New rule for IM accounts?

[canyon]

I think a new rule should be put into place that says you're not allowed to add your Skype or AIM or anything else to your profile until you're allowed to PM (100 posts). That way it'll weed out the people who come on here just to get usernames and ask for pictures. It'll also give the person who was asked a chance to go through the asker's posts and threads and get a general sense of what kind of person it is that's asking for the username based on what s/he posts and talks about..

I'm tired of people requesting me to add them to my contacts list just to ask me for pictures of myself or to cam or something stupid like that. It's pathetic.

I don't know if it would even be possible, but I think it would be a good idea to give others a chance to get a sense of what type of person it is that's requesting to be added.

[TheSleepingInsomniac]

I agree with this and i rarely agree with sugestions but this makes sence

[MustangRacer35]

Like I mentioned in your other thread, it's up to you on what info you share. If you don't want everyone to have your skype and aim then don't put it on here. It's your choice on what you choose to share. Everyone has the same choice to make, so leave it up to each person on what they can share.

[PoseidonX43]

I'm agreeing with this one

[mrbob360]

i think this would be great stop unwanted people from seeing any kind of info until they have 100 posts, so all they can do is post visitor messages that see what we have posted

[Blind]

I agree with this

[Infidelitas]

And with that we would have more people sending their IM screen names via VM, which may I point out is not allowed

[mrbob360]

And with that we would have more people sending their IM screen names via VM, which may I point out is not allowed

well then those people will just have to be banned because they would be people that just wanrt to trade pics/cam

im sure you would up for the job of keeping an eye out aurora :D

[Infidelitas]

well then those people will just have to be banned because they would be people that just wanrt to trade pics/cam

im sure you would up for the job of keeping an eye out aurora :D

Not every person who shares their screen name is out to cam with someone, most just dont read the forum rules, and don't know. All staff keep their eye out for it. And it is one of my jobs to keep an eye out
If you don't want this to happen, don't share your personal details on your account. If you do choose to do this, report anyone that requests to trade pics or cam with you, so that staff can deal with it appropriately

[mrbob360]

true you smartypants lol

[Donkey]

What makes a lot more sense than stopping people putting their own details up, is just stopping people with under a certain amount of posts seeing other people's contact details. What makes even more sense is for you just to remove them for your profile, and ask people to contact you for them.

[Syvelocin]

Agreed with Jon, I don't know if there's a way to do that though. Having them not able to see other people's contact info. But you can't have people contact you for them, because the only way you're allowed to give it out is by putting it in your profile. Well, of course, people give them out by PM as well, but there's not a huge amount we can do about that unless it's reported.

[Jess]

you can make sure only contacts and moderators can PM you and you can set your profile privacy...but I also agree with Jon's idea

[Nelson]

I also agree with this suggestion, I have had people just add me with like 10 posts just to cam or trade pics, Maybe instead of 100, something like 50, because also noticed that people will just spam threads like surveys or the discussion threads just to get to 100 posts just to PM.. so yeah, theres my two cents

[Hope4u]

I agree with not seeing info until something like 100 posts..but to make even more sure it doesn't happen..don't put it on here anyways...then no one can see it...can't you also report people on skype or anything that do that (I don't use skype so I don't know their rules)..and let them deal with the person

[Origami]

you can make sure only contacts and moderators can PM you and you can set your profile privacy...but I also agree with Jon's idea
That.

[starlit dreams]

why not just remove the option to put your yahoo, msn, aim, skype and w/e else from profiles?
i mean, the way it is now, cant ppl just click and send a personal im, without asking the person if its ok?

[Infidelitas]

why not just remove the option to put your yahoo, msn, aim, skype and w/e else from profiles?
i mean, the way it is now, cant ppl just click and send a personal im, without asking the person if its ok?

Well, if you don't want this to happen, dont put your details there

[disassociation2016]

The whole point of this website isn't for pics and I've made friends that aren't out for that. (Trevor, who's really cool.)

[starlit dreams]

Well, if you don't want this to happen, dont put your details there

i dont put that info there. i never show my im addy on any forum.
i was meaning if the option wasnt there, ppl couldnt contact others without them knowing. do you get what i mean?

[Origami]

i dont put that info there. i never show my im addy on any forum.
i was meaning if the option wasnt there, ppl couldnt contact others without them knowing. do you get what i mean?

If people don't want to be contacted by randoms they already have to measures protecting them.
The first is to simply not add their information. The second would be to set their profile privacy.
They don't need the option when there are already other methods to help prevent the "problem."

[HaydenM]

not all people that wish to talk on another form of online social media automatically want to get people on cam. It's a wrong stereotype and saying that people with lower post rates would be more likely to do so is an improper generalisation.

[Origami]

not all people that wish to talk on another form of online social media automatically want to get people on cam. It's a wrong stereotype and saying that people with lower post rates would be more likely to do so is an improper generalisation.

It's a teen help site with a plethora of perverts and adults lurking among the midst. It's actually a fair and safe stereotype. The stereotype and the rules set forth regarding it only aid in member safety. So, until the stereotype actually hinders the safety of members, particularly those who are new to the site, then the generalization will continue as it is.
And in all honesty, it's not an improper generalization at all. Most of the cam and pic hunters come from new members with minimal post counts. Most seasoned members who've dumped a thousand or more posts into the system are seen less often trying to commit these infractions. So, the generalization comes from statistics, thus in reality it is a proper assumption that can be made.
If you don't like it, don't whine about it. Make a few posts around the forum. Gain some recognition. And prove through your own methods that you've come to the site as a legit member instead of some lurking pervert. No one really assumes anything about new members unless they post about the unfair cam rules, post inappropriate pictures or discussions, or have a username like XxX2muchC0CK4uXxX.
Hope this didn't upset you. (:

[Aves]

This has been said already, but here's for the people who didn't see it.

you can make sure only contacts and moderators can PM you and you can SET YOUR PROFILE PRIVACY...but I also agree with Jon's idea

[Jagster]

I'm in an indefinite agreement with this suggestion. It will help take care of those people who just come here for something and never come back, but if this rule is in effect, then it'll make the new members have to continuously post.

[Origami]

I'm in an indefinite agreement with this suggestion. It will help take care of those people who just come here for something and never come back, but if this rule is in effect, then it'll make the new members have to continuously post.

Seriously? Read the post above you. Read my posts. Read Jess' posts. Fuck.