OHbaby! Forums : Minor Exodus

OHbaby! Forums : Minor Exodus https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:36:03 +0000 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:51:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40313 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I agree that the forums should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1401067&title=minor-exodus#1401067 Author: blessedmama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 23 October 2011 at 3:51pm

I agree that the forums should be members only and I don't think you should be able to search another posters previous posts. Being able to see when they last logged on is useful sometimes if you are waiting for a response from someone in particular but I think being able to search back through their previous posts is just weird. It opens the forums up to people who are only here to stalk.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:51:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1401067&title=minor-exodus#1401067 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Babe wrote:^^^ and with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1401007&title=minor-exodus#1401007 Author: jazzy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 23 October 2011 at 8:14am

Babe wrote:

^^^ and with the guest logins I've seen a few of them struggling with how to change their handles anyway so y'know its just adding to the confusion...

that's a point...so admin can you make it easier for them?
Like when they join they make up one straight away...or at least before they post.

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:14:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1401007&title=minor-exodus#1401007 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : ^^^ and with the guest logins...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1400875&title=minor-exodus#1400875 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 22 October 2011 at 10:10am

^^^ and with the guest logins I've seen a few of them struggling with how to change their handles anyway so y'know its just adding to the confusion...]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:10:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1400875&title=minor-exodus#1400875 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I have not read all the posts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1398897&title=minor-exodus#1398897 Author: jazzy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 15 October 2011 at 8:11am

I have not read all the posts here...may do over the weekend

I don't belong to any closed or secret groups & I knew when I joined that this site was open & would be viewed by anyone & therefore you watch what you say & if you don't want it out there then do put it on the WWW...

Due to threads being closed & people moving on it has gone quiet here & not many topics interest me or make me want to post in them.

Admin some changes I would like to see

1- The stars under your user name don't change after you have 3...so why not change that to reflect on posts...a bit of an incentive. say 5,000 lots or something. It does not matter how long you have been a member it should be on how much input or involvement you have here...chat, build your posts up, get a star...& so on.

2- User names...Guest4545545 or what ever, these should not be allowed. When I joined I had to have a user name before I could post, so why has that changed? It says to me that if someone is too lazy to make a user name then they are not her to say or get really involved.

3-I understand why people want privacy & closed forums so I think we should look at one for the weight loss forum.]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:11:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1398897&title=minor-exodus#1398897 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I'm new on here and thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1398039&title=minor-exodus#1398039 Author: Lilycat
Subject: 40313
Posted: 12 October 2011 at 10:10pm

I'm new on here and thought I would share my view point as a fairly objective observer.

After reading through the comments on this thread I can only see two real problems that are affecting this forum:

1. Over-moderation. Your users have mentioned this time and time again so it must be a problem.

2. Access and searchability by non-members.

The first one is pretty easy to fix. I would suggest leaving the forum to be what it is, but with the ability for people to report malicious or spammy behaviour that you can then follow up on. I'm sure you already have processes in place to deal with spammers and users will notify you pretty quickly if something happens in the forums.

The second one is also easy to fix - make the forums member-only. You can still make the topics searchable but having the content searchable in google is quite offputting for users. They have mentioned this time and time again too.

Don't try and replace Facebook - you can't. As a new member, I would be put off if I discovered there were private "invite only" groups on here. If I want that I will go to Facebook. Forums are places people come to meet new people who are at the same stage in life. Facebook is somewhere you go to connect with people you already know. There is a place for both of them.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1398039&title=minor-exodus#1398039 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Thanks ladies we're addressing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1395947&title=minor-exodus#1395947 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 4:23pm

Thanks ladies
we're addressing your ideas and thoughts here - but will take a little while.
Thanks also to the ladies that saw me at the parent and child show and told me they don't want to be part of the facebook chats and love OHbaby! too very kind of you all :)
We've got some great feedback here and ideas to make things work better - it's going to take us a bit of time but it will be fab :)
Thanks ladies!
]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:23:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1395947&title=minor-exodus#1395947 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I dont have a secret facebook...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1395847&title=minor-exodus#1395847 Author: rorylex
Subject: 40313
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 12:43pm

I dont have a secret facebook group lol makes me feel a little let out.

the reasons i would post on a facebook group over ohbaby is if im pregnant and dont want people who i know in real life to know, Im not going to post it here where i have family memebers and proberbly people i dont realise following me and passing that info on.

also I cant log on here on my phone I can browse the site but cant reply to anything. i would love to be able to.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:43:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1395847&title=minor-exodus#1395847 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Well this has been very interesting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391598&title=minor-exodus#1391598 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 24 September 2011 at 6:31pm

Well this has been very interesting reading!
I used to lurk and post in OB quite a lot a couple of years ago and only hopped on again recently - and immediately I noticed that the traffic had decreased considerably - there was hardly any new posts, and things moved very slowly.
I did also notice that there was a lot more snarkiness between members, and things seem to develop quicker into quite heated, and sometimes nasty, debates. Check out the 'trauma to mum after long...etc' thread for one example.

I personally find the OB forum lacking in several areas;

1. It is hard to navigate on a handheld device (read: ipod touch/iphone/tablet).
2. There is little or no forum moderation in terms of multiple posts saying the same thing - people are CONSTANTLY asking the same questions over and over. I used to belong to another forum that would instruct the poster to please do a search, then close the topic to any further posts. It sounds harsh but it kept the forum much tidier and cleaner, and everyone understood the necessity of it.
3. It is tedious and takes far more time than I have available as a mum to keep going through all the pages and pages of posts......i realise this is the general point of a forum but is there some way this could be condensed, or added to with a live chat function perhaps???
4. I was surprised that the photo gallery was only for 100+ posts; didn't take me long to get there and I only post sporadically.

Thanks for the opportunity to add my two cents :)]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:31:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391598&title=minor-exodus#1391598 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I haven't read the previous...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391540&title=minor-exodus#1391540 Author: Jaxnz1
Subject: 40313
Posted: 24 September 2011 at 2:10pm

I haven't read the previous posts. But this is my two cents worth:

a. FB is easier to access via my ipod, with OB I have to boot up the computer. It's just easier to pick up my ipod while feeding or when I have a minute to myself (very rare these days).

b. In FB we can start 'threads', as in each question or statement is 'separate' from the one before. So if I read something that doesn't relate to me I can ignore it and keep reading. In OB you have to read the whole person's post, which can be very time consuming.

c. My FB secret group is what I consider some close friends. I just haven't met most of them in person. We have developed strong online relationships and I think that's due in some part to being able to click on their profile, see pictures of the kids and generally put a face to the name. We have formed a local group from our FB group and we meet up regularly (maybe something I wouldn't have done just using OB).

d. FB group is more private. I know a few people, who, if they found out I used OB, they would probably take the time to read what I'm writing.

In general, I just think FB is a lot more personable. OB is a great place to meet others while 'due', but I think once the babies come along, FB is just more convenient. My November group never really became overly chatty and we still post occasionally on OB, however our FB group never took off. I just think our July group are an extra chatty bunch, and there's a lot of us too.

Look forward to seeing some changes. I still frequent OB and it's a great place to ask questions and receive some great support.

]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:10:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391540&title=minor-exodus#1391540 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Perhaps some steps towards privacy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391153&title=minor-exodus#1391153 Author: ....
Subject: 40313
Posted: 23 September 2011 at 11:31am

Perhaps some steps towards privacy on the single parenting forum? Some of us put a lot on the line when we post honesty on there, who knows who is reading?]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1391153&title=minor-exodus#1391153 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Hi rejzmum! Welcome! Yes, this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1389397&title=minor-exodus#1389397 Author: Kelz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 2:36pm

Hi rejzmum!
Welcome!

Yes, this place might seem a little overwhelming at first, but don't worry you'll soon be zooming around like a regular!

You could pop over to our Introductions thread to tell us a little bit about yourself if you like.

Feel free to PM me or email me Kelly@ohbaby.co.nz if you have an questions.

Cheers,
Kelly]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:36:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1389397&title=minor-exodus#1389397 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Hellooo Im new here where do i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1389393&title=minor-exodus#1389393 Author: rejzmum
Subject: 40313
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 2:23pm

Hellooo Im new here where do i start? lol
]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:23:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1389393&title=minor-exodus#1389393 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Tagging people would be a nice...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1385997&title=minor-exodus#1385997 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 09 September 2011 at 10:44pm

Tagging people would be a nice function too imo. Because sometimes you wait days for someone to come back to a thread! ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:44:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1385997&title=minor-exodus#1385997 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : sorry I havent read everything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1385936&title=minor-exodus#1385936 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 40313
Posted: 09 September 2011 at 6:01pm

sorry I havent read everything and dont have time to read 7 pages but the reason i don't come back is from when you changed it and the posts suddenly ended up with pics on the front page..just was the end of a few things that sent me to a more private place and where I can feel I can post how i feel. ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:01:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1385936&title=minor-exodus#1385936 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I still cant log in ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383490&title=minor-exodus#1383490 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:52pm

I still cant log in

]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:52:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383490&title=minor-exodus#1383490 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Wriggles wrote:While we are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383478&title=minor-exodus#1383478 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:31pm

Wriggles wrote:

While we are talking about the forums.... the single parenting thread does some weird stuff. When I click on active topics it frequently has two banners with posts under them, like just now there is the single parenting board, then the coping with infertility one, then single parenting again... its so annoying!

Are you talking about these forums? I don't think I am seeing the same as you. Any chance of sending me a screenshot? matthew@ohbaby.co.nz

We do have the ability to stop serving ads so if there is anything offensive or just not right let us know and we can make sure it doesn't show up again.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:31:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383478&title=minor-exodus#1383478 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Bowie... You can't login...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383476&title=minor-exodus#1383476 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:25pm

Bowie... You can't login in either because your email on the forum system is different to the main website email and when we imported all users things didn't line up... I'll send you a pm with a test name and password you can use..]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:25:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383476&title=minor-exodus#1383476 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : While we are talking about the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383474&title=minor-exodus#1383474 Author: Nothing
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:22pm

While we are talking about the forums.... the single parenting thread does some weird stuff. When I click on active topics it frequently has two banners with posts under them, like just now there is the single parenting board, then the coping with infertility one, then single parenting again... its so annoying! ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:22:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383474&title=minor-exodus#1383474 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I havent had a play yet just wanted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383416&title=minor-exodus#1383416 Author: Plushie
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 7:06pm

I havent had a play yet just wanted to thank you two and all the secret other people behind the scenes for listening to what we're saying and trying to make it better :)

eta: i can't log in either but i did like that you can over over the thread title and see the last post without actually having to click in. Neat.

Edited by Bowie]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:06:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383416&title=minor-exodus#1383416 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Can you have this chat about the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383323&title=minor-exodus#1383323 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 2:46pm

Can you have this chat about the new forums on the new forums? Matthew will grab it all there and action it - so you can retest once he's done it and chat and feedback there :)
thanks
!]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:46:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383323&title=minor-exodus#1383323 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : AandCsmum wrote:Does the active...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383253&title=minor-exodus#1383253 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 11:44am

AandCsmum wrote:

Does the active topics work in the same way the active topics works on here? I would die with out that.

I'm not excatly sure how either work :) We really need people to do some test posts on the new forum so we can check stuf like this.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:44:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383253&title=minor-exodus#1383253 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : If you do a "quick reply"...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383252&title=minor-exodus#1383252 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 11:43am

If you do a "quick reply" you don't see the smiles. If you do a normal reply you do...
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:43:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383252&title=minor-exodus#1383252 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : This is great feedback thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383249&title=minor-exodus#1383249 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 11:38am

This is great feedback thanks - anything else you'd like to see?
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:38:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383249&title=minor-exodus#1383249 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I couldn't see the emoticons...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383234&title=minor-exodus#1383234 Author: KH25
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 11:07am

I couldn't see the emoticons either?]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:07:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383234&title=minor-exodus#1383234 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : skiltz wrote: KH25 wrote:I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383233&title=minor-exodus#1383233 Author: KH25
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 11:06am

skiltz wrote:

KH25 wrote:

I couldn't log in. I was logged on here but over there said Welcome Guest and when I tried to login it said incorrect username or password.

That worked, thanks

]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:06:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383233&title=minor-exodus#1383233 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Does the active topics work in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383222&title=minor-exodus#1383222 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 10:47am

Does the active topics work in the same way the active topics works on here? I would die with out that.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:47:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383222&title=minor-exodus#1383222 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : skiltz wrote:If you make 1...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383217&title=minor-exodus#1383217 Author: Bexta
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 10:41am

skiltz wrote:

If you make 1 post I think it will update from newbie. Can you post something..somewhere..anywhere...

So it does!

Can you still use emoticons? I couldn't see them, well it wasn't obvious, and while I'm not a big user of them some are and might miss them!
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:41:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383217&title=minor-exodus#1383217 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Have added emoticons... That was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383197&title=minor-exodus#1383197 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 10:07am

Have added emoticons... That was an easy fix :)]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383197&title=minor-exodus#1383197 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : skiltz wrote:If you make 1...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383193&title=minor-exodus#1383193 Author: Bexta
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:59am

skiltz wrote:

If you make 1 post I think it will update from newbie. Can you post something..somewhere..anywhere...

So it does!

Can you still use emoticons? I couldn't see them, well it wasn't obvious, and while I'm not a big user of them some are and might miss them!
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:59:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383193&title=minor-exodus#1383193 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : If you make 1 post I think it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383189&title=minor-exodus#1383189 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:48am

If you make 1 post I think it will update from newbie. Can you post something..somewhere..anywhere...

]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:48:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383189&title=minor-exodus#1383189 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I've had a bit of a look...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383180&title=minor-exodus#1383180 Author: Bexta
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:27am

I've had a bit of a look and I'll probably keep looking and thinking of more things but initially:
* I like the "browsers using this topic" at the bottom. If people are lurking you can see when they're in there
* would it be possible to add a "first unread post" button or something like that? Probably more useful for the Due In threads where the conversations move so quickly but I've used it on another forum and it was quite helpful.
* when you click on profile, is it possible to keep the menu on the LHS? I went to View Profile and it seemed to take me to another place on the forum and I had to click back to get the menu to edit signature, avatar etc.

Like others have said, tickers and avatars aren't working and it's got me as a newbie.

That's all for now, will probably come back with some more things when I've had more of a look around.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383180&title=minor-exodus#1383180 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I didn't need to log in (TBH...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383172&title=minor-exodus#1383172 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 9:10am

I didn't need to log in (TBH it didn't even occur to me haha) but it came up with the wrong account. ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:10:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383172&title=minor-exodus#1383172 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : caliandjack wrote:Can't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383158&title=minor-exodus#1383158 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 8:48am

caliandjack wrote:

Can't log in either

This is a bug :( Your email on the forums is different to the main website so when we transferred over the members not eveything lined up. This will need to be fixed.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:48:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383158&title=minor-exodus#1383158 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : KH25 wrote:I couldn't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383157&title=minor-exodus#1383157 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 8:47am

KH25 wrote:

I couldn't log in. I was logged on here but over there said Welcome Guest and when I tried to login it said incorrect username or password.

I've tried logging in as you and worked fine. Can you please try logging in again by going to http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/login?ReturnUrl=/yaf/

I suspect you were logged into the forums but not the main website.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:47:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383157&title=minor-exodus#1383157 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Being able to tag favourite threads...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383133&title=minor-exodus#1383133 Author: MamaT
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 7:39am

Being able to tag favourite threads is a cool feature]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:39:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383133&title=minor-exodus#1383133 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : What exactly is the "My Topics",...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383131&title=minor-exodus#1383131 Author: MamaT
Subject: 40313
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 7:36am

What exactly is the "My Topics", I clicked on it and it bought up a whole heap of random threads.
I thought it would be threads I actively post it, but it can't have been as my Born in group wasn't even on it.

There didn't appear to be an active topics or log in link for me either]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:36:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383131&title=minor-exodus#1383131 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Can't log in either ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383101&title=minor-exodus#1383101 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 9:43pm

Can't log in either ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:43:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383101&title=minor-exodus#1383101 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I couldnt log on either. Wriggles,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383087&title=minor-exodus#1383087 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 9:12pm

I couldnt log on either.

Wriggles, I can see an 'Active Topics' button. Its up by the Log in button.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:12:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383087&title=minor-exodus#1383087 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Thanks Babe, yip I hope so too!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383053&title=minor-exodus#1383053 Author: KH25
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 8:25pm

Thanks Babe, yip I hope so too!!]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:25:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383053&title=minor-exodus#1383053 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Kelly OT but wow congrats on #3!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383048&title=minor-exodus#1383048 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 8:18pm

Kelly OT but wow congrats on #3!!! FX this bub decides to stay inside abit longer than big bro and sis

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:18:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383048&title=minor-exodus#1383048 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I couldn't log in. I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383047&title=minor-exodus#1383047 Author: KH25
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 8:16pm

I couldn't log in. I was logged on here but over there said Welcome Guest and when I tried to login it said incorrect username or password.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:16:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383047&title=minor-exodus#1383047 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Oh and my username was wrong......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383023&title=minor-exodus#1383023 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 7:46pm

Oh and my username was wrong...]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:46:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383023&title=minor-exodus#1383023 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I like the thank button! But yeah...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383022&title=minor-exodus#1383022 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 7:43pm

I like the thank button! But yeah its missing the like button

I see Angela has already noted that though!

The my albums and my topics look great though I couldn't actually get my topics open! will they be private or part of the available profile?

It feels alot cleaner and clearer than this forum.

Wriggles isn't there an active topics list down the bottom?

I like how you can click and enter the page you want to go to on a thread instead of scrolling forever especially on threads with hundreds of pages.

I also like being able to see posts as I reply!

What does the groups thing to the left mean? Angela you had 'registered' next to yours but I had nothing. Is that part of the public/private thing?]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1383022&title=minor-exodus#1383022 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : You have the am/pm back to front....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382949&title=minor-exodus#1382949 Author: Nothing
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 5:19pm

You have the am/pm back to front. None of the tickers work. When does it change from a newbie? I saw someone with 6000+ posts being called one! lol

Is the thank button a like button in disguise? There is no active topics button.... I would really want one of those, its soooo much easier to just click on it and see everything that has been posted in since you were last there, much better than having to go into each forum seperatly.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:19:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382949&title=minor-exodus#1382949 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : NEW FORUM TESTING We have setup...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382924&title=minor-exodus#1382924 Author: skiltz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 01 September 2011 at 4:17pm

NEW FORUM TESTING

We have setup a new forum system to help us determine if it does what we need it to. The current forum is VERY old so writing new functionality is very hard and very time consuming. We hope that the new system will be 90% what we need and then develop anything thats missing. First we need to check it works :)

You can access the TEST forum by going to http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/yaf/

If you are already logged into OHbaby! you should be logged into the new forum also, otherwise please login using www.ohbaby.co.nz/login (any new members since yesterday will not work)

Its VERY unpolished. We have imported all old posts and users to help understand what the limitations are.

All new posts will be deleted, so don't write anything you want to keep :)

Please post all likes/dislikes here or on the new forums.

Comments/Feedback welcome as always.

NONE of the privacy ideas above have yet been implemented as we need to check the system as whole a works first.

Thanks to everyone who takes the time to test or browse around.

Thanks,
Matthew

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:17:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382924&title=minor-exodus#1382924 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Oooh oooh I want to try forums...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382505&title=minor-exodus#1382505 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:21pm

Oooh oooh I want to try forums tooooo please

I love new stuff... Ditto to Kellz - I've been here for 4.5 years and no plans to disappear (unless its coz I'm a dick and mess up my sign-in details again

) anytime soon!]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:21:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382505&title=minor-exodus#1382505 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Awesome thanks ladies. Thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382500&title=minor-exodus#1382500 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:16pm

Awesome thanks ladies. Thanks Kellz keen for your help.
We are thinking of developing blogs a little further too - just all takes time! Wish I could make it all happen now :) so watch this space :)

When I am back in office tomorrow I'll message those who have volunteered for new forum testing - it's basic at the moment but as you chat with Matthew he will develop it further :) ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:16:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382500&title=minor-exodus#1382500 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Angela- Im happy to try out new...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382493&title=minor-exodus#1382493 Author: Kellz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:03pm

Angela- Im happy to try out new forums- Ive been here a very long time- like 5yrs, and wont be going anywhere else anytime soon

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:03:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382493&title=minor-exodus#1382493 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : MMM true but the point is that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382489&title=minor-exodus#1382489 Author: Babe
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:00pm

MMM true but the point is that FB and OB serve different purposes and they're both used by most people on here. FB doesn't offer the same opportunities to meet people that OB does while FB doesn't offer the face to face contact I get on skype. Its just about streamlining OB to be more in line with its target market IMO, not changing it to provide everything another social application already does. Thats what I think anyway

In saying that I guess if there was the option to store things on your account and be able to 'friend' people who would then have access that would be cool. DS1s birth story got lost when our old thread got redone - it was one of a few posts that must have been dropped in between changing over from a due date thread to a babies born in thread. I was (and still am actually) really gutted as it was the only record I was able to put down. It wasn't OBs fault, at the time the admins did all they could to help me track it but it was a no go

So an account that gave you the option of adding birth stories, keeping a pregnancy/baby journal online, they would definitely be features I would use! Ok so I talked myself round right there haha...

Nicky its up the top next to the forums tab

Edited by Babe]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382489&title=minor-exodus#1382489 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : The blogs? You can blog it on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382486&title=minor-exodus#1382486 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 6:38pm

The blogs? You can blog it on here MMM?]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:38:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382486&title=minor-exodus#1382486 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Has any thought been given to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382482&title=minor-exodus#1382482 Author: millymollymandy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 6:22pm

Has any thought been given to functionality with new forums? The beauty of FB to be honest is that you can store stuff like, birth stories etc, which you many not want to share with all and which tend to get lost in a forum setting.
]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:22:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382482&title=minor-exodus#1382482 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Good idea Bizzy and Bomama. Will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382470&title=minor-exodus#1382470 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 5:46pm

Good idea Bizzy and Bomama.
Will be working on this - it won't happen over night but it will happen soon.
Hey new forums ready to test. Who's up for it?]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:46:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382470&title=minor-exodus#1382470 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yup due date and name is a good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382438&title=minor-exodus#1382438 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 4:26pm

Yup due date and name is a good idea, but I still vote for a mandatory introduction thread. I think moderators shouldn't be too hard to find, I'd hope not anyway. No point in complaining about the problem if you aren't willing to be part of the solution right? Or did I quote that wrong? Anyway will be interesting to see how it all pans out!

Edited by BoMama]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382438&title=minor-exodus#1382438 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Gah double post! You dont want...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382435&title=minor-exodus#1382435 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 4:24pm

Gah double post!

You dont want it too hard for people to join, or else they wont bother. and asking for a due date isnt really going to stop the fakers and nutjobs!

Edited by Bizzy]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382435&title=minor-exodus#1382435 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : why dont you just make it mandatory...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382433&title=minor-exodus#1382433 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 4:23pm

why dont you just make it mandatory to post in the introduction thread and thenpost where you want. Maybe having a restricted section for people to talk about whatever they want ... the restricted section could be something you have to apply for and the criteria could be not just post amounts but how long you have been a member for. Then if you stop the stuff from the due in threads showing up in a Google search that would help too. Also make only the General section able to be viewed by the public, or general and recipes and gardening - stuff like that. the rest you will actually have to be a proper member who has signed up and with a proper username not guest_0000. It surely cant be that hard to make stuff not acessible to the public to read everything!]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:23:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382433&title=minor-exodus#1382433 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : that wouldn't be a bad idea,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382426&title=minor-exodus#1382426 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 4:12pm

that wouldn't be a bad idea, considering we've had a number of fake pregnancies pop up in the due date forums]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:12:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382426&title=minor-exodus#1382426 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yeah your last post was more my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382407&title=minor-exodus#1382407 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 3:43pm

Yeah your last post was more my thinking and I like Bomamas idea of a time frame for posts. ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:43:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382407&title=minor-exodus#1382407 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Thanks Bomama I'm wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382348&title=minor-exodus#1382348 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 2:22pm

Thanks Bomama

I'm wondering if to get into the due in forums you need to enter your name and due date - and that we get moderators to approve their 'entry'

we'd need enough moderators in each due in to ensure it wouldn't take ages to approve them getting in and we'd know if they're legit?

do you think we'd have some volunteers to moderate?

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:22:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382348&title=minor-exodus#1382348 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Oh and IMO splitting the due dates...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382339&title=minor-exodus#1382339 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 2:14pm

Oh and IMO splitting the due dates defeats the purpose slightly and will possibly make it more confusing for newbies. I know it took me awhile to map out the forums when I first 'arrived'.

HTH Angela!]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:14:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382339&title=minor-exodus#1382339 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yeah I did think about that coz...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382338&title=minor-exodus#1382338 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 2:12pm

Yeah I did think about that coz I went straight for my due date thread and hid in there for awhile when I joined. I have been thinking more about it though. What about a requirement to have a minimum of posts within a certain amount of time or your privileges to see things get blocked?? So for example 2 weeks to get to 30 posts in the private threads i.e due dates/ttc(not hard they're a chatty bunch

works out at just over one post a day) or you lose the ability to see anything more than the most public threads?? That would help with the stalker issue specially if to join originally they signed up and had an email sent to them that they had to click to activate ensuring real email accounts.
Also I've seen in some forums a requirement to post in the introduction thread before you have access to any others. That would create more transparent boards wouldn't it?

Things definitely need adjusting but this is too good a resource to lose IMO so I want to help if I can - though some of my ideas might be abit of the wall

ETA forgot a word

Edited by BoMama]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382338&title=minor-exodus#1382338 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yes that's what we're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382298&title=minor-exodus#1382298 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 1:21pm

Yes that's what we're thinking Shell girl :)
hmmm
so what shall we do
any other ideas lovelies?]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:21:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382298&title=minor-exodus#1382298 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : When I first joined I only chatted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382290&title=minor-exodus#1382290 Author: shellgirl
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 1:09pm

When I first joined I only chatted in my due in thread so I wouldn't have wanted to have to have to post in other threads first to have to get there (other than perhaps the introduction thread). I think that would stop a lot of people joining up.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:09:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382290&title=minor-exodus#1382290 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : What about doing to due in threads...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382188&title=minor-exodus#1382188 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 10:22am

What about doing to due in threads for each month.
due in March 2012 and due in March 2012 protected and those that want to be 'protected' have to 'apply'
]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:22:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382188&title=minor-exodus#1382188 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Bomama can we nut out this idea.... with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382181&title=minor-exodus#1382181 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 10:14am

Bomama
can we nut out this idea....
with some whatifs for you all to help with.

What if I was pregnant and I ONLY wanted to chat in the due in threads? and I was a new member because it's my first baby - how would I get to be a part of the due in threads?

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382181&title=minor-exodus#1382181 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I just checked and those threads...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382177&title=minor-exodus#1382177 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 10:10am

I just checked and those threads are there - my developer has advised nothing has changed nothing was deleted etc - so wewondered if it was just that the SHOW TOPICS box at the top of the section had 'from last..2 weeks" selected or a time period in which noone had posted in those threads :)
HOpe that helps :)

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:10:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382177&title=minor-exodus#1382177 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yeah that's a good idea bomama!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382172&title=minor-exodus#1382172 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 10:06am

Yeah that's a good idea bomama! ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:06:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382172&title=minor-exodus#1382172 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Just read page 3. We haven't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382070&title=minor-exodus#1382070 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 8:48pm

Just read page 3. We haven't deleted any threads. So can you give me details and we will look into this thanks :) ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:48:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382070&title=minor-exodus#1382070 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yep still reading :) Definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382060&title=minor-exodus#1382060 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 8:38pm

Yep still reading :)

Definitely taking all on board thanks!

Hey! Can I ask if there are issues or requests that they are emailed to me or info@ohbaby.co.Nz as we aren't on the forums here often - we prefer to leave you to it :) so we may miss comments and requests that come up in the forums - just in case you think we are always watching :) we really aren't. So please do email us requests so we don't miss them :)

Gotta take the good with the bad on board here and just try and do better for you all :)
Appreciate you all!
Cheers]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:38:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382060&title=minor-exodus#1382060 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I don't think its even necessary...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382026&title=minor-exodus#1382026 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 7:46pm

I don't think its even necessary to prove you're UTD, just a regularly contributing member of the forum? so first gateway (signing up) gets you to the main threads i.e general pregnancy threads, general thread, etc then once you have a certain number of posts you can apply to go through second gateway (moderator to check you haven't just made one word posts to score) to get into due date threads or whatever. Stalkers have been a major issue on OB so I think this two-fold kind of system would make everything that bit more secure and comforting for people on here. There are enough sections that are suitable to public to get people posting IMO. Just something to consider... If you're still reading this of course admin

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:46:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1382026&title=minor-exodus#1382026 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I also reckon some of the TTC...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381981&title=minor-exodus#1381981 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 6:51pm

I also reckon some of the TTC mums may like some privacy too but hey I'm not really one so can't talk for all of them but when I was briefly I know I did worry who might 'find' me etc because we never told anyone irl that we were thinking about TTC #2.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:51:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381981&title=minor-exodus#1381981 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Agree with Bomama! Was what I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381980&title=minor-exodus#1381980 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 6:50pm

Agree with Bomama! Was what I was trying to say but couldn't word it! I think having to prove you are UTD is a bit hard/harsh but yeah...]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:50:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381980&title=minor-exodus#1381980 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I think making OB like FB isn't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381866&title=minor-exodus#1381866 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 2:48pm

I think making OB like FB isn't the answer. They serve two very different purposes. I have loads of OB people on my FB friends list that I've added over 4 years now and if OB changed and I was blocked from interacting with people then I would miss those opportunities to help, get help and make connections.

I do think there needs to be more than just signing up and you're in though. There needs to be email verification and I think the forums should be blcoked from google searching. There are surely enough articles related to the magazine part of the site that will draw people through google without our conversations being quite so public.

Is there a way to add chatroom functions to due date threads to make it more instantaneous? And possibly have moderators on sections that want to be even more private i.e due date threads, so that first you sign up to the forums, then you have another gateway to be checked? Lol not doing a great job of explaining the concept in my head here...

Admin you were interacting with us a couple of pages back but you've gone quiet? Is this a thread where we're all participating or not? ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381866&title=minor-exodus#1381866 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I am part of a few groups over...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381754&title=minor-exodus#1381754 Author: High9
Subject: 40313
Posted: 30 August 2011 at 11:51am

I am part of a few groups over on FB that have/had originated from here. One is just a chat group, one is a coffee group and another is a sharing group. I think the thing is that people move on from all aspects of life. My DD thread used to be a thriving place with maybe 3-4 pages worth of chat a day but now as our babies have grown, some mums have returned to work, others are having their second babies and so we're lucky if we get 1 post a day now!

I do think that privacy is an issue. I used to share quite a bit but now I have really shut down on how much info I share on here and on Facebook. I like that on FB I can choose who I share info with and I don't have to worry about who may read it. Sure I know this is a public forum and if I don't want every Tom, Dik and Harry knowing my business then I don't have to share it but sometimes I need advice and then what are we to do?

I am pretty sure admin have mentioned a few times about us being able to friend people and limiting who we share info with as well as the privacy thing.

I guess another thing to remember is that this forum is pretty diverse and others are so set in their ways that they attack anyone who begs to differ. There are many forums out there for parenting. I have been on about 2 others and I know other OB mums who are on there too.

TBH I do think it is sad that people are choosing to move their DD thread chats over to FB as I loved my Feb 10 group and am rather sad that it's kinda died now but I did stop posting as I was parenting a bit differently so didn't really feel I could contribute much. Anyway if I had another I don't know what I'd do. It was nice when I was pregnant to go in threads before my DD to see what they were experiencing as well as threads after my DD to share things I had been through and that they were normal or should get checked out etc. That's really gone now imo. Perhaps there could be someway to make those very private from outsiders and limit it to those that are pregnant and not need x amount of posts to enter because you do get people that comment on every thread and then get 100 posts so they can nosey in the Photo Gallery.

I like the idea of real names but at the same time I like the annonimity of forum handles. ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:51:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381754&title=minor-exodus#1381754 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I'm a member of one of the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381492&title=minor-exodus#1381492 Author: MaryLou111
Subject: 40313
Posted: 29 August 2011 at 7:28pm

I'm a member of one of the secret groups and the reasons why they work better than the OB forum is as follows:

1. I tried to register about 3 times without success on the OB forum group. I could only register once I stopped using Mozilla and used the Explorer browser - which is not my normal browser.
2. I wouldn't feel comfortable discussing what we do and sharing the pictures in a public forum.
4. The OB forum doesn't group the topics together (eg you just get one large forum and the discussion topics seem to get mixed up). The forum seems very clumsy compared with the FB group.
5. I can check my FB and update on my phone with the FB application. This is not available for the OB forum. I'm regularly updating on my phone during the day (lunchtime, morning tea break etc) as I'm not allowed to access internet at work for personal use.

I still do look through the OB forum, and regularly use the OB website. ]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:28:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381492&title=minor-exodus#1381492 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I'm not yet a mama (but hopefully...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381470&title=minor-exodus#1381470 Author: PorterLou
Subject: 40313
Posted: 29 August 2011 at 6:47pm

I'm not yet a mama (but hopefully will be soon) so I'm still in the "Planning" section. I'm not on facebook so I'd be pretty disappointed if, when the time came, my thread headed off to fb. Actually, I probably wouldn't, I'd probably continue to post in my due in thread, and have my own little conversations with myself.

If you want to join ohbaby, then post on the forums, then do so; and if you want to be on fb and post there then do that instead. Or as well. But I don't think its fair to leverage one off the other.

I don't really have any bad experiences to share - just that I joined knowing full well this is a public forum, so if I don't want people knowing too many details, then I don't post too many details - it is possible to be relatively anonymous. And I know that two of my sisters are on here, so they're quite probably stalking me too (I know I posted "happy birthday" messages for them!!) - but its a trust thing - if they read something I assume it stays between us (and certainly does not get back to our mother!).

Its kind of common sense, I think, if you don't really want people reading what you write, then you probably shouldn't say it in this forum. If OB can facilitate a little more privacy, then great. I think everyone needs to remember, though, that this is the internet, and nothing, including facebook, is EVER completely private. Like all those 3rd party companies that are able to obtain your details from Facebook (how else do you think they make their money).]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:47:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381470&title=minor-exodus#1381470 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I haven't read all the comments,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381145&title=minor-exodus#1381145 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 40313
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 11:06pm

I haven't read all the comments, but for me I have joined FB groups because I can then 'socialise' more with the people I am actually friends with - in more of a 'real life' setting. FB allows you to get to know people better than on the forums.

I also find it a bit easier to use FB groups because I am on FB a lot any way.

I still use OhBaby but, to be honest, fairly infrequently. I tend to come here if I have a question that I need help with and want to hit a wider audience. Unfortunately, that's actually a fairly selfish thing because I come here for help but I am not around enough to really be helping others IYKWIM.

The privacy thing has bothered me too and I stopped putting photos on OhBaby quite a while ago. I also was frustrated with the censorship of certain posts/topics, and upset when all posts about Kylie and her photography were shut down.

In addition, there have been two things happen on here that have really made me lose faith in the site. The first was the disappearance of the September 2008 thread. One day it just randomly disappeared and we lost about 18 months of conversation and friendship. For me, I will never be able to look back on posts from that early time in my parenting journey. When the issue was raised with OB, it didn't really feel like anyone cared about it and certainly no real effort seemed to be made to try to get the thread back. We were told that no back ups were ever done and I have always remained dubious about this... and if in fact that IS the case, then I find that disappointing.

The second thing was an issue that I raised with you recently Angela. I hope you'll remember what it was, because I did say that I wouldn't make it public... Your response to me was great and you said that a fix was going to be implemented within a few days. But I see that that never happened and the issue still remains exactly as it was. And as someone who was directly affected by it , I really lost faith that this site cares much about its forum members... and for that reason I have really backed away even more from OhBaby.]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:06:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1381145&title=minor-exodus#1381145 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I'm a member of both a secret...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380999&title=minor-exodus#1380999 Author: millymollymandy
Subject: 40313
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 1:18pm

I'm a member of both a secret FB group and this forum. I use them for different purposes, one to ask questions of a general nature and the other to share information that's more personal and a bit more "stream of consciousness" type stuff.

TBH - I don't post on here much as I don't have quite so many questions anymore. I also find that I lot the advice doesn't really fit with my parenting philosophy and I probably am more confident in my own views and instinct these days too.

Like most people I find the lack of privacy an issue. I accept that this is public, but I do find the private forum far more useful. NZ is a small place and its very easy to find out personal details of people you know and their children on this forum and I think it does open you up to exploitation of unscrupulous types.]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:18:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380999&title=minor-exodus#1380999 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Just had a look at .. the due...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380937&title=minor-exodus#1380937 Author: blossombaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 8:10am

Just had a look at .. the due date threads seems a shame really because i have a sept10 baby and used to really enjoy lurking on the month before or a couple of month ahead to see what to expect or to find a answer for something eg my dd is not the only nearly 1year old that doesn't sleep thru the night or 12 hours either. When i joined here it was a humming hive .. the genreal boards also had sometihng exciting and to be honest its where I learn't a hugeeeeeee range of y parenting eg blw, co sleeping etc even about woolworth online shopping!!!!! seems alot of ladies coming wont have that advice now because everyones gone to fbook? I guess when you post on forum you know its semi public i agree about taking it off google search however that is the way i found it "signs when pregnant" hahaha]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 08:10:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380937&title=minor-exodus#1380937 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yeah the censorship has gotten...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380935&title=minor-exodus#1380935 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 7:48am

Yeah the censorship has gotten to the point of ridiculous! If you want to have an open forum, admin, then be prepared to not like everything we post. If you're going to delete our posts or entire threads then be prepared for people to be thoroughly f**ked off and not want to stay here. I agree with peanut butter, in 2007 this was a thriving little community where we talked about varied and interesting topics that challenged you to think beyond your own viewpoint. Now its somewhat repetitive, boring and of course censored.

You sticky threads of your own but threads that members have asked and asked to have stickied are ignored and subsequently often lost, you don't allow conversations about WAHM business' i.e threads trying to organise people to meet up for a photography shoot by Kylie Cassidy (organising these family oriented things is what the forums are *suppose* to be for), you ignore numerous requests for privacy, new forum sections, etc then suddenly realise you've screwed up and rush around like ducks shot in the arse attempting to placate people though from the sounds of the above due date thread you're only willing to do as much as is required to keep the site ticking over and you STILL don't seem to realise that interfering, deleting and editing members posts is inappropriate and IMO disgusting. We're not a bunch of kids FFS we're adults and we do expect a level of respect.

Rant over for now...

Edited by BoMama]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:48:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380935&title=minor-exodus#1380935 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : pillow_fight- I can tell you that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380919&title=minor-exodus#1380919 Author: Kupukupu
Subject: 40313
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 12:05am

pillow_fight- I can tell you that absolutely, due in Sept was not there this evening when I posted (I'm not the only one who noticed)- admin must have hidden it from view (as opposed to deleting it completely) and have obviously bought it back into view after my post.

And actually there are some posts missing from that thread (not only the edits) so admin have done their thing on the thread and put it back up... which is cool... its their message board. Just want to clarify that we are not a bunch of nutters imagining it!

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:05:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380919&title=minor-exodus#1380919 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : For me, it was the censorship,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380913&title=minor-exodus#1380913 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 9:43pm

For me, it was the censorship, the you can't say that stuff. And the privacy. I also don't like that it alll comes up in a google search..cos somestimes you just *need* to vent and online seems "safer"....

Also, mine are now 6 and amost 5 and I feel like there isn't much here for me now, and my advice is ignored cos it's "ages" since I had a baby so I must have forgotten or things are different now....

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:43:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380913&title=minor-exodus#1380913 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : AngieBaby wrote: Do you all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380903&title=minor-exodus#1380903 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 9:15pm

AngieBaby wrote:

Do you all prefer a forum handle or would you prefer your name like on Facebook? Just a thought - but good to know...

Definitely not names.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:15:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380903&title=minor-exodus#1380903 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I highly doubt they would delete...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380892&title=minor-exodus#1380892 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 8:52pm

I highly doubt they would delete a due in group just cos no one really posted anymore.

Could be wrong tho.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:52:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380892&title=minor-exodus#1380892 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Pillow_fight, I'd say the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380882&title=minor-exodus#1380882 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 8:09pm

Pillow_fight, I'd say the thread was removed and has since been put back. Its a bit pissy to see that people's posts have been edited. What kind of world do we live in? If it annoyed admin so much then why didnt they just give a "friendly warning".

I think this thread is going a long way to sealing the fate of OB in a lot of people's minds. It is just not as supportive as it used to be. You shouldnt have to worry if your post is "allowed" or not and will it be removed.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:09:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380882&title=minor-exodus#1380882 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Yea, maybe that's why the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380869&title=minor-exodus#1380869 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 7:24pm

Yea, maybe that's why the post doesn't count? Cos the post before that was July]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:24:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380869&title=minor-exodus#1380869 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Pillow_Fight wrote:If youre...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380867&title=minor-exodus#1380867 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 7:22pm

Pillow_Fight wrote:

If youre talking about sept 11 it's there. You have to chose "from the year" and it appears at the bottom

Ya kno, cos no one has posted in so long.

I just checked

Rizzie1 posted on the 23rd so not that long ago. Odd to see "Edited by AngieBaby on 26 August 2011 at 3:41pm"on the bottom on her post

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:22:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380867&title=minor-exodus#1380867 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I am part of a facebook page that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380863&title=minor-exodus#1380863 Author: seysey
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 7:08pm

I am part of a facebook page that I joined through my comments on here. I have to say that when my midwife asked if it was me asking questions about midwifes on here as she had googled her name and my post had come up I was a bit shocked but I guess I should have known better as it was is a public forum.

I personally have not posted much in the other threads as I have found the experience quite intimidating for a first time mum with some very intense opinions expressed... and just some mean comments.
My facebook group were just a lot more welcoming... and it easier to keep up to date...]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:08:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380863&title=minor-exodus#1380863 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : If youre talking about sept 11...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380860&title=minor-exodus#1380860 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 7:04pm

If youre talking about sept 11 it's there. You have to chose "from the year" and it appears at the bottom

Ya kno, cos no one has posted in so long.

I just checked]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:04:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380860&title=minor-exodus#1380860 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Richtea, I thought that too..till...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380858&title=minor-exodus#1380858 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 6:58pm

Richtea, I thought that too..till I looked under Due in 2011 and there was NOTHING there..every month but and it was there just a few days ago when a newbie posted.
]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:58:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380858&title=minor-exodus#1380858 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Hey Kupukupu are you sure it han't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380857&title=minor-exodus#1380857 Author: Richtea
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 6:56pm

Hey Kupukupu are you sure it han't just been hidden as no e as posted in a while?

I thing a handle is better if it is a public site with option of displaying real name with certain posts.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:56:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380857&title=minor-exodus#1380857 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I'd just like to add to kupukupu's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380855&title=minor-exodus#1380855 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 6:53pm

I'd just like to add to kupukupu's post (now that I have calmed down a little after realising our thread had been removed). We did not actively seek to send people away from OhBaby and over to facebook, we just didnt want to exclude any newbies who might be in need of the great support a group can offer. How bad would it look to OB to have a newbie come across the thread and have NO interaction of ANY sort. As Kupukupu said...we did not move BECAUSE of OB...FB is just easier.

I have been thinking a lot on this and havent posted till now because I dont like the backlash you get if your opinion is different to someone elses. I just wonder if OhBaby has peaked. When I first joined in 2007 it was a thriving little community. FB did not exist. So I wonder if that group of very active chatters that were interacting back then have finally reached the end of their time with OB and newer members have always had FB as well so there is more competition for their time. FB wins! simple as that.

We would very much appreciate our thread being reinstated.....to say its pissed me off is an understatement!
]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:53:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380855&title=minor-exodus#1380855 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I also belong to a FB group for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380849&title=minor-exodus#1380849 Author: Kupukupu
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 6:17pm

I also belong to a FB group for one of the due threads. I am extremely disappointed in Admin to see that you have deleted the original due thread?? Pretty childish to do that whilst asking for suggestions and appearing to want to be inclusive??

The main reason our group was set up was for privacy- this seems to be the common theme in this thread too. We are able to control who sees our photos, info and conversations and only those who really should be privy to that info are privy to it. We share photos and stories about ourselves that would never happen on such an public forum as OB.

HOWEVER many of us still pop over here to participate in all the other forums we are interested in- I certainly have a read whenever I have time and will happily post (if I don't have to share too much personal info).

The other issue (which has already been raised) is the usability- FB group conversations making it a lot easier to read, comment & catch-up which is important on fast moving groups such as Due groups.

I hope you can get some good feedback out of this and move on and improve the forums but I do think you have thrown the toys out of the cot deleting existing threads. We have not moved to FB to spite OB, it is to protect our privacy since this is something you did not provide.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:17:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380849&title=minor-exodus#1380849 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Thanks lilfatty (sounds wrong...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380846&title=minor-exodus#1380846 Author: AngieBaby
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 6:01pm

Thanks lilfatty (sounds wrong to say that :) ) what sort of questions do newbies have that is reocirribg. We could put a forum q and a up to help with some questions if that helps?

Thanks pillow fight will get onto the guest name issue.

Do you all prefer a forum handle or would you prefer your name like on Facebook? Just a thought - but good to know...

Thanks peace an love on your thoughts - appreciate your understanding. ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:01:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380846&title=minor-exodus#1380846 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Doesn't sounds like they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380843&title=minor-exodus#1380843 Author: peaceandlove
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 5:45pm

Doesn't sounds like they think it's a conspiracy theory to me? Seems simple...OHbaby! Provides a site where we can connect with others and share experiences and now people have been told to go to Facebook instead for this even if they are new to OHbaby!
I think OHbaby! Is being reasonable in asking us to not direct new people to secret Facebook pages, especially if us being here enables OHbaby! To be in business and do what they do. From what I read in Admins first post, they are happy to work with us on what we want changed so why not tell them and support the Nz company that has brought us together. I love this site and love supporting NZ businesses not making Facebook richer - which btw I am not a member.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:45:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380843&title=minor-exodus#1380843 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I joined ohbaby knowing full well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380835&title=minor-exodus#1380835 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 5:23pm

I joined ohbaby knowing full well it was a public forum therefore what I post I post knowing it can come up in a google search. Privacy isn't a big deal to me because I know the site isn't private.

My due in did make a fb ages ago but we don't use it. Most of our group packed a tanty about something else and left ages ago.

I am part of a private fb group that's a mixture of OB and treasures members.

I Think it's pretty stink telling newbies to join them on fb tho, there is lots of info here on OB they could miss cos their due in is only on fb, but I guess it's up to them if they decide to be on both.

Also, the guest usernames are creepy and annoying......just saying

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:23:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380835&title=minor-exodus#1380835 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Bizzy wrote:Yeah Admin i think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380823&title=minor-exodus#1380823 Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 4:28pm

Bizzy wrote:

Yeah Admin i think you are seeing a conspiracy where there isnt one.
Maybe if you had listened to your members earlier though it might not have happened. Several times over the years requests have been made for more privacy and been denied. Now we have people able to sign up and not even provide a username, not a step in the right direction i would have thought.
You cant stop people from making private FB groups or asking people to join them - uless of course you are planning on now not allowing FB to be mentioned on the site? Another bad example of censorship that would be!

People want and need a place where they can talk about what they want and not have to be directed to "safe" discussions. A site where they arent going to find posts deleted because some unknown didnt like it or where the wrong person or business was mentioned. A site with a wide range of people with differing ideas and the ability to share thoughts and opinions freely and openly. Unfortunately i dont think that OB has been providing that place of late.

I actually agree with you this time Bizzy

Well said.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380823&title=minor-exodus#1380823 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I've seen due in threads...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380787&title=minor-exodus#1380787 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 1:36pm

I've seen due in threads that direct people straight to FB which is quite sad. Ive lost track of most of my due in group as they have a private FB group now which I am not a part of.

I do agree though that people outgrow OB this place was a huge part of my life when I was pg and during the first year of Issys life but as Im an "old hand" now I dont have anything in common with most people around the boards now.

And honestly .. after a few years some of the "newbie" questions that come up over and over and over again drive you nutty ;)

I keep in touch with the friends I have made on here on FB and stop by every so often when a link is posted on there. ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:36:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380787&title=minor-exodus#1380787 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Im stuck between the two. I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380783&title=minor-exodus#1380783 Author: salz
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 1:29pm

Im stuck between the two. I have had to join the private FB due thread which is working really well. You feel a real sense of togetherness there with being able to share very personal experiences and give/receive support without lurkers reading in too.
On the other hand I am a lurker too and found it truely inspirational reading experiences from other people in the variety of threads on Oh baby. Sadly there are some weird people out there that stalk so have made the FB a better option.
It is a hard one. I did meet some lovely people on OB so THank YOu]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:29:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380783&title=minor-exodus#1380783 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : Just randomly something else I've...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380767&title=minor-exodus#1380767 Author: BoMama
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 12:10pm

Just randomly something else I've noticed - I'm in the May due date thread and except for us May mums nobody else has posted. With my last 2 pregnancies there have been lots of random people popping in to congratulate and comment but this time nada. The personal touch I found at OB has disappeared IMO... Of course it could be that 2 people are relative newbies and I have a new username so people just aren't bothering since nobody 'knows' us but i think its sad. The air of celebration, where everyone is excited and interested has gone.

Edited by BoMama]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:10:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380767&title=minor-exodus#1380767 <![CDATA[Minor Exodus : I do understand about what you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40313&PID=1380747&title=minor-exodus#1380747 Author: Kels
Subject: 40313
Posted: 27 August 2011 at 10:21am

I do understand about what you mean about redirecting new members to FB but as I see the due date pages on FB that is all they are. There is a wealth of info on OB for people to come back to and im sure once people have stopped working fulltime they will have more time to come back here.

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