https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:44:05 +0000 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:39:32 +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=6444 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125189&title=suggestions#125189 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 8:39pm

I have to say even thou I don't use MCN's, I am going to get soem reusable swim nappies just because we go swimming all the time (it's free so we might a well use it) at the local pools. I went over the TNN to have a look about swim nappies and was blown away by all the boards they had. I did manage to get some info about them.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:39:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125189&title=suggestions#125189 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125175&title=suggestions#125175 Author: Maya
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 8:28pm

We'll see how it goes - if it gets used then great! If not, we can get rid of it ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:28:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125175&title=suggestions#125175 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125157&title=suggestions#125157 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 8:11pm

i liked my thought too emma - i see too a new board has started tho...]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:11:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125157&title=suggestions#125157 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125148&title=suggestions#125148 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 7:49pm

OK, just saw that there is one now. I hope its not the start of heaps of other new boards as I prefer the smaller site of OhBaby rather than EBB or TNN.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:49:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125148&title=suggestions#125148 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125147&title=suggestions#125147 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 7:48pm

Sorry, but I also don't think we need a specific forum, just a sticky. ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:48:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125147&title=suggestions#125147 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125033&title=suggestions#125033 Author: Maya
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 2:34pm

I'm liking your thoughts g and t... ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:34:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=125033&title=suggestions#125033 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124911&title=suggestions#124911 Author: Paws
Subject: 6444
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 8:22am

gandt wrote: maybe instead there could be a section specifically for people with questions they want answered. or maybe we need a cloth expert (or two) like the sleep experts we have. oh oh - we could have people with specific cloth questions email in and then an "expert" could answer them in the community section...emma did say they wanted to utilise that part of the board more. and maybe the expert could be someone from one of the cloth sites that sell diff sorts and brands - like mothers instinct or snazzipants or bumbles....

I like that idea....after all then you are taking to the makers/distributors directly.

I also don't think change is a bad thing and it's great to see a board grow. But several people have mentioned how TNN is too big I thought they preferred the smaller site like this. After all TNN got that big becuase it grew.

As I say, I just got the impression people wanted to keep this site smaller. *shrug*]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:22:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124911&title=suggestions#124911 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124887&title=suggestions#124887 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:45pm

no matter what you ask there is always the possibility that it will get overlooked, wether it be cloth or not. and yes i agree that there are boards specifically for cloth whereas this is a parenting board, and i come here because of that. i dont think that if there was a cloth section it would dominate but i also dont think there is a need for one.

maybe instead there could be a section specifically for people with questions they want answered. or maybe we need a cloth expert (or two) like the sleep experts we have.

oh oh - we could have people with specific cloth questions email in and then an "expert" could answer them in the community section...emma did say they wanted to utilise that part of the board more. and maybe the expert could be someone from one of the cloth sites that sell diff sorts and brands - like mothers instinct or snazzipants or bumbles....

Edited by gandt]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:45:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124887&title=suggestions#124887 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124855&title=suggestions#124855 Author: busymum
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:54pm

I'm thinking along Emma's lines as a secondary option... Your Cloth Nappy Question type sticky topic. People just come in to the last page and post their current question and it gets answered? Just a thought.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124855&title=suggestions#124855 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124790&title=suggestions#124790 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 8:12pm

Thats true about the dads board Emz i remember browsing it and seeing not many males on it Sorry forgot about that ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:12:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124790&title=suggestions#124790 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124787&title=suggestions#124787 Author: Maya
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 8:03pm

Whew! It's taken me a while to read thru all this! Still processing - not quite sure where to start!

Our advertisers don't dictate what is featured on the site or what is discussed on the message boards, but it is advertising that keeps OHbaby! going and has helped to grow it into the community you all know and love so I'd like to think that when you're making decisions about which products and services you choose you'll take that into account and help support those who support us.

I haven't had a chance to pitch the idea to Angela yet, but will do it in a minute. Stickying one or two of the current threads is definitely a viable option, even if we start a new thread called Cloth Questions or something similar. I do also get that it could turn into a long and convoluted OT thread making it hard to follow, but if a total Cloth board isn't possible, a Sticky certainly is.

Someone else mentioned a Dad's board - it has been considered in the past but there just isn't enough demand for it. Even over on EBB which is a much bigger community than ours the Men Only board struggles. Certainly if there was strong demand for it then we would reconsider it.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:03:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124787&title=suggestions#124787 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124785&title=suggestions#124785 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 7:57pm

Ok... now, not wanting to cause an argument or anyihtng, but what if it was a seperate forum, that you actaully have to click into, and dosen't come up when you go into active topics since last visit like the new photo gallery... That way the whole board isn't going to be taken over by three pages of nappy posts when you log in each day, you only see them all if you click into that forum?
Not being rude, or wanting to start an argument or annoy anyone, it is a good idea, as the nappy posts are many, BUT (and this is just my opinion, but I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one?) if I wanted to join a nappy forum I would.
Like I said, just my opinion, not wanting to cause any fights, you know I love all you guys, aye? (after all, I do use cloth part time, myself) ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:57:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124785&title=suggestions#124785 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124758&title=suggestions#124758 Author: LuluBelle85
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 5:53pm

Here's my two cents

I think it should be at least sticky'd if not just have a separate 'Nappies' forum. I had a look at The Nappy Network, and boy is it confusing. Not too mention as someone who is TTC I don't think TNN is as good because by the sounds of things they don't like 'lurkers' and people like me wouldn't have many constuctive things to post there yet, but I love to read about MCNs. I'm not even pregnant yet, but you've all convinced me to go cloth when I do!

Change is good sometimes. And it does seem like it is the most talked about subject on here?

]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:53:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124758&title=suggestions#124758 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124751&title=suggestions#124751 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 5:23pm

Also had another thought.

When i first joined OB it was really small and quaint and everyone knew everyone else. 2 years on its gotten ALOT bigger and as a friend of mine off here has stated it has grown in a mere few months even more since she joined.

OB will eventually have to grow and add on to accomodate what the new users are wanting out of the site. OB is not only a forum for mums and dads and parents to be but its also a shop now. A business so to speak.

Competition with other sites is healthy and therefore a few new forums is a good thing for the growth of the site.

GandT i reckon a dads section is a good thing for the men maybe its invisable to us so only the dads can see it that way they can have their own space to talk about dad stuff without feeling strange...if they do that is.

Unfortunately things change, and as much as we want them to stay the same, business, accomodating of others and new things change that.
OB is no longer a small site it is turning into a community, so therefore a sticky post isnt gonna cut it now, it will fill up before we know it.

To have a forum is easier to search in when we are looking for specific things.
You can do that with the post but its harder to weed out what you want. Id just like to be able to go somewhere, when i want to post a question and have it answered without it being skipped over (if that makes sense).

Gawd now it sounds like im trying to sell the idea to people. These are just my thoughts on the whole thing and i dont want to be flamed for it.

Hope your still awake at the end of all this hehe ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:23:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124751&title=suggestions#124751 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124748&title=suggestions#124748 Author: kebakat
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 5:04pm

Yeah, I agree with Jess.. wading through a long posts is horrible because the subjects jump from one to another and I very rarely ever find what I started out looking for even though I know it's in there]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:04:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124748&title=suggestions#124748 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124675&title=suggestions#124675 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 12:28pm

At the end of the day its something that is beneficial to the site.

In regards to the "other forums" that have been suggested in this post it comes down to Emmas boss on what they think.

I still think that stickying a topic can cause mess you would still have to sift through posts in that topic which would more than likely become pages and pages in length and you also run the risk of asking a question that will get passed over or missed. At least with a forum there are topics.

I dont see why there cant be a forum that is monitored.

But like Emma said its only a possibility if there are enough people interested.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:28:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124675&title=suggestions#124675 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124646&title=suggestions#124646 Author: Paws
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:46am

jacobsmama wrote: I agree with Deb about stickying one or two nappy threads, otherwise, condisering the strength of some of you ladies addictions, ohbaby runs the risk of becoming a cloth site!!!!

Sorry ladies but I agree. I don't think there is a need for a separate forum. Stickifying the topic is a great idea!! ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:46:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124646&title=suggestions#124646 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124639&title=suggestions#124639 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:37am

yep - good point - some of those clothies are really addicted ...

jax - was going to Pm you but your inbox is full...]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:37:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124639&title=suggestions#124639 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124628&title=suggestions#124628 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:22am

I agree with Deb about stickying one or two nappy threads, otherwise, condisering the strength of some of you ladies addictions, ohbaby runs the risk of becoming a cloth site!!!!]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:22:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124628&title=suggestions#124628 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124624&title=suggestions#124624 Author: jax
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:05am

In my previous post, I was just pointing it out as it may be one of the issues that comes up when Emma asks Ange about it, I never said it would be impossible.

I think your idea is spot on Deb, sticky-ing would definitely help.

Edited by jax]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:05:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124624&title=suggestions#124624 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124619&title=suggestions#124619 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:53am

jax i'm pretty sure that unlike some boards or plunket or other organisations in the baby industry the sponsor of this site cant dictate what topics we discuss..(well i hope so anyway... cause that would be very sad and i would stop coming here if huggies had that much influence.)

Edited by gandt]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:53:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124619&title=suggestions#124619 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124618&title=suggestions#124618 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:52am

TNN does have a section for those who are new to cloth to ask questions...its called New To Cloth?

i just wonder tho if we have a section for cloth stuff then someone else will want a section for disposable users then someone else will want a section for sewing (off the top of my head) then one for boys only, then a dads only, then a .....and it goes on and on... and then we too run the risk of being that big confusing site that no one really wants to visit.

would it not be better perhaps to sticky the main cloth thread we already have? and maybe when someone clicks on "active topics" the sticky topics are brought up also.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:52:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124618&title=suggestions#124618 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124616&title=suggestions#124616 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:46am

I concur Busymum ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:46:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124616&title=suggestions#124616 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124598&title=suggestions#124598 Author: busymum
Subject: 6444
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:05am

I'm with Jess. I've been over to TNN but it's a bit daunting, a huge forum site with so many more people to get to know.

I'm hoping it wouldn't be that difficult to arrange it on here. After all, OhBaby Forums is not selling the idea of MCN, we're already doing those topics, it's just a separate place for them to go (tidier). At the moment a lot of our questions all get grouped into one topic and that's a bit confusing for newbies who are left to wade through or re-ask.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:05:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124598&title=suggestions#124598 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124575&title=suggestions#124575 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:53pm

Sorry will rephrase...

We will have to see what Emmas Boss says i personally dont see tooo much of a problem...there are many sites out there that sponsor them and they have "competition" on the sites...

Just will be cool if there is a cloth section

Edited by JessandEllaG]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:53:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124575&title=suggestions#124575 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124571&title=suggestions#124571 Author: jax
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:37pm

Well, best of luck Emma... considering Huggies is an OhBaby! sponsor ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:37:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124571&title=suggestions#124571 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124569&title=suggestions#124569 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:34pm

Yer i think coz i spend most of my time on here its easier than going to TNN. So figured its easier to have a board here to. Like Stacey has said its to big and all we need is somewhere to ask basic questions and not have to sift through them all. Plus at least we know everyone here im not overly keen about having to get to know MORE people for nappy questions when i know there is a fair decent supply of experts on here

Im up for one on here whos with me ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:34:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124569&title=suggestions#124569 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124510&title=suggestions#124510 Author: Paws
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 8:35pm

Yeah we are kinda a big community over there

It's not so bad....you only really end up reading the relevant forums...of course if you're like me that almost all of them! ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:35:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124510&title=suggestions#124510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124508&title=suggestions#124508 Author: kebakat
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 8:28pm

I have signed up to the nappy network but I don't really like going on it because there are SOOOOOOOO many boards that it takes years to go through them that I end up getting annoyed]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124508&title=suggestions#124508 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124505&title=suggestions#124505 Author: Maya
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 8:25pm

That's why we haven't had a dedicated board for cloth so far, but if there's enough interest I *might* be able to sell the idea to the boss...]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:25:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124505&title=suggestions#124505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124503&title=suggestions#124503 Author: jax
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 8:19pm

Might I suggest The Nappy Network ? They have reviews and discussions on just about every different type of MCN out there, and I know that more than a few OhBaby! members are also TNN members (myself included).

Edited by jax]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:19:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124503&title=suggestions#124503 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124501&title=suggestions#124501 Author: Maya
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 8:15pm

Hmmmm, will check with the boss type person... ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124501&title=suggestions#124501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124331&title=suggestions#124331 Author: kebakat
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 1:30pm

Yup that is a good idea ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:30:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124331&title=suggestions#124331 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124244&title=suggestions#124244 Author: thunderwolves
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:33am

good idea, esp for us that are kinda new to the cloth idea, and thinking about changing, would be easier than trying to read through all the old threads]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:33:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124244&title=suggestions#124244 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124231&title=suggestions#124231 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:06am

Totally!

Speaking of which i got my Bum Genius naps and i LOVE them Ella had one on with 2 inserts for night and i jsut changed it from 3am and its still got loads more to take ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:06:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124231&title=suggestions#124231 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124208&title=suggestions#124208 Author: Kellz
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 9:30am

Good idea Jess. Cloth nappy talk has kinda overtaken the Product Review section! ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:30:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124208&title=suggestions#124208 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124198&title=suggestions#124198 Author: Guests
Subject: 6444
Posted: 30 March 2007 at 9:21am

I dont know where else to put this but i was wondering Emma if it was possible to make a Cloth Nappy Forum/Area to talk about them seeing there are so many users here...
]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:21:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6444&PID=124198&title=suggestions#124198