Some of us have been around a really long time and seen some pretty messed up stuff on these boards. One of the most notable instances was on one of the Nest boards where a girl was tracked down and stalked at work. Just like I don't post pictures... if you're not careful, IP addresses can be tracked.
Unfortunately, this stuff does happen on these boards, it's not just on Dateline. And if I'm going to be labeled as too paranoid, then so be it. I'm not openly putting my info out there for the world to see. Just like I'm not searchable on FB, I don't have pictures posted for the general public (everything is password protected and invite only)... I just don't want to deal with the what ifs.
I haven't been around for decades but for a good 4 years. All of the stuff that I have seen that was like "HOLY SCHNIKES" came from people who were frequent posters who always stirred the pot/picked on others, etc. I have never seen something happen without extensive history. And a first name isn't like giving out your ss number. So, Yes, I think some of you are super freakin' paranoid. And it feels weird.
If people choose to be "super freakin paranoid" then so be it. I think it's stalkerish to push people for their info.
Personally for me--- I don't think not revealing my name is going to save me. But it would seem creepy if someone I don't know started referring to me by name. I guess I just find it unnecessary.
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If people choose to be "super freakin paranoid" then so be it. I think it's stalkerish to push people for their info.
Personally for me--- I don't think not revealing my name is going to save me. But it would seem creepy if someone I don't know started referring to me by name. I guess I just find it unnecessary.
I guess I get it if their name is super unique. But if your name is something like ... I don't know.. Jennifer or something and you're from Chicago - there's a ton of those in Chicago.
To answer your question OP, I am very relaxed with names (other than last time), sometimes I use A, sometimes Allison, sometimes E, sometimes Ethan. I think I answered A in the GTKY post because I was bumping from my phone in the car and was trying to save time responding.
ETA: bumping, not pumping. although i do a lot of the latter in the car as well.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
Beyonce's baby was born in Feb, why would she be on the Dec 2011 board? This thread was not worth reading.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
Beyonce's baby was born in Feb, why would she be on the Dec 2011 board? This thread was not worth reading.
5 dollars says you'll be back once you see there are 24 replies.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
Not friends!? E-tears.
Success After Losses. I carry your , I carry it in my .</br>
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
Maybe I am famous. Since I don't plan on sharing my name, I guess you'll never know. I'm certainly not Beyonce though, so there's that.
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
Maybe I am famous. Since I don't plan on sharing my name, I guess you'll never know. I'm certainly not Beyonce though, so there's that.
Oh come on. Tell us who you are. We are all DYING to know.
I personally think people like hiding behind a screen name so they aren't accountable for anything they say. It's like...don't flatter yourself. I don't care enough about you to track you down and show up at your work. Except for haleymay but she kind of likes me lurking in her bushes.
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Of course Beyonce isn't on here, she didn't have her baby in December! Duh.
BTW, my name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph There's about 50 million more of me since I have one of the trendiest names of the 80's and early 90's.
Of course Beyonce isn't on here, she didn't have her baby in December! Duh.
BTW, my name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph There's about 50 million more of me since I have one of the trendiest names of the 80's and early 90's.
I WILL find you. I will also find Beyonce on the Jan. 2012 board.
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Re: Riddle me this
Some of us have been around a really long time and seen some pretty messed up stuff on these boards. One of the most notable instances was on one of the Nest boards where a girl was tracked down and stalked at work. Just like I don't post pictures... if you're not careful, IP addresses can be tracked.
Unfortunately, this stuff does happen on these boards, it's not just on Dateline. And if I'm going to be labeled as too paranoid, then so be it. I'm not openly putting my info out there for the world to see. Just like I'm not searchable on FB, I don't have pictures posted for the general public (everything is password protected and invite only)... I just don't want to deal with the what ifs.
I haven't been around for decades but for a good 4 years. All of the stuff that I have seen that was like "HOLY SCHNIKES" came from people who were frequent posters who always stirred the pot/picked on others, etc. I have never seen something happen without extensive history. And a first name isn't like giving out your ss number. So, Yes, I think some of you are super freakin' paranoid. And it feels weird.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
I don't see the big deal of why you care.
If people choose to be "super freakin paranoid" then so be it. I think it's stalkerish to push people for their info.
Personally for me--- I don't think not revealing my name is going to save me. But it would seem creepy if someone I don't know started referring to me by name. I guess I just find it unnecessary.
I don't see why you care if I care. (so there).
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Success After Losses. I carry your
As pointless as keeping your first name a secret. Unless of course your first name is Gary. Is your first name Gary?
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
I agree with you haleymay. Giving out your first name isn't the end of the world.
It's Spongebob actually. My pet snail is Gary. And we live in a pineapple under the sea. Feel free to stalk.
Success After Losses. I carry your
Holy $hit, I think I saw you on TV this morning!!!
I'm surprised you're just now putting 2 and 2 together. I'm very famous.
Success After Losses. I carry your
I'm a big fan. I'm a bit bummed I'm never home when your show is on.
Um...welcome back haleymay. Odd way to come out of lurking, or wherever.
*Insert cute little thumbs up icon that I can't do on my phone*
Success After Losses. I carry your
To answer your question OP, I am very relaxed with names (other than last time), sometimes I use A, sometimes Allison, sometimes E, sometimes Ethan. I think I answered A in the GTKY post because I was bumping from my phone in the car and was trying to save time responding.
ETA: bumping, not pumping. although i do a lot of the latter in the car as well.
I haven't been lurking. I have been on the ole' fb. But I thought I would see what was happenin' on here.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
You're trying for number 3?? Squeeee! That is so exciting!!!! Does little Drake want a brother or a sister?
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Yes we are attempting for a third
I think Drake wants a little brother, but a girl will work I suppose
I don't see why it matters to anyone whether we use names or not. I'm not paranoid that someone is going to stalk me and destroy my life. I just perfer to remain as anonymous as possible on the internet. I think that if someone saw my name, and my child's name, and a few other random identifying details it wouldn't be difficult to figure out who I am. I prefer my privacy.
Are you famous? Are you Beyonce? We are all friends here. Except Greenbaby. I wouldn't want to tell her anything either.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Beyonce's baby was born in Feb, why would she be on the Dec 2011 board? This thread was not worth reading.
5 dollars says you'll be back once you see there are 24 replies.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Not friends!? E-tears.
Success After Losses. I carry your
Maybe I am famous. Since I don't plan on sharing my name, I guess you'll never know. I'm certainly not Beyonce though, so there's that.
Oh come on. Tell us who you are. We are all DYING to know.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Not as exciting as life on the prairie? Sorry to disappoint.
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Of course Beyonce isn't on here, she didn't have her baby in December! Duh.
BTW, my name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph
There's about 50 million more of me since I have one of the trendiest names of the 80's and early 90's.
I WILL find you. I will also find Beyonce on the Jan. 2012 board.
Well, I do live in Canada so you have less population to wade through.
Wait, where you the one that left footprints in the snow at my kitchen window where I make bottles in my panties at night?
Yes, yes I was so no cause for any real concern. You can go back to doing that now.
I swear to God, I brushed those off, how did you fin...oh wait, you aren't talking to me? It was definitely kylayton...
My baby is two!!! Baby girl 9/17/09
My other baby is still a baby! Baby Boy 11-30-11
Actually, it was both of us. I stalked haleymay down, kidnapped her, and made her creep in your windows with me. She seemed oddly into it.
Geez guys, next time just knock! The show is better from the inside
Haley, if I tell you my name, will you stalk me and leave me presents places?
I've always wanted a secret admirer.
DS #2 - 4/2/14