QUOTE(Terry @ Mar 30 2006, 04:15 PM)

Well, unfortunately Myfolsom.com was lumped with myspace.com. I don't believe there are equal "dangers" there, but I do believe that parents can provide oversight on any and all websites visited by their children. Granted, high schoolers can be a little more independent, but why not use this forum for discussion of the issues between parents and their teens.
It was not unfortunate, ( Like maybe an error in his mind) it was purposefully written based on heresay and poor judgement--- nothing more...
Sure he could have simply suggested to have parental review of ALL websites-- but he chose instead to vililfy this site.... and not only lump it with myspace, but also SUGGEST in the same sentence that it WAS DANGEROUS AND HAD PREDATORS LURKING....
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You assume all parents of teens are caring and provide oversight and guidance. That's not always true, and I think that's what this "caution" is. But then again, non-caring parents won't get a clue anyway.
I assume nothing of the kind... and as I see it- myfolsom would be a totally unrestricted website to any of my kids as it deals with the real world of folks and kids mostly in Folsom and has topics that would not normally be in a students education packet at home nor school , 99% of which ( the myfolsom topics) are informative and educational...
To use the words that he did in describing THIS Site- is surely a huge error of his ignorance...
I also find it in his poor taste not to answer emails sent to him on the subject... We only know of one or two respnses by members, but surely others , including I, have sent comments expecting answers and a retraction and apology....
... and what is this about him getting ADVISE from LAW ENFORCEMENT ( his answer to Barb) ????
Cheers
F500
Edited by folsom500, 31 March 2006 - 11:13 AM.