[KTM5665]

Im glad Im just a middle age frump.

[Idealist]

Gosh..I didn't know that feelings would be so strong on this subject. I guess I haven't been keeping up very well lately. For me the answer is simple: I want to be where my friends are. That's why I asked my question in the first place.

I can see your point, Thelma, about the lack of comprehensive discussion. When you look around these forums, it does read a bit like a general chat room. But I kind of agree with Doody and Chemar. I think people are still getting used to this new location, and that once they've settled in more they will become more serious about it. Not too serious, I hope. I for one haven't made any in-depth posts here yet, but eventually I will. When it feels right for me.

I'm okay with both sets of forums, though I gotta admit I've enjoyed the fresh atmosphere in here. Maybe that's because it's still new. But I'm here more for the people than for anything else. I always will be.

[DocJohn]

It's true -- a community isn't built overnight and those who wish this place just "took off" where the other one left off without skipping a beat are being optimistic. It can take months, and sometimes even years, to build a strong, vibrant and cohesive online community. Just because we got a good start with membership (we'll hit 900+ members by the end of the month!) and postings (over 13,500+ so far), doesn't mean we're there yet.

But, as I've said, we're not going anywhere, we're here for the long haul, and I'm a very patient man. Others will continue to find us, and this community will continue to grow regardless of what happens elsewhere.

John

[slogo]

I love it here and will continue to enjoy it here as long as Docjohn keeps it going.

Thanks Doc,I am very grateful for what you have provided and think this is a GREAT PLACE TO BE! Gaye

[Doody]

Yes. Well, it's all so new, really.

And at first people are amok, checking things out. And waiting. And waiting. Wondering if they should invest and if so, how much time should they invest. Because they've just walked into a new place and are investing in a lot of 'blue sky', when they've already invested in an old established business...but one that has been closed for repair with nary a hint of a re-opening (until just recently).

27 years ago my very-ex-husband and I bought a not quite established paint store, so we knew we had bought a lot of blue sky. Unfortunately the older, more established paint store a couple blocks down eventually doomed our paint store and put it out of business.

I for one hope that won't be the case here because I like Doc John's blue sky.

[~scrabble]

(((Doody))) ......... nice analogy. I like your 'blue sky' idea.

[Doody]

Wewl, actually...lol, in dictionary.com it says:

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.0.1) - Cite This Source

blue-sky  /ˈbluˈskaɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bloo-skahy] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective

1. fanciful; impractical: blue-sky ideas.
2. (esp. of securities) having dubious value; not financially sound: a blue-sky stock.

So I guess ??? that when we came in here we were seeing a blue sky, thinking of investing in it, but not so sure of its outcome.

However..I think this venture is doing quite well. We already have lottsa customers.

[JoJo6]

As some of the others said, look around and you will find many forums trying to get things started.

For instance, I badgered Dr. Grohol to let us have a Alzheimer's diease and Dementia forum. I was happy when the forum was set up . It's been at least a week. only 1 person besides me has posted there.

It is beyond me why nobody wants to use this forum. I'm asking myself if I am the only one here that deals with patients of Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.

I know I wondered out loud at least once if Alz. & Dementia needed to be with Caregivers.. I know several posted in Caregivers that were dealing with Alz. and Dementia. Maybe they should be together?

I am wondering WHY people don't post in these 2 rooms? If people aren't going to use it then we need to use the space for something?

One of my brothers had a stroke last week and I have been a bit sidetracted and can't even think. I'll let this be tonight until I have rested a bit and can half think.

I have had my MIL for many years, she suffers Alzheimer's. We had to place her when she got very hard to handle. We still are very involved in her everyday care as much as possible.

I care very much for those that suffer this as well as the ones that are caregivers. Thelma, it's not for lack of trying that some of the forums are not full. I've been spending much time trying to do what I can to jumpstart the Alzheimer's D. & Demenitia forum. Also spending some time on forums that have info about my own health issue's.

Maybe the morning light will help this make some sense. Jo

[Alffe]

Oh dear Jo....please just continue to be who you are..here, and in real life.

[loisba]

I for one was overjoyed to find this site, and be able to say Hi to some of my old MG friends. I tried joining one of the other MG support groups, and looked in on others, and found them to be VERY cumbersome and difficult to use. The only reason I might go back to the OBT (if it ever does come back) might be to see if others of our MG group are there. I had about given up hope and really felt very abandoned when I found BT2. I might be feeling differently had there been a real effort to keep us updated on progress on the OBT. When I found BT2 it was really like coming home, and I just wish I'd found it a little bit sooner.
Hugs, Lois