Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ask them if they come to this forum? Do you tell them your board name or ask them yours? I've told people mine (or been introduced to people by my board name) but I don't ask for other people's board names. I wait to see if they will volunteer it. Often they do not. I was just wondering this in light of the "who do you know irl" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D :iagree: If they want to know who I am, they'll have to figure it out. It's not that hard if you know me even a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I refer them to SWB, her books and Peace Hill Press. I figure they can find the boards. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I've never asked, but only because it's never crossed my mind. I already know that there are two people here I also know in real life (from my homeschool meetup group) and we do know each other's board names and have PM'd a few times here. No idea if there are others, I've never asked. It doesn't bother me either way. I've also met people in real life because of a yahoo email list for homeschoolers in my state. When it's come up that they live somewhere near where I live, I've invited them to my meetup group, and a few have joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've asked the two homeschooling parents I'm in contact with (one relative, one friend) if they go to this - or any - online forums. Neither seemed interested, so I didn't press. If they had been, I imagine I would've blurted out my username and asked for their's. But in a "just meet" situation? No, I wouldn't bring it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I know some really cool IRL homeschool Moms. I've told them who I am on here, and they still talk to me. ;) But, the two in particular that I've invited to drop by, aren't heavy internet users. So, I wouldn't be surprised that they have never made it "over here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope. Though I do know a few people IRL who come here some. I feel like I have the experience where I meet another homeschool parent and I'm like, ooh, cool, let's talk about homeschooling! And the other parent clearly thinks I'm a freak. :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, this is my place where I go to escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't share that information. In fact, I've meet somebody I'm pretty sure is on here and still haven't said anything! I have a few good friends that homeschool that know I come here, but they aren't interested themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't. I'm on the thread for my state on the networking board and my pic is really me, so if they're here, they'll find me one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I ain't tellin' no one nuttin'!!! Not anymore, anyway. :lol: I don't talk to too many homeschoolers...heck, I don't talk to too many people since moving up here.... but we were visiting with a homeschooling family from our church and I asked what curriculum/books/method/whatever he was using (he was the teacher). He went absolutely ballistic on me! He was ranting about how it was nobody's business how he taught, what he taught, what books he used.... spit spraying, wild gestures.... I just kind of stepped back and wandered away to find hubby and get the hell out of there... :lol: I ain't tellin' no one where I am. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 we were visiting with a homeschooling family from our church and I asked what curriculum/books/method/whatever he was using (he was the teacher). He went absolutely ballistic on me! He was ranting about how it was nobody's business how he taught, what he taught, what books he used.... spit spraying, wild gestures.... Crazy!!! Can you say "defensive"? Yikes. I think your questions were totally normal/expected. That is just bizarre. I don't tell people I'm on here or who I am. I like the privacy of anonymity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D Yep, that's me. Even if I refer someone here for advice or to read a particular thread, I don't tell them who I am. One friend figured me out but I don't mind that she knows. It's those other people LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D :iagree: Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sadly, I never meet WTM people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No....when I've had opportunity to sit and chat with other HS'ers, I tend to keep things general, like what curriculum or interests of kids, activities or programs in the area that look interesting - I've yet to meet another HS'er in my area who is following a WTM/classical approach. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't met them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't ask, but I frequently suggest people come here. If they seem at all interested in curriculum or have questions about it, I recommend this site. I do have an acquaintance who homeschools who was telling me the other day she is switching to FLL and WWE and that they are going to try Latin this year. Then she asked if we were still using MUS for high school. I thought she sounded suspiciously like someone who had been hanging out here and I was tempted to ask but didn't. :lol: SWB did 10 hours (or more) of sessions at our homeschooling convention in 2010 (yes I was in every one!). It has really caused a major shift in the local homeschooling community, a very needed one if you ask me. I think there are probably quite a few people I know that are here now. I think anyone who knows me could figure out who I am pretty quickly by reading my posts and I do have my state listed. I still haven't actually told or asked anyone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ask them if they come to this forum? Do you tell them your board name or ask them yours? . No. None of the homeschoolers I know in real life is leaning towards a rigorous classical education. I would be extremely surprised to meet one of them here. Because of the extremely different motivations and styles, I don't even mention what we do curriculum/philosophy wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Several people have approached me because I have my photo as my avatar. People recognize me. :) in those cases I ask their board name, and people at board meetups tell their names. But, I don't ask random homeschool parents if they are on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ask them if they come to this forum? Do you tell them your board name or ask them yours? I've told people mine (or been introduced to people by my board name) but I don't ask for other people's board names. I wait to see if they will volunteer it. Often they do not. I was just wondering this in light of the "who do you know irl" thread. I don't ask directly, but I listen for clues and may ask leading questions :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ask them if they come to this forum? Do you tell them your board name or ask them yours? I've told people mine (or been introduced to people by my board name) but I don't ask for other people's board names. I wait to see if they will volunteer it. Often they do not. I was just wondering this in light of the "who do you know irl" thread. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't talk about the forums to strangers. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope. I don't ask. I don't tell. I don't link to my blog, or pictures, or anything because I like being anonymous!:D Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D Haa haa. I feel the SAME way. What happens on the WTM, stays on the WTM. Some IRL friends probably know but we don't ever discuss the internet when around each other. It just doesn't come up. I frequently meet local people who read my blog though. That weirds me out a bit. They know me better than I know them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No, I don't ask. I don't want to out myself, this place is my haven. There are only a few people on here that know my real first name, I like to keep it that way. :D :iagree:Although, I thoroughly enjoyed purposely meeting up with a board member and her lovely family in real life and there are "friends" on here that I would get on a plane (funds permitting) to meet IRL.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Obviously if I saw someone such as Mrs Mungo who posts her photo, I might say something, but I've never asked...Then again, I've never suspected anyone was on here. Like one hsing mom I know doesn't use the internet ever. I have a lack of hsing moms in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDweller Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No. I like to be able to post and not feel like someone I know IRL is reading details about me I may not want them to know. I try not to post to much personal information anyway, but I still prefer to keep things private. If I want someone IRL to know something, I will tell them. I don't want it being read by them on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagsWife Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sometimes I will mention "my boards", but unless they ask for more info, I don't offer anything else up. I used to think it would be nice for some of the homeschoolers I know to post here, and then the HS group I was in imploded. I was very thankful that I had a place where I did not have to "see" the people who were literately making my real life h#$*. Even though all that drama is long gone...I still like this to be my little HS haven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No. I don't ask unless they mention the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ask them if they come to this forum? Do you tell them your board name or ask them yours? The only ones I've met have been using only all-in-one religious curriculum, or aren't really using anything. None have wanted to "talk shop" at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 The only ones I've met have been using only all-in-one religious curriculum, or aren't really using anything. None have wanted to "talk shop" at all. That is so not true - you've met me;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 No, I don't ask but I did mention the forum to one hsing friend and she hadn't heard of it.:001_huh: I have never mentioned it to anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Oh, and I use blessedmom4God for most of my user names and email so my irl friends would probably figure it out if they ever did stop by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is so not true - you've met me;) Well, we didn't "meet", we "met up"! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well, we didn't "meet", we "met up"! :001_smile: Oh - well, that's true since it was a WTM party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've never met anyone else as you described who uses the boards. Most of the people I meet who homeschool have never heard of TWTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have never asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewaggie99 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I haven't met any other homeschoolers who follow WTM, which is shocking since I'm in a heavy homeschool state. I'm grateful to have found these boards and the WTM books. It's exactly the education I felt I missed and my children were missing in PS. So, if I bump into any of you IRL, please excuse me if I trip over myself in excitement. It can be a bit lonely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 No. But I did ask this one woman if she was on a certain forum as she looked just like the person's picture and even had kids the same name. She said no but I still wonder if it was her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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