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Metaphoricallyme · 41-45, F
Hi Andrew. I posted a rather lengthy post with regard to the issues that PM's are going to bring. I guess as a business man Money is at the top of your list and you are thinking with your business head.
I have been targeted, as have other members on EP through PM, you are going to have a battle on your hands depending on how big your team is.
What are you going to put into place when members make multiple accounts to imitate other members?
You can't do anything unless there is serious abuse involved.
SW is not Facebook whereby the Authorities have more powers to deal with abuse. I'm sorry but if it isn't broke don't fix it is a way I have always thought. Your site is doing fine without PM.. It's out in the open.
Here's a scenario:
50 year old male stumbles upon similar worlds, spots that there are minors and vulnerable people. 'Easy targets'
His mindset 'oh let's make a good looking male young profile and groom a child'
I know this because I have contacts in the cyber crime unit and in most cases NOTHING can be done because at a touch of a button they can delete the profile.
So Andrew what is in place when these situations occur. That is just one example of how private messaging will get misused...
You've worked hard and should be proud but I feel very strongly about the safety and have seen first hand what online abuse can do to the vulnerable. And worry not enough is in place to prevent it (some thrive in drama) and what are you going to do in more serious situations whereby a fake account is made to groom kids. But let's not just think about the kids vulnerable adults can be effected aswell..?
I have requested to delete my account because I have witnessed abuse already but then a few good members make me want to stay.. It's already effecting my mental health as I'm stuck between wanting to stay here and not.
I really would like to email yourself and discuss ideas personally with you.
I have been targeted, as have other members on EP through PM, you are going to have a battle on your hands depending on how big your team is.
What are you going to put into place when members make multiple accounts to imitate other members?
You can't do anything unless there is serious abuse involved.
SW is not Facebook whereby the Authorities have more powers to deal with abuse. I'm sorry but if it isn't broke don't fix it is a way I have always thought. Your site is doing fine without PM.. It's out in the open.
Here's a scenario:
50 year old male stumbles upon similar worlds, spots that there are minors and vulnerable people. 'Easy targets'
His mindset 'oh let's make a good looking male young profile and groom a child'
I know this because I have contacts in the cyber crime unit and in most cases NOTHING can be done because at a touch of a button they can delete the profile.
So Andrew what is in place when these situations occur. That is just one example of how private messaging will get misused...
You've worked hard and should be proud but I feel very strongly about the safety and have seen first hand what online abuse can do to the vulnerable. And worry not enough is in place to prevent it (some thrive in drama) and what are you going to do in more serious situations whereby a fake account is made to groom kids. But let's not just think about the kids vulnerable adults can be effected aswell..?
I have requested to delete my account because I have witnessed abuse already but then a few good members make me want to stay.. It's already effecting my mental health as I'm stuck between wanting to stay here and not.
I really would like to email yourself and discuss ideas personally with you.