Posted by zenhussy on July 28, 2004, at 18:22:35
In reply to Re: privacy » gardenergirl, posted by AuntieMel on July 28, 2004, at 16:55:34
> Well, only registered babblers can check, and they probably have to enable themselves first. Putting it out here is visible to the world.
> I'm sure that wasn't intended, but it *is* something to keep in mind.Here is the FAQ as of 16:20 PDT: Please don't be sarcastic, joke about death or suicide, suggest that others harm (or discuss specific ways of harming) themselves or others, jump to conclusions about others, post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down, harass or pressure others, use language that could offend others, post information that identifies another poster without their permission or that you know to be false, exaggerate or overgeneralize -- etc. Even if you're quoting someone else.
Regarding the privacy issue I think that "please don't...post information that identifies another poster without their permission...." fits this circumstance. Any babbler with babblemail activated can check to see if the recipient has babblemail activated.
I do not see any reason to advertise ANY babbler's babblemail status on board. I see it as abusive as posting someone's e-mail addy. My e-mail has always been in PB Open so if anyone wants to contact me they have been able to do if they belong to Yahoo!'s groups to join PB Open.
It felt like an invasion of privacy and basically makes any thought of using the feature completely not an option.
Thank you for understanding AuntieMel for seeing the issue at hand here that has gotten off topic from my original questions to Dr. Bob at the top of this thread.
--zh
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