warned and should be known about the consequences. but it gets ignored quite frequently even when its mentioned in the chatrules. If some people can't create the boundries then i think its important we inform all parents when they purchase a computer with internet before risking it |
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Date: 2/9/2002 5:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 35042
Dr Dopey, your last comment basically backs up Hawk's post and her comment to you - so how can you "find this post offensive to young people" in that case? It's not to get at people, it's to open people's eyes (if they weren't already) to the fact that everything is NOT what it always seems on the net. Whilst you or I may be a good judge of character and see the signs that things aren't right, others may not, and it's those and their parents which this post was for - and indeed, I hope helps. |
Date: 2/9/2002 5:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 19871
this is very different from me...I spent hours on the com. Alot of real life friends...dont have a bed time.I'm a little overweight, but I do know how to fight,I take Taekwondo. OH man am I the ODDBALL again???  |
Date: 2/11/2002 9:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 9130
good post  |
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Date: 2/11/2002 6:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 46699
no mztter how busy we are with jobs, housechore and everyday events, we must alway remember to pay very close attention to what our kids are watching reading or finding whom or what on the home PC. these machines are very useful in many ways but are also very dangerous in the same terms if not more to all age groups. |
Date: 2/11/2002 6:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Hawk this is a great post! I have always had our computer out in the open where anyone can see what is on the screen, but if parents aren't at home this doesn't help much, Tips like this post could save someone from misery  |
Date: 2/11/2002 7:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 46704
Thanks for posting! Good information and a very good warning! Cloudfire  |
Date: 7/12/2002 8:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 55344
Good post  |
Date: 7/31/2002 1:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 3688
Hawk i think this a really good post...for adults and kids both.....now of course i took some risks...i married a guy i met here...BUT i was VERY cautious....you wouldn't believe the lengths i went through to make sure i wasn't getting in over my head...but that's enough babbling from me...great post and i wish more people had read and replied too it!  |
