Post by thatgirlrachel on May 22, 2017 6:02:46 GMT -5
I'm still here guys. My work conference started yesterday so I will probably be offline a lot this week. I really want to stay with you guys, so can we be sure to post any updates? It sounds like lots are moving to the public BMB group so I'll go create a page there soon. I just don't want to lose our good group.
I'm trying my best to keep up with everything going on with the new board drama. It sounds like the current game plan is to hash things out over the course of this week to finalize a landing place for everyone, so I don't think we'll have answers asap. But if a final place is set up, we'll make sure there's an O17 there then bat signal on all the different O17s all over to get everyone in the same place.
Post by mrstommyshelby on May 22, 2017 11:13:58 GMT -5
I'm just going to complain for a second because I'm still Vegas tired. I still want to hang with you guys but the multiple boards, new logins, etc seems hard today because I'm being whiney.
I'm just going to complain for a second because I'm still Vegas tired. I still want to hang with you guys but the multiple boards, new logins, etc seems hard today because I'm being whiney.
Where is everyone?
I'm going to hang out here until we finalize things. I figure it will make it easier than constantly checking different places.
I'm just going to complain for a second because I'm still Vegas tired. I still want to hang with you guys but the multiple boards, new logins, etc seems hard today because I'm being whiney.
Where is everyone?
I'm going to hang out here until we finalize things. I figure it will make it easier than constantly checking different places.
Post by riverraine on May 22, 2017 11:34:51 GMT -5
I'm here too, just waiting for direction on where our BMB is going to end up. ETA: Signed up for Cythe's board but I think I still need to be approved.
Post by CoachTsWife on May 22, 2017 12:01:02 GMT -5
mrstommyshelby and anyone else confused, please give it a little time. There is mass organizing being attempted. Don't worry about signing up for anything right now if you don't want to, but please know we'll likely move to another board/site/forum. It'll still be a free proboard and it is super easy to switch over and accessible via Tapatalk - when the time comes.
mrstommyshelby and anyone else confused, please give it a little time. There is mass organizing being attempted. Don't worry about signing up for anything right now if you don't want to, but please know we'll likely move to another board/site/forum. It'll still be a free proboard and it is super easy to switch over and accessible via Tapatalk - when the time comes.
I will go. I promise. I'm just lazy and hate change but I'm committed. I'm going to wait until everything is decided. riverraine knows how to find me in case of an emergency.
Post by riverraine on May 22, 2017 12:15:54 GMT -5
Level 1 easy. When you click the link the proboard should recognize you/your email address and just asks you to put in your username. You don't even need to set up a password.
I'm going to hang out here until we finalize things. I figure it will make it easier than constantly checking different places.
Amen!
I'll do the same too! I hate signing up for accounts everywhere. It's bad enough I have senior memory these days and getting worse with this pregnancy...I can barely remember my un and pw for other websites. Hell I totally forgot my gmail account pw today from work trying to retrieve an email.
Guys! WTF is happening. I was just over at my other BMB and just read that they could be moving to another board? I am super confused. Havent had time to check in and my laptop batery is about to die so cant read this thread and other thread here. Hope you guys are doing great and please please pm me or bat signal something and I'll try to check in tomorrow if my day isnt so mad.
I don't think anyone knows still. We won't leave anyone behind!!
Should we tag everyone off the roster then to make sure tehy know where to go when and if you all decide you want to go elsewhere? I suppose it's time I add myself - blame it on my PAIF fear.
Super short version: There were pinned posts related to the state of the forum that lead to major drama related to the administration of TCF. Some people no longer want to support the admins by staying here (ad revenue) and some are worried about TCF getting shut down due to the drama, so they are trying to find a new place to settle in the meantime. Originally people thought the ScaryMommy forums would be the right place but we overwhelmed them and they shut down their forum. Now people are making a bunch of new proboards to try and start fresh, but no one knows where to stay.
I really don't know enough to pick sides but how is it so bad that you guys are thinking of leaving? My other BMB isnt going anywhere now taht they announced this forum will still be up and running. A bunch of them I believe are regs on parenting as well and are actually happy to see some posters leave. Also I though someone posted porn or something offensive here in the begining. However my other BMB are saying that some posters are threatening to do it anyways to make sure this forum gets taken down which I think is such a stinky and vindictive move. I mean if they have a personal vendetta against whatever the issue is then they should jsut keep it to themselves and not involve others that have no clue what the issue is? I dont know...all this makes my head hurt simply because I havent the foggiest clue WTF is going on.
I don't think anyone knows still. We won't leave anyone behind!!
Should we tag everyone off the roster then to make sure tehy know where to go when and if you all decide you want to go elsewhere? I suppose it's time I add myself - blame it on my PAIF fear.
Super short version: There were pinned posts related to the state of the forum that lead to major drama related to the administration of TCF. Â Some people no longer want to support the admins by staying here (ad revenue) and some are worried about TCF getting shut down due to the drama, so they are trying to find a new place to settle in the meantime. Â Originally people thought the ScaryMommy forums would be the right place but we overwhelmed them and they shut down their forum. Â Now people are making a bunch of new proboards to try and start fresh, but no one knows where to stay.
I really don't know enough to pick sides but how is it so bad that you guys are thinking of leaving? My other BMB isnt going anywhere now taht they announced this forum will still be up and running. A bunch of them I believe are regs on parenting as well and are actually happy to see some posters leave. Also I though someone posted porn or something offensive here in the begining. However my other BMB are saying that some posters are threatening to do it anyways to make sure this forum gets taken down which I think is such a stinky and vindictive move. I mean if they have a personal vendetta against whatever the issue is then they should jsut keep it to themselves and not involve others that have no clue what the issue is? I dont know...all this makes my head hurt simply because I havent the foggiest clue WTF is going on.Â
I won't speak for anyone else, but for me, personally, I don't want to continue to contribute to a site where the owner has shown herself to be a not very nice person at the expense of her real friendships and the people who have supported her both emotionally and monetarily over the years.
I get everyone hasn't been able to read everything that has happened, but I have, and that's how I've made my decision.
I really don't know enough to pick sides but how is it so bad that you guys are thinking of leaving? My other BMB isnt going anywhere now taht they announced this forum will still be up and running. A bunch of them I believe are regs on parenting as well and are actually happy to see some posters leave. Also I though someone posted porn or something offensive here in the begining. However my other BMB are saying that some posters are threatening to do it anyways to make sure this forum gets taken down which I think is such a stinky and vindictive move. I mean if they have a personal vendetta against whatever the issue is then they should jsut keep it to themselves and not involve others that have no clue what the issue is? I dont know...all this makes my head hurt simply because I havent the foggiest clue WTF is going on.
I was open to staying here initially, mostly because I'm lazy, but as I read through everything I'm not so inclined to stay. For me, seeing an administrator share identifying information about someone so publicly was the biggest concern. I just feel like certain lines have been crossed.
Post by duskymonkey on May 24, 2017 0:50:07 GMT -5
Fair enough. I dont know the owner nor any admins and I have no beef with the parenting peeps so I couldn't care less. It just sucks that our BMB is being dragged in this and is now broken and confused. I suppose are you guys waiting for the dust to settle to decide where we would end up? I'll just hang tight here until a decision is made.
duskymonkey, I agree that O17 is pretty quiet while we wait to find out where we will end up. Some people posting here, some in the BMB forum, sme in A Place to Meet, and some in the Politicsorwhat forum...
I'm ready for a final place to be picked so hopefully we can get our groove back to normal randoms and HDBDs and such.
Post by arimaythea on May 24, 2017 12:27:30 GMT -5
Update (cross-posted): Admins have been voted on (there are 5 ladies across Parenting, Loss, IF, GKU, and BMB/Other). Voting is now happening to decide final location. The two choices are either A Place to Meet or a brand new forum (which hasn't been created yet).
Woah, I miss checking in for a week and missed everything! Can someone give me a cliff notes version of what happened, or at least direct me to the thread where everything happened? I'm so confused. Or just send me a message telling me where to go when it's decided!
Update (cross-posted): Admins have been voted on (there are 5 ladies across Parenting, Loss, IF, GKU, and BMB/Other). Voting is now happening to decide final location. The two choices are either A Place to Meet or a brand new forum (which hasn't been created yet).
Woah, I miss checking in for a week and missed everything! Can someone give me a cliff notes version of what happened, or at least direct me to the thread where everything happened? I'm so confused. Or just send me a message telling me where to go when it's decided!
mkrupar has a summary somewhere on one of these recent posts.
I personally don't completely understand completely but when it comes to message boards, I'm a follower.
Post by arimaythea on May 24, 2017 16:51:53 GMT -5
mrstommyshelby, it figures you picked the moment immediately after the board gets shut off to try it haha. I'm still getting caught up, but I think there is still drama between the A Place to Meet creator (McBenny) and the posters from the Loss boards that led her to shut things down.
The admins that were voted in are going to pow-wow for next steps. I'm guessing now it will turn into them creating a new forum all together, and hopefully in a more level-headed and drama-free mindset, lol.
Post by arimaythea on May 24, 2017 17:06:25 GMT -5
Honestly, I know none of the people involved in any of the drama. I've only ever really posted on Aug15 and O17, so I know none of these parenting people. I am just trying to keep my BMBs together which is why I am attempting to keep up with the crazy haha.
Don't get discouraged friends! It was just too much to try and rush into, so hopefully now with a team of admins working together to get something done, all will calm down and get back to status quo.
Post by arimaythea on May 24, 2017 18:00:22 GMT -5
A Place to Meet is online again and Enchanted (the voted-in new admin) has the reins of the admin account now. Still TBD if it is the final resting place, but it is accessible again.
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