Someone's pretending to be me on Facebook.
And clearly we're dealing with a crazed-lunatic here, because anyone with even a smidge of sanity would pick someone way cooler than me to pose as on Facebook
And feel free to use my name falsely and post images of my children in your profile pictures...but don't you ever post that Twilight is my favorite book again.
And I'm only sharing this because it appears that quite a few of my past students and people that I know from this blog have signed up as friends or are waiting to be added as a friend - so I just wanted give you a heads up.
Sorry for any confusion, but in the future, just know that if I join Facebook, or Flickr, or Pinterest or Twitter, that I'll be sure to mention it here so you all know it's really me.
And I'll use the code-word "snuffleupagus" just so you'll know for sure.
But hey, while you're at it 'Karen' - would you mind throwing in a load or two of laundry? I'm totally out of clean pajamas.
And if you're reading this Josh Downs...Thanks for the bullet-pointed email - that's so like you. (And I mean that in a good way.)
OOH people make me mad! You should definitely contact Facebook to shut the page down.
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | January 20, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Seriously?? That's messed up.(And yeah, Stephanie is right -- you should report it to FB.) But I like your attitude about it! :-)
Posted by: Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} | January 20, 2012 at 12:08 PM
What the.....?!?! That's just wrong. But I like the way you addressed it :)
Posted by: Denise | January 20, 2012 at 12:09 PM
OMG what a loser that person is :/-
Posted by: Moriah Bettencourt | January 20, 2012 at 12:09 PM
I'm going to unfriend you on fb right now!:)
Posted by: Addie | January 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM
What?!?! You just gave me another reason to avoid the whole social networking world. Not doing it!
Posted by: Barbara Simmons | January 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM
That is SO creepy! The imposter definately needs to get a life! Thanks for the heads-up!!
Posted by: Rhonda | January 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM
creepy! report it!
Posted by: mandy friend | January 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM
What the heck is wrong with people. I'm so sorry to hear about this Karen.
Posted by: Lynn | January 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Wow. This person NEEDS to get a life.
Posted by: Jenna | January 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Nice... and I am saying that with total sarcasm in my fingers. You were just saying the other day that you don't have time for any of those places... Well, God Bless You! Just another chance for me to add that for you.
Posted by: Robin | January 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Yep, you don't strike me as the Twilight type! And is Jill one of her friends? (Is Jill even on there?) THAT would be the first clue she is not YOU!!! :)
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Yes notify Facebook that someone else is posing as you. They should handle it for you. Ultra creepy.
Posted by: Theresa S. | January 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM
What would possess someone to want to do that? Well, to try to look on the bright side, she must really want to be you, or be like you. Pajamas and all.
Posted by: Michelle | January 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Wow, you are handling that miraculously well. I would be freaked out. On one hand its the sincerest form of flattery, because you are a rock star inspiration to so many of us. But on the other, it is flat out wrong. I have seen other imposter pages on facebook removed because enough people click the little link on the page and reported it to facebook.
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2012 at 01:05 PM
I just sent her a nasty message on Facebook letting her know what a creep she is. You are indeed a rock star but it's just wrong for someone to be pretending to be you. Copying your haircut is one thing, photos of your family crosses waaaaaay over the line.
Posted by: Nicole Reid | January 20, 2012 at 01:12 PM
wow that is really creepy and bizarre and... why?! Wow.
Posted by: Beth B. | January 20, 2012 at 01:14 PM
OMG that is soooo ridiculous!!! People are just out of hand! Unbelievable. I would be pissed if I were you. Way to deal with it in a mature manner!
Posted by: christa | January 20, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Who does those things? Obviously someone with WAY too much time on their hands. I find it BEYOND creepy - and very unsettling.
Posted by: Linda | January 20, 2012 at 01:33 PM
LOL! You are way cooler than cool, but the other "Karen"...what a loser!
Posted by: Melinda T | January 20, 2012 at 01:34 PM
Report it to Facebook Karen. This is unsafe.
Posted by: Lesley | January 20, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Sorry to hear this Karen, I'm glad you pointed it out. I would so report this. I hope this person has the good sense to remove the profile and apologize to you.
Posted by: Paola Norman | January 20, 2012 at 02:15 PM
That is unreal, I can not believe people are like that in the world. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Beth | January 20, 2012 at 02:23 PM
That person DID get a life. Karen's. At least put them in time out real Karen.
Posted by: Lynn | January 20, 2012 at 03:14 PM
WHY??? Seriously??? I'm so sorry to hear this Karen but love your attitude about it. :)
Posted by: Lacey | January 20, 2012 at 03:25 PM
I don't get it!!!! Why? What kind of person thinks to do this type of thing?? Like those that steal images and post them as their own! How do they sleep at night? I'm sorry that this happened to you!
Posted by: Karen P. | January 20, 2012 at 04:05 PM
I was so excited when 'you' friended me! I think it's disgusting!
Posted by: Kelli | January 20, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Ok, so it's a bit creepy that someone posed as you, but love your attitude and am so with you on being irritated that they would post twilight as your favorite book! Hang in there with your great attitude!! ljh
Posted by: Liesl | January 20, 2012 at 05:00 PM
oh good grief! that is crazy or rather that person is crazy
Posted by: Nina | January 20, 2012 at 05:21 PM
seriously? wow......
Posted by: Lynn | January 20, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Yeah....I'm not such a Facebook fan. Imitation may be sincere flattery, but stealing your identity is something more. As my friend says, maybe she has all 6 cans, but she's missing that plastic thingie that holds them together :)
Posted by: Kirsten J | January 20, 2012 at 06:29 PM
This world is full of total whackos! This is proof positive. I can't even fathom why in the world some nut would do that. I would totally report it and get FB to delete it. BTW I am sure you are WAY cooler. Even without using your highlight reel. LOL
Posted by: Lori | January 20, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Karen you crack me up! Love your attitude. That person is obviously jealous of how great you are.
Who has the spare time to create a false account with pictures and everything? Rediculous.
Posted by: Misty-rn | January 20, 2012 at 07:13 PM
OMG, my friend just posted today on FB that someone else has set up an account in HER name. That is so wrong. Sorry it happened to you, too.
Posted by: Chris from VA Beach | January 20, 2012 at 07:29 PM
what a creep!
I reported it to facebook, I hope they take it down.
Posted by: Angel | January 20, 2012 at 07:31 PM
SO NOT COOL! You have to wonder...what is wrong with someone that they stoop to this level for attention. Love ya Karen! Anyone that knows you, would most likely be shocked that you had joined Facebook, Twitter...etc!
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2012 at 08:02 PM
I just don't get why someone would do something like that... It's sick! So sorry you have to deal with this!
Posted by: marsha. | January 21, 2012 at 12:13 AM
what is wrong with people? definitely notify facebook.
Posted by: Amy Z | January 21, 2012 at 05:16 AM
I was excited for a minute cause I thought you joined facebook. That is freaky creepy. Bleech.
Posted by: StaceyB | January 21, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Eew, so, so weird. Do you have a FB page for Snapshots of a good life? Cuz when you go to your website their is a link at the bottom to like it. Just wanted to be sure. Your twighlight comment was hilarious ;)
Posted by: Teresa | January 21, 2012 at 07:41 AM
WOW!! Unreal!!!
Posted by: teresa b | January 21, 2012 at 09:17 AM
creepy... so sorry karen..
Posted by: kate | January 21, 2012 at 09:35 AM
that is so wildly creepy. Clearly you got FB to shut this down!!???
Posted by: Ada | January 21, 2012 at 10:38 AM
okay..that is crazy weird...or is it wierd...whatever it is, is it!
Posted by: stephanie | January 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Just another reason why I DON'T DO facebook! I seriously hate it. This person needs a life and facebook needs to make some changes. UNREAL!!!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM
You are one cool Sista to be so calm about this! If someone took pics of my kids they'd be living face off not facebook! That is seriously twisted, report it & quickly.
Posted by: Andrea*O | January 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Seriously...that is so weird!!!
Posted by: KathleenB | January 21, 2012 at 01:26 PM
I am on facebook and tried to report it but they stated that you will have to report it yourself. Please do, this is totally NOT right. Take care,
Carol
Posted by: Carol D. Graham | January 21, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Wow, that is just wrong! I am so sorry this is happening. I wonder what kind of person would do such a thing...
Posted by: Jenn A. | January 21, 2012 at 07:48 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! Life just is too crazy these days, and wacked! This just leaves me with a bad feeling.
Posted by: Jen Davis | January 21, 2012 at 08:03 PM
J says "ewe!! that is just creepy", and I say you're a doll for handling it the way you have online. love your code word. everyone should have one. ;o) continue to be blessed.
Posted by: t emmons | January 22, 2012 at 05:28 AM
seriously that's NUTS!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | January 22, 2012 at 08:09 AM
I agree with everyone...definitely report it. Hopefully FB will shut it down. :( So sorry you have to deal with this.
Posted by: Anita G. | January 22, 2012 at 08:46 AM
That's creepy. Ick.
Posted by: Elizabeth C, | January 22, 2012 at 05:59 PM
That is SO weird! I don't even know what else to say. But I did want to point out that you are one of the most witty, talented, amazing, beautiful women I've ever met (and yes, we met, briefly a VERY long time ago). But you are crazy good at what you do and I've often wished to be you when I grew up (even though I am older than you). In any case, I am sometimes baffled that you don't always see in yourself the incredible person we (your fans) do see... I mean really, nobody is out on FB trying to be me ;)
Posted by: Ally | January 23, 2012 at 06:32 AM
That is the second time you have mentioned that someone has done this to you. I can't remember the other site. Way too creepy!! I hope you get facebook to remove the page that does not belong to you. I guess you can look at as a compliment but the individual giving the compliment isn't going about it in the right way.
Posted by: Cindy | January 23, 2012 at 07:35 AM
Sorry this happened to you (again)! That is scary and way creepy! I would report it and hopefully FB will shut them down!
Posted by: ♥ Debbie | January 23, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Ugh! Waaaay creepy and twisted.
Posted by: AnnieS | January 24, 2012 at 02:27 PM
WHY????!! I just don't get it! :-S
Posted by: Rachel | January 26, 2012 at 02:48 AM
What? Wow...that is just bizarre behavior. I remember there was something with Annie a few years ago, too. Clearly you have something that people like! Sorry, though; I really just don't get what the purpose of that is (impersonating). Anyway, hope all is well.....oh and LOVE the notes from Josh!
Posted by: jennifer | January 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM
wow that sucks!!! and this imposter was on my friends list....she is now blocked & reported
Posted by: joell | June 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM
That is crazy!
Posted by: Elise | June 15, 2012 at 08:20 AM