Father's only forum

I was thinking about creating a forum for us fathers to use?

What do you think and what should I name it?

Well... I let my DH in on this... and he said Dear Daddy's Darlings... lol

Which is funny... cus my DH doesn't usually post on forums and such... so if you see a really funky post on my name, it could be him!

Here's a pic of my darling's daddy...

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Woah that's one big pic!! Sorry!!!!!

Zach looks so much like Daddy. Too cute.

That he does... his mom couldn't tell the difference from New born pics... We brought in some pics from when DH was born, and we had Zach in person, of course, we were still at the hospital, and she asked how we managed to get pictures developped so soon.... duh... she's IN the picture! Holding her son!!!

It was hilarious!

I know this hasn't been talked about for awhile and I don't know if it is still something being thought about, but I think it would be a good thing considering I know of at least 4 of us guys that come in here.

Although, I have to add that I don't think it should be known as a "Fathers only" forum, as there are many women who enjoy talking about some of the same things we guys like talking about (sports, etc). Just an area set aside for the Dads, but totally open for visits from the moms too.

How about, The Dads' Den?

This post has been edited by Shooter on Aug 26 2003, 06:41 AM

I'm sure daddy_to_schnoogly will be up for it. He reads but doesn't post a lot.

I just have to say that that Schnoogly thing cracks me up.

It's Daddy_of_Schnoogly!

I agree!!!!!!!!!! this would be an excellent idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Um sorry dear. You ought to post more so I can remember your screen name!

It is pretty funny. We refer to him as "schnoog" more often than his actual name anymore

It will be a good story when he's older--it kinda was his first word, in a way! "noooooogly!"

And of course, you know all of us women would be in here just to see what you all had to say!! LOL!!

QUOTE (Schnoogly @ Aug 27 2003, 01:01 PM)

Um sorry dear. You ought to post more so I can remember your screen name!

You don't forget my real name when I'm quiet at home.

QUOTE (Daddy of Schnoogly @ Aug 27 2003, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE (Schnoogly @ Aug 27 2003, 01:01 PM) Um sorry dear.  You ought to post more so I can remember your screen name! You don't forget my real name when I'm quiet at home.

It's good to see another couple battling it out here. LOL

We're just teasing.

Cool!! Another Daddy, very exciting.

I am going to bump this up in case I forget to mention this to TLCDad. I have no clue how to add forums!

jdkjd, good to see you post that. I was recently invited to another board from one of the members here because she hosted a board for local parents to my area. Well, I posted an intro there and was immediately asked by a member as to why I was there. "This is a Moms board and you being here is just.....ummmm....strange." I replied that I didn't think it was strange that I was interested in parenting my son. I feel that talking to others in similar life situations can be very informative, or at least can get a chuckle out of sharing some of the same experiences. After this, said member here/administrator there banned me with no explanation.

I'm glad to find an online community here who welcomes Parents and not just moms or dads.

OMG! I think to have the Daddy's perspective is invaluable! I know that my DH, Ryan, tries really hard to make sure he is doing everything I'm doing, but with his work pressures (we both work but his job is more stressful), I know that he has different problems and a different point of view than I do.

I also think that you guys need each other, but it's harder to find other daddies to talk to about this stuff, we mommies are spoiled because it's like we automatically join this club of women.

I have tried to get Ryan to come on the board, but he just doesn't have the time.

I can understand...starting on Sept. 8th, I will begin experiencing alot of changes here which will, I'm sure, put a bite into my ability to visit as often as I do now. So, job stress here as well.

My DH just isn't interested in talking with too many people. He's kinda like a social hermit - but I DO make him read stuff on here sometimes, he has the web addy, and if ever he wants to post, he knows that on my comp at home, he doesn't have to log on to post, it's *me* automatically.

(so if ever you see a post that's out of character for me........lol)

I personally LOVE having a father's input on things. Usually boards put too much strees on Mother's ONLY....but daddies need some advice too....

Being invited to a community is a privilege, not a right. If you are asked to join and are accepted, then promptly become defensive, arrogant and downright rude towards the current members because they ask questions, then it seems the fix would be to ban the offensive member. No one questions the concern of wanting to parent, man or woman, only the manner in which it is discussed with others. When a profile is suspicious and there is no reference, in a profile or past posts, to who or what you are, it can be an assumed, intentionally misleading fact to others. Some communities are a secure place for people to dicuss personal information about their lives and when a new member does not respect that upon acceptance, the alternative is to not allow that person to continue to be involved. In the world today it is hard to find people to trust with your thoughts and personal information. For example, it can prove to be misleading and an obvious mistake to accept an unknown user based on facts not given and a misuse of membership.
In the future, it will pay to be more careful.

Umm. Not sure if above post is being supportive or negative. Can someone help me?

I was wondering that too... seems ok, but then it has an undertone of intense sarcasm....