Parents in Adult - Seminar Follow Up

[Carrie]

Guys, I appreciate what you're doing, but I think you're going about it the wrong way.

If allegations are made against you
You will be contacted typically anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 years after the investigation has begun.
You will be told nothing, and you will be treated like a criminal. You will be presumed guilty.
The first contact will be when CPS comes, usually at night, to pull children from your home
Or you may be called in to the police department and still told nothing
You will feel totally isolated.
Everyone will hesitate to support you, even your closest friends and family.
We're here to help.

I haven't heard fear-mongering like that since a few years ago when I met with Chris Klicka, one of the founding members of HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association). He had my mother nearly in tears thinking the police and CPS were going to be waiting at the door to take her grandkids when we got home from the homeschooling convention we were attending.
Fear-mongering is NOT the way to gain members who will trust you and the information you're handing out.

"PIA does NOT share personal information with ANYONE, period."
You can't guarantee that. One subpeona is all it would take and everyone's information would be open for view. Given the nature of what we're talking about here and who would be signing up for this site, that database would be a prime target for prosecuting attorneys.

I mis-spoke. That database WILL be a prime target for prosecuting attorneys.

[nastyboy]

Originally Posted by Carrie

Guys, I appreciate what you're doing, but I think you're going about it the wrong way.

I haven't heard fear-mongering like that since a few years ago when I met with Chris Klicka, one of the founding members of HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association). He had my mother nearly in tears thinking the police and CPS were going to be waiting at the door to take her grandkids when we got home from the homeschooling convention we were attending.
Fear-mongering is NOT the way to gain members who will trust you and the information you're handing out.

"PIA does NOT share personal information with ANYONE, period."
You can't guarantee that. One subpeona is all it would take and everyone's information would be open for view. Given the nature of what we're talking about here and who would be signing up for this site, that database would be a prime target for prosecuting attorneys.

I mis-spoke. That database WILL be a prime target for prosecuting attorneys.

Hey Carrie. Certainly appreciate your thoughts on this and also realize that there will be those who wont utilize the resources because of the registration. It's a serious catch 22 for us. There are sensitive issues being discussed. Without some level of safeguard anyone would be able to access the boards etc...but we are always open to suggestions.

As far as fear mongering..2 things:

1) CPS did try to take our daughter and it was scary
2) Fear can be a powerful motivator. I think some people have the wrong idea about why we started this. It's not about traffic..not about money...we do just fine. Its about ensuring people get informed and get help. Based upon the Seminar a little fear might not be a bad thing.

Lastly, we aren't closed minded people here LOL! If you have a thought or idea that will help PIA serve you better I'm all ears. Matter of fact, I sincerely appreciate this post and hope you'll hit me up to discuss. Keep in mind... what we know and are good at is paysites...This type of thing is new for us and I'm not above learning or changing the site