Is the GC change for the better or the worse?

[Tom Earp]

Wow, changing of the threads!

Well, I am the hardest one to concinve and learn new stuff, Old Dawg Trey.

But if many look, there were problems, just look and check how many people are posting on those threads that are having more posts on them. That those actully had less, but have picked up because they are more to the forfront. This might in the long run help more people find out what is needed for them as opposed to a clogged CC Thread.

[Dionysus]

I think it is good to clean up the forum a bit but don't make it boring.

Yes, PUH-lease don't!!!

[TechAPhi]

I use the "ignore" feature way more than I ever did when I first joined. It's a shame because the silly chit-chat is fun, but when people try to be purposely inflammatory, it's a real turn off.

It's a shame, too, because most people are here to have fun conversations, not to be attacked, put down or embarassed when they read posts.

I wish it were possible to ignore entire threads posted by people on your ignore list, now that would be an enhancement!

Just one girl's opinions.

[justamom]

Yes, I too have noticed some "haughty" replies to some threads,
less compassion for some problems, maybe a loss of interest in
certain topics is to blame.

The changes appear to be good.

I think more people-newbies- will feel comfortable posting due to the distribution of topics AND posters. I wonder though if becoming more encompassing will take away some of the closeness many feel.
Soon, a person like me may not recognize newer people and feel awkward responding in a lighthearted way. I guess the best way would be to make the rounds, but with the new set up, I honestly don't think I will have time.

...but I do think it's healthy for GC.

[Honeykiss1974]

I don't think (or hope) the issue was with differring opinions, but with the fact that there were certain posters who CONTINOUSLY and PURPOSELY would turn any discussion into a WWE match - personal attacks, insults and all. Just out of the blue. That mess get very old after a short while.

I'm not talking about serious threads that dealt with racism or sexcism, but basic, simple threads about things like clothing or something like that. That alone was one of the reasons why I stopped frequenting Chit Chat.

On another note:

I like the new set-up, but then again, I like organization, so it flows with me.