More Forum sections?

[Appleblossom]

Could the forum be structured with a few more sections?

Eg 1)  chat section ... that way light hearted and deeper conversations can be kept separate if needed

2) new people and place to introduce oneself section ... that way it would be easier to follow through on new posters and their first posts would be less likely to get lost

3) Glossary section ... as has been asked for before ??

[NikNik]

Hi @Appleblossom

Thanks for your suggestion. The 'Enjoying time with others' Discussion topic is for exactly what you have described. Perhaps you should start a Discussion within Enjoying time with others and be really clear in the name of the topic and the first post what the purpose of it is (ie: 'This discussion is a place to keep away from mental illness, and chat about xyz).

We do Welcome Wednesday as a place for people to introduce themselves. Am I understanding what you're saying is that there should be a whole different Discussion Topic (like Our Experiences, Enjoying time with others etc) that is purely for new discussions by new members?

You have identified an issue we're battling at the moment - which is new discussions going unanswered. Sometimes though, this isn't a new member - so my concern is that the issue will still remain.
One of the things we're working on (as you will know) is working with Community Guides to skill them up to be able to respond to those who haven't received responses. Which you already do a good job at doing.

Yes a Glossary section is on the cards 🙂

[Former-Member]

Hi @Appleblossom. Really like the idea of having a section for the light hearted stuff. It saves the issue of people potentially being triggered if they're feeling a bit vulnerable but still after some company. It can also be a bit awkward if you unknowingly walk in on something and haven't guaged the mood so say the wrong thing. 

[35orso]

he did not mean contributing in the same spaces ... he meant a chatting ... text-chat ... LIVE chat ...

for a less formal SENDING, something to be read, needs to be of readable quality, presentable quality, kind of differentiation.

a LIVE, chat space, you might say, allows for quick Q.s , if anyone's there, that is... and for a breath of rooms, in which to socialise, in text-chat.

THAT's what you meant, is it not?

glossary's a good idea.

[35orso]

He did not mean 'contributing' in the same spaces, as is...

a chattING... text-chat... LIVE chat.

less-formal SENDINGs - unlike things to be read, article like, magazine like, that need to be of readable quality, presentable quality. that kind of differentiation should lead you away from ONLY article-like formats, but he meant something specific, u with me?

a LIVE, chat space, you might say, or a 'traitional chat' ... allows for quick hellos, redirections, Q.s , if anyone's there, that is... and for a breath of rooms, in which to socialise, in text-chat.

THAT's what you meant, is it not?

glossary's a good idea.

[Lunar]

Hello @35orso,

There is a livechat option on our webpage although this is to talk to someone who is a health professional and recieve support that way.

Unfortunately a live chat between members would be difficult to moderate, and the aim of having this space is to keep members safe so they can receive helpful support.

Lunar