Somebody mentioned this in a thread last week, I think, and I am curious to know what people think. Honestly, whenever I have a baby question, you all are the people I want to ask, but I always hesitate to post on the board b/c that's not the purpose of the board.
Would people be up for this, or do we think it would just divide the place? I was thinking that this would be a place to discuss personal, kid-related questions that would be boring as hell for non-parents. All mommy-war/kids these days are going to shit/bump cp posts clearly would be fair game for the main board.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Jul 17, 2012 21:04:25 GMT -5
I think it would just divide the board, and we'd be hypocrites for knocking MM's makeup board. People utilize the '@' well, and those who aren't interested know to skip those threads, IMO. CEP--like most of the boards--is a community in itself, and I think most of us, even the childless/free, take an interest in CEP kids.
I was never against the sub-boards on MM, so I would be fine with it here. Can't you choose to view it in with the regular posts, too? So if you want to only have the baby posts on the sub-board, you can view it that way, or if you want them mixed in with the regular board, you can do that, too?
Personally I think that's kind of cool, and I'd like if we could have an old people hate sub-board...
FWIW, I don't feel like the baby or kid posts take up a lot of space here like they used to on MM, so I don't have a preference either way. If there was a lot of kid chatter, I'd want it, but the current level now, I don't mind.
Post by cookiemdough on Jul 17, 2012 21:15:00 GMT -5
Imo, the only reason to get a sub-board would be if the @ posts were getting on the nerves of a significant number of regulars. I thought I remember that being somewhat of an issue on MM so I get why they would have a sub-board. I don't particularly get the same vibe here that @ posts aren't welcome, so I am not sure if it is necessary.
FWIW, I don't feel like the baby or kid posts take up a lot of space here like they used to on MM, so I don't have a preference either way. If there was a lot of kid chatter, I'd want it, but the current level now, I don't mind.
Agreed. It's not problematic now. If it becomes so, then I think a sub board would be a lovely idea.
Personally, I'd like it. Granted, there is not a ton posted here, but I can't be the only one who feels hesitant to post all the topics/questions I have which are baby-related, but feel bad that I'd be hijacking the 'purpose' of this board - particularly with E12 right around the corner. A lot of posters preface their baby/kid posts with an apology about posting in the first place, which says something.
Post by stephiehun on Jul 17, 2012 21:28:35 GMT -5
My only concern is that we'd lose the perspective of posters who aren't parents but still have good insight into kids and such. I do feel bad posting @ things sometimes, but I really value the collective knowledge of the board.
Personally, I'd like it. Granted, there is not a ton posted here, but I can't be the only one who feels hesitant to post all the topics/questions I have which are baby-related, but feel bad that I'd be hijacking the 'purpose' of this board - particularly with E12 right around the corner. A lot of posters preface their baby/kid posts with an apology about posting in the first place, which says something.
The bolded is a good point. Maybe add one temporarily when we're really in the thick of election season (like starting in September?), kind of like the tax board on MM. They still don't bother me, but I can see election-time newcomers being turned off by too many @ posts.
Personally, I'd like it. Granted, there is not a ton posted here, but I can't be the only one who feels hesitant to post all the topics/questions I have which are baby-related, but feel bad that I'd be hijacking the 'purpose' of this board - particularly with E12 right around the corner. A lot of posters preface their baby/kid posts with an apology about posting in the first place, which says something.
I say no. I'm not generally interested in @ threads, but occasionally one will catch my eye. I'd never check a dedicated @ board and I'd miss those posts - especially announcements.
Speaking of, congrats wawa! I missed the announcement but caught on today.
Personally, I'd like it. Granted, there is not a ton posted here, but I can't be the only one who feels hesitant to post all the topics/questions I have which are baby-related, but feel bad that I'd be hijacking the 'purpose' of this board - particularly with E12 right around the corner. A lot of posters preface their baby/kid posts with an apology about posting in the first place, which says something.
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This is exactly how I feel ( I was the one who brought it up last week.). I think the reason we don't have that many @ posts is because some people don't want to seem annoying about it.
Post by foundmylazybum on Jul 18, 2012 4:55:22 GMT -5
Many times I find your children posts to also be linked to current events.
If they aren't--we are more than just the topic of current events. I cannot think of a single person who abuses the concept of talking off topic....The board leans towards "current events" more than "politics" at times but that's okay. I like it.
I don't think it's and issue of whether the non-parents don't want the convo as much as the parents wanting to feel like they can be more forthcoming with info, questions, topics, etc. If any of us are holding back at all, I think its better to have the board.
Many times I find your children posts to also be linked to current events.
Totally agree. I love the discussions about tiger moms, too many activities, encouraging reading, school uniforms, nutrition, etc..
A couple years ago it felt as though the board was dissolving into a regular stream of baby bottle/cloth diaper discussions, but it feels as though we have moved away from that, so for now I vote nay.
As a non-parent, I don't mind the kid-centric topics and many do interest me, though I suppose a sub-board isn't a bad idea for people whose threads aren't pertaining to current events, i.e. baby supply recommendations, pregnancy, TTC, etc.
For the fact that there is the MM sub-board, I'd find yet another parenting sub-board annoying. I wish all the parents could just go to ONE board to share thoughts and advice. Numerous sub-parenting boards just seems silly to me.
For the fact that there is the MM sub-board, I'd find yet another parenting sub-board annoying. I wish all the parents could just go to ONE board to share thoughts and advice. Numerous sub-parenting boards just seems silly to me.
For the fact that there is the MM sub-board, I'd find yet another parenting sub-board annoying. I wish all the parents could just go to ONE board to share thoughts and advice. Numerous sub-parenting boards just seems silly to me.
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The bump boards are so dead over here on GBCN
I know! I actually stopped going to them. I'll just hit up the MM sub-board.
No. There isn't enough activity on CEP to have any sub-boards. There aren't THAT many parenting posts. They're easy to ignore and sometimes they're interesting and topical. Like a PP said, this would probably be divisive.
We don't have enough threads to have any sub-boards, really. Some days are so dead here.
No. There isn't enough activity on CEP to have any sub-boards. There aren't THAT many parenting posts. They're easy to ignore and sometimes they're interesting and topical. Like a PP said, this would probably be divisive.
We don't have enough threads to have any sub-boards, really. Some days are so dead here.
Personally, I'd like it. Granted, there is not a ton posted here, but I can't be the only one who feels hesitant to post all the topics/questions I have which are baby-related, but feel bad that I'd be hijacking the 'purpose' of this board - particularly with E12 right around the corner. A lot of posters preface their baby/kid posts with an apology about posting in the first place, which says something.
I agree. I think there is some sort of chilling effect - at least there is for me, and I think someone else said the same thing recently.
Right now I feel like this because I get the urge to post at every single little twinge or thought that pops into my head.
But I'd view the board with the subboards integrated anyway, so it doesn't make much difference to me.