Know that all the people you encounter online who claim to be Vampyres won't always be what they claim. There are a lot of weird, sick and twisted individuals out there that capitalize on the fact that we need to feed and use it to take advantage of those that have the desire to help us or those that are curious about us. We live in a dangerous violent world and a lot can happen to some one who doesn't take care. Remember that knowledge is power, the more you know what to look for, the better off you will be.
* Be very mindful of who you give your home address, phone number(s) and even your real name to. If at all possible, never give this information to any one online. It's hard to really know some one online unless you meet and hang out with this person offline. People never seem to realize just how serious this can become until the person that they gave their personal info to is now stalking or harassing them. They then suddenly realize just how little they truly know about this person. Because of this they cannot go to the police for assistance because they can't tell the police anything helpful about their stalker. You have no name, no home address, only an online handle; and its extremely easy to be anonymous on the Internet. These kinds of people are very clever and go to great lengths to keep you from discovering their real identity. Their phone number will register as unknown or private number and the letters they send will have no return address and in some cases, no postal markings of origin. Some people that have gone through an experience like this have gone to the extremes of changing their phone number and even moving to escape their stalker because they have no other options. Don't let this happen to you. Be smart and cautious.
* If you intend to meet some one you 'know' from online arrange to do so in a public place. Be smart, tell some one where you are going and when you expect to be back. Take a cell phone if you have one. If possible, take some one with you (the buddy system).
* If some one (online or off) sounds like they are quoting a moive, tv show, role playing game or book GET AWAY. They are trying to take advantage of you. It may seem harmless at first but things can quickly escalate to something far more serious. You best bet is to avoid them or get away as soon as you can.
* Take a look at the profiles of the people you are talking to, really get to know who you are talking to. Look for things from fiction, like unnatural eye colors that they claim they were born with; archaic, historical or gothic clothing descriptions; incorrect attempts at old english, extreme abilities they claim to have (like being able to physically fly with out the aid of a plane or some other mechanical device, the ability to teleport, etc).
* Be extremely wary of individuals openly offering to anyone online to turn them. No Vampyre offers to turn any one that responds to their offer. Those that do know how to turn people do not do so lightly and not just anyone. They certainly do not go about posting ads seeking mortals to turn.
* If you think you want to be a Vampyre know that pestering us to turn you will not result in the fulfillment of your desires. If nothing else you will annoy the crap out of who ever you chose to pester and in future will be identified as nothing more than an annoyance, rather than being considered for turning; negating all your efforts. Try reading and researching about us first so that you have some clue as to what you would be getting yourself into. Know that even if you do learn all that you can about Vampyres it does not mean that you will necessarily be found worthy by a particular Vampyre. While there are guidelines for who qualifies to be turned, each Vampyre has additional specific things that they look for in a potential turnee. You may or may not meet them.
* Above all else, use your common sense. You can never be too careful with your safety. Pay attention to what you tell people and watch the amount of specific details you give out about yourself. If some one is pressuring you for info, or harassing you through emails, ignore them. Press the block button and make it all go away. It's that simple. Don't let it become something more serious that you may be incapable of getting yourself out of. Be smart and be safe and remember that knowledge is power.
This was taken from
http://www.reapersofblood.org/entrance1.html
* Be very mindful of who you give your home address, phone number(s) and even your real name to. If at all possible, never give this information to any one online. It's hard to really know some one online unless you meet and hang out with this person offline. People never seem to realize just how serious this can become until the person that they gave their personal info to is now stalking or harassing them. They then suddenly realize just how little they truly know about this person. Because of this they cannot go to the police for assistance because they can't tell the police anything helpful about their stalker. You have no name, no home address, only an online handle; and its extremely easy to be anonymous on the Internet. These kinds of people are very clever and go to great lengths to keep you from discovering their real identity. Their phone number will register as unknown or private number and the letters they send will have no return address and in some cases, no postal markings of origin. Some people that have gone through an experience like this have gone to the extremes of changing their phone number and even moving to escape their stalker because they have no other options. Don't let this happen to you. Be smart and cautious.
* If you intend to meet some one you 'know' from online arrange to do so in a public place. Be smart, tell some one where you are going and when you expect to be back. Take a cell phone if you have one. If possible, take some one with you (the buddy system).
* If some one (online or off) sounds like they are quoting a moive, tv show, role playing game or book GET AWAY. They are trying to take advantage of you. It may seem harmless at first but things can quickly escalate to something far more serious. You best bet is to avoid them or get away as soon as you can.
* Take a look at the profiles of the people you are talking to, really get to know who you are talking to. Look for things from fiction, like unnatural eye colors that they claim they were born with; archaic, historical or gothic clothing descriptions; incorrect attempts at old english, extreme abilities they claim to have (like being able to physically fly with out the aid of a plane or some other mechanical device, the ability to teleport, etc).
* Be extremely wary of individuals openly offering to anyone online to turn them. No Vampyre offers to turn any one that responds to their offer. Those that do know how to turn people do not do so lightly and not just anyone. They certainly do not go about posting ads seeking mortals to turn.
* If you think you want to be a Vampyre know that pestering us to turn you will not result in the fulfillment of your desires. If nothing else you will annoy the crap out of who ever you chose to pester and in future will be identified as nothing more than an annoyance, rather than being considered for turning; negating all your efforts. Try reading and researching about us first so that you have some clue as to what you would be getting yourself into. Know that even if you do learn all that you can about Vampyres it does not mean that you will necessarily be found worthy by a particular Vampyre. While there are guidelines for who qualifies to be turned, each Vampyre has additional specific things that they look for in a potential turnee. You may or may not meet them.
* Above all else, use your common sense. You can never be too careful with your safety. Pay attention to what you tell people and watch the amount of specific details you give out about yourself. If some one is pressuring you for info, or harassing you through emails, ignore them. Press the block button and make it all go away. It's that simple. Don't let it become something more serious that you may be incapable of getting yourself out of. Be smart and be safe and remember that knowledge is power.
This was taken from
http://www.reapersofblood.org/entrance1.html
