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Community Chat or Among Friends?

World Traveler — Fri, 20 May 2016 19:51:01 GMT

What criteria do you use to determine if you will post your general comments on Among Friends or Community Chat?

I've been on the Among Friends threads more lately, but occasionally check out Community Chat. I can't tell the difference between the two.

If you want to post something in general (not a specific QVC product that has its own forum), which one do you choose between these two and why?

Just curious.

Oh, dear me! Maybe I should have posted this on Among Friends. ha!

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

DoneTryin — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:01:33 GMT

Good question. I've wondered what was the difference between the two, though Community Chat seems to be a catch-all. Maybe one of the Mods can clarify.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

traveler — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:11:52 GMT

I usually read and write in community chat. Among Friends seem softer to me, more prayers, personal chatter.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

chrystaltree — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:13:34 GMT

I don't use any criteria to distinguish between the two. I just post wherever I want to post.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Noel7 — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:17:58 GMT

CHAT is allowed to be more free-wheeling, more assertive.

AMONG FRIENDS is supposed to be kinder.

You can discuss religion nicely on AMONG FRIENDS, but not on CHAT.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

ECBG — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:21:40 GMT

I have seen things of interest to a wider scope of posters in Community. I see things from news sites as well as policical things discussed.

In Among Friends you can page some one or share info that a small number of specific posters might be interested in that doesn't fitt the different forum topics.

Since posters use them interchangeably, I always read both.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Mominohio — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:23:14 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
CHAT is allowed to be more free-wheeling, more assertive.

AMONG FRIENDS is supposed to be kinder.

You can discuss religion nicely on AMONG FRIENDS, but not on CHAT.

Pretty much this, yes.

I go to Among Friends and there people are a little softern and kinder. Topics are less controversial and everyone tends to play nice.

On Community Chat, people will be less guarded on their topic choices, what they say and how they say it. It is more for spirited discussions and differing opinions to battle it out.

Both are nice, and serve different functions, in my opinion.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

MaggieMack — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:24:01 GMT

I think it is verboten for people to jump on other posters in Among Friends, it is a forum where people go for friendly support or opinions. Community Chat is basically no holds barred. Within regs, of course.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

World Traveler — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:30:46 GMT

Thanks everyone! You all seem to agree. And what you say makes sense, now that I think about it.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

hckynut — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:48:04 GMT

my criteria? if i start a new thread it will be in/on this forum. if i reply to a thread or post, it is based on the topic of the thread.

hnj

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Moonchilde — Fri, 20 May 2016 21:31:33 GMT

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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

SaRina — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:10:24 GMT

"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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

RainyDayGal — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:16:57 GMT

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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Newgate — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:37:59 GMT

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!

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

sunshine45 — Fri, 20 May 2016 23:45:22 GMT

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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Hooty — Sun, 22 May 2016 22:28:46 GMT

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

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

catwhisperer — Sun, 22 May 2016 22:43:05 GMT

@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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Retiredonthebeach — Mon, 23 May 2016 07:11:59 GMT

Good to know, I'm new here

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

JJsMom — Mon, 23 May 2016 14:16:43 GMT

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.

Re: Community Chat or Among Friends?

Trinity11 — Mon, 23 May 2016 14:33:15 GMT

@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.