Types of Posts

[cnf2013]

I was just thinking a daily thread for symptoms and general updates would be fun. I was about to post something in the randoms thread.

Yes to a pinned intro thread, although a lot of people may still over look it. Goodness, there's going to ladies joining us for the next month! That is a good point, I guess we're all early to show here, huh.

[booklover811]

I agree with the daily symptoms/update post as well as a pinned intro post! Good thinking!

[physiomeg]

I think I saw in Nov 2015 a weekly ticker update? I agree with others that a daily symptom thread would be great as well as a pinned intro (along with the already pinned roster)

[cnf2013]

Mar 29, 2015 20:16:42 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Some people will ignore the pinned intro post but if 80% use it, it keeps the board from getting clogged up...

Works for me. We need a mod to pin, yes?

[expatmama11]

Mar 29, 2015 23:19:44 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Mar 29, 2015 20:35:54 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Yes, we need to set up a post & tag a mod for a pin

Although was the post set up by powerofbacon intended to be an intro post?

Maybe we could update the title of the spreadsheet thread and make it introductions as well??


I absolutely agree on the symptoms thread. It will be a good place to share and will also limit the individual posts on symtpoms.

[expatmama11]

Mar 30, 2015 1:10:47 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Mar 30, 2015 0:53:51 GMT -5 expatmama11 said:

Maybe we could update the title of the spreadsheet thread and make it introductions as well??


I absolutely agree on the symptoms thread. It will be a good place to share and will also limit the individual posts on symtpoms.

I think that would work, although will there then be a lot of issues with people wanting added to the spreadsheet because it's the official welcome (whereas some may not want to be added otherwise) & having whatever technical difficulties and then someone will need to help them all the time?

Great point!!! I didn't even think about that. 

Probably best to have 2 separate threads. 

[cnf2013]

Mar 30, 2015 6:09:20 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

In the OP of the intro post, should we also add a little info regarding what types of daily/weekly posts to look for? A link to the blog with the acronyms in it?

This is a great idea. Should we work on this today so we can catch anyone else who might wander over in the next day or two and get it up before then?

[physiomeg]

Mar 30, 2015 7:05:07 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

Mar 30, 2015 6:57:00 GMT -5 powerofbacon said:

I'm trying to remember from my old BMB what we used to have for weekly/daily threads. I specifically remember TMI Tuesday LOL. Also, PGAL check in, I think they usually did the UO and FFFC, daily week ticker update, I can't remember Mondays or Wednesdays.

Here's what I remember from mine:

Weekly:
Healthy pregnancy check in
PGAL
Uo
Fffc

Daily:
Symptoms
Chit chat
Spotting (there were so many questions on spotting)
ticker changes

October 15 had a great blog that went over all the daily/weekly posts and lots of other info but I think it may have gotten lost in the move, or may still be on TD

I really like the idea of a healthy pregnancy weekly thread. All the other ones sound good too

[booklover811]

powerofbacon you're awesome. I'm at a car appointment now, but should be home later this morning and can help with anything. Just let me know if you need any help!

[leahks77]

You ladies are fantastic. I am so impressed. Can we all help in any way? And booklover811, I'm also at a car appointment. I'm just excited for some downtime for probing and the interwebs

[cnf2013]

Oh yes to HDBD! My TK month board is on a private FB page and now and that is my favorite day of the week! I also like the idea of a healthy moms check in type post.

[cnf2013]

Looks great mistabinx! I would suggest maybe putting the weekly threads in order but that's just because I'm kind of weird like that.

[cnf2013]

Executive decisions. Go for it.

[cnf2013]

Mar 30, 2015 9:00:26 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

Mar 30, 2015 8:54:13 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Executive decisions. Go for it.

Edited, take a look

Thumbs up. I say post it and tag a mod, assuming others are good with that. 

[booklover811]

Mar 30, 2015 9:05:18 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Mar 30, 2015 9:00:26 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

Edited, take a look

Thumbs up. I say post it and tag a mod, assuming others are good with that. 

I agree!

[cnf2013]

Just a thought, but maybe those of us who intro'ed on the main board should move ours to the welcome post. It'll not only set a precedent but also allow people to have a snippet of GTKY info on those of us who were early arrivals on the board. I suspect those who come in towards the end will feel like they have a lot to catch up on, so it might be nice to have everyone consolidated.

[cnf2013]

I don't mind continuing to start the symptoms thread since I got that rolling this morning.

[booklover811]

I'll start the plus size and pregnant thread, since I am plus size and pregnant

[physiomeg]

I'd be willing to start the healthy pregnancy one!

[cnf2013]

Mar 30, 2015 16:51:09 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

How did this thread get pinned? Should we leave it for a while for input?

No idea. I guess we could leave it up for a few days. Doesn't really need to be pinned though I don't think. 

[LanE]

I don't know if it's too late to add my suggestion, but on my previous BMB we did a WTF Wednesday.

[booklover811]

Apr 5, 2015 1:37:19 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

What do you guys think of a pinned post for any angel babies? I hate that we already have one and I hope there are no others, but I think we should have a place to recognize them.

Could we put a section in the roster?

[mrssqueegy]

Not sure if this was mentioned before but O15 has a weekly U/S check in. It was great for people to AW their appointments without clogging up the board.

[anonymouseliza]

One thing to keep in mind, as we recent GKU folks know from the discussions that were had - the more centralized threads you have, the less posting/discussion you have. Some specific threads are great - knowing you have a place to check into or support place. Too many and it's regimented and uncomfortable and people don't feel free to post just to post and chat. An active board has lots of posts, but not lots of rules. Let people AW a few things, kwim?

BMBs can be awesome home boards, but they can also be boring, inactive places. One of the reasons people migrate to places like FB is that they feel more free to just post whatever. My 2012 BMB died pretty early because of a mass FB migration. I'd hate to see this place be super stilted because no one posts anything outside a specified thread.

[tkford216]

I just saw the discussion here about introing within the welcome thread instead of doing a new intro thread for everyone haha. Oops! I think the problem is that most people are heading here from another board like CAL or GKU where intro threads are the usual (I guess I don't know how GKU does it, but in CAL everyone does an intro thread). That will be a hard one to break.

ETA: okay maybe it's just me... I've missed so many people saying hi on the welcome board

[tkford216]

Apr 6, 2015 23:03:24 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Apr 6, 2015 22:19:00 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

I just saw the discussion here about introing within the welcome thread instead of doing a new intro thread for everyone haha. Oops! I think the problem is that most people are heading here from another board like CAL or GKU where intro threads are the usual (I guess I don't know how GKU does it, but in CAL everyone does an intro thread). That will be a hard one to break.

ETA: okay maybe it's just me... I've missed so many people saying hi on the welcome board

Theoretically, we'll have way more intros than CAL...so it makes sense to just put them in one place.

Yea, I just can't read apparently. Oh well.