by Debra N.
Member since:
May 25, 2007

Red Flags

October 17, 2007 10:02 AM EDT
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I published two articles yesterday, but I flagged them myself for mature audiences because they deal with adult issues.  I assure you there is nothing obscene about them.  They are about violence in schools and Clarence Thomas' new book.  I just didn't want children to open the articles and be reminded of school shootings, and sexual harrassment as it relates to Clarence Thomas seemed to me to be an adult issue.

 It seems that the flags have discouraged some from reading the articles, and some may have security measures in place to not receive anything with adult content.  If you would all please be so kind as to read and comment on these articles, despite their flags, I would be most appreciative.  I am most anxious to get readers' responses to my school shootings article.

 What guidelines do others use regarding when to flag your own article?

Thanks so much for your kind consideration and input.

 dln

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Comments: 22

Heather W. Oct 17, 2007, 11:11am EDT
I flagged my own poem for adult theme when it was about rape. It wasn't explicit, I just felt like it was an adult theme.
sheila h. Oct 17, 2007, 10:45pm EDT
where can I view them?
Marilyn M. Oct 18, 2007, 1:46am EDT
I'll take a look.
I will go check them out now!
Lilith Dorsey Oct 21, 2007, 4:44pm EDT
The same has happenned to me when I decided to err on the side of caution. Good luck, and i'll check them out asap.
Lilith Dorsey Oct 21, 2007, 4:46pm EDT
I can't seem to find them ?!?
joel samuel Oct 29, 2007, 5:48pm EDT
To be or not to be? That is the question?
Nigel for President in 2008
The real UnderDog!
Connie C. Dec 7, 2007, 3:58pm EST
I have never done an article that was adult content. I do have my settings set so I cant view adult things. That just makes me feel better.
necee t. Dec 7, 2007, 10:29pm EST
never flagged any of mine... yet...
Midnite Writer -- Kim Dec 10, 2007, 2:04am EST
Haven't done that yet, but that was good thinking on your part. Way 2 look after the little ones reading articles on here.

Thanks for commenting and for your prayers, they are much appreciated!
Midnite Writer -- Kim Dec 10, 2007, 2:04am EST
I had a filter on mine so I couldn't read anything with adult content.
Ghostly Ghoul Dec 16, 2007, 7:40pm EST
I've found there are very few children on Gather so I only flag if I think people are going to get upset and flag me. I am mostly right. :-)

I am out to wish all my friends here on gather the best holiday season ever!


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queen.susan . Dec 17, 2007, 9:15am EST
I've never flagged my own things.
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Christina F. Jan 1, 2008, 5:43pm EST
I'll go check it out. Sounds interesting.
Curt L. Jan 7, 2008, 3:40pm EST
I have had two of my posts flagged by others; one a painting of male lovers, another a 50's photograph they said was nude but is not.
I have flagged my own articles if I use adult language.
I have never flagged anyone else's content.
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:48pm EST
Hi Debra!
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:49pm EST
How are you today?
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:49pm EST
Hope all is going well for you!
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:53pm EST
Greasy Joan was a character in a poem Shakespeare wrote about Winter.
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:54pm EST
Thank you for your Gather friendship!
Curt L. Feb 28, 2008, 1:54pm EST
Have a great day!

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