Regarding "Unregistered Guests"

[Candyland]

In regards to the poster who had the gall to start a thread, throw their weight around anonymously and offend some: I really would like to see all the "unregistered guests" here registered or not have the opportunity to "speak their mind" anonymously.

I asked this a few months ago. hey, I don't mind people coming around and reading what's on this site, but to have the gall to speak their mind and not be reistered here, well, I believe "speaking your mind" on this site is a privilege, not a right.

Michael??

[Zoe]

It would be nice if this were more of a "safe" place to come for advice and support. Not a place to be bashed for seeking help. I know how hard it is to regulate that sort of thing on the internet, but I'm open to suggestions!

I hope everyone has a better afternoon! One more hour for me...whoo hoo!

[Blackcat31]

This issue has been addressed several times and I think Michael's thinking is that unregisterd guests should and need a place to find out advice, information and any tips or tricks they could learn from a site that has members from all walks of life.....this includes one time visitors and unregistered guests.

At first, I too, thought only registered members should have a place on this forum but in reality it is the world wide web and no one should be kept out because they aren't registered. We may feel that we "know" each other and honestly a few of us do, but really what difference does it make if someone is not registered and they post? Nasty or nice, if you don't agree, then don't respond.... I feel I have made many friends here but I also know that in real life, I only know what the member has told me or shared with me and none of that do I know to be true unless I have actually met the person.

It is easy to be angry or upset about an unregistered guest, but like our profession teaches us...no two are alike so, I for one welcome the unregistered guests. It is nice to see people who feel passionately about a topic or subject to the point that they take the time to respond.....even when I don't agree.

Michael was kind enough to make a section FOR MEMBERS ONLY but even there we really have no right to expect people not to tread on our territory since it really isn't our territory. It is the internet where all sorts of people hang out....kwim? Anyone can register and make a comment and then dissappear. I have only been on this forum a short time and already I have seen many members disappear.

So while we would all like to feel safe and shielded from posters who like to stir the pot, we need to remember that we are using a public forum. Unless we develop some sort of hazing or initiation ritual, we are not going to stop people from commenting or joining the group.

If we just follow the "Golden Rule", we should all be just fine!

[Michael]

I have only been on this forum a short time

Been here a short time and you already have 1400 posts! Well said.

[DCMomOf3]

Been here a short time and you already have 1400 posts! Well said.

Haha. I saw the comment and had to look at her start date to believe it.

[countrymom]

Hmm, how about unregistered users only being able to see some of the site, I know alot of forums are doing this, so they can read maybe one or two posts and then thats it. Also, I think we need to have something that if we want to post anon but we are a registered user and unregistered user.
Well, how about if we want to be anon but are a registered user then we send it to a mod, all unregistered users go thru michael. It would weed out alot of nonsense.

[Blackcat31]

Been here a short time and you already have 1400 posts! Well said.

Haha. I saw the comment and had to look at her start date to believe it.

Are you implying that I talk alot?!?! ::::

[MyAngels]

This issue has been addressed several times and I think Michael's thinking is that unregisterd guests should and need a place to find out advice, information and any tips or tricks they could learn from a site that has members from all walks of life.....this includes one time visitors and unregistered guests.

At first, I too, thought only registered members should have a place on this forum but in reality it is the world wide web and no one should be kept out because they aren't registered. We may feel that we "know" each other and honestly a few of us do, but really what difference does it make if someone is not registered and they post? Nasty or nice, if you don't agree, then don't respond.... I feel I have made many friends here but I also know that in real life, I only know what the member has told me or shared with me and none of that do I know to be true unless I have actually met the person.

It is easy to be angry or upset about an unregistered guest, but like our profession teaches us...no two are alike so, I for one welcome the unregistered guests. It is nice to see people who feel passionately about a topic or subject to the point that they take the time to respond.....even when I don't agree.

Michael was kind enough to make a section FOR MEMBERS ONLY but even there we really have no right to expect people not to tread on our territory since it really isn't our territory. It is the internet where all sorts of people hang out....kwim? Anyone can register and make a comment and then dissappear. I have only been on this forum a short time and already I have seen many members disappear.

So while we would all like to feel safe and shielded from posters who like to stir the pot, we need to remember that we are using a public forum. Unless we develop some sort of hazing or initiation ritual, we are not going to stop people from commenting or joining the group.

If we just follow the "Golden Rule", we should all be just fine!

All very good points, and I agree.

I've also noticed in the short time that I've been participating on this board that there seems to be an ebb and flow to the mood here. There are periods when there is quite a bit of arguing, but then there are plenty of times (more often than not) that it's a friendly and engaging place. Like all things in life, you get the good with the bad .

I've never minded unregistered posters because, really, what's required to register? You can get a free e-mail address, put in fake information, and post away.

[Michael]

I've never minded unregistered posters because, really, what's required to register? You can get a free e-mail address, put in fake information, and post away.

Exactly. I have to clear out the "registered" members every week. We usually have an extra 9000 of them! 99% are spammers. Nothing beats the eyes and ears of moderation and the potential for upgraded status.

[Former Teacher]

While I totally respect Michael's decision and I do see his point, I, too, wish that only registered users participate.

I for one feel that these "guests" do like to stir up the pot. Have you noticed that when sometimes an old post shows up, that an unregistered guest is the one that posted something on it just to bump it up? Just recently there was one that was 2 years old! I sometimes think that people have alot of time on their hands

That being said: I have decided that I will not respond to unregistered guests threads. Maybe if they get no feedback then they will register. As for me, if they can't take 5 seconds and get a screen name for themselves, well then I am not going to waste my time either.

[momatheart]

Can there be only one area that unregisters can post and ask questoins and make all the other areas private?

[Cat Herder]

I've also noticed in the short time that I've been participating on this board that there seems to be an ebb and flow to the mood here. .

Captain Obvious suggests that perhaps it is an every 28 day cycle?? ::::::

Ok, that was a smart*** comment, but I HAD to do it....

[daycare]

Captain Obvious suggests that perhaps it is an every 28 day cycle?? ::::::

Ok, that was a smart*** comment, but I HAD to do it....

lmao hahahshahshssh I love it!

[DCMomOf3]

Captain Obvious suggests that perhaps it is an every 28 day cycle?? ::::::

Ok, that was a smart*** comment, but I HAD to do it....

hahahaha! perhaps....

[Candyland]

Can there be only one area that unregisters can post and ask questoins and make all the other areas private?

that's an idea that I like!