Who keeps posting as unregistered?

hutchibk · 11-21-2009, 02:01 AM

Is it someone who has forgotten their login info, a suspicious interloper, or a coward? There is quite an uptick in unregistered contributions on a whole host of subjects, and not just the current newsworthy discussions... I say reveal yourself and join us as a proper member.

swimangel72 · 11-21-2009, 08:36 AM

I agree Hutch..........this is a wonderful web site and support group...........all opinions are welcome.........be brave and join us!

Debbie L. · 11-21-2009, 09:32 AM

It's not me, and I've wondered that, too, Brenda. And I've said here before that I do appreciate those who post under a real name. It just seems more authentic to me, to put your name behind your words. And if I'm replying to "fluffybunny", it feels different to me than if I'm talking to Brenda.

Something has changed - not sure if it's my computer or the HER2 system but if I've shut down my computer, when I come back here it doesn't remember me like it used to and I have to log in.

And just now, while composing this note (logged in), it told me when I hit "submit", that I'd been logged out for taking too long (not those words - but something like that), and even though it still said at the top of the page that it was me, Debbie L., I had to log in again. That's never happened to me before, either.

If I try to post without logging in, it asks me to enter the series of numbers/letters (and they can be HARD to read) and at that point it's obvious that I'm not logged in, if I didn't notice it before. And it's really more cumbersome to stay unregistered than it is to just go ahead and log in (once I prompt it with the first letter, my computer remembers my log-in info and plunks it into place).

Plus, the person posting as unregistered is not signing their name, so clearly they are going for anonymity.

I can somewhat understand why they'd do that, on the USPSTF threads. I was reluctant to post an opposing opinion myself, when the tide was flowing so heatedly all in one direction on that. And I rarely shy from debate (smiling). It didn't seem like people wanted to hear from "the other side".

I just googled around a bit for "unbiased news" reporting. Maybe it doesn't exist. Some people think PBS is unbiased, others do not. For print media, there were no consistent favorites and most said that they read several newspapers, to try and get a feel for both sides. Repeatedly, FOX news was named as worst in terms of being overly biased and also in quality of reporting - too much sensationalism and hyperbole.

I think that in terms of medical reporting, the NYT does have some excellent people. I like Gina Kolata and have read several of her interesting books, which do not seem to me to have any political leanings. "ReThinking Thin" was fascinating, as was the one about exercise whose title has slipped my mind right now. She takes nothing for granted, does her research, asks the hard questions, and is not afraid to point out that there are things that we just do not know (although "we", our society, does not like to admit that we don't know things).

Debbie Laxague

Rich66 · 11-21-2009, 11:10 AM

We all need to hold our comments until Fluffybunny weighs in

That got me laughing.
Actually, I don't care if responders are registered or not, so long as they keep their responses civilized. I would rather have the ideas out there as opposed to someone being silent out of insecurity about going "on the record". There are multiple levels of interaction on the board and I can imagine someone not wanting to connect their usual treatment oriented persona to tangential views that might unfortunately tamper with the more personal connections and support people come here for. Of course, t'aint good if it just gives someone cover to be obnoxious.
regards,
Fluffybunny

hutchibk · 11-21-2009, 11:17 AM

I agree with you Rich. I was noticing some responses, though, by someone sharing info about disability, treatments, etc that was logged in as unregistered. It's impossible to PM them or get further info from them if what they posted triggered questions or offered advice that someone wanted to follow up on.

And the ones I might consider cowards are those who use it as you say "as cover to be obnoxious."

Rich66 · 11-21-2009, 11:26 AM

Ah. Yeah.. The communication link is good to have. (Even though pivotal board vet Lani remains unreachable. ahem

So is the treatment signature/history. Took me a while to get one together...after I was frustrated by others lack of one. Oops. And I think putting one together is a good organizational excercise and handy to have in other instances.
Just call me Fluff'

11-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Well, this Fluffy Bunny has only posted twice so there must be
other Fluffy Bunnies out there ..... But I will stop posting for
fear of being obnoxious ... I did say that I needed a shovel to
get through the 13 threads ... was that obnoxious?

Anyway, I won't post anymore ... I will put Fluffy Bunny to bed
and Brenda has managed to get rid of another poster ... you go girl!!!

Rich66 · 11-21-2009, 11:37 AM

I didn't realize there was an actual Fluffy Bunny. (can't believe I just typed that) And I wasn't directing the obnoxious label towards anyone or any post in particular. I thought it was all hypothetical. Me thinks I'm done on this

hutchibk · 11-21-2009, 12:18 PM

Purile and hilarious. On so many levels.

Anyhoo, those who post on threads about treatment info, treatment experience, disability info and experience, etc... it is helpful for the board to know who you are and how to reach you in case you share something that maybe could be better understood through follow-up, requiring a contact option.

Debbie L. · 11-21-2009, 01:10 PM

Are you serious? I just pulled that out of the ether as a silly, example that wouldn't hurt any specific real person's feelings.

Laughing!

And just now, although I had not turned the computer off since my earlier visit here, I had to log in again. Does anyone know if that's a setting on my computer that maybe Firefox has changed for me (in an update) and if so - how do I fix it back like it used to be (always logged in)?

Debbie Laxague

hutchibk · 11-21-2009, 01:23 PM

DL, it happens to me each time too. Even though I click the box to "remember me". Perhaps it is a new security setting that helps protect us from someone figuring out how to post as us if we are not logged out.

Rich66 · 11-21-2009, 02:16 PM

I'm on Firefox with no problems. BTW, the coolpreviews plugin for Firefox is great. It allows you to hover over a link and view it in a window without clicking through. Great for deciding whether it's a link worth opening fully. Other cool features too. But I digress.
F. Bunny

tricia keegan · 11-21-2009, 02:35 PM

I'm on firefox but mentioned this earlier in the week. I've suddenly had to log in again every time I leave the site?

StephN · 11-21-2009, 02:43 PM

The login problems seem to have occurred just after the site migration to another server. I also had to login a couple of times until I was "remembered." But I had the same issue on Facebook around that time, so thought it was some malware problem in my computer.

Joe - any ideas?