Thanks, Joanne, that was my major concern; you expressed it far better than
I did.

I'm not saying we can't talk about things on this list as adults.  What I am
saying is that we need to consider that this is public, it's archived in a
very accessible site, and anyone can read the messages, even children.
There is nothing to indicate in the blurb or description that topics can
(and do) include mature content.  Also, the list is not restricted to
adults, and anyone can sign up for it or to access the archives.  Sure,
there's always the delete key on our keyboards, but that's our own pc's.
What about access through schools and libraries, etc.?


Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "jd" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: Question-Mature Topic


> --- Magenta Raine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I think that the blurb needs updating, as there are
> > now two other lists where
> > parents of kids with CP can go. I'm not against the
> > parents being here. Just
> > be aware that the adults with CP need a place where
> > we can ask and or talk
> > about sex, love and life.
> >
> > Mag who has been here for maybe 8 years!
>
>
>
> Mag, I agree with you completely. This is a very
> unique  list in the sense that while there is an
> underlying CP theme, it is more about everyday living
> and sharing. I think the adults here also benefit from
> the parents of the CP kids because we have become
> aware of treatment options that adults aren't given by
> their docs.
> Linda's question deserves to be addressed. It was very
> straight forward and honest inquiry. On this "Explicit
> Content"  thread I'm more worried about practicing
> safe computer habits ( gee and all you thought you had
> to worry about was safe sex :-) ).All posts here go to
> the C-Palsy archives that are accessible to anyone
> cruising the Internet right now. It is also easy
> enough for someone who is semi-knowledgeable about
> computers to get your personal email from the archives
> which leaves you open to the  possibility of  being
> contacted by a complete stranger wanting to talk about
> your post( or even worse). One thing that could be
> done is for the administrators to make this list
> accessible to members only in which case using the
> warning header would be fine. The other thing is to
> take the discussion to private email. It would be easy
> enough to set up a private round robin sort of thing
> for anyone who wished to participate. Again,just my
> two cents for what it is worth.
> Joanne
> PS. Linda for what it's worth, and I've been throwing
> an awful lot of weight around for those two cents of
> mine, when one is in a loving, caring relationship
> that may become sexual relationship, it is the mutal
> exploration of each other and finding what works and
> is comfortable for each of you that makes the
> relationship special.
> Joanne
>
>
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