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Permalink Reply by Miranda Lawton on June 19, 2009 at 10:21am

I don't... it's tempting but I don't. I figure they obviously like their blog design because they had to approve it before the designer went further with it and finished it.

As far as the pictures of kids, it's the parents' choice to post those pictures. I definitely do not think it's bright on their part to post pics of kids in the nude. I would think that a private email warning them to be a bit cautious because people (creeps in particular) can take photos off their blog. The blogger might not like hearing it but maybe in the future they'll be more careful.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly Razzano on June 20, 2009 at 12:15pm

I new someone who thought the same thing about a friend posting pics of their kids. She sent a blanket email about the creeps out there. She sent it to 10-15 people so it didn't look like she was singling anyone out.

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Permalink Reply by Amanda E on June 22, 2009 at 3:29am

I have certainly been tempted, but I don't. If it was a close friend that I knew in person, then maybe I would bring it up when I saw her in person. Only if it was helpful - like the photo. But a site re-design, No I wouldn't. They didn't ask me.

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Permalink Reply by pam on June 25, 2009 at 12:28pm

I have and would warn someone of the dangers of posting a child without clothing. I have been through it! They get a hold of pics and it spreads like wild-fire.

As far as blog design, really I wouldn't say anything. To me that is personal choice. We don't all agree on what looks good or appeals to us.

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Permalink Reply by POSHpreneur Clarissa on June 25, 2009 at 1:20pm

YES! I have and I usually do say something to them privately of course.

Style is objective like someone else already mentioned--but I still give my 2 cents ;) LOL

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Permalink Reply by Melodie Towers on June 25, 2009 at 8:36pm

I have had a couple people email me and tell me that my blog wasn't working for them on their server. As I don't do my own design because i have no skills in that area I was so happy to find out from two brave souls that they couldn't read my blog. While this wasn't a design issue per se, if they hadn't said anything I never would have known to tell my design guy to fix it.

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Permalink Reply by JenReg on June 25, 2009 at 10:45pm

I have been tempted many times...I'm sure we all look at things and think the same things!

Sometimes when the grammar is so bad, I am tempted, but I don't. I mean, how would that change the way they write - they would have to go back to school basically. I do not say anything, but just wonder to myself. I certainly am not perfect, so I try not to be mean, but rather to accept everyone's personal style.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Marsden on June 26, 2009 at 2:03am

I do think that something should be said, but in the same token some parents just didn't take Parenting 101 when they should have.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Marsden on June 26, 2009 at 2:06am

Sorry...my comment is about the girls without shirts. I would never have any photos of my child posted, or unposted without a shirt on.

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Permalink Reply by Harriet B on June 26, 2009 at 8:26pm

I just landed in a giveaway where the picture was not posted correctly. All that shows is a box with that 'thing' in the middle.

I'm feeling for the blogger but, it is a reminder to double check things.

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Permalink Reply by Kathleen on June 28, 2009 at 12:24pm

Many times I've just wanted to give a little advice like "you have too many photos, no one I know would wait that long to read your site" or "dark green text on a black background ISN'T readable." but most of the time I don't say anything because I wouldn't want to hear negative comments about my blog. My blogs are far from perfect. If something isn't readable than I might email them but otherwise, I keep it to myself.

As for the photo, while I don't think it's a good idea for her to be doing that, I again don't take criticism well either and would be annoyed if someone told me I shouldn't do something. Perhaps a blog post on your own blog about such dangers and then leaving a comment on their blog (just a generic one, not mentioning your post) so that hopefully they will come visit and read it??

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Permalink Reply by Tania Reuben on July 8, 2009 at 10:07pm

I can say I've been tempted to post little naked pics of my cute cherubs on FB so many times - they are truly the most adorable.

In this day and age, you just can't. Sad, sad state that our innocent children's nakedness can be abused so brutally.
Tania

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