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[wiffy]

This is a new rule which will be implemented with immediate effect:

HH members below 18 years old are not allowed to post the following personal info about themselves on any part of HH (including PM, post, signature, chatroom, user profile):

- photograph of themselves, their friends and family members;
- last name (or surname) of member;
<Note: We noticed that the MSN email is usually a person's first and last name, therefore we also urge members not to show their MSN email if this is the case.>
- contact number;
- address;
- name of school;
- pictures of their external residence.

Links to your personal homepage providing the above info will also be prohibited.

If the mods come across any of the info, they'll send you a gentle reminder to remove it. If the info is still not removed after 3 days, your profile will be edited. Failure to comply after several reminders will warrant a suspension of your HH account.

Sorry if we sound naggy or overly sticky on this, but the internet is not as safe as it should be and here at HH, we value and protect the well being of our young members. Thanks in advance for everyone's understanding and cooperation on this matter!

Edited by Hamster Boss, 20 September 2004 - 08:59 PM.

[wiffy]

to add on to this, we also discourage members below 18 years old to meet up with forum members they have not met before without the company of a parent or guardian.

[monkeysmom]

HB, I just want to let you know that as a parent, and a concerned adult, that I stand behind you 100% in your decision. I think that this is an absolute good decision on the part of HH to keep our younger members safe.

Because, unfortunately, the world isn't all a bed of roses....and things happen out there that shouldn't....our children and members aren't naive, they know this....but why should they have to experience it here! Children deserve a fun and safe place to visit and become part of a community.

Thank you for taking this stance!

~ monkeysmom

[Kelly_Bear]

That is an excellent rule!!
Thanks for putting it into effect
I may not be a mom or anything(well,not to a human ),but i still care about everyone here.We are all a big family and i would hate to see something happen to someone.
Thanks again HB!

[Charmer]

Great rules! Kids need to safe. There are way to many wackos out there. The world isn't all fun and joy.
Lol I was going to post a suggestion about kids posting pics of themselves, but that has already been done. Do they need a parent's permission? I was going to suggest kids not be allowed to post pics of themselves, with, or without parental permission. It isn't safe no matter what. Sorry to be a nag. I mean no offense to anyone.

[Mr. Bobo]

Does that mean that i have to take the link out of my avatar? its for my school.

Edited by Mr. Bobo, 10 September 2004 - 05:29 AM.

[monkeysmom]

Yes, Mr. Bobo...you would need to remove the link to your school.

Thanks for your understanding!

~ monkeysmom

[Cheeky]

- pictures of their external residence.

Links to your personal homepage providing the above info will also be prohibited.

Does this mean I cant post pics of INSIDE(not yelling) my room? The blinds shut and everything :( ?

Second Line: Does this mean cant put my site in the links topic the cafe ?


Anyway I think this is a great idea. My mum has told me over and over again and I do want to be safe. Thanx HB

[monkeysmom]

Yes, you can post pictures of the inside of your room..because no one would be able to tell where you lived by the picture.

If your website has any personal information as listed above...then no you cannot link to it from within HH. If it does not contain personal information about yourself, then you can link to it!

Hope this info helps!

~ monkeysmom

[Cheeky]

no it just has my email address and other hamster care stuff and pics of the Hamster House Hammies. In the forum it wont even let me put just sept. 10 as my bday coz it has to be left blank or fully filled out so not really

[SouthPaw]

Does this mean I cant post pics of INSIDE(not yelling) my room? The blinds shut and everything :( ?

External means outside, so you can post pictures of your bedroom.

I have a question~ would it be OK to post pics of people if the faces are blurred out? I'd like to post pictures from my sister's wedding, but I don't want to break any rules. I would do something to take out the faces.

[dusty]

I have a question~ would it be OK to post pics of people if the faces are blurred out? I'd like to post pictures from my sister's wedding, but I don't want to break any rules. I would do something to take out the faces.

sure, as long as faces or other distinguishing features can't be seen clearly. you may blur out the faces or show the back view of people.

[squirtnwario]

I think that is a wonderful idea me still being a kid is very worring to make sure that no one bad is on this website. Some people I have met (not on this website) are scary! and I want to feel safe on this website don't worry it is nagging me at all I think it is a very smart idea I very much respect your decision I just wanted to know if someone did something bad sick or scary on this website am I allowed to inform the moderator about it so maybe the person could be removed I'm just wondering Once again I really respect your decision as a 7th grader many people that I have seen are scary and I want to be safe and live a happy life like many other people in the world thanks a lot moderator for keeping us kids safer

[Hamtaro Ham-Ham]

This is a very good rule!!! Being only 9, I'm still a child. Um, HB? I've always wondered about this for a long time, so I wanna say it now, is Dusty you're brother?

[fuzzball]

i like these rules it makes me feel safe in a safe invirement too and im glad so many ppl care about our safety since im a child when you say address do you mean email address cause if you do i dont know how to make it private and if we decide to make a website we cant put it in our homepage thing :