Spliting the Board?

jenn&tim05 · April 2010

I know in the past we were not in favor of this but it seems more and more evident that it may need to happen.

Ive made my req and I know a few others have as well, so tell me would it make more sense to split due to region or age group? I would love to see a NC Toddler board.

Thoughts......productive discussion....

becki777 · April 2010

Age group. I wouldn't like a local split! Are there any other local boards that are split into baby and toddler?

surfnsandbride · April 2010

I'd be sad to see a local split just because I'm all the way out here by myself!

uncjules · April 2010

I don't like the idea of a split at all. It helps me to be able to ask those of you who have been there, done that about pregnancy and newborn issues. Plus, I like to read about the things I will encounter during the toddler years.

I don't feel like our board is so fast-moving that someone can't keep up with what's going on re: the issues that interest them. And, if you don't want to read posts about an age group, just don't open them.

uncharch7 · April 2010

uncjules:
I don't like the idea of a split at all. It helps me to be able to ask those of you who have been there, done that about pregnancy and newborn issues. Plus, I like to read about the things I will encounter during the toddler years.

I don't feel like our board is so fast-moving that someone can't keep up with what's going on re: the issues that interest them. And, if you don't want to read posts about an age group, just don't open them.

this. although i'm sans kid and not TTC, there is a lot of info that some people provide that i've saved for future reference. i guess i haven't seen where it's been evident where it needs to happen either, i know that there are several groups of people on here who are friends off the boards that have kids spanning age groups and spanning regions. there aren't that many posters IMO to really justify it.

jenn&tim05 · April 2010

uncjules:

I don't feel like our board is so fast-moving that someone can't keep up with what's going on re: the issues that interest them. And, if you don't want to read posts about an age group, just don't open them.

I guess there IS so much I dont open bc Ive been there done that as you say. The babies here outweight the toddlers anymore so I do skip a ton of stuff....not to mention the RDU peds posts. So there is a TON i dont open and thats why I thought a split would be a change of pace.

ECUGirl2004 · April 2010

I would not like that. I'd much prefer to keep us on one Baby board.

MrsMcJamie · April 2010

I enjoy reading about toddlers and my life to come, and enjoy sharing my advice and sage-like expertise on being pregnant and raising 0-3 month olds. There are always, no matter what the segmentation, going to be posts that don't interest me so I guess I feel like having to skip over ones that don't interest you, say ones about regional concerns or cloth diapers or disposable diapers, etc, shouldn't really be a shock.

Vote: stay all as one.

marryingacoach · April 2010

IDK- I waffle back and fourth and some days I think I just need to get my bump addiction fixed and say so long...

Sometimes I think yes it needs to be divided by baby/ toddler then I think it is nice to provide answers to those who have not been there.

Sometimes I think regionally would be good b/c its obvious there are friendships in particular regions but then I'd be completely left out since I'm in bfe... so I don't know.. one big board is good most of the time.

withoutshoes · April 2010

I wouldn't want to split the board either.

jenn&tim05 · April 2010

marryingacoach:

IDK- I waffle back and fourth and some days I think I just need to get my bump addiction fixed and say so long...

I think this is what im leaning to as well...I waffle all the time!

mrsNnearly · April 2010

I am not in favor of splitting the board either way. I like it the way it is!

murph04 · April 2010

uncjules:
I don't like the idea of a split at all. It helps me to be able to ask those of you who have been there, done that about pregnancy and newborn issues. Plus, I like to read about the things I will encounter during the toddler years.

I don't feel like our board is so fast-moving that someone can't keep up with what's going on re: the issues that interest them. And, if you don't want to read posts about an age group, just don't open them.

I agree with uncjules. I'm not in favor of a split. I like being able to ask Moms who have been there, done that. And I'm happy to share my experiences with those going through what I've already been through.

If you find yourself skipping over a lot of posts and not wanting to open them, maybe you just need a little "bumpcation." You might come back refreshed!

kac831 · April 2010

DItto!

uncharch7:
uncjules:
I don't like the idea of a split at all. It helps me to be able to ask those of you who have been there, done that about pregnancy and newborn issues. Plus, I like to read about the things I will encounter during the toddler years.

I don't feel like our board is so fast-moving that someone can't keep up with what's going on re: the issues that interest them. And, if you don't want to read posts about an age group, just don't open them.
this. although i'm sans kid and not TTC, there is a lot of info that some people provide that i've saved for future reference. i guess i haven't seen where it's been evident where it needs to happen either, i know that there are several groups of people on here who are friends off the boards that have kids spanning age groups and spanning regions. there aren't that many posters IMO to really justify it.

This is a great way for the board to die. If you really need that age specific info go to the national boards...

mrsNnearly · April 2010

I am LMAO at Murph's "bumpcation"!

NatPhoto09 · April 2010

ECUGirl2004:
I would not like that. I'd much prefer to keep us on one Baby board.

I agree I like it that it is fast but not that fast. Please don't split!!

SalisburyBride · April 2010

I would not be in favor of splitting. I do think there is a big range in needs on the board. Those of us that have been here since the NC baby board started a few years ago may feel like they have outgrown some of the baby posts and are looking for more toddler realted information - I am. But, I have stepped over to the 24mo+ board for some of those needs and still continue to post here - see poop post below! Now that I'm pg w/ #2 I am starting to look over the more baby-ish post a little more seriously since those are my needs at the time. I don't think the board is regional enough to split and there aren't THAT many regional posts. We have always been a fairly active board and splitting it will slow it down drastically, IMO. I would rather not have to go to a bunch of different boards - one for baby needs, one for toddler and another for local info. Just my .02!

murph04 · April 2010

mrsNnearly:
I am LMAO at Murph's "bumpcation"!

You laugh, but I've done it. Smile Sometimes I've just needed a break from the boards, so I've logged off for several days or a couple of weeks. It helps!

BTW, I love your siggy!

mrsNnearly · April 2010

murph04:

You laugh, but I've done it. Sometimes I've just needed a break from the boards, so I've logged off for several days or a couple of weeks. It helps!

BTW, I love your siggy!

I love yours too! Smile

bobsbride2006 · April 2010

I'm not in favor of a split. I'm confused as to why you say,"it seems more and more evident that it may need to happen."

I think splitting it by region would make things very slow on two boards. As for splitting by age, I like reading about toddler issues I'll face soon enough and I'm happy to answer pregnancy questions about things I've been through. They have national boards for age groups if people need that separation.

cmbrown · April 2010

I don't want a split at all! I love it the way it is... yeah there are posts I don't open, but no big deal.

raceyrae · April 2010

cmbrown:
I don't want a split at all! I love it the way it is... yeah there are posts I don't open, but no big deal.

Agreed. There are plenty of non-Triangle specific posts that I just skip over also. Plus, I like being able to answer questions for new moms or ask questions of moms with 3 yr olds.

Heels.Fan03 · April 2010

raceyrae:

cmbrown:
I don't want a split at all! I love it the way it is... yeah there are posts I don't open, but no big deal.

Agreed. There are plenty of non-Triangle specific posts that I just skip over also. Plus, I like being able to answer questions for new moms or ask questions of moms with 3 yr olds.

Same here. I skip over posts that don't interest me. And I have learned so much from moms of older babies/toddlers. I think it's helpful to have a wide range of kid ages and experiences on the board.

feistyred23 · April 2010

I'm not preganat yet or even TTC but I certainly hope that the board doesn't split up. I like that there are diverse age groups here and if you want to see a surefire way to kill a board, check out the knot boards since they are now split by regions.

shellydwall · April 2010

DON'T DO IT!!! I have children of all ages and it is nice to be able to ask question in one place. Also I am pregant, so questions about that too. I spend enough of my time reading all these wonderful post I would hate to have 2 boards to try to stay up to date with. Please leave things just like they are.

leonawfu98 · April 2010

I am also in favor of the board staying the way it is. There are already boards for age-specific groups, and if we divide by region...I think there'd be some ladies unintentionally left out because their areas are underrepresented.

Also - splitting the board will do nothing to alleviate whatever weirdness is going on right now between a couple of people. If I see a post by someone that rubs me the wrong way or on a subject that doesn't interest me, I just don't open it. I'm pretty sure we're all grown up enough to do that!

The"Q" · April 2010

bobsbride2006:
I think splitting it by region would make things very slow on two boards. As for splitting by age, I like reading about toddler issues I'll face soon enough and I'm happy to answer pregnancy questions about things I've been through. They have national boards for age groups if people need that separation.

This. I'm not in favor either.

toadslove · April 2010

For those of us who have been around long enough remember the big heave ho to the nest from the knot, remember our knee jerk reaction? Nooo! Don't do it, the boards will die. Then they didn't. I for one would *love* a toddler board and/or regional boards. The national boards are often too active to keep up with and there is a lot of junk on those boards so I *never* go there. In fact I cant remember the last time I posted off this board. I dont think people would quit coming here if there was a toddler and/or regional board -- you could post at both if you wanted but I think some of us who have one kid get tired of answering the same posts for 2 years. It would be like answering what shade of blue do you think will best match my flowers 5 years later. And I also think it would help some of the newbies establish relationships with people of like interests. Sometimes change is good.

luckygirl0818 · April 2010

Don't split the board!!!

I don't post here as much as others, but I would be sad if I had to visit 2 different boards to 'see' everyone.

I like being able to give advice and see how other moms are doing with their little ones--even if they aren't in the same age range [as my son] or regional area where I am. Plus, I appreciate the advice from ALL the moms here, regardless of the age of their kids or where they live. (and the not-yet mommies!!!) I feel like most of you girls are my friends, so I don't want the board to split up

We can all choose what posts we open, and no matter how much they split the board, no one will ever be interested in every.single.post. That is the beauty of it! We are all different and are interested in different things.

Like Murph said, if the board is becoming uninteresting/boring/stupid to you, maybe you need a little vacation from us.

Not to mention, if it was split by age and I was hanging out on the toddler board, I would've missed the 'pumping bra' post!!!!

starz080 · April 2010

I hope the board isn't split up.

terpbrideinnc · April 2010

I say the board gets split according to length of hair. The three categories can be chin length or higher, chin to top of shoulders, and below shoulders.

luckygirl0818 · April 2010

terpbrideinnc:
I say the board gets split according to length of hair. The three categories can be chin length or higher, chin to top of shoulders, and below shoulders.

About time someone had a sensible idea!!!

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