What does everyone think about making this group closed? « Back to Group Discussions

[Ninetales]

Since at this point it's unlikely we'll get any new members, I wondered if everyone was wanting me to make the group closed?  I don't know if it will make people more comfortable regarding using our babies' names or posting pictures or anything like that.  Plus, not that we've had too terribly much but it would cut back on spam posts.

Yay/nay?  Thoughts?

[Tizzy]

By closing it, would it still appear to the public or just to members already in the group? Also, we have a lot of non-posters, would there be any plan to do a roll call and clean the list up?
Otherwise I'd be fine with just moving more over to the Facebook page.

[ilovetchotchkes]

Originally Posted by Tizzy 

By closing it, would it still appear to the public or just to members already in the group? Also, we have a lot of non-posters, would there be any plan to do a roll call and clean the list up?
Otherwise I'd be fine with just moving more over to the Facebook page.

Where's the FB page? 

[sallyrae17]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/273529146038301/ 

Let me know if that link doesn't work.

[Veritas Vitae]

I do like some of the functionality of the Mothering group compared to the FB group.  I'd be okay with closing it. I like Tizzy's idea of doing a roll call and cleaning up the list, since we have over 100 members, but not nearly that many posters.

[rebecca10]

I like keeping the mothering group but agree with closing it--especially if that meant our posts couldn't be viewed by non members and especially not be google searchable. I'd definitely be more comfortable that way.

[LilyTiger]

I agree with making it closed.  I would feel more comfortable posting details that way (not that I've been terribly reticent as it is). 

Also, how does one join the Facebook page?

[Justmee]

I'm also in favor of making the group closed. Didn't know there was that option on mothering.

[NewMumJoy]

I agree with the above comments!

[JennaSpring]

Ditto. I vote yay.

[CCoello]

Fine by me.

[pennywhistle]

I agree with everyone else.  I like the forum better than FB since on FB conversations can get dropped off the page, whereas with the forum it's easier for me to find conversations even if I haven't been online in a few days.

[sallyrae17]

I'm also okay with closing the group!

[eleuthia]

The only reason I can think of to NOT close the group is that, well, we have pretty awesome threads sometimes that can be helpful to other MDC members (we've had at least a couple featured on the front page). And sometimes other MDC members wander in with helpful advice. But I really do hate that our threads are google searchable and how that can negatively impact the experience of ladies in our DDC (or cause them to leave). So basically... I'm cool with making it closed! 

[Sol_y_Paz]

Sure.

Originally Posted by Tizzy a roll call and clean the list up?

And agree with this but there might be some people who have been active in the past but might not be now, like intime0, ithappened, intutitivejamie, etc. who I would hope to see stay so they can have the option to come back if they can/want.

[Veritas Vitae]

Knittingmama as well, ifthe group is closed and unsearchable.

[iixivboots]

I think we should close the group, since everyone seems in favor of that, but as people stated not do a list clean up, as there are moms who may want to still visit in a month or more but are too busy atm, I would hate to have them come and not be able to access the group. I think limiting it to the member list now, active or not, will provide the privacy people want.

[NewMumJoy]

So, what happens once the group is closed?  Are we only able to see/access it if we're logged in, or is there any additional action needed on our part?

[Ninetales]

I'm going to look into it a bit more.  I've been dealing with sleeping issues, thrush, and a filthy house here, so I haven't had a chance yet.  I don't plan to cull anyone out, so anyone who is currently a member will still have access.  Perhaps down the road we can make some decisions about removing people who never posted.  Plus I think that even if it's closed people can request membership.

[LeAnn A Doula]

another yay vote for closing the group. good suggestion.