To Change or Not to Change?

[Heidi]

Today's IP for the unregistered comment was from LA. I did an IP check of Queen's access and sure enough, today she accessed through LA. I blocked her. Her cookies have finally cleared and her green light has gone dark.

The doors are now locked for Queen, the front gate is locked and now the helicopters are hovering overhead. If she really wants to continue we can bring out the tanks.

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Thank you, Michael!

[craftymissbeth]

Today's IP for the unregistered comment was from LA. I did an IP check of Queen's access and sure enough, today she accessed through LA. I blocked her. Her cookies have finally cleared and her green light has gone dark.

The doors are now locked for Queen, the front gate is locked and now the helicopters are hovering overhead. If she really wants to continue we can bring out the tanks.

I don't know how IP's work, but how do you access an LA (Los Angeles or Louisiana?) IP when you live in Germany? I'm just curious how that works. Like do our computers keep the same IP forever? I thought it was based on the internet you're using or something :confused:

[Michael]

I don't know how IP's work, but how do you access an LA (Los Angeles or Louisiana?) IP when you live in Germany? I'm just curious how that works. Like do our computers keep the same IP forever? I thought it was based on the internet you're using or something :confused:

All good questions. LA in this case means Los Angeles. Your IP occasionally changes depending on when your provider updates your modem or service. Daycare.com is on a permanent IP (static IP) that I own unless I want to change it. Try typing 66.161.7.83 in your browser's address bar. That is the number I gave to Daycare.com. Your computer is a Dynamic IP since it routinely changes.

http://whatismyipaddress.com/dynamic-static

You could actually use your desktop as a server if you ask your provider for a static IP address. They will assign you one(it costs more) and you could then buy a domain name and run your website/business from your computer.

If The Queen uses a dial-up to access the internet, she could login anywhere in the world that gives her dialup access. She could also use GoToMyPC and access another computer anywhere in the world to access the forum in order to get around her German computer that we blocked. There are many ways to enter the internet. Most of us see it as a program. I see it as a virtual place where I've created things and other personas. Kind of like having control over your dreams. I like going there.

[NightOwl]

28 day cycle! Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!

[Blackcat31]

28 day cycle! Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!

It is a well known and common occurrence around here..

Just type in 28 day cycle in the search tab.

You will get this: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=28+day+cycle

[Kabob]

Uh so...I originally was gonna reply to the question asked with: I'm required to change any child immediately when they soil their diaper. Not fun when it happens at nap time so I try to allow the late poopers time between lunch and nap to poop...but I don't want to risk a rash or risk them being uncomfortable. But it sounds like that question was answered. ::

I guess I missed out on all sorts of fun while I've been on maternity leave. Goodness!

I have to add that I would've been miserable this past year had I not had the advice and support of all the people here. Heck, I don't know if I still would be doing this if it wasn't for this forum
.. happyface

[craftymissbeth]

Michael, thank you for explaining that. I'm pretty computer literate I've just never really needed to learn about IP's

[Michael]

I have to add that I would've been miserable this past year had I not had the advice and support of all the people here. Heck, I don't know if I still would be doing this if it wasn't for this forum
.. happyface

Thanks, that's a nice "shout out"!

[spud912]

:::: I'm still laughing at "Queen of the Playground" versus "King of the Castle" ::::

I have to sheepishly admit that I always read the drama-threads with much interest....but make sure to never respond or get involved in any way .

[saved4always]

Wow. Just read this all today. That got a little intense.

I just wanted to say for myself: thank you, Michael, for providing this forum and all the work you do on it so that daycare providers and parents have an awesome place to connect, share information and vent when needed. This forum has answered so many questions for me in the past and helped me know I wasn't alone when I had issues. I don't understand how someone could have been so hateful and mean spirited. Obviously she is in the minority!!!!

[MarinaVanessa]

I have to add that I would've been miserable this past year had I not had the advice and support of all the people here. Heck, I don't know if I still would be doing this if it wasn't for this forum
.. happyface

I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for this forum. This forum was a place where I could go to ask for ideas and get suggestions for daycare related things from people that were in the nitty gritty. I couldn't talk to anyone else about these things because no one could relate.

Because of this forum and the gratitude and self-confidence that I got from being a member here I joined and became active in our local child care association. I felt a need to pay it forward and shared a lot of what I learned here with other ladies. Ultimately I was later nominated for a chair on the board and now I sit in the VC chair. I wholeheartedly believe that if I had not joined this forum I would not have been met with that opportunity.

At one time I even went through a rough time with my DH and although that subject wasn't daycare related I received and felt the support and encouragement from ladies that had never met me yet shared in a special camaraderie. I didn't listen at first but I revisit those posts from time to time and reread them to remind myself that sometimes it takes someone standing on the outside to help with what's broken on the inside.

It doesn't matter to me what the forum looks like or the type of technology it uses because what's important are the members that are here willing to share their experiences with the rest of us. Even if I don't respond to posts this forum is the first thing that I read when I get up in the morning and the last thing I read when I go to bed at night. I'm glad it's here and I'll keep coming back regardless of opinionated queens or not

[NightOwl]

:::: I'm still laughing at "Queen of the Playground" versus "King of the Castle" ::::

I have to sheepishly admit that I always read the drama-threads with much interest....but make sure to never respond or get involved in any way .

Good lord, I must be off my game today. I didn't put 2 and 2 together on that one until you said it! And now it's even funnier!!

[NightOwl]

For the record, Michael, I came here because the total isolation was getting to me. I was not used to having no adults around. I have found so much solace, comfort, and comraderie here. This forum has truly been a life saver. I have noticed a change in my attitude, a decrease in my anxiety, a pep in my step that I had lost when I started working from home. So my gratitude for all that you do, and for all the providers here, is absolutely boundless! You do us all a great service by maintaining this forum.

[MarinaVanessa]

Good lord, I must be off my game today. I didn't put 2 and 2 together on that one until you said it! And now it's even funnier!!

Ooooooooh, I totally get it now ::

I'm a little slow today apparently

[Sugar Magnolia]

Today's IP for the unregistered comment was from LA. I did an IP check of Queen's access and sure enough, today she accessed through LA. I blocked her. Her cookies have finally cleared and her green light has gone dark.

The doors are now locked for Queen, the front gate is locked and now the helicopters are hovering overhead. If she really wants to continue we can bring out the tanks.

Gah! I thought so! The nerve of some people. Sad, but not shocking she would return for a final jab. Again, we all appreciate your forum and all you do, Michael. And BC.

Tanks.......::::::