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Hi all, this is yg. I consider this a question, I am also kind of looking for opinions. I am asking here instead of the mod forum because I'd like answers from those who are mods, and those who may not be yet. There is no right or wrong answer, so please, honest opinions only.

In the last month and a half this question, or a version of this question has come up and it bothers me. 'How can I hide that I have been on advicenators?' I assume it was meant from parents.

I would like to know if others have this problem.

Do you have to hide that you use the site?
If so why?

What do you think would make it acceptable to your parents?

Would you be embarrassed for your parents to see the site?

If so is it because of questions asked?
Questions you've asked? Or just the questions in general?

Answers given?
YOUR answers given, or just everyones answers?

Has anyone, besides myself, (who talked to both my kids about it), Talked to their parents about BECOMING an advicenator?

I think it is a great way to initiate conversation
about topics you may be embarrassed to discuss with a parent about yourself. I wonder if anyone has done that?

I think I have plagued you with enough questions for now. Thank you! :)yg

Do I have to hide that I use this site?
Yes. My parents believe that the internet is a waste of time, and I could be using my time on advicenators studying or reading. They know (at least my mom knows) that I have an account, but they really do not like this site for a reason they only know. My mom enjoys scorning this site... unfortunately.

Yes I am embaressed by some of the questions I have asked. If one of my parents were to read through them, they would be a bit appalled, and maybe even hurt that I hadn't come to them for advice. Some of my questions were just plain embarassing.

Yes and it is also because of the answers I gave. I give a significant amount of advice about sex and puberty. I dont think my parents will enjoy knowing about some of the subjects discussed on this website. (topics such as sex are very carefully avoided in my family.. I actually had to go on websites such as these to learn what a period is and other such things.)

I actually enjoyed a good chuckle at the thought of what my mom's face would look like if I offered her to become an advicenator. But it is also a very scary thought because my mom would find out about the things I know... she knows my account name. I also highly doubt if she can answer any of the health questions.

But I feel like I must add that it is part of my culture to "help yourself". My mom believes that the people on this website (both askers and answerers) are stupid and uneducated and a bunch of time wasters.


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(Rating: 5) Thanks for answering! I understand why some have to hide they use the site. Wish it weren't true, but I do understand. I'm old and nobody cares what I do!
LOL. I enjoy the site and am glad you do too. :)
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