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Except I don't post on flickr. This isn't my account.
I already contacted who I needed to contact. I showed Allan this morning and he said he was going to have a terrible day because of it. And he really, really wants me to close down this blog.
I understand where he's coming from. His family's pictures are being stolen and set up somewhere else. It's freaky.
So I'm really not sure what to do. Allan has been against me having a public blog for a long time. This pretty much seals the deal for him on deleting My Sweet Chaos.
He says of course it's up to me since it's my blog and it's been my journal and my way to connect to others for the past three years. But I know that if I don't close it down he's going to feel like I don't care about how he feels. This is his family and his life I talk about, too.
So I just don't know what to do. I love that through blogging it's so easy to connect to people. But I hate that through blogging it's so easy for people to feel like they're connected to me.
I could set up another private blog but I've never been particularly fond of private blogs unless it's just for family and very close friends.
So, I'm just not sure.
53 comments:
HOW RIDICULOUS!! Plus, the person who is doing it can't put together a sentence to save his/her life (minus the words stolen from your blog).
No advice...you need to do what you need to do...but I hope this stops soon. What a nutcase. :c(
Oh yuck Ariana, that stinks. Good luck making your decision. Maybe we could at least get you to set up a facebook account and keep it pretty private? I don't blog much anymore b/c I had some similar incidents, but like how I can connect on facebook but still stay pretty hidden from people I don't know. love reading about your family....but agree, that's just freaky.
I'm so sorry that you are going through this. It must be very frightening. I will miss seeing your posts but completely understand the need to stop blogging publicly.
This is discusting.
I would make the blog private and only approve people you trust and have known for a while.
I sent the faker a flicker mail.
I would so miss your blog but understand if you closed it down.
I would go private, but I mainly blog for family and friends. But it is so fun to meet people through blogs. I have really loved seeing all your pictures and posts.
OMG, I can't believe this happened. Didn't it happen before?? I totally understand if you close down the blog. Maybe if you password protect it, I may be privy to the password, LOL. I'll miss stopping by to see the fam. Us fellow readers I'm sure are behind what every you decide.
Why on earth would someone want to do that? I dont get how some peoples minds work? Im so sorry this has happened to you & completely understand how you & your family must be feeling. I totally understand if you close it down but will miss seeing what adventures you guys are up to. xx
This is just plain creepy. And I've never heard of this happening to anyone else. . . although I'm guessing it does and they just don't find out about it. So sorry this happened, I'll miss your blog but totally understand the safety issues.
Ok..That is so freaky. I would be totally wierded out too. I hope you don't shut down your blog but I do understand if you feel the need to. I love coming here because I always get so inspired by you. The things you do with the kids, eating tips,etc. Our kids are really close in age too so I feel like I can relate to you.
I hope flickr figures out who did this. What a wierd thing for someone to do.
What gives? I mean really, why on earth do people sit around and steal pictures and lives of others?!? I just don't get it. I will totally miss your posts (you're one of my favorite blogs!) and hate it if you went private, but it's totally understandable. Or maybe do posts without pictures of your kids so much, stuff with craft ideas and homeschooling? Others have done that I think. Either way, I'm sorry that this has happened to you. What a yucky feeling. Thankgoodness for those who alerted you!!!
Ok, I just have to add this. I followed the link to Flickr and I'm left wondering what's real and what isn't. If someone can do this to you, then how many other "fake" accounts are on there? Creepy.
Dang people are weird! I would understand if you shut it down but I would miss your posts!
I never comment here but I click on your blog pretty much everyday as I'm reading all my "daily" blogs.
I relate to the stuff you post about the kids so much! I too homeschool and have four kids. My two oldest girls seem so much like your two girls. It's nice to know there is someone else out there that goes through the day to day stuff I do.
Hi I am so sorry you have to deal with all this .. I read your blog daily and love to see what your family gets up too ...but you need to do whats best for your family all the best Belinda Hart from Tasmania,Australia
I will never understand why people steal other peoples pictures and pass them off as their own. Totally crazy.
Sorry this happened to you.
Wow. I can't believe it. How very strange and scary. I'm really sorry that you are having to deal with this. Good luck with your decision.
I am so sorry that this has happened to you. This totally sucks! My husband would be exactly the way Allan is. I'm so glad that you were made aware of the situation though. Good luck with your decision! Hopefully you can come up with a solution that makes both you and Allan happy.
So a thought.... I know its not the most convenient but you could watermark all your photos and use fake names. That might be a good compromise.
Very odd. I'm sorry this is happening, thank goodness someone figured it out!
I've been following your blog for awhile (from 2Peas). I noticed the "live feed" and its showing up as "San Juan" lol, I'm in Puerto Rico visiting family but usually read from San Antonio, TX. My oldest DD's name is also Sierra.
It really sickens to know there is someone out there that gets some type of satisfaction out of doing that. I had a friend that had a similar thing happen where one of her blog postings was copied word for word on someone elses blog. And it was a letter to her 3 month old son! Seriously, they took the exact same blog posting and changed a few words and names, and then claimed it as their own on their blog. I dont know you personally, but have been reading and commenting on your blog for quite a long time now. I'd hate to miss out on 'knowing' you through your blog, but I understand completely if going private is what you need to do. You have to put your family first and protect them. Good Luck in your decision. :)
I also read your blog everyday but have never sommented before. Its awful when one person has to ruin it for everybody. I'm a uni student and your blog is one of my favorites, I love the way your write, but mostly I love the way your blog reminds me of the most important aspects and moments of life. Im sorry someone is using pictures and I second the idea to watermark them.
I also read your blog everyday but have never sommented before. Its awful when one person has to ruin it for everybody. I'm a uni student and your blog is one of my favorites, I love the way your write, but mostly I love the way your blog reminds me of the most important aspects and moments of life. Im sorry someone is using pictures and I second the idea to watermark them.
So creepy! I've never commented, but I know you have to do what's best for your family. Sorry you have to deal with this craziness!
OH NO!!!
I'd be so sad to loose your blog! I feel like Ive got to know you and your family. you inspire me!
What can I say that hasn't already been said?! This is awful. I've been following yours and Jordan's blog for a long time now. I too love reading your blog and used to comment all the time! But since I don't have internet right now (but will again soon) it makes it hard to comment. I would be sad to lose your blog as my daily read as I also relate to you! But family first as they said. Whatever you decide don't hesitate to stop by my blog from time to time!
I'm sorry you're going through this but stuff like this freaks me OUT. It's screwy people like this that make me so cautious on the internet myself in regards to posting pics of my kids. You need to do what you have to do to protect your family but I totally understand. I don't even use my last name on facebook or any other site when posting. You never know who's doing what with your info.
-Chris
How weird that someone would honestly take the time to do such a thing... and for what reason? What is the point or what is it they do with stolen photos?
I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. While I understand the need to consider shutting up shop, I too would miss your blog! :( However, I understand your frusterations!
I have been reading your blog-found it thru 2peas . I love all the cool fun ideas you come up with for teaching the girls education/reading thru everyday life.
I would really miss reading your blog but I totally understand if you have to go private :(
I like the idea of a private facebook page , any thoughts ?
I can't believe someone has done this to you a second time! There are such psychos in this world. I truly don't understand the motivation to pretend to be someone else...so pathetic. Do whatever is best for yourself, but I do love to keep in touch on your blog and read what's going on in your world. A private blog isn't as exciting (I know from experience) but it's a heck of a lot more safe and it's still a blog...right? I hope you'll keep blogging.
forgot to say...flickr account is closed !!! YEAH !
This quote that I came across recently popped into my mind just now, so I thought I'd share it with you, it seems so relevant.
Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. ~Cyril Connolly
Why are people so crazy? This totally freaks me out too. I am always worried about this. Why can't people just mind their own business and tend to their own lives and quit pretending to be other people?!?! This is why I've talked about making my blog private for a long time but it is such a pain to add all those emails in and I hardly ever update it anyway!!! I should probably just let mine go, but that makes me sad :(
Let me know what you think you'll do. If you do cancel, please do stay in touch with my family! I would hate to lose contact with yall!! I know we've never really "met" in real life but I feel an emotional attachment to your family! lol ;) At least we will have facebook right?!? ;)
Anyway, I'm so very sorry this happened to you!
That is so stressful. I'm so sorry. I like having a private blog but I can see the benefits of keeping it public too. I will miss getting cute ideas from you for home schooling but I completely understand if you make it private. Best of luck in your decision.
Rachelle
I'm so sorry...this is just crappy for you. I love reading your blog, but also understand your need to protect your family. I have been paranoid about the same thing, that is what has kept me from starting my own family blog. Good Luck, with whatever you decide!
That is so creepy. I have heard of people stealing photos and trying to pass them off as their own, but why would someone pretend to be you for the purpose of posting your photos? I just don't get it.
Do what is best for your family. For your kids you need to keep taking photos and journaling your days, even if that journal is kept safe on your home computer. The memories you are capturing will be priceless to them someday.
I just want to say that I enjoy your blog and I am sorry this happened to you. Even though we do not know each other, I love the photos and stories about your kids, especially about your son. I am raising a little boy (and a girl) about the same age as Payson so I can totally relate to your stories!! I will miss your blog.
Oh, I'm so sorry some crazy has done this ): I came across your blog through 2Ps and have really enjoyed your photography! It has also been great to read about another family that is real, to many people put up a front of the "perfect" family making the rest of us feel like we can never live up to that! I also like all the recipies! I hope you keep blogging, it is one of my favourites to visit (: Stephanie
I am so sorry somebody has done this to you. I always get so much inspiration from your photos.
I'm sorry someone is stealing your pictures. Very scary. :( I love reading your blog, it makes me ask myself - why didn't I do this or that when my children were little? So, now I think, Hmm..I'll do that when I have grandchildren! :) My husband hates that I post on message boards, have facebook, and just chat with people online. So if something like that was to happen to me, he'd probably shut down the internet access altogether.
Ugh, I didn't mean for my comment to come across as anonymous!
I enjoyed checking your blog almost daily. Agree lot with all above comments. For safety reason and kinds.
Crazy people out there.
take care with your family to meet what need do next. Will miss to check your blog.
How lame of that other person. I would be sad if you closed your blog, I love your photography. I also found you through 2peas. But you need to do what is best for your family. Good luck in your decision.
That sucks. Sorry to hear that.
Honestly, I love reading your blog. It brightens up my days since I love little kids and I love seeing a happy family like yours too.
But it's up to you.
About a private blog, I'm using livejournal. It allows you to choose whether to lock your entries or not. Try it? Lol.
I would be sad to see you go, but I totally understand where Allan is coming from. That's why I don't post face pictures or real names...well, except for mine, I guess. Would it be possible for you to open up a new blog with those changes?
Ariana I'm so sorry that this has happened again,What is wrong with this person.(I wonder if it is the same one or a different one)
I totally understand if you need to make your blog private or even close it down.
I will miss reading about your family and all the great recipes and projects y'all make.But your safety and that of your family is most important.
I have been following your blog since you lived in Washington then on to your move to Texas and now living in Arizona.
Btw I'm on Facebook and you can find me by clicking on the badge on my Blog. My account there it set to friends only can view my information.
I'm friends on the there with tons of people from 2peas :)
Good Luck and Prayers.
Ariana,
What a creepy thing! I know I do not post as much on my blog as I once did because of these sort of things and I began using FB but I was surprised the other day when I was searching around and discovered my picture posts through other websearches. I now question how secure there searver really is as well. If you stop blogging I would understand, also I'd miss hearing about all your adventures of mommyhood. If you do go private I hope to be invited.
As much as I enjoy reading your blog for inspiration, I wouldn't blame you one bit for shutting it down. This is just plain creepy. In fact, I think I'd urge you to shut it down. I have a blog set to private for just family and friends, for this exact reason. I was considering making it public, but seeing this has made me change my mind and I'm keeping it private. Good luck with whatever decision you make.
SOOOO sorry Ariana... That just sucks!!
I wouldn't blame you either for shutting down you blog. However, what if you went private and only you could approve who read your blog? Not sure that would help either. It seems a person like the person stealing your information will try to get what they can regardless.
That's just horrible...
What in the world?! How bizarre.
I'm so sorry somebody has done this to you and your family. While I would definitely miss popping in to check out your awesome photography skills and see what adventures your adorable family is up to, I would certainly understand your desire to stop the blog. It's unfortunate when one person ruins it for the rest of us.
Good luck to you in whatever you decide!
I am so sorry to hear that someone has gone completely psycho and stolen your pictures and information. I have loved your blog for quite a while now. I have commented a few times here and there. I found you through Kami Voiles. It is so nice to have someone to relate to, but I totally understand protecting you and your family. You are a great person and your family is adorable and awesome. I wish you the best in whatever you decide. Good luck!
Nicole
Aww I would hate it if you shut down your blog, I have been reading it for over the last year and I would really miss it. But I understand that when it comes to this you need to take such measures to protect your family. All the best, and I hope you keep posting :)
That is just so weird. You have great photos, so I can see why people like them. But to take them and post them elsewhere... what?
So, so odd.
~Luke
That is seriously creepy and weird! I really don't understand some people! I have enjoyed reading your blog, but I hope you can come to a decision that you are comfortable with. BTW, you mentioned getting together with our kids at the park sometime after the holidays. That would be fun! My baby is due on Dec 8th, so after the holidays would be good.
I agree w/everyone else. Creepy. I'd miss you blog if you shut it down. You always inspire me to take more pictures.
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