Ignoring a forum?

Is there a way to make a forum disappear that I am not interested in?

Good question.

Ditto to what Jamie said. I was wondering the same thing.

At first I was like... "just ignore it." :lol
But I am now seeing what everyone is talking about.

Maybe she can change it to a "by request only" forum?

I think the posts will level off after the "newness" wears off, but if it doesn't I will consider making it a "by request only" forum. :) Let's just see how it all plays out over the next few days.

Thanks Nicole!:upthumb

I'm clueless. Which forum is this?

Thanks Nicole!

I'm clueless. Which forum is this?

The Spirituality forum.

At this point the board is really starting to take on a very religous look. I'm worried new people might not understand what we're all about.

At this point the board is really starting to take on a ver religous look. I'm worried new people might not understand what we're all about.
ITA!

We are a diverse group. I don't see how it can scare people away. I mean we have girl talk as well.

At this point the board is really starting to take on a very religous look. I'm worried new people might not understand what we're all about.

I agree too.

But this is the most discussion of religion(primarily christianity) that we've ever had. It seems like every other post is about religion. We are a diverse group, but it doesn't look very diverse right now. This is my concern. This board has always been primarily about parenting. Just my opinion.We are a diverse group. I don't see how it can scare people away. I mean we have girl talk as well.

But this is the most discussion of religion(primarily christianity) that we've ever had. It seems like every other post is about religion. We are a diverse group, but it doesn't look very diverse right now. This is my concern. This board has always been primarily about parenting. Just my opinion.

This may feel this way to some of you. For me, I have kept silent on issues that I had questions about, or wanted to discuss because the board was so *risque* that I felt my own views would be belittled or made fun of. I think it makes us diverse, and imo, the fact that so many have joined the discussion shows that the women who participate want and maybe even need some support in this area of their lives as well.

I think it should also be a "by request only" forum.

This may feel this way to some of you. For me, I have kept silent on issues that I had questions about, or wanted to discuss because the board was so *risque* that I felt my own views would be belittled or made fun of. I think it makes us diverse, and imo, the fact that so many have joined the discussion shows that the women who participate want and maybe even need some support in this area of their lives as well.

I'm surprised at how popular the new forum is. I do think it provides a good and obviously needed outlet for Moms on the board.

Members previously expressed concern that someone who was new to or visiting the board would see all the sex talk we were having and get the wrong idea...I think the same applies here. I don't think all the religious talk is wrong, I just think that since it is nearly all focused on Christian religions, that it could make the board seem like a "Christian" Moms board instead of a Mom's board that welcomes all.

The thing is, we could have had all of these discussions at the Kitchen Table. I just wanted somewhere I wouldn't get flamed for it - but I feel like I am anyway. :(

We are a diverse group. I don't see how it can scare people away. I mean we have girl talk as well.
Girl Talk is by permission only and is not present on the main page.

Personally I think we should be able to talk about anything we want to talk about within reason. There are so many different forums and so many different discussions about different things. I don't think it should be made taboo. People need all kinds of different advice or reasonings. I don't think people will get turned off of the board, especially if they stick around long enough to actually check it out.. But of course this is JMO.. :)
I am not *religious* person. I am spiritual and I am not turned off by this new one.

Girl Talk is by permission only and is not present on the main page.

I thought about that after I posted it.

Well, either way...I am glad it is here. But if it needs to be private...that is cool too. :)

I really think it will die down in a few days. It's a new forum that is getting a lot of attention because it's a new forum. But, I also have no problem making it a "by request only" forum.

Even though I think it's great we have a Spirituality forum, I can understand how someone might be as uncomfortable with it as the Girl Talk forum. Just as someone who is spiritual would feel very turned off and uncomfortable if they came here and saw a majority of the new posts were from an Athiest forum.

Good point Laura.

I can understand, as well, Laura. Maybe I should make a poll.

My intention was not to "flame" anyone for posting in a religion section. For some, our spirituality is as personal as others view their sexuality.

. For some, our spirituality is as personal as others view their sexuality.
If not moreso.

Even though I think it's great we have a Spirituality forum, I can understand how someone might be as uncomfortable with it as the Girl Talk forum. Just as someone who is spiritual would feel very turned off and uncomfortable if they came here and saw a majority of the new posts were from an Athiest forum.
I agree. I'm not offended by the posts, but I personally believe that sprirituality is a very private and personal thing. I don't tend to talk about sex or spirituality alot. I'm concerned that this seems like it is a Christian board~it is not. I'm glad that we can have an outlet for those that feel they need it and I respect your feelings, but there are like 15 posts on religion~that seems like alot to me.

For some, our spirituality is as personal as others view their sexuality.
ITA

Very well said Amy and Laura (and Teri ;-) )

I really, really, really did not intend to make this a big issue. It was a pretty innocent question from my viewpoint. I can respect that there are people that want to talk about their religion (especially when they have people of like views to discuss it with), but I don't understand why you would want those of us who do NOT want to discuss it forced onto it.

I do not mind that everyone does not want to talk about their sex life.

we all click on the topics that concern us or that we want to discuss, so if it's an issue or topic that one would rather not be a part of a conversation in then skip over that thread.

I agree with Amy, Teri, Donica, etc. I think it should be a private forum if it is possible sometime in the future. I think that new mommies looking for support are looking for support on being a mother. Also, I think that regardless of whether people intend to or not, they make "judgements" of a board quickly. It would be a shame for a mother who needed help breastfeeding, for example, to shy away from coming here and meeting the awesome support here, just because she's not interested in Religion or Spirituality. It is "additional" support for me, but certainly not what I come HERE for ;).

ETA: That being said, I'm cool with whatever happens. :thumb

I agree with Amy, Teri, Donica, etc. I think it should be a private forum if it is possible sometime in the future. I think that new mommies looking for support are looking for support on being a mother. Also, I think that regardless of whether people intend to or not, they make "judgements" of a board quickly. It would be a shame for a mother who needed help breastfeeding, for example, to shy away from coming here and meeting the awesome support here, just because she's not interested in Religion or Spirituality. It is "additional" support for me, but certainly not what I come HERE for ;).

ETA: That being said, I'm cool with whatever happens. :thumb


I agree.

I'm surprised at how popular the new forum is. I do think it provides a good and obviously needed outlet for Moms on the board.

Members previously expressed concern that someone who was new to or visiting the board would see all the sex talk we were having and get the wrong idea...I think the same applies here. I don't think all the religious talk is wrong, I just think that since it is nearly all focused on Christian religions, that it could make the board seem like a "Christian" Moms board instead of a Mom's board that welcomes all.

Well said!

I agree. I've been staying away from this board alot lately because it seems to have made some turns in directions that I"m not interested in-not only the religious one, which is okay with me, but in other areas as well.
I'm not adding this to debate, just to show support for the idea.

I can deal with whatever happens. I prefer not to participate in religious discussions, but I can skip over them. I am in no way judging anyone for what they do/don't believe. I think a person with faith has a wonderful gift. My faith or lack thereof is not something I want to discuss, or be forced to think about every time I come to DAM to unwind.

Initially, after seeing this thread, that was my thought. "Just don't read them, if you don't like them."
However, there really are a LOT of spirituality threads. And when you click "new posts," a lot of new people don't really know to look at the forums before clicking on each topic. I learned that lesson the hard way, as I know a few others have, too.

I would prefer it be made a private forum. Yes, everyone is free to have their own religon, and discuss it. However, the rest of us should be free from having to skip over every third thread on our screen if we are uncomfortable with the topic.

I think that making it a private forum would be best. Like I said, I can deal with it either way. I think that taking new members into consideration is important, and I personally wouldn't want to join a group that was only "christian moms." I don't have a prejudice agains Christian moms, but I don't want to join a group that is *only* such, kwim? Just as I wouldn't want to join a group only for married moms, nursing moms, caucasion moms, or homeowning moms- even though I fit in all of those groups.

If the posts die down soon, it is all a moot point, I guess. For some reason, with all the excitement about the new forum- I really don't see it dying down much.

All I'm asking is that we stop talking about it, give it a few days, then re-evaluate. I'm going to close this thread, and we'll address the issue again in a few days.