"Members Only" Daycare.com Forum??

[MsLaura529]

And cheesecake..

I want some cheesecake!

[Maria2013]

The more googly eyes, the better

what's with this "googly" eyes??::

[Sugar Magnolia]

Wow. My data connection was spotty/down yesterday. I'm always late to everything.

I agree with leaving most things open to everyone, including unregistered comments. They are usually relevant and interesting, helpful, and occasionally controversial. I think incidents of abuse and hard core trolling are pretty low here. Michael and the Mods do a super job. Thanks guys!

I do like the option of the private area. Nice to have a choice.

As for the venting thread ...I will be honest and say I don't pay much attention to it. Or the positive or funny sticky threads either, for that matter. It just seems disjointed and hard to follow. I think a lot of vents/funnies/good news winds up as a new thread anyways. I DO like the FAQ sticky threads for new users or visitors to get quick answers.to things like how to start a daycare, website, forms, etc.
Can there be sub-sections? Like "behavioral issues" or "business administrative issues" or "parent relations" ? Maybe that is too complex. Just an idea.

[MyAngels]

what's with this "googly" eyes??::

I think they are referencing this thread: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64612

[MyAngels]

Banning does work. Usually you can ban someone for a session or even days depending on several factors. The offender can come back but usually the ban keeps them away. If they start trouble again, I will go through the same process. Call me the mad dog protector. At some point it is not going to be worth it for them to waste so much time trying. There are other forums they can bother with.

It's so interesting, the things that go on behind the scenes . Thanks for keeping this forum so great .

[Maria2013]

I think they are referencing this thread: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64612

omg that had me laughing::::::

thank you for clearing that up for me:hug:

[Sunshine74]

It's 500 and six months right?? Cause I am not at the six month mark yet going to the left out closet I'm going to eat some googly eyes.. And cheesecake..

I am going to join you in the left out closet... if that's ok. I will bring more cheesecake (and googly eyes). I have been here for awhile but I have posting anxiety. :-/

[sleepinghart]

Welcome to the forum.

~Thank you Michael! ....Glad to be here .


~...Sorry, I was afraid to double post and didn't see your comment MyAngels so I'm doing the best I can for now.


(MyAngels quote) "This kind of stuff pops up every now and again, but really we're a peaceful, happy bunch overall . Welcome to the forum!" (end quote)

~Anyway, thank you also for the welcome. And yes, I know y'all are a wonderful, peaceful, helpful bunch; I wouldn't have signed-up otherwise. And it's a weird feeling because it's kinda like I already know y'all although I just joined .

[Texasjeepgirl]

It takes 500 posts to join and you are almost at that number. I can send you the password if you would like.

Well I may never reach 500 posts...
Sometimes I literally go for MONTHS without logging in... I get so busy with everything else in life.. then today I log in and read all of this.

I know ZERO about IP addresses
What I do know is
Being a moderator or ADMIN for any forum is very very time consuming..
My husband and I were members of a TEXAS based jeep club and it's forum.. My husband read and posted DAILY...
Then he was elected PRESIDENT.. and WOW... the amount of time he spent reading all the posts.. trying to keep everyone in line with the 'family oriented' theme of the club... was BRUTAL... everytime I looked up he was ON THE COMPUTER.. wore me OUT...
so..
I say.. THANK YOU to all ADMIN and MODERATORS for the time you invest on keeping things together for all of us.

I don't read every post.. I don't read every thread...
I have not ever posted as unregistered... it never occurred to me to do it.. but.. I'm sure those that have.. have valid reasons for doing so.
I have stepped on toes here a time or ??? sometimes without intending on doing so.. and I got a whirlwind of reprimands...and messages of support...
I do enjoy all the opinions here..
even those I might not agree with.
I always learn things.. good and bad.

[Blackcat31]

Well I may never reach 500 posts...
Sometimes I literally go for MONTHS without logging in... I get so busy with everything else in life.. then today I log in and read all of this.

I know ZERO about IP addresses
What I do know is
Being a moderator or ADMIN for any forum is very very time consuming..
My husband and I were members of a TEXAS based jeep club and it's forum.. My husband read and posted DAILY...
Then he was elected PRESIDENT.. and WOW... the amount of time he spent reading all the posts.. trying to keep everyone in line with the 'family oriented' theme of the club... was BRUTAL... everytime I looked up he was ON THE COMPUTER.. wore me OUT...
so..
I say.. THANK YOU to all ADMIN and MODERATORS for the time you invest on keeping things together for all of us.

I don't read every post.. I don't read every thread...
I have not ever posted as unregistered... it never occurred to me to do it.. but.. I'm sure those that have.. have valid reasons for doing so.
I have stepped on toes here a time or ??? sometimes without intending on doing so.. and I got a whirlwind of reprimands...and messages of support...
I do enjoy all the opinions here..
even those I might not agree with.
I always learn things.. good and bad.

I PM'ed you

[Texasjeepgirl]

yes you did BlackCat
and I can't tell you how much I appreciated the support I received..
I'm not too proud to ever apologize for saying something that steps on a toe...
it doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to change my opinion.. ..but.. I know I can be out there and a little too bold at times..

[jenn]

I don't know what an IP address is, and wouldn't understand it even if it was explained. I have great technology skills
I don't think I have ever commented without being signed in.
However, I never really sign out. If I had to sign in to my account again, I'm not sure I would know my username/password. Hope that doesn't happen!
I love this group. So much support and advice, and a place to vent!