[Curious]

Originally Posted by Chemar

(((JO))) how good to see you!

see monkey, the smell of your coffee is bringing in the friends

hehe...and i found my disco ball to light the way!

[DocJohn]

Just to make this clear, Psych Central is happy and willing to continue sponsorship ad infinitum of BT2 (or whatever it becomes). As long as some folks step up to the plate to help run the forums -- in a far more transparent and open fashion than what you're accustomed to on BT1 -- I think we'll be happy to keep these going indefinitely.

Honestly, it doesn't cost all that much to run a set of popular forums. I'm happy to donate whatever resources that are needed to help out with this community, as it's apparent there's both a need and desire.

John

[Curious]

<----hands to docjohn

[anonymous_no_more]

Originally Posted by lady_express_44

Frankly, this could concern me . . . unless there was some way to ensure there is no bias, especially if sponsored by a pharma company.

There are enough boards out there like that already, and that's one of the primary reasons I liked BT so much.

Cherie

Exactly! This is what is so tough about the BT issue. We have something small and without medical "bias" and yet, don't have the kind of service/support we seem to need...

If it gets bigger, we run the risk of it becoming a WebMD or healthboards kind of community, and then that hometown, "everyone supports everyone" atmosphere disappears...and mass banning begins.

Ummm...I propose, that while we can't make JLester want to do anything for us...we can, once BT is back, make it less of a headache, behave ourselves, using the "ignore" button, and simply make it work, "as is..."

Sometimes, after seeing the kind of fighting and distress some members have caused each other, I have to wonder why anyone would devote either personal time, as well as server space/power to such an endeavor.

It is a given that a patient community "needs" this, but, my goodness, why on earth would someone want to maintain it, especially if it's citizens can't behave, and be nice? It isn't always about money.

[JoJo6]

you stop that bribing DocJohn. He'll think we are trying to buy his affection!!

DocJohn, I have been wondering today what YOUR decission was on continuing these forums. I am thinking what you just said means you will give us a try? We can be a handful sometimes

OK, what kind of help do you mean? I've been at BT1 for a long time, but was never asked to do any chores, so you will probably need to make a list or have someone make one as to what YOU need from US.

Am I making any sense? Probably not. It's not often to come across someone as generous and gracious as you have been to us. We've carried on so it's a wonder you haven't headed for the hills already.

Your time is worth everything, but as you've heard, we are broke. Could you give us some idea what kind of help you will need? That would be a start.

We do have to have order or we are sunk before we start. You have allowed us to speak our minds, maybe it's time to get down to business?

Trust and respect, we ALL have to follow those rules. I'll hush now, but I do hope you will have someone write down what YOU need from US!

I'm almost 64 yrs old, have 4 adult kids and too many grands to count, but I'm not totally useless yet. When I come back on line I hope to see what we need to do as a group as well as seperately.

Thank you for your kindness, Julia aka Jo

[JoJo6]

BT1 hasn't always been the way it is right now. We have no leadership, we have Mods that will not let you ask them a question and on and on.

If you are happy to be in a forum that is run the way BT#1 is, then you may want to stay there.

As to why someone would even want to take on a group of people that are ill or caregivers or both, I would say they have a good heart and wants to help people.

I do not see that so strange. That was the way my parents brought me up. Like I said, some people just have goodness in their hearts.

Its all been said and done, why so many are unhappy and why we feel abandoned, its time to get on with whatever we are going to do. I will be joining the Docs support forums.

[lady_express_44]

Originally Posted by DocJohn

Just to make this clear, Psych Central is happy and willing to continue sponsorship ad infinitum of BT2 (or whatever it becomes). As long as some folks step up to the plate to help run the forums -- in a far more transparent and open fashion than what you're accustomed to on BT1 -- I think we'll be happy to keep these going indefinitely.

Honestly, it doesn't cost all that much to run a set of popular forums. I'm happy to donate whatever resources that are needed to help out with this community, as it's apparent there's both a need and desire.

John

Cool, DocJohn!

I know it is a lot of work to run a good board, but if the commitment and devotion are there, it has a lot of potential to prosper.

I like that you are letting everyone speak their mind. It seems to be working out ok.

Cherie

[Curious]

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you stop that bribing DocJohn. He'll think we are trying to buy his affection!!

moi? me bribe?

<-------hands jo her morning hazelnut coffee and choccy donut

[KTM5665]

Good News, Doc Jon~! thanks!!!!

[Username]

I still think this might be the same JL as DocJohn. It would be certainly one way to start fresh, get rid of the problems with Mods and get sponsorship to help with the cost involved in running and maintaining an active forum.

It's just a thought and I don't get many these days so I had to tell someone.