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Important Threads for New Members

1.Do you have a Members Folder?

2.The Official Birthday List

3. What does your screen name mean? %5cclipart%7bhand%7d+%5cblue%7bImportant+Threads+for+New+Members%7d%0a%0a1%2e%5ctopurl%7bhttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2ebomis%2ecom%2ftvclubhouse%2fdiscus%2fmessages%2f9200%2f30098%2ehtml%3f1018291529%2cDo+you+have+a+Members+Folder%3f%7d+%0a%0a2%2e%5ctopurl%7bhttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2ebomis%2ecom%2ftvclubhouse%2fdiscus%2fmessages%2f9200%2f24808%2ehtml%3f1018756627%2cThe+Official+Birthday+List%7d+%0a%0a3%2e+%5ctopurl%7bhttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2ebomis%2ecom%2ftvclubhouse%2fdiscus%2fmessages%2f9200%2f30068%2ehtml%3f1017795219%2c+What+does+your+screen+name+mean%3f%7d

Tksoard

Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 02:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Since BB3 is starting, TVCH will be getting a whole lot of new members, or oldies coming back. It would be nice if you would go to a couple of threads so we can get to know you better. OK?

1. Do you have a Members Folder?

2. Getting to know you....

3. Getting to know you-Part Deux

4. Another (new) getting to know you

5. The Official Birthday List

6. What does your screen name mean?

New members can also get to know us oldies in these threads, also. Welcome to all Newbies!!

OR

maybe I'm just a nosey old Hoot!!

Bookworm

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good idea Tk!

Sharebear

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 08:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
great idea,,,I was here last season,,,I do not have a folder that I know of,,can you tell me what to do? thanks
the bear

Tksoard

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 09:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Shearebear, you have a folder now!! It's in the members area!!

Tksoard

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 09:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Dear Mod, can you change the thread titles above, to links? It might help, but only if you think this thread is a good idea. Thanks!!

Moondance

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here are your links:) (not a mod)

1.Do you have a Members Folder?

2. Getting to know you.... (couldn't find it LOL)

3.Getting to know you-Part Deux

4.Another (new) getting to know you

5.The Official Birthday List

6. What does your screen name mean? (couldn't find this either}

Moondance

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Getting to know you

What does your screen name mean?

Admin

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How's that look now?

Moondance

Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MrNeil is so cool!:)

Tksoard

Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 10:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Neil!! That's just what I wanted!! Thanks!!

Flint

Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 10:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hate to be a killjoy, but there is something I have been meaning to say for a while. The threads mentioned are great for getting to know people, and sharing information, but BE CAREFUL of what you post.

I have spent a lot of my online life in an administrative capacity of one sort or another. On an LPMud I was in charge of "Law" and security. Which means site security as well as making sure the rules were followed. On TVCH it is as a Moderator, with pretty much a similar job, making sure things run smoothly, and people abide by the rules. One of the things I learned, and saw people get hurt by not doing, is to be careful what you say in open forums. If you don't want EVERYONE to know something, and for others to repeat or use it, don't say it. This covers everything from an idea to an identity.

Unfortunately there are some sick f***s out there on the net. We have had our fair share of them here from time to time. If you post information about yourself, or your kids, you may find it being thrown back at you in some form or another, not necessarily on this site. One of the Moderators who had posted information about herself, and a picture of her, and her son (in a public area) found herself the subject of death threats via email, and received threats against her son. Yes, there are Terminal Headcases THAT sick out there.

That sort of behaviour has been exhibited by a few of the ones we have banished over the last couple of years. Whenever some of those types get angry with someone on the net they resort to those sort of tactics. Most of the Moderators have received some form of threat, or harassment at one time or another.

(FYI, the threats that were made against the Moderator and her son are being dealt with by the proper authorities.)

Everyone has different experiences with this. Some people never have a problem with this sort of behaviour, they are lucky and it hasn't happened. Others have a thick skin and don't care what a few miscreants, morons, and malcontents might have to say. Others get VERY upset and get hurt by it. Everyone reacts differently. So, be careful when posting information, make sure you really don't mind it being made public. Especially if you have a thin skin.

Honestly, on the net there is no REALLY safe area to post personal and private information. There are some areas which are SAFER than others, such as a members area as opposed to a public area. However, there is no place that is absolutely 100% safe. That is the nature of the net. Which is why people need to consider the personal information they post.

The same sort of thing applies when you are making a post. Make sure you REALLY want to say what you are posting. Once it is posted and read it is too late to take it back. Even if it gets removed, once someone has read it it is too late to retract it.

I hope this doesn't put a damper on your enjoyment of threads and the net. It is something you should be aware of when you post though.

As always this post has just been ...

My 2 cents.

Gail

Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 04:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the reminder Flint! One of the changes the returning members will see this year is that after they re-register here, their email addresses will no longer be displayed automatically. This was a problem in the past that we were able to modify during this past winter. If people want their email address displayed, they can certainly do so but now it is their choice.

Logan

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Flint, said essentially same thing two months ago. Last fall I had death threats to myself, and my son, from a jerk in Florida. Some people in the group, said, "oh he's just joking". I don't take those jokes lightly. I immediately reported the man to both FBI, CIA, TampaBay police and his ISP provider.

People just don't realize how much information a person can glean from the posts they make. It doesn't take a hacker long to track down a person's identity, simply from pictures of family posted and email addresses. Let alone other details such as birthdates etc.

SlaveMaster was the first identified Serial Killer on the internet a few years ago. He endeared women to him then killed them brutally.

When people post online, they have to go with the premise that 90% of the people online, are lying, hiding their true motives, or plain sick.
I know many people are lonely and feel they find a commmunity of "friends" at websites like this and thousands of others. However, that's when their guard comes down...and thats when the predators hit their targets.

I don't share any pictures online with anyone, except those I absolutely trust, which is less than 5 people. That's why I've always found it amazing, that people here would share so much information about themselves. (This isn't unique to TVCH though). With all the tracking devices out on the net now...it only takes an instant.

Flint

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 07:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I got to deal with some sickioes while an Arch. The stalkers, etc. It was never fun to deal with, but I did learn a bit about how the stalkers operate, which made identifying and stopping them a little easier. Unfortunately, results dealing with them on the internet doesn't always translate into getting RL results.

You are right too, the problem isn't unique to TVCH. Nor is the use of the forum for meeting friends. It is a problem all over the net.

I don't want my words don't make everyone paranoid, but then again, maybe a little paranoia can be a good thing. I just want them to post with their eyes wide open.

Whit4you

Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 12:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This "for new people" area is a great idea - and the choices are great. Obviously we want to keep it sorta simple and not to convoluted - would be nice to have a 'suggestions for this area thread' rather then me posting this here - lol.

My suggestion for the 'new members click here" would be the usual ongoing "New members introdue yourselves" thread we usually have going - you know the one I mean? Not sure if we have one now - but there's usually an ongoing one.

Also of course - since I've started a few of them - a "TVCH Lingo / acronyms / abrrivations" type thread would be good to have listed here.

(oh and maybe the "History of the TVCH" thread.

I know ti's best to keep this area rather simple - and the choices so far are very good ones - those I suggested are just food for thought.\

Agan - this link from the main area is great - wish it had been here when I was new LOL.

Whit4you

Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 12:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Could I suggest to the mod that we put this 'convo' going on here into a "suggestions for the newbie area' thread here? to keep the area clean for the newbies? :)

LOL

Admin

Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 07:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What about moving all of these threads into a special New members area under the main topic Members Room? That would clear them from the General Discussions area and help people to find them?

Tksoard

Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 07:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That's a great idea, Admin!!

Theowl

Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 04:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Bob2112, I'm bumping this up to you. I guess you didn't see it when you first came in. With all the new people coming in, we should try to keep this up top. Read the comments above to decide if you want to give out the information about yourself, first. They are all just for fun, so you can decide if you want to particapate. It will be great getting to meet the new members, and you can meet us, too!

Grant

Saturday, July 06, 2002 - 04:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was reading through these posts. I am comfortable giving my first name, age, and a picture. I think that will be enough don't you think?

Ryn

Saturday, July 06, 2002 - 09:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You are free to give as much or as little info as you like Grant :)

Loppes

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 09:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm Lonnie, Male from Calgary, Alberta. My friends call me Lon. I get 6 weeks off in the summer. Last year I got intrigued with BigBrother. I girlfriend was out, big brother was in. I didn't know there was a FanClub. I linked up this week, saw its Canadian, here I am.
This is my first post. It seems like a great crowd.

Loppes

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 09:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I meant to say My girlfriend was out. Give me time I will figure out how to post better. I hope.

Bookworm

Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Welcome Grant and Loppes and all the newcomers!

Loppes

Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 09:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bookworm,
Thanks for your post!

Spramp

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 11:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi - I'm a longtime lurker, first-post member. Just wanted to say thanks to all the regulars and long-time posters. I've enjoyed your posts and look forward to posting something witty of my own. (yeah - we'll see how long that takes)....thanks!!

Twiggyish

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 02:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Welcome Spramp!

Ryn

Friday, August 16, 2002 - 05:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
bump

Seattlemom

Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi all I have been reading your great feed updates all allong great job! and love some of the pictures by your names. Looking forward to posting its a great sight Thanks to all

Bookworm

Friday, August 16, 2002 - 08:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Seattlemom! Glad to see you here.

Seattlemom

Friday, August 30, 2002 - 02:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Bookworm Cool Nic LOL my sons nic in school was bookworm LOL thanks for the welcome :-)

Rose_City

Saturday, August 31, 2002 - 02:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi all,

How do people sign up for all those fabulous greetings and paintings that are in many folks' folders? Is there a decorating committee to contact? A Welcome Wagon?

Please advise the new gal!

Happy Holiday to all,

Rose_City

Twiggyish

Saturday, August 31, 2002 - 03:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Rose, I saw you have a new folder already.
Are you asking how to decorate? The clipart used is located at the top of the screen where it says clipart. What a lot of people do is copy and paste the code in to their messages. For example:

The code has a back slash, the word clipart and the name of the clipart in brackets. Just put that code somewhere in your message. Voila!

Now for other images or pictures, you can save them to your computer (from another website) and then using the format information, put that code and picture in your message.
It's a back slash, the word image, the brackets with the name of the picture. After which, you will be directed to a page where you upload your image. It really isn't that hard once you try it!

Admin

Monday, September 23, 2002 - 05:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bump