Choose the new forum's name!
 

From the suggestion of new names for the forums, I've whittled our choices down to just a few to make sure we have a clear preference. Please choose your favorite from the choices above.

http://forums.braintalk2.org/showthread.php?t=585

Here are some of my thoughts
 

Hi all ~

I picked Braintalkers from the list but to be honest I don't care for any of the names. I feel when looking at the list that the names picked seem to be out of spite and anger over BrainTalk being down so long.

You have a good thing going here with the start of a new board so why use any name that connects to JL's BT?

Here are my thoughts on why I don't like the names we have to pick from:

Neurotalk ~ I feel is not a good name because this forum is more then Neurological from all the topics seen here. You need to let others know it is more then Neurological conditions. Neuro & talk are to close to JL's names for his forum.

Betterthanbraintalk ~ I feel this name is just down right RUDE and MEAN.

Brainforums ~ I feel the same as I do about Neurotalk. To me this name doesn't make sense?? Again using the word Brain in the title. I think you should stay clear of using the word Brain when picking a new name.

Even though I picked "Braintalkers" I don't like that it is way to similar to JL's name.

Like I said before you have a good thing going here so why not start fresh with a name for this forum which will be of it's very own and not connected to JL's board???

DocJohn ~ Please think about my suggestions and ask everyone to come up with names which will be for this board and make it Special on it's own. Don't rush into selecting a name for this forum. If you plan to keep it up and running when JL's BT is up then make the name different. Again tome the names suggested seem to come from anger and spite.

I guess I said enough.

Thank you for listening.
Shirl :)

Shirl,

From my understanding, there were a lot of names suggested in the thread about suggested new names that were totaly unconnected to braintalk or neurology in any way - names like HealthSupport.

It is my understanding that DocJohn picked these 4 names for us to vote on because they were from the thread of suggestions AND because they are available as website names (example, NeuroTalk.org IS available, but HealthSupport.org is NOT available).

DocJohn had a limited number of names to choose from because even though there were a lot of great suggestions, many of those are already being used as websites.... so it appears to me that he picked 4 that were good suggestions, that were available as websites, and that people on the suggestion thread said that they liked.


BrainTalk itself has always been considered to be a neurological health support forum - even though a lot of the illnesses were not in the catagory of being neurological.

Of the four I voted for neurotalk but I still like the Noodle one. :D

neurotalk is mine but you can have it
 

I had not been paying attention to tis thread until last night when it was brought to my attention that a potential conflict was developing. You see I have been usng "Neurotalk" for a few weeks at http://www.forums4free.co.uk/forums/?mforum=neurotalk
but only as a dummy placeholder for a prototype online conference a group of us are attempting to put together regarding Parkinson's next year.

However, I got to thinking and, given the importance of this forum, I have peremptively registered the domains "neurotalk.net" and "neurotalk,org" ("com" is already taken) lest some spoiler do so first.

If the group decides on "Neurotalk" (and it is a good choice) I will be happy to go along with a transfer of all rights to Docjohn or whatever body is appropriate at no charge.

Wittesea ~ :)

Thank you for your thoughts. I have read the thread where members posted suggestions and also read that some are taken already. I just posted my thoughts is all.

I do understand this comment:

BrainTalk itself has always been considered to be a neurological health support forum - even though a lot of the illnesses were not in the catagory of being neurological.

It just seems everyone wants this board to be like JL's and I think it shouldn't be is all. Do youknow what I mean? ;)

Shirl:)

I know what you mean about wanting this board to be seperate and different from JL's braintalk.

Based on what I have read here, about half the people want this place to be very very different, and the other half want it to be as close to "the original" as possible.

So, I do understand your feelings and opinions, and I understand that you aren't the only one who feels that way, which is why I was trying in my last post to show that DocJohn isn't personally trying to copy braintalk, he is just working with what he has (suggestions for names from the members here, and availabity of those names).

I wasn't trying to dismiss your feelings/opinions, and I wasn't trying to suggest that you change those feeling or opinions, and if that's the way my post 'sounded' then I do apologize.

My only goal in my last post was to just help you, and others who feel the same way, to understand the reasons behind the similarities. My goal was certainly never to try to convince you or anyone to change a feeling or opinion.

Personally, I can't decide if I would prefer this place to be very different or very similar. I can see upsides and downsides to both. I just want a support forum that is available and reliable.

Wittesea, once again, I rolled on down the road, the bold-blue-underline in DocJohn's post was the first thing I saw, banged into it and stopped there, clicked on it and went to the other thread, didn't see anything new.... Your post gave me a clue that I had missed something at the crash scene. The poll. :rolleyes: My brain and I aren't on speaking terms this week, but still.... Thanks. :)

You have a lot on your plate to deal with. I hope today is a little easier on you.

TCC

I agree that betterthanbraintalk shouldn't be a choice. It won't win any confidence in these forums, which, if named spitefully, may not turn out to be better.


two cents
paula

Wittesea ~ :)

No problem dear and thank you for this last post. :) You are a doll!:D

Thank dear! I completely understand now. This goal of yours is GREAT!: My goal was certainly never to try to convince you or anyone to change a feeling or opinion. I agree with you 100%!

Shirl :D

Reverett123, when I saw that the threads on BT2 were already popping up on Google with "neurotalk" as a single search word, I started worrying that someone in the cyberworld would jump on it and register the domain. You did such a neat thing here for a LOT of people. Me included. Thank you VERY much. :)

TCC

How about ....??
 

I was just thinking and how about...?? HealthSupportandMore.org as an idea for a name? I was thinking this board is about Health Support and the more is for the friendships, Chit Chat and everything else that is here on the forum.

Just an idea. :D :confused: :D

Shirl

How about Helpful Hands.org or Dust me Off.org...Or No, it isn't a train.org

Psych Central Patient Exchange? I'm starting to agree that credit should be given where due.

Paula

Poll roll and a movement
 

Seems that maybe DocJohn should have a "none of the above," LOL. It's OK, DocJ, I like Neurotalk just fine. :cool:

A comment on the issue of whether or not we're choosing a too-similar name, I think we're not. After Henry Ford began manufacturing automobiles by means of an assembly line, eventually Chrysler Motors, General Motors, the British Motor Works, and so forth, joined in and did the same. No one seems to mind that so many of them have the word "Motor" in their names; it signals what's being offered to potential customers. Too, no one feels they must always buy Fords because their first car was a Ford, or worries that Henry will turn over in his grave from the insult. Cars have gotten awfully popular, more popular than Henry dreamed or could provide for. (Note also that a too-generic name such as "mechanicals"--or "medical"--would mislead by nonspecificity.) Thus the industry has grown for the "benefit" of all, without a Ford monopoly.

The outstanding innovation brought via internet through MGH Neurological Forums, PLWP, and presumably others as well, was the practice of Patients as Providers. We provide health care for each other in the areas where we can, and as consumers of same, our health can improve. Now that people realize what the internet can do, I see no reason not to let the concept expand and grow. It could be that some day people could enroll in the Peer Participant Prop-up Program and become certified hand-holders, for all I know, but the idea is: peer support to provide aspects of medical care is not happening only on one website, it's a whole movement.

Which site will we focus on when BT1 comes back--as so many are wondering--I don't see that we have to choose now or ever. Trust is earned by the trusted, not bestowed by the hopeful, and it takes time both to earn it and to earn it back. We shall see. With open minds and hearts, who knows what we can do?

JMHO,
Jaye

I appreciate the well wishes toward Psych Central, but honestly we don't want any additional credit because you folks have long been your own, independent community and I want to foster that independence as much as possible.

I honestly don't believe one should fuss too much over a name, because at the end of the day, what's important is that you all are here and found one another in a community you enjoy.

If you all see another name that is available as a domain name that comes up in discussion, feel free to let me know. We can have a "run off" vote of any additional names if need be.

John

I'm leaning towards NT :) . As DocJ said, it doesn't matter,

'cause we will all be here. http://home.earthlink.net/~sal.pal/s...res/family.gif

voted neurotalk also thanks for posting Doc j and Happy Birthday.paula

Hi all ~ :)

It sure looks like Neurotalk.org is going to take it. ;)

Shirl:D

Now aren't you glad you asked ;)

comfortcircle.org

neurocomfortcircle.org

neurocomfort.org

neurovoyagers.org

neurotreks.org

brains are us.org.....no brag, just fact lol

mindtreks.com

journeys of the mind.org

mindjourneying.org

mindhaven.org

painhaven.org

brainease.org

injuryhaven.org

I_hurt.org

ComfortingWords.org

neuoresourses.org

BrainResourse.org

WeCareForums.org

If we can't get NeuroTalk, which I like best, how about:

BrainMatters.org
or
BrainBoards.org
or
TalkingHeads.org (lol, :p )
or
NeurologicallySpeaking.org
or
BrainFamily.org
or
BrainTalkToo.org

Don't know if any of these are available; not sure how to check :o

beth

May I make a suggestion?
 

Hello everyone...and you too, Doc John.;)

I have just returned from my summer hiatus in the boonies with no
computer/electricity/TV etc. Getting back into the techno world is rather
difficult this year for me ...sigh!

But I have a suggestion here. I have tried to read as much as possible, but so far have not completely caught up with events.

I had been a member of OBT (Original BrainTalk) since 1997 or so. In those days it was a NEURO board ..and when the second incarnation arrived and more
members signed up, many diverse other health issues began to be important there, and slowly many other boards were added that were not strictly
neurological. OBT BEGAN in the department of Neurology at MGH as a project.

If this board is to remain, and I get the strong feeling it will, then I suggest a name for this venue that encompasses more health care in general than just neurology. Certainly many disease states do impact on the neurological system, (like diabetes, and cancer) but basically they are disease states with multiple issues. Issues like hypertension and arthritis are also very common and important today, and are not primarily neurological.

Looking ahead a bit, I think that this board can grow into a NEW entity, and as such encompass crucial healthcare issues today.
One example is preventive medicine in which I am very active.

So putting a "neuro" type name out there, sort of "limits" the scope of this venue, esp for those who are using search engines. I do however, enjoy this thread, and think many of the names are very creative and easy to remember.
Naming I think is a tough task...regardless of WHAT we have to name;) .

I also would like to request a Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency forum to be added here. This is my "specialty" so to speak, and very important today since many drug treatments deplete nutrients as a side effect from therapies. That forum at OBT became quite active in the last year, with many people coming from
the other boards to share their questions, and discoveries. (Lyme, PN, MS, Gluten, etc). Having a "home" for the topic gives and information base so that the same data need not be repeated on separate forums, and can be linked to and save bandwidth. So if possible, I'd like to request that forum.

It is obvious that Doc John is active here, and it is a pleasure to see something new beginning. Thank you again, sir, for your time and interest in all of us!

What's In A Name?
 

I personally would not change the name....I had a Yahoo board for the Tarlov cyst....Somone convinced me that the format for that board was difficult to use and that since the Tarlov cyst is rather rare I should tweak the name and switch to a different board too...Since I was paying monthly for the Yahoo board I dumped it....We were having a problem with people not posting much anyway..I switched to a different type board and changed the name to include spinal problems....I lost most of the membership and people are still not posting....The membership is growing slowly, but people still do not post....

I think people were very excited initially when they saw this board and thought it was the original Braintalk...As they slowly or quickly realized it was not, just another board that looks very much like BT....the excitement faded somewhat....but truthfully what is the big deal with using BT2 and using both boards?..Braintalk posters feel a kinship of some sort...There is no match or board like it on the Internet.. It is "magic"...I am certain you would all agree....There are many that would like to "clone" it...but they cannot..I cannot on my own boards and I am a very, very, nice person and intelligent too..(I know, I know...I should not be saying that about myself, but it is true and those that know me will tell you that about me and I agree.)...I do not know what the mix is on BT or why people feel so comfortable or at on home on BT, but it cannot be duplicated, so to close this board and to start another just because the original starts up again is silly...

It can be another safe haven for those to come to when BT is down again and it will be....How many times has it happened before?..I know people repeatedly e-mailed me asking me for the name of the board people went to when BT was down..People believed there was a board for us to go to when BT was down....So what is wrong with BT2...Some of you have stated publicly that you are more comfortable here anyway.....For some reason many of us tried to warn John and the moderators of the impending crash, but our threads were locked and we were threatened with banning if we brought it up again, so it was weird...People were hesitant to post at first, but little by little you are coming around and posting....Why? I think,because you need the comraderie of very old friendships. Many of you go back to the beginning of BT...I do not, but have made many friendships none-the-less....

Many, many of us use more than one board, don't we? I know I do...I have two boards of mine own and visit probably ten boards...I do not visit them every day as I do have a family and a life off of this computer, but I do visit about ten boards....

BT is not back up....I am not getting a message when I go to the address page...I do not read this board everyday to determine what is going on...so maybe I am not up to date on the new launching date, but this board should keep the name BT2....This was a nice gesture by John...He saw a need and he acted on it...We are familiar with the format....Why cause him more work and us too?...Let things be as they are....John has not gained anything from starting this board..... I do not think anyway...He has not gained instant wealth and fame.... Any number of us would have jumped on it if that were the case...The responsibility of running and maintaining a board, any board, but especially this board is monumental.

John has already been attacked publicly for starting the board....Some think he has alterior motives...and while some of us might have thought it, others did not hesitate to post their thoughts about his motives for the board publicly.....I do not know John... but, I certainly hope his act is sincere in just wanting to help people....There are many, many people that need this board....It is their lifeline to the outside world...There are many that are elderly, ill, need advice on surgery; pre/post-op, medicine, disability, etc., they might be suicidal, or something simple...We have all been there at one time or another..I know I have been...and I am thankful to John Lester for providing it....but am just as thankful now that John has put up this board as well....I say leave things as they are....You did a good thing....You meant no harm....No one would have ever found this place had you put up any other name....in all honesty....This can be home too...BT2! What's in a name?

I agree with GJ.

I've seen boards change when there was excitement to change, but the membership tended to go down because not everyone followed the change.

Always there was a loss of members.

In terms of BT, they were in existence a long time and sure felt that members were expendable.

I hope that members here are valued more. They seem to be.

name & such
 

I wanted to remind all that BrainTalk.org has not been the name of John Lesters forums from birth. It changed to currant name several years ago. I see no reason to have such a to do about whatever Dr. Grohol decides to use. He has been very kind and caring to all of us.

Yes, he did get some ugly things said to him, but he was always gracious about it.

I have been to the Psyche Central site and suggest others go also. He has so very much going it takes some time to get the gist of it all. I'm still digesting "the gist". Check out all he has available and you will know he did not "steal anything"!!

I believe I read someplace that Dr. Grohol started his sites in 1994 or "95. I don't think anybody that checks Psych Central out could clearly see he did not take on someone elses work.

Whatever the name, I intend to stay:) Thank you Dr. Grohol! JJ

Me too! Thanks Dr. Grohol.

nonesense

why not include all health problems?
call it healthtalk or healthinfo

?

nonesense ?

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the subject has been mentioned before....on bt1 there were many unused forums. why add and add and add? there are already many successful health type of boards that have just about everything listed.

from reading the posts on this board, it seems to me that the social, support and offering information are important. not just a fact finding site.

jmho. the name isn't that important...as long as it doesn't end up brainfart.org. :p i think granola liberal might already have that domain. ;)

I do believe I know who Granola Liberal is, but I will not stoop to calling names:D I love you both anyway:p

lol

I agree. I have a bit of brain damage and when there are miles of forums listed I get confused. I like the KISS approach... Keep it simple, stupid. :)

that's the saying the way I learned it and isn't aimed at anyone, just quoting.

I hear you all very clearly. So let's just play it by ear for now...

((((((((((DocJohn)))))))))))