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Organizing chat group/Facebook group to stay in touch

I'd rather have something separate from Facebook. I've never used Wordpress, but if it's just a basic message board that sounds great, or thrillerchild's idea to use Proboards.
 
I'll also make a mock up board using proboards and we can compare to see which people prefer :)
 
thrillerchild said:
Here's my quick mock up:

http://mjjsanctuary.proboards.com

Design is really easy to do and security settings are very good. I've set this mock up so only staff members can approve members.
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Wow! Thank you! That looks great, and is similar in format to the Support Forum.

Can you guys PLEASE reach a decision soon? Everyone take a look at what thrillerchild set up, please? Just click on the link, above?
 
I just signed up at the Proboards one -- I think this is perfect. If no one has any reservations, shall we go with this one to make Victoria's life easier? :)
 
jemini515 said:
I just signed up at the Proboards one -- I think this is perfect. If no one has any reservations, shall we go with this one to make Victoria's life easier? :)
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Oh, don't worry about making my life "easier!" LOL I'm just WORRIED about you guys. If you don't have this set up by the time this forum is taken down, I'm not sure how you will all find each other again, and I'm VERY concerned that this is taking too much time, with not enough time spent on those who remain seriously distressed?
 
Can't you at least consider mine, please? Cos it took quite a while to do. I can change it if you want. I just need something like this. I need to feel useful.
 
Nova said:
Can't you at least consider mine, please? Cos it took quite a while to do. I can change it if you want. I just need something like this. I need to feel useful.
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Oh, I'm so sorry for not clicking and commenting, I just went to the proboards one first.

I think yours is also great. How should we decide though? I think at this point we should focus on just going with one and spreading the word so people can begin to be helped. Like Victoria, I am worried about people on here getting settled into a new space before the forum here closes. Can you two (thrillerchild and Nova) decide between you which to go with? I think both are equally good but am maybe leaning slightly toward having fewer categories for simplicity's sake. Perhaps you can both be moderators on whichever forum?

BIG THANKS to both of you for taking the initiative to create forums! You are both fabulous! :huggy:
 
If anyone else wants to weigh in, please do -- can we pick in the next couple of hours?

Victoria, do you have a recommendation after knowing how things worked here?
 
Okay. I trimmed mine down, so it's just about the support side now.
thrillerchild, I'm pretty sure I can make you an admin if you want?
 
oh cool. so another forum. i like that :)
can someone pst a link please? im not sure what version u guys chose now
 
jemini515 said:
If anyone else wants to weigh in, please do -- can we pick in the next couple of hours?

Victoria, do you have a recommendation after knowing how things worked here?
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I'd be happy to give "unofficial" recommendations. Here they are:

I'd suggest a board that is not too complicated, but where you can add categories as needed. (Maybe the two who designed boards can collaborate on the final one?)

Capture some of the material here and have a "resources" section. The hotlines, grief counseling site, and anything else you need. Add additional resources as needed.

Put up a legal disclaimer. Be sure you say the board does not replace professional counseling.

Have a "statement of purpose." Such as, "This board is a sanctuary to provide mutual comfort and support for those who continue to grieve about Michael's passing, and also to find ways to embrace the positive, once more." Something like that? Your choice. . . .

Cut-and-paste the more significant threads from here, giving credit to MJJC as the original site for those. At least some of the "How are you all coping now" thread, for updates on how everyone is doing.

A private board is best. Using the same screen-names will help with clarity about who is who. (If you make it a public board, you will attract trolls and haters.)

Select your leadership. It's better to have two administrators, at least, and not just one. Have "mod-controls," although there will probably not be much need for modding since this is a "self-selected" group.

Be sure and have a "positive" thread. I'd suggest a group project, when you are ready for that. Maybe making something to send to Michael's children and/or family? Just a thought, but it would help to memorialize Michael and think about the future. (Remember the quilt that was a group project Shannon designed, here on MJJC? Something like that, where each person contributes some part of it?)

Take care of each other. You are very special people.
 
The choice is really yours, but I'm going to recommend that you use a message board format instead of FaceBook. My reason is somewhat selfish (sorry!) in that I don't do FB, nor will I ever.. . .and therefore if you choose FB I'd be unable to visit. Also, the message board format is familiar to everyone?

I want to commend you guys for taking the initiative to work on this. I'm sure you will love your little sanctuary, and you can stick together that way.
 
Nova said:
We haven't decided yet.
Here's the link to mine: http://mjjsanctuary.freeforums.org/
Here's the link to thrillerchild's: http://mjjsanctuary.proboards.com/
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i like the first one.

Victoria83 said:
The choice is really yours, but I'm going to recommend that you use a message board format instead of FaceBook. My reason is somewhat selfish (sorry!) in that I don't do FB, nor will I ever.. . .and therefore if you choose FB I'd be unable to visit. Also, the message board format is familiar to everyone?

I want to commend you guys for taking the initiative to work on this. I'm sure you will love your little sanctuary, and you can stick together that way.
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yes, a forum is better than FB! and w already have two :p
 
Victoria83 said:
I'd be happy to give "unofficial" recommendations. Here they are:

I'd suggest a board that is not too complicated, but where you can add categories as needed. (Maybe the two who designed boards can collaborate on the final one?)

Capture some of the material here and have a "resources" section. The hotlines, grief counseling site, and anything else you need. Add additional resources as needed.

Put up a legal disclaimer. Be sure you say the board does not replace professional counseling.

Have a "statement of purpose." Such as, "This board is a sanctuary to provide mutual comfort and support for those who continue to grieve about Michael's passing, and also to find ways to embrace the positive, once more." Something like that? Your choice. . . .

Cut-and-paste the more significant threads from here, giving credit to MJJC as the original site for those. At least some of the "How are you all coping now" thread, for updates on how everyone is doing.

A private board is best. Using the same screen-names will help with clarity about who is who. (If you make it a public board, you will attract trolls and haters.)

Select your leadership. It's better to have two administrators, at least, and not just one. Have "mod-controls," although there will probably not be much need for modding since this is a "self-selected" group.

Be sure and have a "positive" thread. I'd suggest a group project, when you are ready for that. Maybe making something to send to Michael's children and/or family? Just a thought, but it would help to memorialize Michael and think about the future. (Remember the quilt that was a group project Shannon designed, here on MJJC? Something like that, where each person contributes some part of it?)

Take care of each other. You are very special people.
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Okay, thanks. Great advice. :)
 
Please may I say that I'm at work and as we're extremely busy I won't be able to digest anything from here until I get home :( I'll have a look at Nova's design (although unfamiliar board host) and see how I feel with it. I'm more than willing to make Nova a Global Moderator on my design and welcome people's input :)

Can the mods on here give me at least 5 hours (10pm GMT) to review, update and add bits and pieces please?

Many thanks
 
Stephen (thrillerchild), I know I have said that at the moment I do not feel I can be part of a public support group... I would like to get involved with project, perhaps in the background at first as a moderator? Let me know what you think, give me a call tonight if you like.
 
Victoria, I think those are amazing pieces of advice! Thank you for providing them.

It would be wonderful if the the two who created these boards could collaborate. I would be more than happy to help out/moderate if desired. Yay, we're getting closer...
 
danniilee said:
Stephen (thrillerchild), I know I have said that at the moment I do not feel I can be part of a public support group... I would like to get involved with project, perhaps in the background at first as a moderator? Let me know what you think, give me a call tonight if you like.
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That's a good idea Dannii :) I'll certainly think about that and get back to you later on.

I've sent you a PM also Nova :)
 
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