I did not write the book of love, and I do not claim to be full of wisdom. I sure do make mistakes, but I live and learn! I try to let no one come to me, without leaving happier. [: "Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself. Don't even think about retiring from the World, until the World will be sorry that you retire!" Location: Atlanta, Georgia Age: 29 Member Since: July 13, 2004 Answers: 5279 Last Update: March 30, 2009 Visitors: 397182 Favorite Columnists iSLAND_iNTHE_SUNx0 TheHeadHonchoPoncho57 karenR ammo sillyrob DangerNerd Sherry SilentOne christina isis DeadMemories more... advice ♥[?]♥ 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 I met my current boyfriend on Advicenators over two years ago. My mid-30's sibling was on Advicenators for a while even. I've told all of my friends about Advicenators. I believe that is where Solaris came from. I've mentioned Advicenators to my parents quite a few times. I've never gotten into the type of questions presented, but I've explained the basic idea to them. Not because I had to, but because it would provide them with a better understanding of whatever the topic we were discussing was about and/or orginated from. In all honesty, they don't know much about the site, and they don't care. My parents couldn't turn the computer on to even reach the point of being stumped with how to pull up a game of Solitare. Have I spoken with them about becoming a Columnist? I have not. They wouldn't be interested. Electronics piss them off, and Elvis never died. I have kept Advicenators as my homepage for three years. I love this place, and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this team. I am not in the slightest bit "embarrassed" by Advicenators. I do not try to hide it, at all. I just can not stress how crucial "privacy" is to me. Good question. (Rating: 5) Thanks for taking the time to answer. I do understand why some need to hide that they use the site. I'm sure some would be really embarrassed for mom and dad to see it. Glad you aren't and don't have to cover your tracks! LAYOUT CREATED BY MACKENZIE. <<< Previous Advice Column Next Advice Column >>> humorist-workshop