[Wittesea]

Just curious as to how many people here want this place (braintalk2) to remain online and available even after the original braintalk is back online.

Votes are private - no one will know what you voted for, so be honest

[hannahbanana]

That NO vote? That's probably DocJohn's. lolol

[Pamster]

I'm sorry but it's just not right to have all the venting and the bashing of BT members because after all the mods ARE members there too...I am stunned by the depth of anger some people have shown and it makes me uncomfortable here because I have NEVER run into any of what they've described myself...I think DocJohn should close it up after the 5th of September and I hope that he will because the stuff being talked about in this forum, the feedback one is close to libel in many cases and IMO it's WRONG to lash out like that.

I can only assume it's those who were banned that have been so vocally mean in their postings here in the feedback forum. I don't think it's appropriate to have those kind of threads here and I wish they'd have been locked a long time ago because they have gotten out of hand. I like PEACE and quiet like we have on BT. I am on who's reported posts in the past and I don't care who doesn't like it...If I see bad posts (haven't bothered reporting things here) I do hit that report post button because I know people come to Brain Talk for support and those who are mean and vindictive taking pot shots and newer members NEED to be banned.

I am glad BT is so diligent about banning wrong doers. There is a reason they say to ignore those people who are mean...And that is so that THEY can handle it and I've seen them handle it returning threads back to a peaceful state and I for one appreciate it. I'm sorry but I couldn't hold my tongue any longer. I appreciate that DocJohn opened up this place but it had NOTHING to do with John Lester updating the main page...He was out of town and wasn't able to handle that 'remotely' so it didn't matter if he had internet access at hotels he was at, he was powerless to DO anything until he got back to Boston...

I think a lot of people are over the top in their posting here and that is why you won't see many of us posting here. The chat is up and I for one and delighted it's back, it was back within two days of JL getting home. I think he's shown his dedication to BT time after time and I pray he's too busy to read any of the crap that is in this particular forum. Go ahead and flame me people...I don't care because I said what I had to say and I don't appreciate the tone of this particular forum and I DOUBT DocJohn does either. It's full of mudd, hip high folks...

If you want to find me or many other people you are wondering where they are, come join us in the Brain Talk Flash chat I hope to see you there!

[ella138]

I'm with Pam...I went through a very difficult year last year and ended up having brain surgery. I tapped into the experience and wisdom of the people before me who went through the same thing as I did. Thank God I found BrainTalk.
I can't begin to tell you how I appreciate the people who keep BrainTalk (the original) going.
You have to remember this is the internet, and there are all kinds of personalities in the world. Not all mesh well together and there are always bad apples in every bunch, but overall, BrainTalk (the original) is beyond words for help and support. Most people are there to support and help each other through some very rough times.
When you are going though pain, or caring for someone in pain, or trying new meds, you can feel very alone. Only people who are going through or have gone though what you are experiencing can really understand.
I think many of you here are missing the bigger picture. You seem to be caught up in the politics of the people who are running the board instead of seeing how much help these forums contribute to people who are truly in need of what the forums have to offer.
Having these two BrainTalks running simutaniously can and will be confusing for many of these people who don't care about the politics, but really and truly need our help and experience in the various physical and emotional deseases. Please dont fight. Please work together to help us all.

[The Godfather]

Leave BrainTalk 2 open so that people can choose whose adminstration of the Forum they prefer. Given the KGB like atmosphere of BT1 my choice is already made. It appears that so many people were unreasonabley and inexplicably banned on BT1 that they can't go back there anyway

It's the members that make the Forum. The administrators merely create the environment. BT2 could be seen as an improved version, run that much better and more tolerantly.

[justme]

bt2 will be a great place as long as those of us that like it are not harrassed by trolls and orginal bt memebers...that my dear folks is going to be the issue.

[Curious]

i vote yes.

many of us know that the "powers that be" at bt1 join other forums to scout out the posts. admins and owners of boards and been threatened for mentioning ANYTHING about bt.

one of the big problems with having these hidden mods. they posted and befriended us. joined other boards we post on only to report back what we post. sick people imo. ( the mods )

[Wittesea]

bump, bump bump......

[shotspine]

For me....it's much too soon to form my opinion. I'd like to see both boards played out for awhile and see who does what.

There has been very good feedback expressed here and I'm glad that this has been available. My trust levels are a bit shakey right now. The last thing I want to see is total freedom of speech with no rules. My emotions can't handle all the discord allowed here. It's been fine for awhile, but enough already!

I hope John Lester will read, absorb and act on the issues brought up here. Much of my decision will depend on both John Lester and Doc John as to what direction they intend to go.

My loyalty has always been to BT1 and John L. It will continue to be if he steps up to the plate and does what is right. I may wind up hanging with no home and that terrifies me, but so does opening every thread to an argument.

Sigh.......

[moose53]

I haven't been as active in BT1 as I used to be.

I've spent the majority of my time hanging out in the Child Neuro forum. Doing research. And praying. They don't really fight there.

I've seen the fights. And the stalkers. And the hackers. I don't like any of that. You have no idea who's reading your words on the other side of the computer monitor. And you have no idea what kind of shape they're in -- emotionally, physically, psychiatricly. I shudder to think of what kind of damage can be done because someone doesn't watch their words.

I have ONE reason why I don't want BT1 to continue with JL in any position: he doesn't have the time. AND, he doesn't seem to understand that BrainTalk CAN'T be at the bottom of the list -- after the "real job" and after the traveling and after the sleeping and after the flu. There are so many fragile people that got involved with BrainTalk originally. We **ALL** have to watch out for and take care of those that aren't as strong as us.

I like the idea of a mental health professional being in some capacity with the forums.

But, overall, I think this 'thing' has gotten so huge, that there needs to be professionals -- mental health professional(s), non-profit organization administrators, and perhaps physical health professional(s).

And maybe some sort of a "data miner". There is such a vast amount of information that's used by joe-six-pack, health professionals, and others. It's all been lost at least twice already. We can't afford to have that happen again.

This newest version of BrainTalk would be a wonderful time to get away from all our negative history -- all the bannings, the stalking, the fights, the typing-without-thinking, This can be a NEW BEGINNING.

I wish -- I truly wish -- that we could all see this and do this: take care of the fragile ones.

Barbara