Posted by Cindy W on April 15, 2000, at 10:48:50
In reply to possible new registration system, posted by Dr. Bob on April 15, 2000, at 7:03:46
> > You could try to set up something with cookies that won't let him come back, or require pass words, but that starts to restrict things too.
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> I have in fact been thinking about making it necessary to "register" before posting (just looking at posts would continue to be unrestricted). But more just to give me a better idea of what kind of people use this site than for security purposes.
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> I've wondered, for example, about the age, gender, and geographical distribution of the people here. And whether they're taking medication or in therapy. Or are psychiatrists or therapists themselves.
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> It might also make sense to ask for an email address. Like now, it wouldn't need to be posted, but it might be useful if there were disruptive behavior later.
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> Of course, this information would be collected in a secure way, and information about individuals would be kept confidential.
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> Let me know what you think. How you'd feel about such a process, what you yourself might like to know about the group as a whole, etc.
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> Bob
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> PS: It's also true that registration could be a first step toward charging for being able to post. If anyone should have any thoughts about that, I'd also be interested...Dr. Bob, I would be happy to supply any information that would help.
poster:Cindy W
thread:30069
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