Question about $$ for message boards
 

Hi Everyone,
My guess is that part of the problem with the "other place" was that the cost to run a message board is in part based on the number of posts. I wrote asking about possibly doing inexpensive Premier memberships etc. to help defray the costs rather than just shutting us down. BTW, it wasn't posted or answered.

So my concern is that since so many of us have now descended on this nice board I worry that we might make things cost too much here also. Does this make any sense?

I don't think it was a too many posts kind of thing. I took the note to read that it was more of a thing with keeping the sponsor happy.

So, you also had a thread never "approved" and posted, huh? I also have an e-mail into them for 2 days with no response.

I never thought of that but if so, why didn't someone just say that?
:Dunno:

I posted on that particular thread Jules but it never showed up. Seems like I had a couple that poofed, but it's probably because I sent feedback e-mail - very constructive and polite - that hasn't been answered either.

Hi there

I have PMd DocJohn to pop in here when he gets a chance to explain again how NT runs and reassure y'all of our mission to be a FREE online peer support / self help community. We have a thread on it somewhere and will try to find it for ya

We are the lil sister site of Doc's highly successful PsychCentral ( www.psychcentral.com) and so that pays da bills :D

as to other places...well...let's maybe leave their biz there :o and focus on all we have to offer here :p

good to see so many new members here! welcome

Cheri

Hi, Jules!

Exactly -- but I'm saying this not because of whatever the reason or reasonS might be but because the explanation made no sense. A "conversational tone" is a bad thing? :mad: THAT was really the problem for me -- I just don't think it was really truthful. Although I know that the service is provided TO us (and I'm very grateful and do not take it for granted) I do think that we deserved something more honest. Okay, I'll get off the :Soapbox: now. :)

Oops -- sorry Cheri. I should have read this more carefully before I posted. :o

Thank you for making us all feel so welcome. :)

We run NT largely as we run our forums for Psych Central, as a part of our mission to provide a supportive, self-help environment that allows people to help themselves. So much of health and illness is just learning as much as you can about it and discovering you're not alone in this journey in life. Others have come before you and will extend their hand (and their hearts) to help you through it...

The costs to run even a large community online (50,000+) are minimal, as long as it is well-managed and well-maintained. So minimal, in fact, that you'll notice we don't even bother with advertisements here...

We do have experience with running larger communities online, so we know what to expect and how to manage the growth without impacting the free services we offer our members. We're here to support you and will let you know if a specific need ever arises.

Thank you for your continued support and for choosing us over the many other choices you have! :)

Best,
DocJohn

Doc John you rock!

Need a bouncer to keep the riff raff out?

(You hire people like me to keep people like me out).:o:rolleyes:

DocJohn and Cheri - Thanks for the great site and warm welcome!

That's all we wanted, just a warm place to sit and talk, cheer each other up - these folks have always been so good at that. We're family.

We had a nice home and things got weird there, sorry to vent about it here. They basically said no off topic chat. They couldn't afford it and the sponsors were getting restless.

We are just concerned, as many of us as there are, we could wear out our welcome with all our gabbing here.


:o

Let us know if things get out of hand and we'll tone it down.

Thanks again for having us. We'll clean up after ourselves - won't we Moose?

Hi, Brain! :Wave-Hello:

Well said, and let's leave the old behind and celebrate the new.:hug:

DocJohn is my hero!

God Bless you, DocJohn! :hug:

DocJohn - Thank you for the welcome and reassurance.


Fellow Exodites - Let's leave the past behind and be glad we found this wonderful site. (Don't make me get all sentimental again)

Thanks DocJohn for the welcome!

I think we're still in shock:confused: over what happened there and still trying to get past it.

Lot's of things were left unfinished for us. It's tough but we will get over it:grouphug:

This place is utterly fantastic!:D:D

Thank you for the warm welcome DocJohn.

I, for one, and ready to move on. Dwelling on the past is not conducive to moving on - so let's just push past it everyone and enjoy this new community that has welcomed us so graciously.

Now....I'm gonna have some icecream for breakfast to celebrate!!! :icecream:

:Good-Post:

I agree, especially about the ice cream!! Wanders off to get me some Fenway Fudge in a sugar cone!!!:p

Glad to be here for you and everyone... One of the things I try and remember to keep me humble is that I am on this earth to serve you. So if I'm ever not doing my job, please let me know.

And Moose, I'll let ya know if the need ever arises! ;)

DocJohn

I was telling my DH (MR. LOGIC) about the other place closing the Cafe and stuff. He said "so what difference does it make to the sponsers".. Wouldn't they just want people to be there to see their ads?

I mean how many times can you post about their product. I think things would end fast if thats all that was talked about.

We oldies pretty much know about all the DMD's and the sites that are offering trial opportunities. The newbies could find all kinds of answers at the forums dealing with specific MS symptoms or drug info, etc.

The other sites are enjoyable for taking ones mind somewhere else. Playing, laughing, creating and general stuff.

There were many other forums for tech info and medication stuff, or symptomology.

On this site I enjoy going to all the various communities. It's great.

Tootsie

as said a few times...lets just leave it alone..already...
the changes were made for whatever reason...(dont think money or sponscership...) but either way...lets move on...thanks, sarah

I also took it to read that "they" were concerned about keeping sponsors happy. I did not quite understand the logic. I also e-mailed my concerns and opinions but, like you, was absolutely ignored.

Like others have said, it may be best to drop the old and embrace the new.

:):Thanx::Tip-Hat::I-Agree::D

Ahhh..Moose,it's your particular breed of riff raff that keeps me coming back !

:hug::grouphug::hug::grouphug::hug::grouphug: * embracing the new *