Registering on forums

mrskitty · 08-12-2007, 11:32

I want to be part of a forum called askamum.co.uk, only on the bit that you sign up it asks for my address as part of the Mandatory info,would you put yours?.......me thinks this is a bit too much information to be putting on a random website...i really want sign up though because its got info that i can read only if im a member

I might be put an old address i was at in Kent lol

cashman · 08-12-2007, 11:36

personally i would be very reluctant to put address/ phone number etc, on summat that is ONLY a forum Miss Kitty, i would be very wary. just my 2 cents.

pipinfort · 08-12-2007, 11:39

definately not, seems like to much info to me. my wife is a moderator on a forum called babycentre.co.uk and she said to sign up u can leave you`re postcode so you can (if you want to) network with other mums in you`re area but definately no address required.

Stanleymad · 08-12-2007, 11:51

Just had a look at that site & yes [very unusually] it does ask for address details, seems looking into the site further it is a media based site which will no doubt use your information to junk mail you with flyers etc, as its in conjunction with pregnancy & birth magazine & looking at their terms with will circulate thro their media company, hot way of gaining a database of addys to send junk or mail shot, maybe even sell onto a 3rd party. Personally i wouldnt bother & something that forums dont usually ask, mobile no at most but not a snail addy. Think its a con job for getting unsuspecting parents/parents to be, to sign up without thought of the consequences. Glad u asked Kitty, theres some that wouldnt & have signed up.

mrskitty · 08-12-2007, 11:57

Not just me then.....thanks for your replys guys.
I was a member of babycentre.co.uk (i think) when i was pregnant with Jack,but my fave was ukparents.co.uk checked it out again the other day to find that its changed its name....... it was quite a catty forum so wondering if they did it to try and get a better reputation.
Some of the parenting forums i read were a bit horrible to mums who werent into Terrys nappies/baby slings instead of pushchairs and breast feeding :O

Neil · 08-12-2007, 15:19

Just make an address up when you register. I doubt they check.

I make up email addresses when you have to enter one to download some stuff like drivers or updates. If they send you a email to confirm is the only time I use my email, then I think again if I really want to put it. I wonder if me@home.com is some poor sod's real email address

carl hurles · 08-12-2007, 17:04

misskitty im on that site theres alot of b#tching on there and thay ask for your address for prizes you win but tbh i wouldn't bother try the other site i gave you its much pleasanter

emamum · 08-12-2007, 17:31

what info did you need?

mrskitty · 08-12-2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by emamum23

what info did you need?

Hmmm i was so bothered about the address thing i cant remember what i wanted to know!

carl hurles · 08-12-2007, 18:33

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Originally Posted by misskitty

Hmmm i was so bothered about the address thing i cant remember what i wanted to know!

if you want that other site let me kno ill sent you the link theres the same boards

Bagpuss · 09-12-2007, 22:20

Mrs Bagpuss says have you tried netmums.com?