Diapering basics and diapering fun chat - Page 2

[annettemarie]

Chat unrelated to basic advice and also unrelated to shopping? Look at my stash threads, the fun questions like "why did you start CD-ing" or "what's your favorite cover", have you tried this sewing pattern, things like that?

[Sustainer]

I think it's fine to have a forum for newbie/diapering101/basic questions. I just want to say that when such threads are posted in the main diapering forum, they *do* get replied to. I've seen a lot of people get a lot of great advice. I wonder if hiding such threads away in a subforum that contains nothing but other newbie/diapering101/basic questions would be the best way to get the most replies from experienced diaperers. Also, I wouldn't say that the main diapering forum has been particularly fast/busy lately, actually. Usually threads whose final reply was posted over 7 hrs ago are still on page one.

[Cynthia Mosher]

The plan is to reorganize. The main Diapering forum would become a category name only with no posting to it. Main discussion forums would be the two we are talking about - Diapering Basics and whatever other title we come up with that would host the usual discussions that are not about diapering basics.

[Trishy]

Hi ladies!

Our current thinking is that we will add two new subforums forums, one for Diapering Basics that will discuss the more technical aspects of diapering such as wash routines, getting started, overcoming problems, etc. and another subforum that will cater to the fun part of Diapering like stockings, show offs, fluffy mail, auctions and other diapering related chit chat. I stress Diapering related because topics that should go to other forums on MDC should still be appropriately placed.

Does this sound like the direction that most of us are wanting to go in?

[ShadowMom]

I think that sounds fine but I think if you call a forum "Diapering Basics" people will think it's just for newbies and beginners and questions will sit there unaswered too.

Personally, I think there should be a "Diapering" forum, and a "Hyenas" forum for hyena-specific stuff. The Hyena forum would be for hyenas to hang out in, and the diapering forum would be for everyone else.

JMHO

[jazzpurr88]

I think we should move all the shopping, stalking, showing off, look at this on ebay or HC stuff to its own place and leave the diapering forum for all other diapering chat and questions.

[jazzpurr88]

Name the shopping forum

Diaper Shopping - Discuss your purchases, show off your stash, give a heads up on a great sale, discuss anything related to shopping for or purchasing diapers.

Leave the daipering forum alone for all other diapering discussions.

[navygirl]

I'm a newbie and I wasn't here when everything started but I don't understand why it even needs to be changed. I like it the way that it is. I post to all kids of posts if it's something that I can help with but I'm new to cd'ing and don't have a lot to add.

[annettemarie]

If you do a search, including reading the threads Cynthia posted, you will have a better idea of the backstory here.

[navygirl]

I did read some of the older posts but since I've been here there hasn't been much like that going on. I guess that's why I don't see the need to seperate out the forum.

[lisabc311]

I say keep it simple.... a basic "Diapering" forum and a "Hyena/Stalking/Auctions" forum.

[mom to 3 boys]

Originally Posted by Sustainer

I think it's fine to have a forum for newbie/diapering101/basic questions. I just want to say that when such threads are posted in the main diapering forum, they *do* get replied to. I've seen a lot of people get a lot of great advice. I wonder if hiding such threads away in a subforum that contains nothing but other newbie/diapering101/basic questions would be the best way to get the most replies from experienced diaperers. Also, I wouldn't say that the main diapering forum has been particularly fast/busy lately, actually. Usually threads whose final reply was posted over 7 hrs ago are still on page one.

ITA with this. If we do a basics then it will hardly get visited except by other newbies.. KWIM?! I do think that a "hyena" forum would be a wonderful addition.. and to not take away the regular diapering talk as it is now. Just as jazzpurr88 suggested!!

[annettemarie]

Originally Posted by lisabc311

I say keep it simple.... a basic "Diapering" forum and a "Hyena/Stalking/Auctions" forum.

I could live with that as long as the non-hyena chat was still kept out in the "regular" forum so all the mamas could benefit from the wisdom.

[SEEPAE]

if we had to split it up i think leaving diapering as is for the regular talk and adding a subforum for hyena stuff would work best IMO. that way when a newbie open diapering she isnt forced to choose from a bunch of subforums and confused on what goes where, she can just post on the main page and us experienced moms can go chit chat about stalking and showing off in the subforum.
When I first joined MDC I will admit I left for a little while feeling confused after reading all the hyena threads and wondering why everyone seemed to spend so much on diapers. But I also got a LOT of help when I decided to stick my head back in. I personally wouldnt mind going to a subforum to post about the hyena stuff LOL

[WhitneyVL]

What about making one of the sub-forums protected by the 60 day/50 post rule for posting pictures of our fluff. I know it won't protect it completely from the pervs, but I think it's a small deterrent. :

[meco]

Originally Posted by trishshack

Our current thinking is that we will add two new subforums forums, one for Diapering Basics that will discuss the more technical aspects of diapering such as wash routines, getting started, overcoming problems, etc. and another subforum that will cater to the fun part of Diapering like stockings, show offs, fluffy mail, auctions and other diapering related chit chat.

I think this is the best bet.

My perspective of course, but I think the show off, ____day Fluffy Mail, what should I buy for this _____(event), did you see this?, stocking now run!, helo me stalk, etc. threads are the overwhelming ones. Could they be isolated into a subforum?

And the other should be a more practical, functional forum in terms of offering advice, frugal diapering. Where people can ask questions, find solutions, learn what kinds of diapers work for what, etc. But not called Diapering Basics. More like Everything you always wanted to know about diapers or something.

Also, can we reconsider the Resources and FAQs to include threads on frugal diapering, diapering from common everyday things, etc.

That way the more consumer oriented side is in one place. And everything you need to know to use cloth, make it work and continue to use it in another.

Thanks for the re-structure. I think it really really benefit people.

[Sustainer]

If someone in the "non-hyena" forum asks which diapers are trim, am I allowed to recommend an El Bee? Or do I have to come up with a frugal solution?

Are people allowed to ask for diaper recommendations in the "diaper chat" forum? Or will such threads be moved to the "question" forum?

If I want to know who has instock soakers, do I ask in the "chat" forum?

If I want to ask what everyone's favorite front-snap fitted is, because I'm looking for ideas for a new one to try, do I ask in the "question" forum?

[SEEPAE]

Originally Posted by Sustainer

If someone in the "non-hyena" forum asks which diapers are trim, am I allowed to recommend an El Bee? Or do I have to come up with a frugal solution?

Are people allowed to ask for diaper recommendations in the "diaper chat" forum? Or will such threads be moved to the "question" forum?

If I want to know who has instock soakers, do I ask in the "chat" forum?

If I want to ask what everyone's favorite front-snap fitted is, because I'm looking for ideas for a new one to try, do I ask in the "question" forum?

[Camellia]

Originally Posted by Sustainer

If someone in the "non-hyena" forum asks which diapers are trim, am I allowed to recommend an El Bee? Or do I have to come up with a frugal solution?

Are people allowed to ask for diaper recommendations in the "diaper chat" forum? Or will such threads be moved to the "question" forum?

If I want to know who has instock soakers, do I ask in the "chat" forum?

If I want to ask what everyone's favorite front-snap fitted is, because I'm looking for ideas for a new one to try, do I ask in the "question" forum?

Some in the "frugal" forum isn't likely to be looking for fitteds that cost $25 with a 2 year wait list. If you don't have a frugal suggestion, you don't have to reply

Part of diapering chat is making diaper reccomendations, so I'm sure that would be fine in the "chat" forum.

Again, asking who has instock soakers is diapering chat, so again, I'm going to gander that it would be fine in the chat section.

I don't see why this is so difficult to understand. Some cloth diapering folks just want a nice simple forum to talk about simple diapers. Doing that with the current set up is not easy. Having a "frugal" forum and a "hyena" forum or whatever they eventually get named meets everyone needs. I don't see how that is bad.

[Sustainer]

Originally Posted by Lindsaylou

Some in the "frugal" forum isn't likely to be looking for fitteds that cost $25 with a 2 year wait list. If you don't have a frugal suggestion, you don't have to reply

So in the "question" forum, if someone asked "What is the trimmest system?" I would *not* be allowed to recommend an El Bee? Even if I suggested trying to find a used one on the trading post?

Originally Posted by Lindsaylou

Part of diapering chat is making diaper reccomendations, so I'm sure that would be fine in the "chat" forum.

I agree that part of diapering chat is making diaper recommendations. So if my nighttime solution is not working for my heavy wetter, I can ask for suggestions in the "chat" forum? Even though that falls under the heading of "practical/functional/advice/questions/solutions/what kinds of diapers work for what" etc?

Originally Posted by Lindsaylou

Again, asking who has instock soakers is diapering chat, so again, I'm going to gander that it would be fine in the chat section.

What if I want to know the cheapest place to find prefolds? Is that also "chat," even thought it's "basic/frugal"?

Originally Posted by Lindsaylou

Some cloth diapering folks just want a nice simple forum to talk about simple diapers. Doing that with the current set up is not easy. Having a "frugal" forum and a "hyena" forum or whatever they eventually get named meets everyone needs. I don't see how that is bad.

What if I enjoy and own both simple/frugal diapers and hyena diapers and want to talk about both at the same time? What if I want to say "Do you think this is a good system? 24 prefolds and 10 Fussybutts?"