[name]Pam[/name] and [name]Linda[/name] would it be possible to vet new threads by people who have just announced the birth of their triplets or quads?
It seems like every multiple birth is under suspicion these days and our nameberries are taking people to task assuming that they are trolls. I think it would be much better if the births were authenticated ahead of time to free up the Birth Announcements for just that and not have berries thinking that here is another troll and calling them out.
Much better imo if we all knew when it was posted that it was A OK. (Sorry more work for the lovely nameberry staff though.)
Thing is, while it’s a nice idea in principle, how exactly would it work in practice? Multiple mums-to-be emailing a scan photo proving there is indeed three or four babies in there? A link to an announcement in the local newspaper? A phonecall to the hospital where they were born to confirm? I think while the intention is good, I just don’t know how it would work.
essjay you have a good point. [name]How[/name] would it work? I guess we will have to start at quads because surely their arrival would be in the tabloids? If that was the case then it would be to easy check up wouldn’t it? I remember once when quads were celebrities and were showered with gifts from companies eg disposable nappies.
I wanted to chime in and say a couple from our church had quads a few years ago and there was no coverage at all, not even local coverage in our small town. I don’t think quads are that newsworthy. That being said, I like the idea of trying to authenticate, but have no idea how that would realistically be done. When I see announcements from new people, (regardless if singletons, twins, or octuplets,) I very rarely comment. I’m just too suspicious of potential trolls and the few times I have been duped have left a bad taste in my mouth! I generally congratulate members who have been on for a while because they seem more likely to be genuine. Hate to be that way, but I don’t want to support a troll!
Um… the supposed mothers could post a picture of their babies’ feet with a sock on the left foot and no sock on the right foot? Write the baby’s name on the bottom of the sock.
I think the easiest thing would be if people just didn’t automatically assume someone was a troll or at least if they’re suspicious, ignore them. Their post will die quickly enough and there’s little to be gained from sparking a fight.
I know it’s annoying to see the quarterly roundup full of unrealistic multiples, but requiring someone to “prove” their babies are real doesn’t seem very realistic, friendly, or beneficial.
In my experience, when people want to prove something online, they’ll hold up a piece of paper with their username, the date, and sometimes a cute message written on it and take a picture. I don’t think anyone here would be opposed to seeing a bunch of babies with a little name tag. Of course, it shouldn’t be required for congratulations and support and many people are weary about posting pictures of their children online. Maybe, if absolutely necessary, they could send a picture or record of some sort to [name]Pam[/name] or [name]Linda[/name] and they can verify the thread?
I know most of them are trolls, but I always worry about the (unlikely) new mama of multiples in a fragile state of bliss being told her children aren’t real and that she’s doing something wrong. I’m not referring to any post in particular, just the idea.
[name]Both[/name] the hospital bracelet and the sock idea is good. Possibly the sock idea moreso, because don’t hospital bracelets have “[name]Baby[/name] Surname” on, and some people might not want their surname on the internet.
