Our complaints about Channel
One’s web site having a "Personal Ads" feature have
finally been heard. Indeed, Channel One has taken concrete steps
to address our concerns.
They changed the name of "Personal
Ads" to "Meet & Greet".
Same content as before. Children
exchanging email addresses with complete strangers. Sample from
11/17/97: "My name is Jessica. I’m 15. brown/auburn hair,
blue eyes. I live in Sandersville, Ohio. My email address is
JES@AOL.com. See ya, Jessica" [The name, city, state, and
email address were changed by us.] Just like a PR firm, Channel
One thinks the name "Personal Ads" was a mistake, not
the concept. Their insensitivity to children continues. What
happens when a child gets hurt? Parents will be looking at their
local school board.
