Alopecia World's Posts - Alopecia World2024-03-29T00:28:42ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworldhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2192191320?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3j54kfqtmnxq5&xn_auth=noSports Illustrated model with alopecia pulls off her wig on the runwaytag:alopeciaworld.com,2020-02-09:2022678:BlogPost:16985752020-02-09T04:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>We weren't born believing hair makes you pretty, but society has lead us to believe that.</p>
<p><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3854310208?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></p>
<p>In an empowering move, she took off her wig on the runway.</p>
<p>"Taking my wig off in front of hundreds of people will be a moment I tell my kids about someday!” <span>Christie Valdiserri told</span> Sports Illustrated. “I was so nervous backstage leading up to the moment but knew in my heart I had to do it. I had to do it for myself, for all the tears I've cried about this…</p>
<p>We weren't born believing hair makes you pretty, but society has lead us to believe that.</p>
<p><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3854310208?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></p>
<p>In an empowering move, she took off her wig on the runway.</p>
<p>"Taking my wig off in front of hundreds of people will be a moment I tell my kids about someday!” <span>Christie Valdiserri told</span> Sports Illustrated. “I was so nervous backstage leading up to the moment but knew in my heart I had to do it. I had to do it for myself, for all the tears I've cried about this condition, for all the girls and women out there who want to rip off their wigs but are too afraid to.”</p>
<p>“I truly believe we need to educate the next generation that beauty comes from who you are, not from what you look like,” Valdiserri said in SI’s post. “Associating hair with beauty was taught to us. We weren't born believing hair makes you pretty, but society has lead us to believe that. So I plan to let my personality and my positive nature shine through regardless of if I ever have hair on my head again.”</p>
<p><strong>SOURCE</strong>: USA Today. You can read the <a href="https://www.today.com/series/love-your-body/sports-illustrated-model-alopecia-pulls-her-wig-runway-t161251" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full article here</a>.</p>Share your Halloween photos and videos on AlopeciaWorld.comtag:alopeciaworld.com,2014-11-01:2022678:BlogPost:12242882014-11-01T14:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>How did you celebrate Halloween this year?</p>
<p>What costume did you wear?</p>
<p>We'd love to know!</p>
<p>So please upload your photos to</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new</a></p>
<p>If you create a cool photo album, we may even feature it:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/album/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/album/new</a></p>
<p>You can post videos, too:…</p>
<p></p>
<p>How did you celebrate Halloween this year?</p>
<p>What costume did you wear?</p>
<p>We'd love to know!</p>
<p>So please upload your photos to</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new</a></p>
<p>If you create a cool photo album, we may even feature it:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/album/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/album/new</a></p>
<p>You can post videos, too:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/video/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/video/new</a></p>
<p>In the meantime, check out some of the great Halloween photos from years past:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/search?q=Halloween">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/search?q=Halloween</a></p>
<p>Looking forward to complimenting you,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team <br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"</p>Chat is back!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2014-08-21:2022678:BlogPost:12089042014-08-21T19:37:47.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Chat is back because of popular demand.</p>
<p>We temporarily disabled the featured due to reported abuses and offensive behavior. However, a feature upgrade allowing chat moderators means that we can now appoint trusted members to monitor the chat room.</p>
<p>If you want to chat on AlopeciaWorld.com, simply choose the "Chat" option at the top of every page on the site or point your web browser to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat</a></p>
<p>If…</p>
<p>Chat is back because of popular demand.</p>
<p>We temporarily disabled the featured due to reported abuses and offensive behavior. However, a feature upgrade allowing chat moderators means that we can now appoint trusted members to monitor the chat room.</p>
<p>If you want to chat on AlopeciaWorld.com, simply choose the "Chat" option at the top of every page on the site or point your web browser to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat</a></p>
<p>If you might be interested in volunteering to be a chat moderator, please let us know in your reply to this message.</p>
<p>Like everyone who joins and visits AlopeciaWorld.com, all chat participants will be expected to adhere to the following policies:</p>
<p>Alopecia World's Terms of Service<br/><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/authorization/termsOfService">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/authorization/termsOfService</a></p>
<p>and</p>
<p>Alopecia World's Advertising and Anti-Spam Policy<br/><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/new-advertising-and-antispam">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/new-advertising-and-antispam</a></p>
<p>We truly hope you enjoy chatting publicly in the chat room as well as privately one-on-one.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At its Best"</p>A special message just for youtag:alopeciaworld.com,2014-01-02:2022678:BlogPost:11293502014-01-02T21:47:14.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>I would like to express my sincere gratitude and wish you a happy new year. There is no way Alopecia World could be what it has become without input from individuals like you. The support, caring, triumphs and struggles that you have each shared through blogs, discussions, comments and videos on the site help a multitude of people every day. We do not have to struggle or be victorious alone; we have a place where we can encourage and be encouraged by others. Thank you for making my dream…</p>
<p>I would like to express my sincere gratitude and wish you a happy new year. There is no way Alopecia World could be what it has become without input from individuals like you. The support, caring, triumphs and struggles that you have each shared through blogs, discussions, comments and videos on the site help a multitude of people every day. We do not have to struggle or be victorious alone; we have a place where we can encourage and be encouraged by others. Thank you for making my dream come true.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others.”</em><br/>- Alfred North Whitehead</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Cheryl Carvery-Jones<br/>Co-founder, Alopecia World<br/><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"</p>What do you think of Alopecia World's new design?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-12-19:2022678:BlogPost:11200922013-12-19T13:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p><em><strong>All opinions are welcome</strong></em>. :-)</p>
<p>NOTE: You may have to refresh the site's pages in your web browser (press F5) to see the changes.</p>
<p><em><strong>All opinions are welcome</strong></em>. :-)</p>
<p>NOTE: You may have to refresh the site's pages in your web browser (press F5) to see the changes.</p>See what you're missing!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-08-26:2022678:BlogPost:10853402013-08-26T20:55:39.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>When is the last time you checked out Alopecia World's homepage at <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com?">www.alopeciaworld.com?</a></p>
<p>It always features the latest and greatest content in our beloved community.</p>
<p>New blogs. New videos. New forum discussions. New group activity. Fabulous photos. Top content and much more!</p>
<p>It's the quickest way to find out what's happening not only in Alopecia World, but in the lives of our wonderful members.</p>
<p>Visit it daily. Visit it…</p>
<p>When is the last time you checked out Alopecia World's homepage at <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com?">www.alopeciaworld.com?</a></p>
<p>It always features the latest and greatest content in our beloved community.</p>
<p>New blogs. New videos. New forum discussions. New group activity. Fabulous photos. Top content and much more!</p>
<p>It's the quickest way to find out what's happening not only in Alopecia World, but in the lives of our wonderful members.</p>
<p>Visit it daily. Visit it often.</p>
<p>Come, click, and make a positive difference in the lives of other members!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>See ya online!</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team Members<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"</p>Reporting issues and members to Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-09-21:2022678:BlogPost:9708572012-09-21T01:11:08.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>We are committed to keeping Alopecia World safe for its members and visitors. This is why we take seriously every report of alleged offensive, illegal, or inappropriate behavior and deal swiftly and decisively with any member engaged in such activity.</p>
<p>Therefore, if you suspect a member of behaving inappropriately on the site, please go to the following page and report that member directly to Alopecia World:…</p>
<p></p>
<p>We are committed to keeping Alopecia World safe for its members and visitors. This is why we take seriously every report of alleged offensive, illegal, or inappropriate behavior and deal swiftly and decisively with any member engaged in such activity.</p>
<p>Therefore, if you suspect a member of behaving inappropriately on the site, please go to the following page and report that member directly to Alopecia World:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>Your report should include copies of or links to the actual messages and posts that you believe are inappropriate for the site.</p>
<p>We cannot discuss another member's account with you or divulge another member's private information, but we assure you that we make every effort to resolve all issues in as expeditious and prudent manner as possible.</p>
<p>Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"</p>
<p>*****DISCLAIMER*****</p>
<p>Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.</p>Happy birthday, Alopecia World!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-03-15:2022678:BlogPost:9046132012-03-15T03:48:27.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Alopecia World turned four years old on March 8, 2012, and we could not be more pleased with its growth.</p>
<p>There is no doubt that Alopecia World is one of the leading social networking sites for people from around the world who are living with alopecia.</p>
<p>Who made it so?</p>
<p>You - the members of Alopecia World!</p>
<p>You provide the support. You provide the encouragement. You provide the inspiration and information Alopecia World's thousands of members and monthly visitors need…</p>
<p>Alopecia World turned four years old on March 8, 2012, and we could not be more pleased with its growth.</p>
<p>There is no doubt that Alopecia World is one of the leading social networking sites for people from around the world who are living with alopecia.</p>
<p>Who made it so?</p>
<p>You - the members of Alopecia World!</p>
<p>You provide the support. You provide the encouragement. You provide the inspiration and information Alopecia World's thousands of members and monthly visitors need to stay strong and successfully cope with severe and chronic hair loss.</p>
<p>Therefore, we wish to say thank you to each one of you.</p>
<p>Alopecia World will always be a wonderful work in progress, so you have not seen anything yet.</p>
<p>Still, your inimitable expressions of care and concern for one another have truly been something special to see.</p>
<p>We are looking forward to continuing to grow with you and, most important, because of you!</p>
<p>Wishing you great joy and good success,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World<br/>
<a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"</p>Safety and privacy guidelines for ALL members of Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-11-23:2022678:BlogPost:8566022011-11-23T18:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Please note that all suspicious and offensive behavior and other "issues" should be reported using the form located at <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>(There is also a permanent and easily accessible link to this report form under the "Members" tab on the navigation menu that appears on every page of Alopecia World.)</p>
<p>Anytime you report an issue, be sure to include details such as supporting evidence of…</p>
<p>Please note that all suspicious and offensive behavior and other "issues" should be reported using the form located at <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>(There is also a permanent and easily accessible link to this report form under the "Members" tab on the navigation menu that appears on every page of Alopecia World.)</p>
<p>Anytime you report an issue, be sure to include details such as supporting evidence of the infraction(s) as well as a link to the offender's profile page on AlopeciaWorld.com.</p>
<p>Finally, please carefully review Alopecia World's antispam policy -- <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/new-advertising-and-antispam">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/new-advertising-and-antispam</a> -- AND follow all of these specific safety and privacy guidelines, which Alopecia World has been sharing with all current and new members for well over a year now:</p>
<p>1. Report all suspicious and inappropriate conduct to Alopecia World: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>2. Review your privacy settings at least once a week: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings</a></p>
<p>3. If you need additional privacy, you may also use an alias or hide your age, gender and birthday: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo</a></p>
<p>4. If you are AGE 17 OR YOUNGER, do not share your personal email address, your phone number, your home or work address, or any other personal contact information with anyone without your parent or guardian's permission.</p>
<p>5. If you are AGE 18 OR OLDER, exercise extreme caution when anyone requests your personal contact information.</p>
<p>6. Keep your personal email address private by making full use of the communication features on the site itself: Comments, blogs, discussion posts, groups, chat, event postings, and private messaging via the site itself rather than your personal email account: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on</a></p>
<p>7. If someone needs counseling, encourage them to seek professional help or to attend a NAAF support group meeting in their area (see <a href="http://www.naaf.org">http://www.naaf.org</a> for more information).</p>
<p>8. Select the appropriate viewing and privacy options whenever you post a personal photo, video or blog.</p>
<p>9. Monitor your Alopecia World friends list to make sure the people on it are people you want on it.</p>
<p>10. Never respond to spammers! Report them to Alopecia World: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>Here's one last tip for anyone that wants to change the name or alias that appears in their profile URL: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/another-privacy-tip-change-your-profile-url">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/another-privacy-tip-change-your-profile-url</a></p>
<p>If you have questions or comments about any of these safety and privacy guidelines, please let us know. We also welcome suggestions.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>New 'Quick Add' Featuretag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-09-21:2022678:BlogPost:8187422011-09-21T20:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>Thanks to new feature called "Quick Add," you can now update your status and post other new content from any page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>To do so, you only need to click the plus sign (+) next to the "Share" button in the "Latest Activity" feed that now appears on every page of the site.</p>
<p>You can quickly post status updates as well as new blogs, photos, videos, discussions, events, and music.</p>
<p>Add a check to the Facebook or Twitter box to notify your…</p>
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>Thanks to new feature called "Quick Add," you can now update your status and post other new content from any page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>To do so, you only need to click the plus sign (+) next to the "Share" button in the "Latest Activity" feed that now appears on every page of the site.</p>
<p>You can quickly post status updates as well as new blogs, photos, videos, discussions, events, and music.</p>
<p>Add a check to the Facebook or Twitter box to notify your friends on those sites, too, or remove the check to post on Alopecia World alone.</p>
<p>The "Latest Activity" and "Quick Add" features are located on the right side of each page on AlopeciaWorld.com, but you must be signed into Alopecia World to post updates.</p>
<p>Just stop wherever you are on the site and give it try. And please let us know what you think. :-)</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>"Hair loss support at its best."</p>Have you met these people? They're simply amazing!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-09-19:2022678:BlogPost:8145452011-09-19T07:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>If you spend quality time in Alopecia World, you will meet scores of the most fascinating and engaging people in the world today.</p>
<p>They are musicians, artists, painters, scientists, world travelers, teachers, rabbis, models, comedians, college students, athletes, writers, actresses, photographers, film makers, beauty queens, and community activists.</p>
<p>And that's just for starters!</p>
<p>Each day brings new faces, new stories, and new opportunities to learn how to not only survive…</p>
<p>If you spend quality time in Alopecia World, you will meet scores of the most fascinating and engaging people in the world today.</p>
<p>They are musicians, artists, painters, scientists, world travelers, teachers, rabbis, models, comedians, college students, athletes, writers, actresses, photographers, film makers, beauty queens, and community activists.</p>
<p>And that's just for starters!</p>
<p>Each day brings new faces, new stories, and new opportunities to learn how to not only survive with alopecia, but thrive with it, too!</p>
<p>You just have to take the time to make new friends.</p>
<p>Go ahead. Give it try.</p>
<p>Update your own profile:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo</a></p>
<p>Then search the members section for new friends:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/members/advancedSearch">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/members/advancedSearch</a></p>
<p>Oh yeah! You can also learn amazing things about your fellow members by browsing the thousands of shared photos on the site:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo</a></p>
<p>Again, take the time the make new friends in Alopecia World because this really is the best way to make of the most of your free and voluntary membership on the site. :-)</p>
<p>Yours truly,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones,<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>Another privacy tip: Change your profile URLtag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-08-23:2022678:BlogPost:7819492011-08-23T21:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>In the past we have shared the following privacy tips with you via email as well as on Alopecia World's official blog:</p>
<p>* How to Keep Safe and Protect Your Privacy<br></br> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting</a></p>
<p>* How to Protect Your Email Address…<br></br></p>
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>In the past we have shared the following privacy tips with you via email as well as on Alopecia World's official blog:</p>
<p>* How to Keep Safe and Protect Your Privacy<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting</a></p>
<p>* How to Protect Your Email Address<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on</a></p>
<p>Today we want to share a very important tip regarding the URL or web address of your Alopecia World profile.</p>
<p>If you want to make sure that your personal name does NOT appear in the URL of your Alopecia World profile, please go to the following web page to review and change your "Address" setting:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/myPageSettings">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/myPageSettings</a></p>
<p>As we've written before, you may also use an alias and avatar rather than your real name and picture on Alopecia World:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo</a></p>
<p>Finally, please take time to review and adjust these additional privacy settings as well:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/connections/edit">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/connections/edit</a></p>
<p>Be sure to click "Save" at the bottom of each of these pages to make sure your changes stick.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or comments about these matters, please respond to this blog.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Cannot send private messages on Alopecia World?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-07-09:2022678:BlogPost:7108662011-07-09T13:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Recently, several members of Alopecia World have reported that they cannot send or respond to private messages on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>In all of the reported cases, the web browser that these members were using when they experienced this problem is Windows Internet Explorer 8 or 9 by Microsoft.com.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing this or other problems while browsing Alopecia World with this web browser, please note that you need to enable the browser's "Compatibility View" feature that…</p>
<p>Recently, several members of Alopecia World have reported that they cannot send or respond to private messages on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>In all of the reported cases, the web browser that these members were using when they experienced this problem is Windows Internet Explorer 8 or 9 by Microsoft.com.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing this or other problems while browsing Alopecia World with this web browser, please note that you need to enable the browser's "Compatibility View" feature that properly displays websites that were not created specifically for Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9.</p>
<p>For detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to do this, please visit <a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197#2">http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197#2</a> where Microsoft describes the following two methods in detail:</p>
<p><strong>METHOD #1: Enable Compatibility View for specific websites in Internet Explorer</strong></p>
<p>To enable Compatibility View for specific websites that are not displayed correctly or that are not working correctly, follow these steps:</p>
<p>1. Open the website that is not displayed correctly or that does not work correctly in Internet Explorer 8 or in Internet Explorer 9.</p>
<p>2. Click the "Compatibility View" button that is located directly to the right side of the address bar next to the "Refresh" button.</p>
<p><strong>METHOD #2: Enable Compatibility View for all websites in Internet Explorer</strong></p>
<p>You have tried Method 1 on some of these websites, and that method worked. However, you may want to enable Compatibility View for all websites. To do this, follow these steps:</p>
<p>1. Start Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9.</p>
<p>2. On the "Tools" menu, click "Compatibility View Settings". If the "Tools" menu is not displayed, press ALT to display the "Tools" menu.</p>
<p>Grateful for your cooperation in this matter,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>AlopeciaWorld.COM is back! :-)tag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-05-14:2022678:BlogPost:6407462011-05-14T21:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>We are immensely pleased to announce that the domain name <strong><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com" target="_blank">ALOPECIAWORLD.COM</a></strong> is back with Alopecia World!</p>
<p>Just to remind you, it was recently seized by a cyber-squatter who attempted to sell it for $18,000.00 or the highest bidder.</p>
<p>Thanks to the intervention of Alopecia World’s very able legal team, the cyber-squatter's efforts were thwarted and the domain name was transferred back to Alopecia World…</p>
<p>We are immensely pleased to announce that the domain name <strong><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com" target="_blank">ALOPECIAWORLD.COM</a></strong> is back with Alopecia World!</p>
<p>Just to remind you, it was recently seized by a cyber-squatter who attempted to sell it for $18,000.00 or the highest bidder.</p>
<p>Thanks to the intervention of Alopecia World’s very able legal team, the cyber-squatter's efforts were thwarted and the domain name was transferred back to Alopecia World today.</p>
<p>What this means is that you can once again memorize and simply type <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a> to get to the site.</p>
<p>It also means that all valid links to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a> will soon be working again. </p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: If you type <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a> and see any site other than our beloved community, you can restart your computer to fix the problem or -- for the techies among us -- you can <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Refresh-DNS" target="_blank">run the refresh/flush DNS command</a>.</p>
<p>We truly apologize for any inconvenience this unfortunate incident may have caused you.</p>
<p>We also hope that you will join us in celebrating this victory for alopecians throughout the world!</p>
<p>With great joy and anticipation,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones, Founders<br/> Alopecia World<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a><br/> or, <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.net">http://www.alopeciaworld.net</a></p>What do you think of the new look?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-05-04:2022678:BlogPost:6299732011-05-04T07:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Alopecia World has a new look, and we would love to know what you think of it. Therefore, please sign into Alopecia World at your earliest convenience and post your feedback on this blog. We value your opinion and will give honest consideration to your suggestions and concerns. Feel free to post relevant questions, too.</p>
<p>Looking forward to hearing from you,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>
<p>Alopecia World has a new look, and we would love to know what you think of it. Therefore, please sign into Alopecia World at your earliest convenience and post your feedback on this blog. We value your opinion and will give honest consideration to your suggestions and concerns. Feel free to post relevant questions, too.</p>
<p>Looking forward to hearing from you,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>If Alopecia World is important to you, then here's what we need from youtag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-04-21:2022678:BlogPost:6131012011-04-21T01:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>Alopecia World has become an invaluable resource to the alopecia community because of the contributions of each and every one of its members.</p>
<p>It is you who provide the kind of information, inspiration and interaction that draw alopecians from around the world to our beloved community and keeps them coming back for more.</p>
<p>Therefore, Cheryl and I are grateful beyond words for your positive presence on AlopeciaWorld.com and hope that you will increase your…</p>
<p>Dear Member,</p>
<p>Alopecia World has become an invaluable resource to the alopecia community because of the contributions of each and every one of its members.</p>
<p>It is you who provide the kind of information, inspiration and interaction that draw alopecians from around the world to our beloved community and keeps them coming back for more.</p>
<p>Therefore, Cheryl and I are grateful beyond words for your positive presence on AlopeciaWorld.com and hope that you will increase your participation.</p>
<p>We also need your help to get the word out about AlopeciaWorld.com to as many Internet users as possible.</p>
<p>As you know, a series of unfortunate events forced Alopecia World to move from its old dotcom address to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a>.</p>
<p>In light of this development, we are contacting our friends all over the Web and asking them not only to update their link(s) to Alopecia World, but to also place a link to AlopeciaWorld.com on their websites, blogs, and social networking profiles on sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.</p>
<p>We need you to do the same.</p>
<p>Presently, we hardly reach a fraction of the millions and millions of people who only wish they could find an online resource like Alopecia World.</p>
<p>Just by putting a link to AlopeciaWorld.com wherever you can, you can play an important part in helping us to reach them.</p>
<p>Of course, we are NOT asking you to spam anyone anywhere.</p>
<p>We just need you to do everything you reasonably can to let others know how important AlopeciaWorld.com is to you.</p>
<p>Neither they nor you will be disappointed, if you do.</p>
<p>With great appreciation and anticipation,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones, Founders<br/> Alopecia World / AlopeciaWorld.com<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Got a cell phone? Use it to send photos and videos to Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2011-04-19:2022678:BlogPost:6116742011-04-19T11:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Sharing photos and videos with members of Alopecia World just got a lot easier!</p>
<p>A unique "Add By Phone" email address has been assigned to your profile on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>You can use this address to send photos or videos, one at a time, to Alopecia World.</p>
<p>If your mobile phone has a camera and email, this is a great way to add photos or videos to Alopecia World while on the go!</p>
<p>To find your Add By Phone email address, logon to Alopecia World and click the…</p>
<p>Sharing photos and videos with members of Alopecia World just got a lot easier!</p>
<p>A unique "Add By Phone" email address has been assigned to your profile on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>You can use this address to send photos or videos, one at a time, to Alopecia World.</p>
<p>If your mobile phone has a camera and email, this is a great way to add photos or videos to Alopecia World while on the go!</p>
<p>To find your Add By Phone email address, logon to Alopecia World and click the "Settings" link in the right column of any page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo</a></p>
<p>At the bottom of the "Settings" page locate the "Mobile Uploads" section.</p>
<p>You'll find your email address under "Add by Phone." It should look like a combination of the name or alias you're using on Alopecia World and a few numbers:</p>
<p>When you send in photos or videos using this address, the subject line of your email becomes the title of the photo or video, and any text in the body of the email will be added as the description.</p>
<p>Note, however, that this Add By Phone address can only be used to send content to Alopecia World. You cannot send or receive regular email via your Add By Phone email address.</p>
<p>Please try it today and let us know what you think.</p>
<p>More mobile features are coming soon!</p>
<p>Yours truly,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>What more can Alopecia World do for you?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-08-31:2022678:BlogPost:4829852010-08-31T02:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Alopecia World is pleased to serve your online support and networking needs.</p>
<p>However, we are always interested in learning how our beloved community might better serve you.</p>
<p>Therefore, please let us know the following as soon as possible:</p>
<p>What additional features and options would you like the site to have?</p>
<p>Are there any administrative changes you would like to see? In other words, how might we improve the manner in which we moderate the content of the…</p>
<p>Alopecia World is pleased to serve your online support and networking needs.</p>
<p>However, we are always interested in learning how our beloved community might better serve you.</p>
<p>Therefore, please let us know the following as soon as possible:</p>
<p>What additional features and options would you like the site to have?</p>
<p>Are there any administrative changes you would like to see? In other words, how might we improve the manner in which we moderate the content of the site?</p>
<p>Would you recommend that Alopecia World branch off into another complementary site with a narrower or broader focus?</p>
<p>What else might be missing from your Alopecia World experience?</p>
<p>We would love to know your answers to these questions as well as any other concerns or suggestions you may have.</p>
<p>To keep your response private, please <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/message/listInbox">open your inbox</a>, locate this message, and reply from there:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/message/listInbox">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/message/listInbox</a></p>
<p>With great appreciation and anticipation,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Co-founders, Alopecia World</p>What are your plans for Alopecia Awareness Month (September?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-08-05:2022678:BlogPost:4676102010-08-05T07:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>September is Alopecia Awareness Month, and Alopecia World would love to know what special activities you have planned.</p>
<p>Therefore, please visit the following web page and submit your event(s):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new</a></p>
<p>You can also see what others are planning here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events</a></p>
<p>Wishing you great success…</p>
<p>September is Alopecia Awareness Month, and Alopecia World would love to know what special activities you have planned.</p>
<p>Therefore, please visit the following web page and submit your event(s):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new</a></p>
<p>You can also see what others are planning here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events</a></p>
<p>Wishing you great success with your plans,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>It's FREE - Promote your events on Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-07-29:2022678:BlogPost:4641262010-07-29T03:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>If you know about any event that might be of interest to Alopecia World's thousands of members and visitors, please submit it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new</a></p>
<p>You may submit everything from support group meetings and special alopecia awareness projects to book signings and information about the upcoming release of documentaries and other media events.</p>
<p>All event listings are subject to approval…</p>
<p>If you know about any event that might be of interest to Alopecia World's thousands of members and visitors, please submit it here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new</a></p>
<p>You may submit everything from support group meetings and special alopecia awareness projects to book signings and information about the upcoming release of documentaries and other media events.</p>
<p>All event listings are subject to approval by Alopecia World. However, we assure you that we will be as inclusive as possible.</p>
<p>Therefore, please fill out the following form for each event you would like to promote on the site:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/event/new</a></p>
<p>To see all the events listed on Alopecia World, please go to:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events</a></p>
<p>Looking forward to hearing from you,</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Advertising and Anti-Spam Policy for Members of Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-07-08:2022678:BlogPost:4531422010-07-08T04:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Effective immediately, Alopecia World's new advertising and anti-spam policy is as follows:</p>
<p>Alopecia World will not tolerate unauthorized advertising by any business, organization, or anyone affiliated with a business or organization in an official or unofficial capacity.</p>
<p>Every business and organization allowed to maintain a profile on Alopecia World must receive written authorization from Alopecia World before posting any advertisement or promotional material elsewhere on the…</p>
<p>Effective immediately, Alopecia World's new advertising and anti-spam policy is as follows:</p>
<p>Alopecia World will not tolerate unauthorized advertising by any business, organization, or anyone affiliated with a business or organization in an official or unofficial capacity.</p>
<p>Every business and organization allowed to maintain a profile on Alopecia World must receive written authorization from Alopecia World before posting any advertisement or promotional material elsewhere on the site.</p>
<p>Spamming is strictly prohibited. What constitutes "spamming" will evolve as Alopecia World responds to new tricks and tactics by spammers. However, in this context spamming may be broadly defined as using one or more of the interactive features of Alopecia World to send an unauthorized solicitation to other members of the site. Such unauthorized solicitations include, but are not limited to, things like event and mailing list invitations, commercial advertisements, as well as links to commercial products, services, and affiliate sites.</p>
<p>Like all other members of Alopecia World, businesses and organizations are encouraged to submit events to the "Events" section of Alopecia World, but each event will be approved or rejected at Alopecia World's sole discretion.</p>
<p>No member of Alopecia World may use any feature of the site to solicit funds from its members, or invite them to fundraisers, without the written consent of Alopecia World. In addition, no member of Alopecia World may post any contest, giveaway, or sweepstake without the written consent of Alopecia World.</p>
<p>Also prohibited is the inclusion of signatures containing unauthorized advertisements and hyperlinks, or attachments containing unauthorized solicitations, in posts on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>This policy does not prohibit members of Alopecia World from continuing to mention, discuss, recommend, debate, or inquire about commercial products and services or other resources in the context of appropriate discussions about the various treatment alternatives and support options available to people with alopecia.</p>
<p>However, no member of Alopecia World may post ads or any other promotional material that violates the letter or spirit of this policy.</p>
<p>All members of Alopecia World must adhere to this advertising and anti-spam policy as of Thursday, July 8, 2010.</p>
<p>Any member who violates the letter or spirit of this policy may receive a warning from Alopecia World or simply be banned from Alopecia World.</p>
<p>If you want to know more about this policy, believe you may need Alopecia World's permission to advertise or promote something, or simply would like information about Alopecia World's current advertising rates, terms, and conditions, please send the appropriate email to advertising[at]alopeciaworld.com.</p>
<p>Regardless of whether you receive special consent from Alopecia World, as a member, you must abide by all applicable laws as well Alopecia World's terms of service and its other written requirements.</p>
<p>Alopecia World reserves the right to enforce this policy at its sole discretion.</p>
<p>Policy Effective Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010</p>Share your NAAF conference experience on Alopecia World :-)tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-06-26:2022678:BlogPost:4474282010-06-26T21:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>The 2010 NAAF conference in Indianapolis, IN, is amazing!</p>
<p>Several members of Alopecia World are present and some are even making a positive difference as group facilitators and in various other volunteer capacities.</p>
<p>Cameras are everywhere, too.</p>
<p>Therefore, we encourage each of you in attendance to upload your NAAF conference photos and videos to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>We also encourage you to blog about your NAAF…</p>
<p>The 2010 NAAF conference in Indianapolis, IN, is amazing!</p>
<p>Several members of Alopecia World are present and some are even making a positive difference as group facilitators and in various other volunteer capacities.</p>
<p>Cameras are everywhere, too.</p>
<p>Therefore, we encourage each of you in attendance to upload your NAAF conference photos and videos to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>
<p>We also encourage you to blog about your NAAF conference experiences.</p>
<p>The atmosphere is filled with laughter, comfort, and comradarie.</p>
<p>Share your story today.</p>
<p>Alopecia World's thousands of members and visitors can hardly wait to hear from you!</p>
<p>With great appreciation and anticipation,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY is Saturday, July 17, 2010!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-05-05:2022678:BlogPost:4313112010-05-05T20:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>In April 2009, Alopecia World member Mary Marshall proposed the idea of a National Bald Out day.</p>
<p>Mary's idea quickly evolved into an international celebration three months later to raise public awareness of alopecia and express our pride in our bald heads.</p>
<p>However, due to a "National Bald Out" trademark claim filed by another member of Alopecia World (see <a href="http://www.uspto.gov">www.uspto.gov</a> for details), the popular National Bald Out discussion group on Alopecia…</p>
<p>In April 2009, Alopecia World member Mary Marshall proposed the idea of a National Bald Out day.</p>
<p>Mary's idea quickly evolved into an international celebration three months later to raise public awareness of alopecia and express our pride in our bald heads.</p>
<p>However, due to a "National Bald Out" trademark claim filed by another member of Alopecia World (see <a href="http://www.uspto.gov">www.uspto.gov</a> for details), the popular National Bald Out discussion group on Alopecia World recently voted to change the name of its group and the event to INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday</a></p>
<p>Since only the name has changed, the newly-formed group, INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY, is carrying on the annual event that was started last year as the National Bald Out.</p>
<p>INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY, which will take place this year on Saturday, July 17, has Alopecia World's full endorsement.</p>
<p>Therefore, we encourage you to join the INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY group on Alopecia World to learn how you, your support group, your business, or your organization can contribute to making this very special day as successful as possible:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday</a></p>
<p>As last year demonstrated, the event is truly international, with participation in several countries!</p>
<p>Please join the INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY group today and start a discussion for your location and to see what types of events others are planning:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/internationalalopeciaday</a></p>
<p>As you think about how you can make a positive difference on INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY, bear in mind the following words from Sheila Jacob's classic book titled The Big Fall: Living With Hair Loss:</p>
<p>"People with less hair have had bad press for far too long. It's time to stop being anxious about being called 'baldy' and start being proud of being a 'silkhead' or 'alopecian', a 'highbrow' or 'chrome dome'. It's time to change a stigma into a distinction."</p>
<p>Looking forward to learning about<br/> your INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY event,</p>
<p>Cheryl Carvery-Jones<br/> Co-founder, Alopecia World<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Protect your email address on Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-04-29:2022678:BlogPost:4298532010-04-29T05:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>The email address associated with your Alopecia World account is private and will remain so unless you choose to share it with others.</p>
<p>Therefore, we caution you to be wary of any request for your email address or any other contact information you have not made publicly accessible via your Alopecia World profile and posts.</p>
<p><b>You also should NOT join email lists on other sites just because you were asked to do so on Alopecia World!</b></p>
<p>If a member of Alopecia World wants…</p>
<p>The email address associated with your Alopecia World account is private and will remain so unless you choose to share it with others.</p>
<p>Therefore, we caution you to be wary of any request for your email address or any other contact information you have not made publicly accessible via your Alopecia World profile and posts.</p>
<p><b>You also should NOT join email lists on other sites just because you were asked to do so on Alopecia World!</b></p>
<p>If a member of Alopecia World wants to communicate with you, they may do so using several features on <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a> -- for example, blogs, discussion posts, the groups feature, profile comments, chat, as well as the private messaging option.</p>
<p><b>PLEASE NOTE: No one needs your personal email address to communicate with you through Alopecia World!</b></p>
<p>You may further protect your privacy on Alopecia World by following the safety and privacy guidelines outlined in this official blog:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/keeping-safe-and-protecting</a></p>
<p>Your privacy and safety are top priorities for Alopecia World. Thus, if you have any questions or concerns about these matters, please contact Alopecia World immediately.</p>
<p>Most appreciative for your cooperation in these matters,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Chat and chat leaders on Alopecia World:-)tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-04-19:2022678:BlogPost:4276962010-04-19T19:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>There are two ways to access Alopecia World's chat feature.</p>
<p>Simply go to the following web page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat</a></p>
<p>NOTE: This page is also accessible via the navigation menu that appears near the top of every page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>Or, you can use the chat bar that appears at the bottom of every page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p><img alt="Alopecia World Chat Bar" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2220381684?profile=original"></img></p>
<p>If you would like to become a chat leader on Alopecia…</p>
<p>There are two ways to access Alopecia World's chat feature.</p>
<p>Simply go to the following web page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat</a></p>
<p>NOTE: This page is also accessible via the navigation menu that appears near the top of every page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p>Or, you can use the chat bar that appears at the bottom of every page on Alopecia World.</p>
<p><img alt="Alopecia World Chat Bar" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2220381684?profile=original"/></p>
<p>If you would like to become a chat leader on Alopecia World, please let us know in your reply to this message. Chat leaders will be responsible for leading scheduled chats.</p>
<p>Wishing you great joy and good success,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones<br/> Founders, Alopecia World</p>If you do NOT have alopecia...tag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-03-04:2022678:BlogPost:2664092010-03-04T17:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p><i>If you do not have alopecia, please join the group "<a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/nonalopecians">Non-alopecians in Alopecia World</a>" and also consider participating in one or more of the following groups:</i></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Non-alopecians in Alopecia World</b><br></br> DESCRIPTION: If you're a member of Alopecia World and you do NOT have alopecia, you should join this group. Share your unique concerns as a non-alopecian who's truly supportive of alopecians. Let us learn from…</p>
<p><i>If you do not have alopecia, please join the group "<a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/nonalopecians">Non-alopecians in Alopecia World</a>" and also consider participating in one or more of the following groups:</i></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Non-alopecians in Alopecia World</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: If you're a member of Alopecia World and you do NOT have alopecia, you should join this group. Share your unique concerns as a non-alopecian who's truly supportive of alopecians. Let us learn from our shared experiences.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/nonalopecians">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/nonalopecians</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Children's Alopecia Project</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: CAP is the only non-profit devoted specifically to children living with alopecia. Please continue to visit all the other great groups and sites but visit here with questions about CAP and how you can become involved.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/CAP">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/CAP</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Coffee Shop</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: C'mon in, pull up a virtual chair, talk about anything you like. Another way for members to connect on things in life outside of alopecia. Join a discussion, or start your own, on anything you like, be it pet peeves, books, movies, sports, etc.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/coffeeshop">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/coffeeshop</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Computer Geeks</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Exchange tips, news, etc.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/computergeeks">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/computergeeks</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Men Who Don't Mind</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Real men of substance who know how to truly love and adore bald or alopecic women without reducing them to fetishes. Women, this group is also open to you, but it's primary focus is single and married men who love you for all the right reasons!<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/menwhodontmind">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/menwhodontmind</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>My3nz</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Good songs can be hard to find these days, so please join & share your songs. All genres accepted. & if the music you share has any significant meaning to u or reminds u of a time in your life & you'd like to share the story, by all means...<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/my2nz">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/my2nz</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Parents of Children with Hairloss</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Here you can talk amongst other parents about treatments, highs, and lows.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/parentsofchildrenwithhairloss">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/parentsofchildrenwithhairloss</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>The Prayer Group</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Sometimes all we need from others is simply a prayer. Many people visit this site, can you imagine how powerful it would be if we all sent up prayers for each other! Non-denominational - Everyone can pray!<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/prayergroup">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/prayergroup</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Sending a Message</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: People who want to send a message that judging other people on their appearance is wrong.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/sendingamessage">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/sendingamessage</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Talent Showcase</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: Tell the world about any special talent or gift you may have. Share your experiences and websites and also encourage others to express their creative selves. Be sure to list upcoming performance dates in the "Events" section of Alopecia World.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/talent">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/talent</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts Fans!</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: This group is for anyone who loves Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift =] I look up to them a lot and thought it would be a good group to start.<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/taylorswiftandrascalflattsfans">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/taylorswiftandrascalflattsfans</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>Use Your Difference</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: This is a group for those who want to use their difference to make a difference in the world. We may be different, but we are not alone!<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/useyourdifference">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/useyourdifference</a></p>
<p>NAME: <b>YouTubers</b><br/> DESCRIPTION: people who love YouTube and can't live without it. :)<br/> WEB ADDRESS: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/group/youtubers">www.alopeciaworld.com/group/youtubers</a></p>Keeping safe and protecting your privacy on Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2010-03-02:2022678:BlogPost:4126822010-03-02T18:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Alopecia World strongly encourages all of its members to adhere to the following safety and privacy guidelines:</p>
<p>1. Report all suspicious and inappropriate conduct to Alopecia World: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>2. Review your privacy settings at least once a week:…</p>
<p>Alopecia World strongly encourages all of its members to adhere to the following safety and privacy guidelines:</p>
<p>1. Report all suspicious and inappropriate conduct to Alopecia World: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>2. Review your privacy settings at least once a week: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/profile/privacySettings</a></p>
<p>3. If you need additional privacy, you may also use an alias or hide your age, gender and birthday: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo</a></p>
<p>4. If you are AGE 17 OR YOUNGER, do not share your personal email address, your phone number, your home or work address, or any other personal contact information with anyone without your parent or guardian's permission.</p>
<p>5. If you are AGE 18 OR OLDER, exercise extreme caution when anyone requests your personal contact information.</p>
<p>6. Keep your personal email address private by making full use of the communication features on the site itself: Comments, blogs, discussion posts, groups, chat, event postings, and private messaging via the site itself rather than your personal email account: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/protect-your-email-address-on</a></p>
<p>7. If someone needs counseling, encourage them to seek professional help or to attend a NAAF support group meeting in their area (see <a href="http://www.naaf.org">http://www.naaf.org</a> for more information).</p>
<p>8. Select the appropriate viewing and privacy options whenever you post a personal photo, video or blog.</p>
<p>9. Monitor your Alopecia World friends list to make sure the people on it are people you want on it.</p>
<p>10. Never respond to spammers. Report them to Alopecia World: <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report">http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/index/report</a></p>
<p>If you have questions or comments about any of these safety and privacy guidelines, please let us know. We also welcome suggestions.</p>
<p>Appreciative for your cooperation in this matter,</p>
<p>Cheryl and rj jones, Founders<br/> Alopecia World<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>10 tips for getting the most out of Alopecia Worldtag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-12-03:2022678:BlogPost:3873542009-12-03T19:30:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>Here’s how you can get the most out of Alopecia World:</p>
<p>1. Treat <i>all</i> members of Alopecia World with the utmost dignity and respect <i>at all times</i>.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">Complete your personal profile</a> and upload a profile photo. You may also <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new">upload additional photos</a> and <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/video/new">videos</a> that are…</p>
<p>Here’s how you can get the most out of Alopecia World:</p>
<p>1. Treat <i>all</i> members of Alopecia World with the utmost dignity and respect <i>at all times</i>.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">Complete your personal profile</a> and upload a profile photo. You may also <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/photo/photo/new">upload additional photos</a> and <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/video/new">videos</a> that are appropriate for Alopecia World.</p>
<p>3. Be honest about your intentions as a member of Alopecia World. Make sure the "<a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo">About Me</a>" section of your profile states why you joined Alopecia World and how you intend to make a positive difference in our beloved community.</p>
<p>4. Before contacting another member of Alopecia World, read their entire profile to see whether it might be appropriate to contact the person or make certain comments. (For example, adults interested in dating should not solicit members who are minors, engaged, married, or who have no interest in dating!)</p>
<p>5. Gather as much good information as you can from Alopecia World and use it to improve your coping and support skills, your life, and your relationships.</p>
<p>6. <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blog/new">Post relevant blogs</a> that encourage others to share their thoughts with you. You are also welcome to <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/chat">participate in chat</a> and <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/forum">forum discussions</a>.</p>
<p>7. Join and contribute to some of the special interest <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/groups">groups</a> on the site.</p>
<p>8. Do not spam members because posting duplicate, indiscriminate or otherwise inappropriate messages on Alopecia World will get you banned from the site.</p>
<p>9. Be careful not to violate Alopecia World's <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/profiles/blogs/new-advertising-and-antispam">advertising policy</a> or its <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com/main/authorization/termsOfService">terms of service</a>, which are designed to make the site a safe and pleasant place for everyone.</p>
<p>10. Have fun! Share funny things that might help you and others enjoy being on the site.</p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing you online!</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>Why are you grateful for Alopecia World?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-11-25:2022678:BlogPost:3844402009-11-25T18:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>'Tis the season to be grateful, so we are wondering why you are thankful for Alopecia World? What brought you here? What keeps you here? Why do you tell others about our beloved community? Please let us know in your reply below. :-)</p>
<p>'Tis the season to be grateful, so we are wondering why you are thankful for Alopecia World? What brought you here? What keeps you here? Why do you tell others about our beloved community? Please let us know in your reply below. :-)</p>See ya on Facebook and Twitter!tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-07-06:2022678:BlogPost:3253922009-07-06T21:00:00.000ZAlopecia Worldhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/alopeciaworld
<p>You can now follow Alopecia World on Facebook and Twitter.</p>
<p>Simply click the following link to become a Facebook fan of Alopecia World:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alopecia-World/77596286714" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alopecia-World/77596286714</a></p>
<p>Or, click the following link to begin following Alopecia World on Twitter:</p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/alopeciaworld" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/alopeciaworld</a></p>
<p>We hope to…</p>
<p>You can now follow Alopecia World on Facebook and Twitter.</p>
<p>Simply click the following link to become a Facebook fan of Alopecia World:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alopecia-World/77596286714" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alopecia-World/77596286714</a></p>
<p>Or, click the following link to begin following Alopecia World on Twitter:</p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/alopeciaworld" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/alopeciaworld</a></p>
<p>We hope to hear from you soon!</p>
<p>Alopecia World Team<br/> <a href="http://www.alopeciaworld.com">http://www.alopeciaworld.com</a></p>