Social Groups Question

nunzchucks

So, in anticipation of our BMB eventually shutting down (in a year...in two? Who knows?), should we make a social group? No need to post in it until the BMB goes down. Thoughts?

countrygrl5533

Sounds good to me. I'd rather do that than go over to FB.

MrsJetSet

Yup

nunzchucks

Here's a link to the group if you want to request to join. I think we should keep posting here and if the BMB suddenly goes away, we'll have this.
https://forums.thebump.com/group/196-march-2012-moms

Wipz

better to be a "left behind" than a "right ass"  I say  

Zimger

Sounds like a plan.

nunzchucks

All requests approved so far. Also...even if you are a lurker and want to continue to lurk, request to join so we have a place to go if the BMB ever goes away!

eyenigh

I'm in. I think we're safe for a bit. It sounds like they're just starting to shut down 2010 boards.

nunzchucks

@eyenigh I think so, too. I have heard a rumor that if social groups takes off, they may phase BMBs out earlier. Not sure how accurate that is.

krispy83

Is it me, or do the social groups look exactly the same as the BMBs?  I'm don't really understand the point of phasing one out if the alternative is essentially the same.  I guess with the exception that you have to request to join, rather than anyone being able to post..

countrygrl5533

KrsCrp83 said:

Is it me, or do the social groups look exactly the same as the BMBs?  I'm don't really understand the point of phasing one out if the alternative is essentially the same.  I guess with the exception that you have to request to join, rather than anyone being able to post..

I think it is because you can make a social group about anything. It doesn't have to be a BMB and you don't have to wait for the powers that be to decide to make a board for a particular topic. And it can be private unlike the regular boards.

nunzchucks

countrygrl5533 said:

KrsCrp83 said:

Is it me, or do the social groups look exactly the same as the BMBs?  I'm don't really understand the point of phasing one out if the alternative is essentially the same.  I guess with the exception that you have to request to join, rather than anyone being able to post..

I think it is because you can make a social group about anything. It doesn't have to be a BMB and you don't have to wait for the powers that be to decide to make a board for a particular topic. And it can be private unlike the regular boards.


Yup, this. Also, I think it is TB's answer to the mass Facebook exoduses (exodi?) that happen. It does address some specific needs - interracial families, specific special needs, etc.

krispy83

LilNunz1 said:

KrsCrp83 said:

Is it me, or do the social groups look exactly the same as the BMBs?  I'm don't really understand the point of phasing one out if the alternative is essentially the same.  I guess with the exception that you have to request to join, rather than anyone being able to post..

I think it is because you can make a social group about anything. It doesn't have to be a BMB and you don't have to wait for the powers that be to decide to make a board for a particular topic. And it can be private unlike the regular boards.

Yup, this. Also, I think it is TB's answer to the mass Facebook exoduses (exodi?) that happen. It does address some specific needs - interracial families, specific special needs, etc.

That does make sense.  The idea that you can create a group without waiting for TB to set up a board is cool.

wildermom

I'll definitely be joining. I'm in the FB group, but I like to keep tabs with you ladies over here. *hangs lurking head in shame*
Good to know there's an alternative if the BMB goes away.

nunzchucks

@sarah.wilder, click on the link (above) and request to join. I'll get you added!

MrsJetSet

It seems like it would be easier to avoid the stalker people that show up here since you have to ask to join, but yeah, looks the same.

Sparks in training!

Sad to actually think about that...but yes SIGN me up for a social group

nunzchucks

Bumping this. Just got confirmation that BMBs are going away after two years. Supposedly we should get a warning, but here is a friendly reminder to request to be added to the social group just in case we get no warning.
Click this link and request to join: https://forums.thebump.com/group/196-march-2012-moms