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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 08:34 AM
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 09:09 AM
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I was thinking about that too!


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 09:11 AM
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You know I was thinking the same thing. I don't really think they belong in the general forum. But that is just my opinion. I don't really have a interest in the topics myself so I think it would be nice to have a seperate forum.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 10:00 AM
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I agree. or in the very least label the topic as a debate or "hot Topic" so that people that don't want to participate can avoid going there in the first place.

I for one enjoy "hot topics" and view them as an opportunity to learn about other people's views and cultures. I live in the midwest, there is very little diversity here, so there is very little opportunity to learn about this stuff IRL.
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE (PrairieMom @ Aug 28 2007, 10:00 AM)
I agree. or in the very least label the topic as a debate or "hot Topic" so that people that don't want to participate can avoid going there in the first place.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE (Bellasmommy10 @ Aug 28 2007, 10:13 AM)
QUOTE (PrairieMom @ Aug 28 2007, 10:00 AM)
I agree. or in the very least label the topic as a debate or "hot Topic" so that people that don't want to participate can avoid going there in the first place.


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I agree. Like a Debate Forum. Go in at your own risk and leave the debates there. wink.gif


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 10:58 AM
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oh please do this
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 11:00 AM
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Now, why in the world would we need that? Just teasing.

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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 12:17 PM
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I don't really know if it would solve anything. I think sometimes people are just looking for a good fight. We have to get our mommy frustrations out somewhere. wacko.gif
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 12:22 PM
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:06 PM
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I love debates, and I love Jennifer posts. I am all for a debate forum.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:11 PM
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I've seen some boards where the debate/controversy forum is like our P&I, a certain number of posts are required to log in. The point of that is you don't get random people posting just to cause trouble, like trolls sometimes do.
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:11 PM
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Good idea, HOWEVER........if we wanted a debate forum we would go another wensite.....ya know what I mean?????

Can i be the monority and state that I am against the idea - this is not the reason I joined PC.

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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE (luvmykids @ Aug 28 2007, 01:11 PM)
I've seen some boards where the debate/controversy forum is like our P&I, a certain number of posts are required to log in. The point of that is you don't get random people posting just to cause trouble, like trolls sometimes do.

Ohhhh. Good one! clapsmiley.gif


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:28 PM
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QUOTE (moped @ Aug 28 2007, 04:11 PM)
Good idea, HOWEVER........if we wanted a debate forum we would go another wensite.....ya know what I mean?????

Can i be the monority and state that I am against the idea - this is not the reason I joined PC.

Well, yeah, but if it is in a locked forum, then can't you just not go in there?
I don't know, I feel that good healthy debates are educational, and that it helps me be a better parent not only in letting me talk in an adult manner with peers so I don't loose my mind, while helping me learn about other people, which can give me insight into ways I would want to raise my child.
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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE (moped @ Aug 28 2007, 04:11 PM)
Good idea, HOWEVER........if we wanted a debate forum we would go another wensite.....ya know what I mean?????

Can i be the monority and state that I am against the idea - this is not the reason I joined PC.

There are plenty of debate websites out there. These websites are on other parenting boards. This board was fine when I joined and I would like for it to go back to the old ways. I vote against the controversial forum.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:39 PM
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Ok, you vote no on the forum, that is fine. BUT. if there was a specific forum for that...just stay OUT of that particular forum? JMO


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:45 PM
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I might be wrong but I think something like this was suggested in the past and was vetoed because where you have debates, you have frustrations and hurt feelings and everything else that comes along with that-it just often makes for a very unpleasant atmosphere all around-it will bleed onto the other boards. This forum was designed to be for parenting-for supporting each other through this wonderful, and sometimes not-so-fun, journey with our children. Call me closed minded if you want (but believe me-I love a good debate as much as the next person!), but I would really love us to stick with the whole parenting idea. wink.gif


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:45 PM
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I can see where some don't want the forum but at the same time the threads will not stop. Someone will always post a controversial thread whether we like it or not. I think if there were a specific forum then if the thread were started in the General Discussion forum then a mod could move it to the Debate forum. If the person who started the thread does not have enough posts to get in (if it's a locked forum) then the thread is either deleted (since the topic starter can no longer respond) or they just lose out replying to it altogether. That would be a chance they take starting the topic in the first place. Either that or the topic starter can have the choice of whether it gets deleted or moved (since they can not participate in the thread they started) and if someone else wants to re-start the topic they do it in the right forum.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE (4littleladies @ Aug 28 2007, 01:45 PM)
I might be wrong but I think something like this was suggested in the past and was vetoed because where you have debates, you have frustrations and hurt feelings and everything else that comes along with that-

Yes, but I don't see how we are stopping that the way things are going now. kwim? The hurt feelings are still there and it's making it ugly in GD where newbies, I'm sure ,gravitate. If it gets ugly in a debate forum it's almost expected and does not really reflect onto the rest of the board. The mods will just have to make sure that the discussions stay put.

I, personally, don't take things to heart but it's obvious that others are passionate about certain topics.

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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE (Crystalina @ Aug 28 2007, 03:49 PM)
Yes, but I don't see how we are stopping that the way things are going now. kwim?

I totally agree-I just wish we could avoid the dumb things altogether. rolleyes.gif


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 01:57 PM
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I am open to entertaining the idea of a hot topics forum or debate forum, but I really don't think it will solve anything. If someone has problems following the rules in a general discussion forum, I think they would have even more trouble following the same rules in a forum that is meant for debate.

But, like I said, I am open to the idea and trying new ideas. Let me discuss it with TLCDad.


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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 02:04 PM
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At least if it were in a locked forum it would be out of the public eye. Not all hot topics are are un-parenting related, we can fight about parenting techniques too, anyone want to talk about cloth diapering or breast feedeng? rolleyes.gif rolling_smile.gif rolling_smile.gif

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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE (PrairieMom @ Aug 28 2007, 04:04 PM)
Not all hot topics are are un-parenting related, we can fight about parenting techniques too, anyone want to talk about cloth diapering or breast feedeng? rolleyes.gif rolling_smile.gif rolling_smile.gif

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Posted: Aug 28 2007, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE (PrairieMom @ Aug 28 2007, 02:04 PM)
At least if it were in a locked forum it would be out of the public eye. Not all hot topics are are un-parenting related, we can fight about parenting techniques too, anyone want to talk about cloth diapering or breast feedeng? rolleyes.gif rolling_smile.gif rolling_smile.gif

LOL I have seen LOTS of debates on those topics in the 4 years I have been on here. emlaugh.gif rolleyes.gif


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