[Ellie]

Now because I am such a poor internet communicator

I personally think you are a great communicator, and I really like that about you and how honest you are. I think it's an amazing quality that you have!

I do find this topic to be very interesting. While I don't like to think people will leave due to moderation or other reasons, I will still agree that it would be great to have a 'check in/check out' area.

I've also lost touch with many people and it always weighs in on the back of my mind, and sometime's I have to wonder if they know how many people they left wondering, or even in a worry about them.

I would, however, love to know if there is anything that any member finds questionable regarding a moderators behavior that I, or we could change for the better. I'd feel awful if I felt like I 'ran someone off', so I am personally always up for suggestions.

You have been very open with your suggestions, and I really do appreciate that. You have pointed out some things I didn't know much about (like your ALS post), and I was very pleased to feel better educated regarding that.

Perhaps it could be a post only through a moderator and no responses allowed to them.

We have had a discussion regarding 'Anon' type posts, as well. So I think this is a good suggestion. There are some things people do not wish to post on their account name due to it being a personal topic, or something of the like. So we have been looking into finding a way for Moderators to post things on behalf of users. If you have any suggestions, that would be great!

[mrsD]

Thelma: I always enjoy your posts. I read every one!

Ellie: I am curious about your suggestion, and perhaps embrace it.
Why? Well, unfortunately, whenever I post "personal" data, I get attacked for it off forum. I won't go into detail here, but others in your admin circle can clue you in.

Thanks for the PM Ellie.

[Tricia]

Originally Posted by mrsd

Thelma: I always enjoy your posts. I read every one!

Ellie: I am curious about your suggestion, and perhaps embrace it.
Why? Well, unfortunately, whenever I post "personal" data, I get attacked for it off forum. I won't go into detail here, but others in your admin circle can clue you in.

Thanks for the PM Ellie.

Is MrsD privy to the private conversations between forum moderaters? That sounds very unethical.