I'm definitely down for a fb group whenever it gets started. I've been part of 2 successful online forum to fb switches, and echo the thoughts of most with having a good process for admittance. I'm not super worried about people knowing my name, and I've got my fb pretty locked up.
Wife to A; Mama to C (2009), N (2011), H (2014) & baby F due 09/16/16
I agree with the posters who said better to start it sooner rather than later. The longer we wait, the more time we give people to participate at the last minute so they can 'gain entry (and I mean the creepy weirdo's, not actual pregnant mommas who just don't participate much - you know what I mean).
I like the idea of it being a private group, I'll only friend/accept friend requests from those I feel comfortable with and will remain private to everyone else until I feel ready. Like others have said, with this forum being so public I haven't posted much about myself/my family (no names, no photos - not even on HDBD -, not sharing where I live...) but on a private/secret FB page, I'd feel more comfortable doing so.
Ok, it sounds like a decision has been made. How do we want to nominate the admins? I'm happy to help but won't have much time until I go on maternity leave which I do on 8/19. Also not sure if I post enough to be one.
I'd say let's start by letting people volunteer as tributes and once we have several people, we can do a poll to vote for the top 5 and those get sacrificed to the wolves... I mean become admins. I would suggest it be people who usually bump on a computer vs mobile because it will make it easier to check out people's history if they don't recognize someone
FTM, first-time bumper. So, as far as managing a FB group goes, I don't have much to contribute. But here are my thoughts:
The first time someone brought up a FB group waaaaaaay back when, I didn't get it. But, being part of this community has really helped throughout my pregnancy and I can see the value of a FB group, especially because there is definitely room for improvement when it comes to mobile bumping. I expect once LO is born, having a FB group would be super helpful.
I think our September board has a super respectful & supportive community. I think if we start a FB group now, it will give us a little time to work out the kinks & member-sorting before things get all chaotic, what with the births of our babies and such.
If we're definitely going for it right now then I volunteer simply because I've done it before so I'm already familiar with how it works and I still have the next week off before I head back to work...however, most of my participation is in my ticker change thread or randoms, so I'm not as familiar with the regulars outside of those threads, so I understand and will not be offended if I'm not the right fit!
I also volunteer, for whenever we get this started. I'm ready to go now, but I am also happy to spend time sorting out fair rules and restrictions before jumping into anything.
I volunteer to help with the group also. Like many of us, I've been here since we started and have gotten to know the regulars pretty well and recognize SNs, although a criteria would be established as discussed here when accepting ladies into the group. I stay home and have a good amount of time available during the day. I'll be okay if I'm not chosen, though
My opinion would be to let people volunteer/be nominated, then start a poll after to finalize. I also think that 5 should be the number. It's an odd number for any disputes and and a high enough number so that even if one or 2 go a bit crazy, there are others to check that. Maldonado, admins need to be ok with denying people. If people are not recognized by 3 or 4 (whatever we decide) then they don't get in.
lets leave it open for a few more hours in case there's anyone else interested or nominations and then poll. It's like the presidential elections. Feel free to make slanderous commercials about your opponents.
I am ready for this to develop into a Facebook group. I'm an only mobile bumper so it's a bit tricky to navigate this page sometimes and I feel usually refrain from posting/commenting a lot just because it can be a pain!
I like the idea of 5 or so admins and think we have a good list going for those spots!
So I realized in posting in the FFFC that I am not a great nominee for moderating/admining the big Sep16 FB group. I would like to be a part of it, but found that I wasn't super interested in the big one from my last BMB.. so wouldn't be a great fit to keep it going long term. Removing myself from this one's ballot. If smaller groups branch off into their own private groups along with the big one, I would be happy to head up something like that...
I am ok with doing a Facebook group if that is the direction most people want to go at this time. I also don't post that regularly but I do read everything! I am fine with waiting a few more weeks or until all the babies are born too, but I guess it doesn't really matter!
ETA--I think it would be nice to keep up some regular threads on here too, as some other people have said.
Since I'm a FTM and first time bumper, I don't know what the transition to FB will be like! I check TB almost everyday, but I don't post as often as I read. I hope I would be "recognizable" enough. If I would have know that early on, perhaps I would have posted more often!
I'm ready I think. I find it easier to keep up on Facebook. I'm mobile so it's much more convenient.
I'm still pretty active with about 40 moms for Jan 2012 when my DD was born. It doesn't take that long to "weed" out the people that aren't in it for the right reasons. I find it much more personal. Our group is closed and secret so no one other then the admin can add people. When we first started up we created a file where people posted their bump name so that we knew who everyone was. I do think you need to be careful about what you post for the first bit until things calm down.
If you join the group I suggest you make sure you have a high security on your Facebook for the first while. Just my humble opinion though.
so i haven't read this whole thread...i'm clearly a few days behind or something...but i'm definitely interested in a facebook group...and then just a funny note, i skipped to page 4 and the first thing i see is "i volunteer...." and i instantly think of Hunger Games...lol sorry
I nominate @MrsVoorhees if she's interested! Always get a good laugh from your posts. Definitely agree with all the other nominees as well. Did anyone nominate @KimmySchmidt yet? And @yellowrose314 ? I think you guys would be great as you post super regularly and start threads I'm interested in reading! K, done girl crushing.
@ahackett1990 Aww girl, you made me smile . I'd be happy to be a mod if the position is available, but NBD if there's already enough people. I'm also a huge lover of all things spreadsheety, so if we need to put together a spread sheet of peoples bump SN's and Facebook contact info for starting the group, I'm down.
Part of me likes the Bump format but I don't think I'll miss the lack of mobile notifications, glitchy app and half eaten posts. Still down for the transition whenever the majority feels it best!
@MrsVoorhees That might not necessarily be a problem... if we're having 5 or 6 people as mods, we could have certain people working on organizing who's who, some people typing up a list, and then 2 or 3 people to verify their activity on our board... just a thought. You've been one of the most active and supportive people on this board (and your Crispy Cut stories make you a shoe in), I would love to have you be a mod!
Also, it's really weirding me out that so many people I've never even heard of on here are all of a sudden posting threads... It's like we've released the Kraken...
Well, should we set up a poll for admin voting or just go with the volunteers/victims in the thread so far?
In the spirit of keeping the FB page for active participants I vote to just keep it with our current tributes . I think we have a good amount and I trust all of them personally.
Re: FB Group- Discussion Thread
I like the idea of it being a private group, I'll only friend/accept friend requests from those I feel comfortable with and will remain private to everyone else until I feel ready. Like others have said, with this forum being so public I haven't posted much about myself/my family (no names, no photos - not even on HDBD -, not sharing where I live...) but on a private/secret FB page, I'd feel more comfortable doing so.
Let's do it!
edited for clarity
Ok, it sounds like a decision has been made. How do we want to nominate the admins? I'm happy to help but won't have much time until I go on maternity leave which I do on 8/19. Also not sure if I post enough to be one.
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
The first time someone brought up a FB group waaaaaaay back when, I didn't get it. But, being part of this community has really helped throughout my pregnancy and I can see the value of a FB group, especially because there is definitely room for improvement when it comes to mobile bumping. I expect once LO is born, having a FB group would be super helpful.
I think our September board has a super respectful & supportive community. I think if we start a FB group now, it will give us a little time to work out the kinks & member-sorting before things get all chaotic, what with the births of our babies and such.
I volunteer to help with the group also. Like many of us, I've been here since we started and have gotten to know the regulars pretty well and recognize SNs, although a criteria would be established as discussed here when accepting ladies into the group. I stay home and have a good amount of time available during the day. I'll be okay if I'm not chosen, though
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
@AlwaysAuntNeverMom
@diagonalley
@AmMcc12
any other volunteers or nominations?
I also would toss @AnnaS930 name out as a possible admin (obviously if she is ok with that) I know she is a top poster around here.
BFP: 8/11/18 Due: 4/26/18
Maldonado, admins need to be ok with denying people. If people are not recognized by 3 or 4 (whatever we decide) then they don't get in.
I'm down whether it's me or any of the volunteers.
I really don't do much during the day lol so I've got lots of time
I like the idea of 5 or so admins and think we have a good list going for those spots!
ETA--I think it would be nice to keep up some regular threads on here too, as some other people have said.
I'm still pretty active with about 40 moms for Jan 2012 when my DD was born. It doesn't take that long to "weed" out the people that aren't in it for the right reasons. I find it much more personal. Our group is closed and secret so no one other then the admin can add people. When we first started up we created a file where people posted their bump name so that we knew who everyone was. I do think you need to be careful about what you post for the first bit until things calm down.
If you join the group I suggest you make sure you have a high security on your Facebook for the first while. Just my humble opinion though.
BFP: 12/29/15 EDD: 9/15/16!! Please be our miracle baby!
have to decline though because I only
mobile bump so I couldn't verify anyone
DS1 -- 9/30/2016