MysticWicks Registry

[WandererInGray]

I'm gonna repost this from time to time (or bump from now on since the test run is in hot topics) so that people realize it's here. Feel free to ask questions about it, etc in this thread, but please don't use it as the place to ask about missing members, PM me directly for that after following the procedure listed below. :)

For Background on it go here ----> Original Thread (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=46983&highlight=registry) and Test Run (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=52093)

First the Announcements....

Any and all of this post and the rules, regulations, procedures of the MysticWicks Registry are subject to change without prior notice. ;) We will try to let you know though.

Due to the Child Online Protection Act, we will not be registering anyone under the age of 16. Sorry to those of you who fit this bill. :) But we'd just as soon Mol and Semele not end up in jail and I'm not too keen on stripes either, they look bad on me.

The MysticWicks Registry is completely voluntary. It is not a requirement for being a member of MysticWicks in any way shape or form.

The MWR is a tool for contacting members who have suddenly disappeared from the boards. It will consist of a database of phone numbers/contact information to be used in emergencies only.

The MWR is not a pick up tool.

The MWR is not for harassing members in real life.

Once the list is complied, Mol & Semele and I will be the only ones with access to the Registry. At some point the Administrators may be added to the list. And if the test run goes well we may branch out and assign zones to a few members around the world. But for right now this information is going to be kept to just us three. I don't anticipate a high volume of contact attempts at first. After that we'll see how it goes. :)

Now onto the good stuff. *grins*

If you wish to register, you will need to PM or email me your:
Do not post this information in this thread, it will be deleted!


MysticWicks User Name
Age
Real name
City, State, Country you are currently living in
Your email
A phone number
If you are in the broom closet
A cover story for contacting you if you are in the broom closet
A contact name and their relationship with you
Their phone number or email
Please ask permission before giving out their information!
Another MW member who knows you in real life (if available)


I realize this is a LOT of personal information, that's why this whole thing is totally voluntary and at NO TIME will this information be passed on to someone else.

[WandererInGray]

MysticWicks Registry Procedure for Contact Attempts

If you have noticed that someone on the boards has not been on lately and you wish to have the Registry attempt to contact them, first you must do the following:

1. Check their member profile to see when they were last on. (upper right of the screen)
2. Attempt to contact them yourself through email or IM.
3. Ask around to see if anyone else on MW has talked to them.
4. Post a thread asking if anyone has seen them lately.

If none of these things are successful, then here's what you do:



Contact me with the name of the member and the date they were last on MW.
I will reply with whether they are on the MWR or not, if they are, and it has been more than 10 days since they were last sighted on MW, then I will begin attempting to contact them.

Note: MWR will not attempt contact unless the said member has not been on for more than 10 consecutive days. There may be exceptions to this rule on a case-by-case basis but only in emergencies. (eg. suicide post or news of a major disaster in their general area.

The MWR will post a request on the board asking if anyone else has seen the member. (if this has not already been attempted)
If no one has, the MWR will then attempt to contact the member and report the findings back to the inquiring party, or have the member themselves contact the inquiring party.

At NO TIME will the private information of a member be given to a third party! All requests will be handled through MWR.
So don't PM me asking for so-and-so's phone number, you won't get it, but you will annoy me. *smiles* And you don't want to annoy me.

[Shanti]

I have a question?

Is the info stored on the server and if so, is it secure? MW in general is not a secure server according to my firewall.

[WandererInGray]

Nope not stored on the server. It's on my computer at home. *smiles* Which is secure.

[Bec_W]

erhm... but what if something happens to you?

[Aidron]

Well, if something happens to WIG we shall just have to cry our lil' Pagan eyes out. :wah:

I'm not quite clear on who will be the ones contacting the individuals in question. Will it be you, mol, and Semele?

[Jaroson]

Good point. Could you not share that info with other admin staff (or at least one other to avoid that problem)

Also, and I'm not saying that this is the case at all, but if you are the only person with access to the personal information, then you are also solely responsible if anything untowards did occur. It would be better for data protection if there was more than one admin staff with that information.

Just a thought :)

[Phoenix Blue]

Also, and I'm not saying that this is the case at all, but if you are the only person with access to the personal information, then you are also solely responsible if anything untowards did occur. It would be better for data protection if there was more than one admin staff with that information.
Mol and Semele are co-owners of the forum and will have a copy of the registry as well, if I understand Wanderer's statement correctly. Therefore, they will have established security through redundancy.

Though I'm curious, exactly what sort of "untoward" things do you think could occur with what amounts to a phone list?

[~*Ginger*~]

A most excellent idea!
:uhhuhuh:

[Jaroson]

Though I'm curious, exactly what sort of "untoward" things do you think could occur with what amounts to a phone list?


I work within a department which has very high standards regarding electronic media and data protection. Any use of personal information other than for what the person agrees to is a contravention of these Acts. Untoward could mean virtually anything. My main concern was that the person (if it had been only one) may have found themselves in a situation should anything have occured to that file or as a result of the file being held.

Am I too overcautious? I just wouldn't want anyone to get into trouble. On the flip side of this, it is a wonderful idea for the safety of individuals as has already been pointed out, in the event of suicidal postings or depressive postings. As a pagan community, this idea is the first one I have come across and would offer a greater feeling of support for all.

[Phoenix Blue]

Though I'm curious, exactly what sort of "untoward" things do you think could occur with what amounts to a phone list?


I work within a department which has very high standards regarding electronic media and data protection. Any use of personal information other than for what the person agrees to is a contravention of these Acts. Untoward could mean virtually anything. My main concern was that the person (if it had been only one) may have found themselves in a situation should anything have occured to that file or as a result of the file being held.

Am I too overcautious? I just wouldn't want anyone to get into trouble. On the flip side of this, it is a wonderful idea for the safety of individuals as has already been pointed out, in the event of suicidal postings or depressive postings. As a pagan community, this idea is the first one I have come across and would offer a greater feeling of support for all.
**Shakes head** No, I think too much caution is far better than not enough; which is why I personally think that three people is just the right number, as far as access to the list is concerned. :)

[Boogins]

I think the whole idea is an excellent one, and have no qualms about the security measures. I wish everyone would inundate poor Wiggie with registrations! That way we wouldn't have problems with absences like Brynn's or LaMoonDove's.

[WandererInGray]

erhm... but what if something happens to you?

:) Well as others have pointed out, Mol and Semele will have a copy as well. As far as people knowing about it, if anything happens to me, I'm in contact in RL with at least one other member on a daily basis. :D So something would have to happen to PhoenixBlue as well. And I know a great many others on the board in real life, so someone would let the forum know. (my parents as a last resort since they do I know come here but would probably have more important things to do)


Good point. Could you not share that info with other admin staff (or at least one other to avoid that problem)

Also, and I'm not saying that this is the case at all, but if you are the only person with access to the personal information, then you are also solely responsible if anything untowards did occur. It would be better for data protection if there was more than one admin staff with that information.

As mentioned before, Mol and Semele will have access eventually when I get them a copy. As a last resort, unless something happens to PB also he can get onto my computer and forward the information to Mol should something happen to me.

*grins and shrugs* I knew the responsibility when I thought up the idea and take full weight of the fact that I am at the present the only person with the information. In terms of data security I feel it is better to keep the number small. This is personal information that doesn't need to be made available to a large number of people. It is for emergency use only, therefore the number "in the know" so to speak really doesn't need to be high.

Besides. :D It's not like I'm memorizing all this stuff. The file can be passed on pretty easily when it needs to be. If I bite the bullet the Registry will survive, that's not a concern of mine.

Finally, the only way I could get into trouble is if I'm a dummie and use the info for reasons other than it's original purpose. *shrugs* That's not likely to happen, and anything else I can handle.

[Athena-Nadine]

*...smirks...* I suppose registering, fo me, is moot. You already have all of that information (and more). :lol:

[Phoenix Blue]

*...smirks...* I suppose registering, fo me, is moot. You already have all of that information (and more). :lol:
Yeah. . . more than she probably ever wanted, for that matter! :bigredgri ;)

[Athena-Nadine]

Yeah. . . more than she probably ever wanted, for that matter! :bigredgri ;)
That goes both ways, buddy-boy. :p :lol:

[Bec_W]

:) Well as others have pointed out, Mol and Semele will have a copy as well. As far as people knowing about it, if anything happens to me, I'm in contact in RL with at least one other member on a daily basis. :D So something would have to happen to PhoenixBlue as well. And I know a great many others on the board in real life, so someone would let the forum know. (my parents as a last resort since they do I know come here but would probably have more important things to do)


Excellent :)

[WandererInGray]

*laughs hysterically at Nallia and PB*

[WandererInGray]

*bump*

[Brynn]

Is all that information required when registering?

[Phoenix Blue]

Is all that information required when registering?
Only if you want your name added to the registry. You're not required to join--but if you do join, then yes, you would need to provide all the information she's asked for.

[WandererInGray]

Yes, for the most part, since the whole point is to be able to contact a person outside of MW.
Brynn, PM me if you have further concerns. :)

[fay]

hey!
i think the idea of a mw registry is a great idea and id like to join, but im sometimes not on for 10 days at a time anyways. not often, but it wouldnt mean id died. i suppose in that circumstance would you take into account whether people are on every day without fail, or every few day users?
although ive just realised that if people know that you arent on every day, they wouldnt ask if you were missing or be concerned, right? did i just answer my own question? :foopsies:
blessed be

[WandererInGray]

*laughs* :hugz: Yes and yes.

[mydemand]

This idea sounds interesting, but I'm not sure about the other contact person bit - no one else actually knows I come here so someone else contacting THEM out of the blue would be rather suspicious!

Would that really be necessary?

B*B, Tiara

[Gebo]

mydemand, That is why they have asked for a cover story if you are in the broom closet. If no one in your RL knows you come here then tell Wanderer what she should say.

Guess there is really no reason in me registering since Semele knows all of it, but great idea.

[~Anamorata~]

I think I'm in there somewheres...hmmmm....

[Lady Jessi]

I have sent my info to you in a PM. Please let me know when you get it.
LadyJ

[SylverStar]

my info has changed...but not much.

[WandererInGray]

Bump.

[MoonDust]

registered

[WandererInGray]

Given the size of MW now and the sheer scope that would be required to keep this up and running, I'm closing the registry. I'm rarely online these days and it seems with this many members it's better if people just look after each other.

It's been helpful a couple of times. :) I'm glad for that, but it seemed to have served it's purpose. All information has been deleted from my computer.

Registry Closed.

[MoonDust]

oh :(