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Yes that was the show I was referencing to. (I watch it on MSNBC). My thing was, it seems like a huge newshype. My "witty" reference was to that Bird Flu movie how the news is making this HUGE thing about something that has killed 100 people, and most of them chicken farmers. I understand it is a problem, but it seems there has only been worry once these news stories have been blowing it out of proportion with news scares.
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Most recently, a college student in Connecticut was reportedly arrested Tuesday and charged with sexual assault for allegedly molesting two 12-year-old girls after using the Web site to arrange a meeting with one of them.
They said they were 18!
HAHA!
MYteddy wrote:
Yes that was the show I was referencing to. (I watch it on MSNBC). My thing was, it seems like a huge newshype. My "witty" reference was to that Bird Flu movie how the news is making this HUGE thing about something that has killed 100 people, and most of them chicken farmers. I understand it is a problem, but it seems there has only been worry once these news stories have been blowing it out of proportion with news scares.
I am of the mind that you cant keep your kid in a bubble. with that said, we regulate the interwebs for the little one without remorse. better to ere on the side of caution in this instance.
the net has given peados another way of finding that special little someone and i will do my part to keep them from finding the child whos care i have been entrusted with.
I think it just crossed that line...
You know who you are...
You know who you are...
The guy who just answered the phone when I called him wrote:
HAHA!
Yeah, so it was a nice conversation we had there about the information a person could get off the internet when you put too much information out there!
And why do I get the impression that you didn't think that wasn't scary enough that someone randomly just called you up?
Oh, no beleive me, I think you are phsyco!
In a good way.
*edited not to sound like a complete Richard*
Edited, Mon May 15 18:11:05 2006 by MYteddy
In a good way.
*edited not to sound like a complete Richard*
Edited, Mon May 15 18:11:05 2006 by MYteddy
MYteddy wrote:
Oh, no beleive me, I think you are phsyco!
Oh no, I was using you as an example of why some young people think that they're safe online. You basically said that you're safe because you think that just because it was your cell phone number I was able to track down, you're okay. But how about if someone decided to track down your address through your cell phone number? That's possible. If I took a couple more minutes, I probably could have come up with the right high school you went to, but I came up with the right college you got accepted to right? So okay, you might not get physically attacked and assaulted, but how about someone who decides to steal your identity and leave you with the bills and headaches trying to straighten out that mess?
Thumbelyna the Hand wrote:
MYteddy wrote:
Oh, no beleive me, I think you are phsyco!
Oh no, I was using you as an example of why some young people think that they're safe online. You basically said that you're safe because you think that just because it was your cell phone number I was able to track down, you're okay. But how about if someone decided to track down your address through your cell phone number? That's possible. If I took a couple more minutes, I probably could have come up with the right high school you went to, but I came up with the right college you got accepted to right? So okay, you might not get physically attacked and assaulted, but how about someone who decides to steal your identity and leave you with the bills and headaches trying to straighten out that mess?
You're creepy.
Call me next!
MYteddy wrote:
Oh, no beleive me, I think you are phsyco!
In a good way.
In a good way.
Oh btw, my fav surf spot is La Jolla Shores. I miss the beach. 
Oh I understand, I was really joking about the pshyco thing. I don't think your crazy, just thought it was funny you went that far to get my number.
And in my defense, my arguement is towards online sexual predators. Which seems to be the OT. As apposed to identity theft, hell thats out of this world possible. I was more argueing the odds of me being stupid enough to meet a random person and what not. But I fully agree with you about identity theft.
And in my defense, my arguement is towards online sexual predators. Which seems to be the OT. As apposed to identity theft, hell thats out of this world possible. I was more argueing the odds of me being stupid enough to meet a random person and what not. But I fully agree with you about identity theft.
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You're creepy.
Call me next!
Call me next!
HAHAHAHA!
So many things I have to reply to...
First off to the OP:
When I was 14, I had penpals all over the world. Had my parents done this, I wouldn't have had the people I could talk to when I was really depressed before I met my group of friends. A rule like this is a little extreme.
Jesus Christ, that's gonna mess his social life up a little. That's like using a separate phone to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. Give him some privacy.
Understandable. The only time that this should be necessary is if you've sent something to yourself such as homework, or pictures that you have on another computer.
Overprotectiveness like this can adversely affect how a kid turns out. That makes things worse. I have had a lot of very private and/or emotional conversations with my friends which would have been impossible to do with someone always looking over my shoulder.
Similar to the above point. This actually borders on being cruel. I mean, really, let him be normal.
Basically, Thumbelyna, you are the classic overprotective parent. Scared of things that aren't there.
Though of course being 18, I'm not a parent and you'd think I wouldn't criticise your parenting, but from the point of view of a younger person, you're being unreasonable.
Edited, Mon May 15 19:39:57 2006 by Driftwood
First off to the OP:
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My oldest one (14) uses MSN Messenger to IM with his friends. I've basically told him that's fine as long as I go through his friend list with him and he tells me who each and every person is. If he doesn't know that person in real life, he can't IM and that person goes off the list.
When I was 14, I had penpals all over the world. Had my parents done this, I wouldn't have had the people I could talk to when I was really depressed before I met my group of friends. A rule like this is a little extreme.
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I also get his password and get to check his IMs whenever I deem it necessary (which is everyday).
Jesus Christ, that's gonna mess his social life up a little. That's like using a separate phone to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. Give him some privacy.
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He's not allowed to upload or download any attachments.
Understandable. The only time that this should be necessary is if you've sent something to yourself such as homework, or pictures that you have on another computer.
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And he's not allowed to IM except in our family room and either his dad or I am home
Overprotectiveness like this can adversely affect how a kid turns out. That makes things worse. I have had a lot of very private and/or emotional conversations with my friends which would have been impossible to do with someone always looking over my shoulder.
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When neither parent is home, the comps that have internet access are all off and are password protected
Similar to the above point. This actually borders on being cruel. I mean, really, let him be normal.
Basically, Thumbelyna, you are the classic overprotective parent. Scared of things that aren't there.
Though of course being 18, I'm not a parent and you'd think I wouldn't criticise your parenting, but from the point of view of a younger person, you're being unreasonable.
Edited, Mon May 15 19:39:57 2006 by Driftwood
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Eske wrote:
I've always read Driftwood as the straight man in varus' double act. It helps if you read all of his posts in the voice of Droopy Dog.
I find it telling that the people who say I'm overreacting/overprotective are the ones who don't have children while the others who say I'm being reasonable are the ones with kids.
You'll find out that you did the wrong thing in a few years when your son resents you for being such an over-protective *****.
Christ almighty, if my parents had tried to put that on me...
Christ almighty, if my parents had tried to put that on me...
In my opinion, you're being strict, but it's nice that you've set boundaries.
I know that if I could only use the internet when my parent is home... I would have conniptions. Then again, due to the fact that the parent that I'm usually with often ends up not being home for a while almost every day, I'm sure you can see where I'm coming from.
I don't use IM or MySpace at all, and all the (semi)-personal information I've given out is my general location (nothing more than what you could find with my IP address, you cyber-bullies), and some pictures. Unless you'd like to go cruising around aforementioned general location (Central New York State
) for hours upon hours hoping beyond all hope to catch a glimpse of me...
Although, I really shouldn't be talking at all, since I've had strangers that I met on an internet message board threaten me with **** rape.
Edited, Mon May 15 23:29:26 2006 by DodoBird
I know that if I could only use the internet when my parent is home... I would have conniptions. Then again, due to the fact that the parent that I'm usually with often ends up not being home for a while almost every day, I'm sure you can see where I'm coming from.
I don't use IM or MySpace at all, and all the (semi)-personal information I've given out is my general location (nothing more than what you could find with my IP address, you cyber-bullies), and some pictures. Unless you'd like to go cruising around aforementioned general location (Central New York State
) for hours upon hours hoping beyond all hope to catch a glimpse of me... Although, I really shouldn't be talking at all, since I've had strangers that I met on an internet message board threaten me with **** rape.
Edited, Mon May 15 23:29:26 2006 by DodoBird
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