Community Chat or Among Friends? - Page 2

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

Lots of long-term social groups in Among Friends, like meeting for breakfast, lunch & dinner to chat with besties. Prayer requests, religious discussions. Support groups.

It's been my experience over time that the posters who prefer, and mostly reside in Among Friends tend to be those who believe everyone should be kind and supportive to everyone else, always. If/when they venture into discussions in Community Chat, they are often surprised, shocked, hurt, offended, angered, etc. that people disagree, have strong opinions, and in general "aren't nice" to all other posters all the time. They generally wish that the entire forum with all its subdivisions was just like the supportive peacefulness of Among Friends.

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SaRina · ‎04-17-2015

"Among Friends" is exactly as the title implies -- posting as if you were among friends, where opinions are more tempered and more tolerance is shown (or should be). As a result, generally, more topics of a personal nature would be seen there.

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

It's going to depend on the subject. I think Among Friends is more friendly. light-hearted (not always), doesn't want to be controversial. If I wanted to discuss politics, what's going on in the world, news, etc. I'd do it on the Community Forum.

Newgate · ‎09-05-2014

I find when I post under a specific product forum verses "Chat" or "Among Friends" not as many people reply! But I do feel "Among Friends" is for more sensitive subjects!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i only occasionally respond in among friends and i have never posted a new thread in among friends.

my forum of choice for random/informative/news/funny posts is community chat.

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Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

Don't be fooled by the title "Among Friends", don't believe everyone there is "your friend"!!!

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

@Hooty wrote:
Don't be fooled by the title "Among Friends", don't believe everyone there is "your friend"!!!

@Hooty....you can say that again. I hope all is well with you.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

Retiredonthebeach · ‎01-26-2011

Good to know, I'm new here

JJsMom · ‎03-10-2010

I prefer Community Chat because it seems to allow more discussion on current events with stonger opinions, which I find more interesting.

Among Friends seems to be more about prayers, support, and small talk. That's not my thing, so I avoid it.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. ~ Desmond Tutu

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@Moonchilde wrote:
Lots of long-term social groups in Among Friends, like meeting for breakfast, lunch & dinner to chat with besties. Prayer requests, religious discussions. Support groups.

It's been my experience over time that the posters who prefer, and mostly reside in Among Friends tend to be those who believe everyone should be kind and supportive to everyone else, always. If/when they venture into discussions in Community Chat, they are often surprised, shocked, hurt, offended, angered, etc. that people disagree, have strong opinions, and in general "aren't nice" to all other posters all the time. They generally wish that the entire forum with all its subdivisions was just like the supportive peacefulness of Among Friends.

You must have missed that Cheating neighbor thread. Forced friendliness throughout Among Friends and plenty of snark over there. At least Community Chat is more honest about opinions and doesn't try to be syrupy sweet.