Olly Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 A reminder from the moderating team about internet safety. Please don't forget that this is an open forum - anyone can read the posts on here without joining as a member. * Please don't post phone numbers or email addresses * You may want to think twice before posting personal information that might identify you to others, such as where you live or pictures of your home * Many people who 'meet' on the forum go on to make contact in real life, but please be cautious if you are going to send your phone number, address, email address or any other personal details such as any log in information to another member * Don't forget that people often use forums to gain someone's confidence, and criminals are skilled at pretending to be someone 'ordinary' in order to do this This is a friendly forum and we want all our users to be safe, but Omlet cannot 'vet' members so please be 'net aware'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks Will bear it all in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 With the holiday seasonupon us, it's best not to post advanced notice of your hols - easy target for burglars We'd love to see photos on your return though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'm often concerned when I see younger posters posting their age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks Olly and Claret, for the reminder. This forum is so friendly it is easy to forget that anyone can access/view it and therefore anyone can see what we post. I certainly do forget sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks Olly and Claret, for the reminder. This forum is so friendly it is easy to forget that anyone can access/view it and therefore anyone can see what we post. I certainly do forget sometimes... Ditto I must admit to considering various Omleteers as friends now...although I wouldn't know most of them in the street Should I get out more do you think?! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I know I'm not alone in having made some wonderful friends via this forum, many of whom I have met. I know I've posted in the past and then had to edit posts to make them less 'revealing'. Because of the friendly environment, it's easy to forget that this is a public forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Ditto Wild Mum. I count several people on here as my friends. When I met PurpleTree last month OH was a bit concerned when he found out I was going to her house. As he said it could have been an axe murderers house. I'm pleased to announce that PurpleTree was a lovely host and I can now class her officially as a "real" friend, and she's not an axe murderer However, it is true that you don't know who could be on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 When poachedegg came to visit my many moons ago I had my dad round for safety She said she felt quite strange coming to my home, & brought her family with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I've done a 'chicken train' - providing the transport for a rehoming between two people I know - I'd never met one of them, but made sure that we rendez-voused at a public place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Ditto Wild Mum. I count several people on here as my friends. When I met PurpleTree last month OH was a bit concerned when he found out I was going to her house. As he said it could have been an axe murderers house. I'm pleased to announce that PurpleTree was a lovely host and I can now class her officially as a "real" friend, and she's not an axe murderer However, it is true that you don't know who could be on here I know this is a serious issue, but I had to laugh that I was considered an axe murderer OH can come too next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks PurpleTree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I have often wondered about people posting that they are going off on holiday too. You can never be too careful but the Omlet types I have met have all been an absolute delight. But I too have edited posts that might identify me too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Some of us go on holiday and don't leave the house empty! In fact there was more occupancy than when we are here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Us too, when we go away the boys come home to 'house sit', which means sort out the freezer for me and get rid of all the things in it that I must have forgotten were in there, they also do regular quality control checks on the beer and wine stocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 One thing I try to do is only take pictures facing away from the house/ any landmarks etc.. which is a useful tip I also on purpose made my location much more vague - something else to consider (the trouble is I did this on the day Palmer07 came to visit and she was relying on my profile to remind her of the name of the place she did make it here safely though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I admit I have been told off by DD as to safety. Then I have had a lecture by my mum. Jlo took a jog to see my house before we met and I popped some bran into Egg Lou's at her mums the first time we met up. Then we all met up in the pub in Old Basing and had a nice evening. Even then I got a lecture by DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 We don't want to scare anyone, but it is a fact that you just don't know who you're dealing with on the internet and it's wise to be cautious. The exceptionally friendly tone of this forum could lull people into a false sense of security. Now, where did I put the axe .... I'm going to chop some wood, honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 OK Olly now I have a picture of you with your axe standing next to Claret with her chainsaw - very realistic pictures as I have met both of you before - in suitably public places. Of course many others have come to my home as strangers - to attend Hen Parties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Now, where did I put the axe .... I'm going to chop some wood, honest! It's OK, I've found it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I also on purpose made my location much more vague - something else to consider (the trouble is I did this on the day Palmer07 came to visit and she was relying on my profile to remind her of the name of the place she did make it here safely though ) Good job Sat Nav Sue has a good memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I think you need to put your specs on Colin - THATS A GUITAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I think you need to put your specs on Colin - THATS A GUITAR 'axe' is a nickname for an electric guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I think you need to put your specs on Colin - THATS A GUITAR True, so is this killer......... Well Keith Richards, reckons it's an AXE..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 OK Olly now I have a picture of you with your axe standing next to Claret with her chainsaw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
