A Message From the Moderators....

[gradtchr]

As a new mom...at page 415 on the community board it must be so hard to keep up. I can see what others are saying about having a pregnant/mommy board under the Wedding board. That board is sooooo in detail (I didn't want to tickle in MY cup for visits...I don't think I want to hear how others do and how often!). I think what our friends are asking for here are the small details...how are you feeling? Any new Disney toys or clothes to purchase rotfl2: ) etc.

Like we mentioned in another post...perhaps a sticky? Or can we just start a thread there for DIS board brides only? Is that a no-no?

Actually the good thing about the thread is that you can just jump in wherever and ask whatever questions you might have. I understand what you are saying but I was sharing the link because it had been indicated that such a thread had not been found in the past.

 

[happylalagirl]

As a new mom...at page 415 on the community board it must be so hard to keep up. I can see what others are saying about having a pregnant/mommy board under the Wedding board. That board is sooooo in detail (I didn't want to tickle in MY cup for visits...I don't think I want to hear how others do and how often!). I think what our friends are asking for here are the small details...how are you feeling? Any new Disney toys or clothes to purchase rotfl2: ) etc.

Like we mentioned in another post...perhaps a sticky? Or can we just start a thread there for DIS board brides only? Is that a no-no?

Thanks for the heads up Beth. I'll check it out.

LIGrumpy Girl - I know what you mean about the worrying and whining... that's not why I started that thread. Actually, I just needed some moral support from my friends on the Disboards (weddings & honeymoons) . I've already started that thread and will just continue to post on there as well as check out the other board. I won't add any new threads about that topic as it seems to be upsetting several people on the boards. I do apologize for the inconvenience. I agree with LIGrumpy Girl's suggestion... if there's any way to do it. If not, I'll stick to my thread that's started.

Thanks again for the info on the other board. I will check it out.

I don't think the mods meant to offend anyone by posting this thread... just a reminder that this board is about weddings and things related to that... until we overstep the boundaries (which I haven't seen any evidence of on this board) I think we're doing just great. I enjoy these boards and helping others with whatever advice I can give for their weddings. Ours was so beatiful. I don't know what I would have done without these boards or without the many friends I've made on here. See you all on the boards.

 

[Gina Loves Disney]

I just think sometimes it's tough to weed through the OT topics and get clear accurate info about Disney Weddings.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

I can't believe I missed this thread! I will agree that I don't mind in the slightest seeing OT threads. I agree with Maggimus, that mostly, these are relevant to planning weddings or married life in general. I feel I have made some wonderful friends on this board and I feel very comfortable sharing things with the people on here. To be honest when something is going on in my life and I feel I need some advice, one of the first places I think of coming to is here. I have been given some great advice on here and I would miss the community interaction if this was taken away.
Is there no way we can have a community sticky or something on the Weddings board? I don't want to have to post my very few off topics on another board, when sometimes those people don't know who the hell I am. I have shared the wonderful experience of planning my wedding with these girls and I think that we all have a special bond because of this. I love reading OT threads about these girls, as I like to see how they are getting on now they are married. I would hate for people to plan their Wedding and then disappear, it's great to get updates.
I know I'm not the only one that feels this way, and I know that this thread was not meant to offend anyone, but I think what most of us are saying is that we have made many good friends on here, we are a community, and we don't want to see that end

 

[hiwaygal]

First...a quick OT comment...happylalagirl you picked a great name for your DD11

Now...for my two cents ('cause I'm sure that's about all it's worth )

I actually see both sides of this discussion. I understand that the brides who have shared so many personal experiences with others here want to keep that camaraderie and friendship.

I also understand that this board is VERY unique and very specific. And that's a good thing! When I first started searching for info on Disney Weddings, this was one of the very very few places where questions could be asked and answered quickly. It was a godsend.

We see a lot of newbies here who are maybe a bit nervous about posting and asking questions. And with the search function what it is (or isn't ) it can be even more overwhelming and seem "exclusive" if there are lots of obvious posts that don't address their question. I know that's not coming out the way I mean it to...(I'm still getting through my first cup of coffee).

I can also understand how intimidating the CB can be. But, I've been very fortunate to find a great group of friends over there!

Perhaps a "community" sticky here would be great...or even a sub-board here for newlyweds. There could also be a "community thread" started at either the Disney for Adults and Solos board or the Disney for Families board (for those of you starting families). Those boards may not seem as intimidating as the CB, and who knows...there are a whole bunch of potential new friends to meet!

I've been here almost 2 years now...and I can't tell you how many times I've seen the same questions over and over again. I remind myself that new posters don't always know how to search here. And even if they did, the search is now almost useless.

Last thing...I just want to thank the mods for trying to accommodate everyone here! I'm a moderator on three other message boards and I know it's a thankless job. And I understand that it can be very hard to enforce the rules sometimes.

 

[heatherlynn444]

oooohhh I like the idea of a sub board attached to this one for newlywed talk/life etc.

 

[DisneyFairy19]

Thank Goodness I saw this thread before I posted an OT Thread.... I feel that this board is like my extended Dis Family my best friends.. and I love to get other advice from all of them once in a while that doesnt pertain to weddings... Sometimes us brides need to get away from the stress of wedding planning.. I hope a solution can be made right away.. I wanted to ask you all something that doesn pertain to weddings...

 

[wendy46001]

Just my $0.02...

I was actually glad to see this thread because I have noticed the same problem. I do not think that certain "OT" threads are really off-topic, such as: an illness in the family (usually affecting wedding plans), requesting advice as to how to address family issues or wedding-related drama...

However, some recent posts have really had absolutely nothing to do with weddings.

I think it's pretty obvious which categories the different posts fall into. These posts have made it so I want to spend less time on the boards lately...

Well said, I agree

 

[Tinkerbelle14]

While I am not on the board a lot lately, my 2 cents is to put an off-topic sticky at the top of the board. Everyone on here forms a bond through planning weddings together and wants to share information. While I see both sides and do not want to discourage new members from posting by having a ton of OT individual threads, I think that OT posts are impossible to avoid, so we should probably just have one common thread.