tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post4896468345008046348..comments2024-03-29T04:08:29.103-05:00Comments on T. Powell Coltrin Writes : Online Relationships and Real LifeT. Powell Coltrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-73896274028898979992016-08-09T17:58:19.478-05:002016-08-09T17:58:19.478-05:00I could never do that living off the grid thing. M...I could never do that living off the grid thing. My idea of camping is no mini fridge in the hotel room and I would also take a Class A RV too. lolJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-84519415490847889312016-08-09T11:22:39.899-05:002016-08-09T11:22:39.899-05:00In the jungle, the lions lurk in the shadows by th...In the jungle, the lions lurk in the shadows by the water hole since all the helpless prey go there eventually. The same is true of the internet. Most teens have not had the jarring, gutting experiences to teach them caution. Many who refuse to listen to caution never live long enough to learn wisdom. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-80809166243747262112016-08-09T04:00:37.132-05:002016-08-09T04:00:37.132-05:00Hi Teresa - I have to say it horrifies me how far ...Hi Teresa - I have to say it horrifies me how far people go and how stupid they are - that applies too sometimes with people we know ... <br /><br />I can imagine in your job you'll have to be hugely diplomatic ... as DG says there's so much push to sharing so much without knowing what's what. I'm quite glad I'm not a parent ... <br /><br />I do think parents are silly too - well I think I'll stop there ... I'll just look after little old me! I like to understand, but that's it ... I don't need the details - I can't understand people's interest ... <br /><br />Love my blogging friends though and making a point of connecting as a friend, rather than an unknown quantity - that's where this community helps ... we can see the other connections ... <br /><br />Take care and all the best ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-91789993849887219652016-08-08T20:31:24.214-05:002016-08-08T20:31:24.214-05:00It pays to be cautious, which is why I have to use...It pays to be cautious, which is why I have to use an avatar. I've been harassed by an ex from decades ago. I always warned my kids against predators, but then there are all the 'matchy-match' sites for teens and adults that encourage online relationships and meeting (usually that is the goal) There's even the Ashley M. site that encourages having affairs. With all this info blasted at them, some forget to be suspicious of strangers. You make some great points.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-64203269725226946092016-08-08T19:48:26.191-05:002016-08-08T19:48:26.191-05:00This introvert cherishes the online connections I ...This introvert cherishes the online connections I have made. And copes with them better than I do 'real' interactions. Which I am a tad ashamed of.<br />I am careful though (and broke) and won't be sending anyone my non-existent money (or bank details).<br />I do worry. There are so many lonely people, and a nearly equal number of unscrupulous scammers.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-35764416694813125572016-08-08T19:36:21.461-05:002016-08-08T19:36:21.461-05:00Aww, I hope I go this year, if you're going!!!...Aww, I hope I go this year, if you're going!!! I'm considering attending a festival in Aurora this year instead, that is the same day. Especially since I went to the museum dedication. I'll think on it though. T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-85689684465156700422016-08-08T19:28:50.989-05:002016-08-08T19:28:50.989-05:00Did you just talk me out of meeting you at the Lau...Did you just talk me out of meeting you at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Days??Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-74683766733925405822016-08-08T19:26:12.800-05:002016-08-08T19:26:12.800-05:00One of my students got into an incredibly dangerou...One of my students got into an incredibly dangerous situation due to an online predator. Thankfully the police caught them before the man harmed her. Terrifying.<br />On the flip side, of course our judgment is impeccable in choosing our own online friends. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-11600295123209477872016-08-08T17:35:06.836-05:002016-08-08T17:35:06.836-05:00lol yeah, no way to the off the grid lifestyle lik...lol yeah, no way to the off the grid lifestyle like that. It can be easy to get fooled by people if you are trusting and a tad naive. But getting fooled again and again and again I'll never understand. Great friendships can come from online though. So I'll have to wait until you win the lottery before I hit you up for money? lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-85200293293948467622016-08-08T16:21:24.085-05:002016-08-08T16:21:24.085-05:00The predator thing is scary.
I think relationships...The predator thing is scary.<br />I think relationships that don't involve kids or the opposite sex (in THAT manner) can become real friendships. Although ultimately, meeting in person is the best way to share experiences.<br />I still treasure my online buddies!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-45337986176892582562016-08-08T14:35:59.592-05:002016-08-08T14:35:59.592-05:00It is sad how easy youngsters (and adults) can be ...It is sad how easy youngsters (and adults) can be fooled by their 'friends' online. It's also funny that people want to live off the grid but not without their internet connection. I think I'm getting too old and set in my ways to do the Nomad thing anymore even though I love living in the country.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com