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E-mom: some tips for the PBH moms

By tannedincali on Sep 10, 2009, 09:10 in Off Topic.

tannedincali (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 10, 2009, 09:18:

Thank god my mom doesn't know how to use facebook or twitter lol

Take the red pill and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 10, 2009, 09:37:

I do keep tab on my kids, but I don't like to invade their privacy unless I know something strange it's going on with them like drugs or something unusual, something that I see their normal behaviour changing. My kids are on my facebook, I see sometimes they post picts of them having a crazy good time, but I know sometimes this pictures are to impress their friends, unless the pict are not showing something explicit, I am alright with it. They have another accounts like Bebbo but I don't go into that, I rather prefer they keep something to themselves.

Both my kids know the danger on the Internet also I have told Them to be careful with what they post or comment on those sites, I know them very well, they are good kids and I don't need to go like a secret agent spying 24/7, also they need to learn by their mistakes. I would hate to pretend to be somewhere else just to check on them, as I said unless I suspect something really bad it's going with one of them.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Sep 10, 2009, 10:13:

Yes, I keep tabs on my kids too on facebook, look at their photos, videos and have a whole bunch of mutual friends. I don't read their exchanges with their friends (except occasionally, if it's about something I'm also interested in like a party we all have been to or travel plans or such) but I LOVE to check out the mood for the moment and those short comments at the top of the page about what they're up to just then.
I chat with my daughter every day on facebook.
They leave comments on my wall as well.
I would have to say that with the cell phone and the facebook keeping in touch with your kids have never been easier.

A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi

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aztec says on Sep 10, 2009, 15:13:

I have decided to disconnect from facebook. It was addictive and I was nervous about the access to personal information. The only regret is the loss of contact with two special friends kat1 and Desideria. I have only disconnected and have not had the courage to permanently eliminate my account!

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 10, 2009, 16:45:

aww Aztec... go back, just don't put too much personal info :)

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tannedincali (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 10, 2009, 19:57:

I think facebook and parents don't mix, you should give kids their space specially when they are old enough to live their own lives, it's like all the time you were listening their phone conversations or sneaking into their room. That's just my two cents.

By the way this video is not to be taken seriously, I think you already know it but just in case ;) lol

Take the red pill and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes

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Panama says on Sep 11, 2009, 02:46:

That was funny.

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aztec says on Sep 11, 2009, 03:41:

Facebook is out with a new version that may be less intrusive. I am trying it now. You sign in using the same password. All of the important information is automatically transferred. Information on the Classic Facebook is also retained if return to that version is desired.

September 10, 2009 4:04 PM PDT
Facebook Lite is here. Verdict: Better

"The new version of the site appears to be much cleaner and simpler. It appears, at a quick glance, to be a better site for Facebook newbies or for anyone who finds the current site overwhelming or noisy. It also pushes the old-school Facebook apps off a cliff, which is just as well for the newest Facebook-connected services. Try it at lite.facebook.com."

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10350121-2.html?part=rss&subj=...

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dwmte7 says on Sep 16, 2009, 05:49:

i have a number of children on face book and unfortunately i don't go there. i allow and rely on my oldest son to ride shotgun over his younger sister and her account. he has been very effective and efficient, he caught some freak hassling her and hunted him down and dealt with it. he's an IT person and knew how to go after him.

i make it to pbh and that's the extent of my horizon. and possibly the cause of your chagrin.
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patriarch

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