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[anonymouseliza]

Mar 19, 2015 15:22:13 GMT -5 DanaScullyX said:

Mar 19, 2015 14:56:29 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

I don't think anyone should be turned away. You have the option of turning off siggies, if you are having a hard 3TIF day. But there is a reason those boards exist. I'm not trying to be insensitive, but this was the home board for a lot of people for a long time. Telling them they don't belong anymore is crazy.

I think pregnant posters should hide their siggies when posting here. There is a simple button to hit before posting.

I disagree. 

[bunnyfungo]

I SEE bibliothecary LOVE TITS TOO!!! Y u disappear?

[bibliothecary]

[treble]

Mar 19, 2015 15:22:33 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:20:19 GMT -5 Rama said:

Honestly, I just wanna tag all my pregnant friends.  "BATSIGNAL: GKU ISN'T COCK BLOCKING YOU ANYMORE, COME BAAAAAAAAACK."

I can't get over how awful I think it is that people who developed close bonds with others would get booted and told to never come back. That is just so cruel!

But like. It wasn't though. It was just what happened. If you really care about someone you will keep in contact with them in other ways.

ETA: I want all the pregglies to post here. I am just explaining the days of yore.

[divinemsbee]

Mar 19, 2015 14:50:10 GMT -5 joy said:

I don't have much to add to this conversation so far, but I do have one thorn in my side. I hate that all these topics are currently shoved into long threads. Randoms, Drinking, etc... eh - whatever. But, I'm really bothered by the mentality that questions about TTC can *only* be in the Newbie Playdate. NO. NO NO NO.

Let people ask questions wherever the hell they want. All these long threads where people have to hunt for questions and answers is annoying. Ask in the TWW, ask in WTO, ask in the Newbie Playdate, or just ask. JUST ASK. I'm really getting annoyed with people saying "THIS BELONGS IN THAT THREAD OVER THERE!" Simmer down. It belongs anywhere.

Also? Please no more Newbie Playdates every week!! PLEASE.

ILY, joy.

I've never really felt kicked out, on here or on TB for the time we were all there after I moved on, but I feel like so much on this board (and it's really a lot of them, the BMBs as well) is getting shoved into a check-in format. I hate the check in format. It's part of why I kind of love the boards that aren't really as trafficked like Baby Showers and the BNB, because there people just ask their questions and other people jump in.

I loved this board (and, possible UO, feel I should be grandfathered in as a former member here after all my time on TTGP) and I want to answer what I can or be supportive. But if everything's hidden in check-ins/randoms/drinking, it's hard to get involved. I can see it being even harder to break in here than it was on TB, because of how it's set up. And I really want these boards (all of them) to not become echo chambers of the same people.

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:26:29 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:22:33 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

I can't get over how awful I think it is that people who developed close bonds with others would get booted and told to never come back. That is just so cruel!

But like. It wasn't though. It was just what happened. If you really care about someone you will keep in contact with them in other ways.

This is the biggest reason I migrated to Parenting.

[treble]

Mar 19, 2015 15:27:21 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:26:29 GMT -5 treble said:

But like. It wasn't though. It was just what happened. If you really care about someone you will keep in contact with them in other ways.

This is the biggest reason I migrated to Parenting.

So here is my FFTC: I feel like this board has become Parenting 2.0 and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

Mar 19, 2015 15:26:29 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:22:33 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

I can't get over how awful I think it is that people who developed close bonds with others would get booted and told to never come back. That is just so cruel!

But like. It wasn't though. It was just what happened. If you really care about someone you will keep in contact with them in other ways.

My initial thought was that a one-on-one conversation is way different than a thread that everyone can participate in, but I suppose there are chat features, too. I don't know. I'm sure I would understand it more had I been there. I think it would depend on numbers, too.

[Rama]

ashleyinva 3houlagirl MauiBliss TrickyJedi Fearsy queenofcats

GAME CHANGERS HAPPENING ON GKU RE: POSTING WHILE PREGNANT

[joy]

Mar 19, 2015 15:27:06 GMT -5 divinemsbee said:

ILY, joy.

I've never really felt kicked out, on here or on TB for the time we were all there after I moved on, but I feel like so much on this board (and it's really a lot of them, the BMBs as well) is getting shoved into a check-in format. I hate the check in format. It's part of why I kind of love the boards that aren't really as trafficked like Baby Showers and the BNB, because there people just ask their questions and other people jump in.

I loved this board (and, possible UO, feel I should be grandfathered in as a former member here after all my time on TTGP) and I want to answer what I can or be supportive. But if everything's hidden in check-ins/randoms/drinking, it's hard to get involved. I can see it being even harder to break in here than it was on TB, because of how it's set up. And I really want these boards (all of them) to not become echo chambers of the same people.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[anonymouseliza]

Mar 19, 2015 15:28:57 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:27:21 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

This is the biggest reason I migrated to Parenting.

So here is my FFTC: I feel like this board has become Parenting 2.0 and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

What does that mean?

[bibliothecary]

Can I really play here?

[ldubhawksfan]

Mar 19, 2015 15:20:19 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:19:16 GMT -5 @kemye13 said:

Rama's got our backs .

Honestly, I just wanna tag all my pregnant friends.  "BATSIGNAL: GKU ISN'T COCK BLOCKING YOU ANYMORE, COME BAAAAAAAAACK."

I didn't do a board wide post because I already felt like an AW by posting on CAR and the IF thread.

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:31:10 GMT -5 Fearsy said:

I don't go here and I haven't made it past the last three pages so I don't know if it's been mentioned or not. And I haven't really seen it much on TCF, though I don't hang out here as much...but the whole "Sorry you're scared about being in limbo and/or having a loss but we're not pregnant and most of us have never been - this doesn't belong on this board" shit was really pissing me off on TD. I just think flame where flame is due and if someone who is scared and lost comes here, show compassion and politely suggest an alternate board where they might find more specific advice/info. But we all know that there are plenty of women here that have had losses, are in limbo, don't understand what their doctor means and are scared shitless. Save the snark for someone who is really being an asshole.

I miss you Fearsy!!!

[bunnyfungo]

FYI: When/if I get pregnant I'm not resigning. Bitches

[Rama]

Mar 19, 2015 15:32:37 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Can I really play here?

Will you please?

[joy]

Mar 19, 2015 15:34:37 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

FYI: When/if I get pregnant I'm not resigning. Bitches

I've honestly been concerned about what happens should I ever get pregnant.

[moirin8]

I thought the whole pregnants can't post was on its way out 9-10 months ago on tb. I remember a lot of people talking about it and a lot of people being ok with pregnant posters. So now I'm confused. That's what I get for leaving for a while.

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:35:33 GMT -5 joy said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:34:37 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

FYI: When/if I get pregnant I'm not resigning. Bitches

I've honestly been concerned about what happens should I ever get pregnant.

You stay here with meeeeee. We'll be happy for you and I'll give you all the squishy booby hugs.

[bibliothecary]

Mar 19, 2015 15:34:49 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:32:37 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Will you please?

[Rama]

Mar 19, 2015 15:36:20 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:35:33 GMT -5 joy said:

I've honestly been concerned about what happens should I ever get pregnant.

You stay here with meeeeee. We'll be happy for you and I'll give you all the squishy booby hugs.

If either of you think you're leaving when you get pregnant, you've got a LOT of tags coming your way.

[joy]

Mar 19, 2015 15:36:20 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:35:33 GMT -5 joy said:

I've honestly been concerned about what happens should I ever get pregnant.

You stay here with meeeeee. We'll be happy for you and I'll give you all the squishy booby hugs.

 

^^ That was a real heart when I posted!  It was from the smiley face page!

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:36:49 GMT -5 hippo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:32:37 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Can I really play here?

OMG yes!  Maybe then bunnyfungo will learn how to spell your name properly to tag you.

I FIXED IT!!! I'm a science girl, not a lit girl. GAWD.

[treble]

Mar 19, 2015 15:31:23 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:28:57 GMT -5 treble said:

So here is my FFTC: I feel like this board has become Parenting 2.0 and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

What does that mean?

It means that in my 3+ years on TTGP with this group I never once saw a randoms or drinking thread until recently but they had them daily on Parenting. And now we have that daily and nothing else.

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:38:52 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:31:23 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

What does that mean?

It means that in my 3+ years on TTGP with this group I never once saw a randoms or drinking thread until recently but they had them daily on Parenting. And now we have that daily and nothing else.

Okay, the randoms thread is my fault. Not the drinking thread. Although I do a lot of that. I just suggested it because after all my time on Parenting it made sense to have a place to chat. And, like I said, I would rather the traffic stay here than on the chat. Which I totally relied on throughout the years. Did I mention I'm a hypocrite?

[bibliothecary]

Mar 19, 2015 15:42:02 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:38:52 GMT -5 treble said:

It means that in my 3+ years on TTGP with this group I never once saw a randoms or drinking thread until recently but they had them daily on Parenting. And now we have that daily and nothing else.

Okay, the randoms thread is my fault. Not the drinking thread. Although I do a lot of that. I just suggested it because after all my time on Parenting it made sense to have a place to chat. And, like I said, I would rather the traffic stay here then on the chat. Which I totally relied on throughout the years. Did I mention I'm a hypocrite?

I've noticed the Randoms threads are all over TCF. I don't think the spread has been just to GKU. 

[treble]

Mar 19, 2015 15:42:02 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:38:52 GMT -5 treble said:

It means that in my 3+ years on TTGP with this group I never once saw a randoms or drinking thread until recently but they had them daily on Parenting. And now we have that daily and nothing else.

Okay, the randoms thread is my fault. Not the drinking thread. Although I do a lot of that. I just suggested it because after all my time on Parenting it made sense to have a place to chat. And, like I said, I would rather the traffic stay here then on the chat. Which I totally relied on throughout the years. Did I mention I'm a hypocrite?

No. I love the random and drinking threads. I'm just saying that if those are the same threads as Parenting and we have nothing else going on here. I don't want the flood gates opened but I also don't want this board to be mini-slower-Parenting.

I'm also a hypocrite.

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

Mar 19, 2015 15:38:52 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:31:23 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

What does that mean?

It means that in my 3+ years on TTGP with this group I never once saw a randoms or drinking thread until recently but they had them daily on Parenting. And now we have that daily and nothing else.

So we need to be a little more creative is what you're saying! I think we can do that.

[bunnyfungo]

Mar 19, 2015 15:43:45 GMT -5 treble said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:42:02 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Okay, the randoms thread is my fault. Not the drinking thread. Although I do a lot of that. I just suggested it because after all my time on Parenting it made sense to have a place to chat. And, like I said, I would rather the traffic stay here then on the chat. Which I totally relied on throughout the years. Did I mention I'm a hypocrite?

No. I love the random and drinking threads. I'm just saying that if those are the same threads as Parenting and we have nothing else going on here. I don't want the flood gates opened but I also don't want this board to be mini-slower-Parenting.

I'm also a hypocrite.

Got it. So, basically we're the same person. That's my favorite kind of person!

[treble]

Mar 19, 2015 15:45:21 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Mar 19, 2015 15:43:45 GMT -5 treble said:

No. I love the random and drinking threads. I'm just saying that if those are the same threads as Parenting and we have nothing else going on here. I don't want the flood gates opened but I also don't want this board to be mini-slower-Parenting.

I'm also a hypocrite.

Got it. So, basically we're the same person. That's my favorite kind of person!

My heart just exploded.