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I'm not sure what you are asking? I can copy/paste anything you post here and put it on Facebook. Nobody would know who you are based on an anonymous profile name, of course. And why I would want to do that is another question entirely.
"Confidentiality" on a public internet forum is as 'confidential' as your username. Which is why we don't use our real names here, and are expressly told not to do so.
Ever since the invention of the computer and the Internet, nothing is 100% confidential anymore. With the advances in electronic technology, we all have lost the privacy we used to have. There is no escape.
I would NEVER post anything on any forum, on any site that I did not want the world to know. Once you hit "post" or "send" or "enter" it is out there forever..... Personally I never post anything on this site that I would feel bad about seeing someplace else. You can limit your personal information so that it is more difficult for someone to find out "who you are". **If there is any part of your username or any info in your profile that might be revealing change it. Give enough information to get questions answered. If more info is needed we might ask for it. I am gobsmacked when I see someone post their name, their email address, the town and state they live in. It is so easy for someone to find out the "missing" information to glean the rest. But keep in mind that anything you post could end up elsewhere. (that goes for this site as well as others.)
Have you read the terms & conditions of using this forum? Frankly speaking, there is no privacy, unless some might exist in PMs. However, in my experience, that isn't the case.
If you take the time to read the actual T&C, you might be surprised. Last time I read them, authority was granted to the forum management to use data posted here.
Try Googling some of the post titles (you'll have to retype them b/c they can't be copied, at least I haven't been able to.) You'll find that they're often listed at the beginning of a Google search.
And if you think FB protects privacy, you're very, very wrong.
Humans, what we say, write and do are the basis of some commodities. We're very "sellable".
If you want another example of this kind of exploitation, read the T&C of any health care site, especially if the doctors have hired a company to manage data uploaded by patients. I did some extensive research a few years ago and learned that a particular health care firm had hired to manage its uploaded patient profiles a firm which included people who were also involved in data management, "data silos", and marketing health care information. What do you think is done with that information?
- make sure your profile name is NOT your actual name - don't mention your LO's name - don't post where your address or where you live unless it is relevent to an answer you seek - don't reveal anything about yourself that you don't want commented on by other AG forum participants -- TMI is a thing
Someone could repost what you've written here on another forum but no one would know who you really are, so...no worries?
Your FB debacle was a result you not understanding how that forum works. I think this forum has rules and policies about the information posted here, so maybe investigate that on your own.
I love that we still have freedoms such as to post or not to post. Celebrating the 4th of July in America has me sentimental, but thinking a minor change in the words to this song might suffice to explain the strangeness of these times:
I thank my lucky stars To be living here today 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
Change? I am proud to be an American Where at least I once was free....
Actually, I can think of a good reason to copy/paste someone's post and put it on a Facebook group or somewhere where the words would HELP. Let's say OP that you wrote some profound post about your narcissistic mother and how you managed to find coping mechanisms to deal with the abuse you were being dealt. Now that might be something worthy of sharing, especially since your username is anonymous. Your words could easily help others in the same situation and have a trickle down effect. You wouldn't even have to be given credit for the words at all; just as 'someone who posted this on AgingCare' type of thing.
I can only say that I have been on this forum for some years now, and have not had anything follow me to Facebook at all. I am reporting my post to draw attention to Admins to answer this for you.
Anytime anyone puts anything in writing, they are publishing it just as they would by putting it in the paper. Which means anyone can discuss anything here on or off fb, Instagram, next door, tiktok, other php derivative forums like this one. Once you publish something in public, it becomes public information.
I have found my Topics that I have posted here on AgingCare show up on a Google search.
I learned long time ago not to write anything that I wouldn't want seen on the front page of a newspaper, that could be read by my Mom and/or Grandmother.
Google your name. You will be surprised to see your name, address, telephone number, your age, and other previous addresses, and who have lived with you, be available to anyone. I had to chuckle, some such websites show that I live with my ex-husband, his wife, and their daughter.... THINK NOT.
AgingCare has a Facebook page and comments here are often reposted there, it's one of the ways they reach a wider audience and draw new people to the forum. Read the terms and conditions https://www.agingcare.com/aboutus
I agree with FregFlyer that when we post ANYTHING online no matter where it is we are posting it out to the world. We can have little expectation of privacy. Has anyone ever noticed that you mention or do a search for anything, and ads regarding it appear in Facebook almost immediately. Today everything is connected.
AlvaDeer, also I have noticed that whenever I search for something, ads will also appear on my sig-other's computer, which makes me think the WiFi connects the dots. Makes me afraid to order new underwear !!
I think that it needs to be understood that FB is data gathering for a purpose, exploiting human need for sociality, and leveraging it. If you participate, expect that your data will find its way to sources that can also leverage it, even if it's just harassment calling.
I have never been and never will participate in something like FB. I prefer private relationships with personal friends and families.
Hee, not me. I love FB and what I love about it is the fact they DON'T show up on my doorstep, hermit that I am. I have about 70 friends. I must say I use it a lot less, and of course they don't have my real name. But then no one really does! Nor do they have my correct age, birthdate, phone number. They have the same old computer I always use, so they can track my google searches the same way anyone else can. I used to use them much more when I was more active in animal rescue, but still love the art and photography, the history sites, and etc and that's where most of my friends are from. I do little social media otherwise. Basically this is it. I have one good friend. I use her for everything, hee hee!!!!!!
Just be aware that you must actively seek ways to reduce your footprint on line otherwise cookies follow you like gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe, and too many of us are willing to shrug and go with the attitude that it's no big deal. Anyone can take the time to figure out how to increase security on all of your devices - beginner steps don't require any special skill set and might include deleting cookies routinely, denying 3rd party cookies, using search engines like duck duck go and more secure browsers like Firefox.
Hi! I see that admin hasn't responded to this post. I think many of us are interested in the answer. My personal approach to the issue is, be careful what you write on the internet. Protect your privacy. Intentionally, or unintentionally, some people might do bad things with information.
As said, the confidentiality is all up to you. You post no personal info.
I agree cookies is a problem. I see more and more a pop up saying cookies are being used and to continue on the site I must agree I saw the pop up. Cleaning out your History on a regular basis will cut down on cookies. Also, helps your computer run faster.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
"Confidentiality" on a public internet forum is as 'confidential' as your username. Which is why we don't use our real names here, and are expressly told not to do so.
Personally I never post anything on this site that I would feel bad about seeing someplace else.
You can limit your personal information so that it is more difficult for someone to find out "who you are". **If there is any part of your username or any info in your profile that might be revealing change it. Give enough information to get questions answered. If more info is needed we might ask for it.
I am gobsmacked when I see someone post their name, their email address, the town and state they live in. It is so easy for someone to find out the "missing" information to glean the rest.
But keep in mind that anything you post could end up elsewhere. (that goes for this site as well as others.)
If you take the time to read the actual T&C, you might be surprised. Last time I read them, authority was granted to the forum management to use data posted here.
Try Googling some of the post titles (you'll have to retype them b/c they can't be copied, at least I haven't been able to.) You'll find that they're often listed at the beginning of a Google search.
And if you think FB protects privacy, you're very, very wrong.
Humans, what we say, write and do are the basis of some commodities. We're very "sellable".
If you want another example of this kind of exploitation, read the T&C of any health care site, especially if the doctors have hired a company to manage data uploaded by patients. I did some extensive research a few years ago and learned that a particular health care firm had hired to manage its uploaded patient profiles a firm which included people who were also involved in data management, "data silos", and marketing health care information. What do you think is done with that information?
- don't mention your LO's name
- don't post where your address or where you live unless it is relevent to an answer you seek
- don't reveal anything about yourself that you don't want commented on by other AG forum participants -- TMI is a thing
Someone could repost what you've written here on another forum but no one would know who you really are, so...no worries?
Your FB debacle was a result you not understanding how that forum works. I think this forum has rules and policies about the information posted here, so maybe investigate that on your own.
Celebrating the 4th of July in America has me sentimental, but thinking a minor change in the words to this song might suffice to explain the strangeness of these times:
I thank my lucky stars
To be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away
And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you
And defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
Change?
I am proud to be an American
Where at least I once was free....
I am reporting my post to draw attention to Admins to answer this for you.
I learned long time ago not to write anything that I wouldn't want seen on the front page of a newspaper, that could be read by my Mom and/or Grandmother.
Google your name. You will be surprised to see your name, address, telephone number, your age, and other previous addresses, and who have lived with you, be available to anyone. I had to chuckle, some such websites show that I live with my ex-husband, his wife, and their daughter.... THINK NOT.
https://www.agingcare.com/aboutus
https://www.facebook.com/AgingCare
See for yourselves above.
I have never been and never will participate in something like FB. I prefer private relationships with personal friends and families.
I used to use them much more when I was more active in animal rescue, but still love the art and photography, the history sites, and etc and that's where most of my friends are from.
I do little social media otherwise. Basically this is it.
I have one good friend. I use her for everything, hee hee!!!!!!
I agree cookies is a problem. I see more and more a pop up saying cookies are being used and to continue on the site I must agree I saw the pop up. Cleaning out your History on a regular basis will cut down on cookies. Also, helps your computer run faster.
We have all, in one way or other, posted personal info:
…my MIL has these health issues
…I don’t get along with so and so
…conflicts with elderly parent
…my younger sister committed fraud
…etc., etc.
A cyber attacker can hack into the system/forum, potentially even find out the real identity. Use the information for bad purposes.
That’s why my warning is, be careful.