by November_rain » Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:35 am
Hi Jason,
As you can see, I edited your message and removed your phone number. Let me explain why I did it, and then we can discuss it.
I agree with you that it would be a great idea to have a list of numbers to talk to fellow addicts, however I don't think it is a good idea to post private phone numbers on this messageboard (or on ANY public messageboard for that matter).
1. People going to AA and NA should have a list of numbers already (like sponsors).
2. ANYBODY has access to this messageboard. ANYBODY can get your number, ANYBODY can call it, can mess around with it. Once it's out there... It's OUT THERE. Without being paranoid, we have to be careful when it comes to the web. It's full of good stuff, and full of junk.
3. SobrietyONLINE cannot be held responsible for any type of aggravation you may encounter following the disclosure of your private phone number.
4. The use of private messages would be best to exchange phone numbers. I will ask the Admin of SobrietyONLINE to explain to members of this board how to send private messages to other members. That way, members can get in touch with one another and exchange phone numbers privately. In the end, the result is the same, but you have some type of control over who gets your number.
Again being able to talk to people in case of dire need is VERY important, but releasing private info on a messageboard can lead to crazy stuff.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome!