How Safe Is Mamasource??

You know I have not used this site that many times, just because I did'nt know if you all were real. Until I met Alica on the childcare request I sent out. I would love to met up with some of you. But I would bet there are some people that are not supposed to be on this site. There are too many freaks out there these days. So please be very careful, too all of you!

M.

Not cool...never thought about it before. I felt safe, now, being a new mom, all the bad stuff comes to mind. Ack!

I think so long as you remain vague about your personal history and location you are bound to be safer. I've wondered about the multiple alias thing, but how are you connecting aliases to each other? I don't think I'd be able to figure that one out! I agree with you, people without children should not be on here. They must have something to promote I suppose. But I guess if they are a lactation consultant or a grandma giving actual advice thats different. After all, we all give pretty good advice to each other!

I too have thought of this. I try not to put too much info on here, but it can be hard when your giving advice. Such as age, name, location, and so forth. I try to keep it simple and not use my exact location or phone #. I think it is ok to give general info such as the city you live in, especially if you are looking for child care or some other venue. I have posted the location of my child's school and his name. I do know you have to "be invited" and fill out some info and you are approved by someone. I have no idea who does this and what criteria they have.

By the way, I love this site, as I don't know very many moms that can give good advice. I think the ones I do know get cought up in their own lives and don't pay attn. For example, I was always saying we had no sitter and we couldn't make it to anything because of it. No one could suggest anything, just "oh, that stinks for you". I ended up finding Adventure Kids in Flower Mound on my own. I found out, after trying to tell my freinds about it, that they already new about it and used it. This is not the first time something like this has happened. So, anyway, that is why I love this forum of real moms who give real advice and can get to the point (except me, because I tend to ramble on :).

Let us know what they find out.
Thanks,
T. Lee

Hmm.... never thought about it creepies out there but they do lurk everywhere. I am going to going to go out on a limb here and just really assume that for the most part, the ones of us out here are the real deal and are seeking honest opinions and answers to our situations.

There are shady people everywhere... so as in all internet arenas -- use caution...

I have only been on this site for a short time and i am curious of that too. I really am scared as to what I put out there for all to see. I can assure you that there are probably some on this site that have bad intensions. Or are trying to get info, about you or your children. Post with caustion. L. Ps I never got the info on the CEC thing, I have two kids, boy 4 and a girl 9months. Would love to meet other moms as well.

Never thought about it before... Thanks for the heads up. I think that if you use caution you should be ok. Never give out personal identifying information, etc., especially about your children. For the most part I have not gotten any negative responses to my questions which are typically general in nature, such as pediatric recommendations.

I am very nieve when it comes to stuff like that. I guess that I want to see the good in everyone. I guess that I am too open and honest sometimes. If you guys catch me giving too much info, please let me know. I don't even think twice. All that I think about is that I am writting to friends!!

Hopefully, we are all safe.
H.

I've never had a problem and only have had good responses. With any internet site, I use caution.... I try to limit the info so it will make it hard to locate me/the kids, just in case there is a pervert out there on the prowl.

I use a different email address from my personal email address, so it doesn't identify my last name (like my personal one does). So I feel pretty safe and I've been very happy with Mamasource.

I have wondered about this as well. At first I thought it was completely safe because you had to be invited or verified by another Mama. But, if there are people on here without any children that is disturbing...and it should NOT be happening. Also, why would someone feel the need to use mulitiple aliases? Isn't the point to get to know people in your area and get advice from other MOMS? If you are one of those w/ more than one alias or no children, I would love to hear your reasons. Also, T., I would love to hear what you find out from the administrators of the board!

HI T.,

I have actually thought of that, which is why I stopped using my real name. I have also sent a personal message to a couple of people giving away WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION. Like exactly where they live, work, hours they are gone, where their kids go to school and ages of their kids all in the same message!!! Way too scary for me. So, if you noticed that I changed my 'name', you will know why. I think we can't be too safe when it comes to our children, which is a SAD state of our society! I LOVE THIS SITE! I am an extensive contributor, and don't want to scare people off, but I think a few personal safety measures would be advisable for everyone. You never know where the predators lurk!

BTW, I didn't get to make it to the event, but you have my info, and I look forward to meeting you all in the near future!

Wow...I didnt realize that people are doing that...how totally crappy! I figured only people w/ kiddos would be on here....kinda freaky if they dont...hope and pray they are not stalkers...there alot of those on the internet ya know....and why would someone need two plus names? Well so far Ive gotten really good advice and love this site! I have enjoyed meeting the people that we have met so far and they have wonderful kids that my daughter talks about all the time. Hopefully the site will continue to stay this way!