Just so you know

[Drama Llama]

 

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Susan Wise Bauer
Against board policy

[bibiche]

You can still go back and delete your posts individually. Although that sounds like a pain. 
 

I’m sorry. Big hugs.

Edited October 26, 2021 by bibiche

[YaelAldrich]

Is there a link to this information?

[Storygirl]

I'm sorry. If they won't delete your account, would they delete certain threads upon your request? Another thing they can do is make a thread invisible and unsearchable.

[Jean in Newcastle]

We have always known that the internet is forever, even if they do delete someone's account.  So write in a diary instead or PM some trusted friends.  This board is not their primary business, nor do they get money from us for providing this important venue. 

[Helpdesk]

It has always been board policy not to delete accounts.  I did so for a few accounts as I did not know the policy, but now that I know it, I don't delete accounts.  When whole accounts are deleted, so is helpful information and posts that make the discussion cohere.

Individual members can delete individual posts they have made and regret.

As Jean notes, the internet is forever--and it pays to count ten before hitting Submit.  (Same goes for emails and Send.)

It might be helpful for people to share on this thread the things they have learned the hard way and/or the things they are teaching their children about how to be safe and regret-free on the internet, in personal communication and in social media.  

Here are three I learned and taught my students: 

1. The first one I learned the hard way, about emails:  if you are crabby about something, go ahead and write the email...but don't put the addresses in until the last.  That way you can't accidentally send something that you might not need to send by the time you are done ranting.  
2. The second one is to have personal integrity. Be the person you want to be, and don't hide behind multiple emails, aliases and so on.  Caveat: I had no glaring instance of personal safety issues.  And it is a really GOOD idea not to use your personal name as a user ID...but use ONE.  
3. The last one is that it is a good idea to take a break from social media from time to time.  30-60 days away once a year did a world of good for me.

What have you learned? What do you teach your children?

[Jean in Newcastle]

The Wayback Machine (and other search engines) are a real thing. 

I stopped sharing personal details about my kids once they hit ten years old.  I don't want them to be able to see what I said about them in a moment of frustration.  (Informational questions regarding appropriate curriculum or activities is not an issue.  I'm talking about personal information. 

[Susan Wise Bauer]

Complaining about board policy and moderation ON the boards is one of those things that has long been against our user policies. 

So please don't. Thanks.

SWB