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TOPIC SUGGESTION!!!

Spurt — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:36:50 GMT

Here's a suggestion...... for what its worth....Change the WELLNESS category to HEALTH AND WELLNESS..... and post an announcement that all threads and topics relating to the pandemic, vaccines, and covid should be posted under the HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPIC....Some of us are wanting a reprieve from all the numerous and duplicate threads regarding covid, vaccines, and the pandemic and are looking for something else to discuss ... Someone even started a separate thread that they got the vaccine, ....good for them, but a SEPARATE thread called "Done" is unnecessary!!! This was after they had already posted a topic on vaccines. There are so many of what I consider duplicates on this subject!

Re: TOPIC SUGGESTION!!!

stevieb — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:05:38 GMT

@Spurt When these boards first became inundated with all things virus, there were several suggestions for a forum to discuss all aspects of the subject. Obviously, that went nowhere. Your suggestion is a good compromise but one very much doubts any changes will be made. The powers that be seem content to have uncontained discussion of the pandemic, while the focus is upon containing what is somewhat broadly viewed as argumentative and political content.

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Spurt — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:15:50 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@Spurt When these boards first became inundated with all things virus, there were several suggestions for a forum to discuss all aspects of the subject. Obviously, that went nowhere. Your suggestion is a good compromise but one very much doubts any changes will be made. The powers that be seem content to have uncontained discussion of the pandemic, while the focus is upon containing what is somewhat broadly viewed as argumentative and political content.

@stevieb

Your probably right, I thought I'd give it a try since I appreciated the job being done on other topics.....(the "my pillow" threads, for example, how many times have people tried to bring this up....🙄)

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ValuSkr — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:19:51 GMT

@Spurt That's a good idea. There have been a lot of vaccine posts. They're interesting but becoming tiresome.

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KKJ — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:30:14 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
@Spurt That's a good idea. There have been a lot of vaccine posts. They're interesting but becoming tiresome.

I wouldn't even call them interesting at this point. And as the OP said,most are duplicate threads & posts of the same stuff.

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Lucky Dog — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:01:28 GMT

When the pandemic started last year, there were so many separate "my trip to the grocery store" threads (and still are).

Now there are many separate "I got an appointment for the vaccine" and "I got my vaccine" and "I got my second vaccine" threads.

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KKJ — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:08:57 GMT

@Lucky Dog wrote:
When the pandemic started last year, there were so many separate "my trip to the grocery store" threads (and still are).

Now there are many separate "I got an appointment for the vaccine" and "I got my vaccine" and "I got my second vaccine" threads.

Yeah, for sure. So many duplicate threads posted of "Went to store and saw people not wearing masks", and on and on. Now it's umpteen thousand threads & posts of "I got the vaccine."

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BlueFinch — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:26:52 GMT

I think the problem results because people fail to do a forum search before posting a new topic. Maybe some don't realize they can? If everyone did, it would be a non-issue.

If everyone would have posted on the same topic, when someone first announced obtaining the vaccine, it would have cut down on repeated separate topics. Obviously for all topics, as well. For me, having all replies under one topic adds some continuity that can be lost otherwise, making it a good thing. But, it's not likely to happen.

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stevieb — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:43:09 GMT

@BlueFinch I agree there are too many duplicate threads on many topics resulting from users not even looking to see what has gone before, much less doing a search... That said, I don't think either would much impact the virus/vaccine threads... It seems everyone wants their own 'fifteen minutes' and they've been allowed to take on a life of their own. The only monitoring of them seems to be when posts turn testy or someone wants to segue into a discussion of personalities or politics... At this point, attempts at reigning them in are probably too little too late...

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loriqvc — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:06:04 GMT

@Spurt - Sadly, the moderators have noted that there are currently no options for changing or adding to the structure of the forums due to technology issues—so we're stuck with what we have.

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stevieb — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:16:24 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
@Spurt - Sadly, the moderators have noted that there are currently no options for changing or adding to the structure of the forums due to technology issues—so we're stuck with what we have.

Merely changing the name of an existing forum should not be an issue, but given the many glitches frequently experienced. Well, 'nuff said. One does wonder, though, what they intend to do with the Linea thread now that the line has been sent packing.

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Lali1 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:20:50 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
@ValuSkr wrote:
@Spurt That's a good idea. There have been a lot of vaccine posts. They're interesting but becoming tiresome.
I wouldn't even call them interesting at this point. And as the OP said,most are duplicate threads & posts of the same stuff.

True. We don't need a report on every person who gets their vaccine or makes an appointment to get it. Sometimes it feels like people need to report everything they do here 🤨

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ValuSkr — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:21:11 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@loriqvc wrote:
One does wonder, though, what they intend to do with the Linea thread now that the line has been sent packing.

Yes, maybe they can change the name of the thread from "Linea" to "COVID-19" or "Vaccines" or something like that. And take it out from under the "My Favorite Brand" heading.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:33:42 GMT

@Spurt

I think many are "over" this topic.

Sadly, most posts always ends up with some reference to COVID and the "mask policing", "staying home" and begins a whole other discussion.

I have told good friends there are now 3 things off limits while we are together: no politics, religion & their opinion on how "I/we" should live our lives during COVID.

Then they're hypocrites and lecture you & what others do but they are out & about everyday🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ ...ugh.

No winning and I've been acquaintances with them for long time-they just can't help themselves🤔🙄. Friendships are slowly being replaced with them becoming recluse, afraid to enjoy life and we've all been vaccinated ...

Not me ...Ill take precautions but not staying home anymore than I need to🙂🙂

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Bri369 — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:19:40 GMT

I don't get the need to start a thread about the grocery stores or getting the vaccine.

I simply pass those threads by...

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Spurt — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:46:50 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
@Spurt

I think many are "over" this topic.

Sadly, most posts always ends up with some reference to COVID and the "mask policing", "staying home" and begins a whole other discussion.

I have told good friends there are now 3 things off limits while we are together: no politics, religion & their opinion on how "I/we" should live our lives during COVID.

Then they're hypocrites and lecture you & what others do but they are out & about everyday🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ ...ugh.

No winning and I've been acquaintances with them for long time-they just can't help themselves🤔🙄. Friendships are slowly being replaced with them becoming recluse, afraid to enjoy life and we've all been vaccinated ...

Not me ...Ill take precautions but not staying home anymore than I need to🙂🙂

@homedecor1

Me too, that's what I told my sister....I'm tired of it and dont want to hear or talk about COVID nor POLITICS, I skim headlines and check the posted COVID daily report to stay informed and thats it! ....We have a mutual friend that has gone overboard on both...and she's also into these wacky conspiracy theories....we now just ignore her calls. And the funny thing, she's a retired nurse and should know better...Another has turned into an absolute recluse....SMH!!! .

I take sensible precautions about the virus...rather be safe than sorry..... but I do enjoy walks in the fresh air (unless there's an ice storm).... and going to stores that also take added precautions as well....

Take Care my friend!

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ROMARY — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:55:45 GMT

DIY's. How to make our own 'this and that'.

And/or household tips, and maybe beauty hacks.

Each time I mention this, someone comes along and says that the Q doesn't want any new catagories, etc.

But, we can start a thread, right?

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Sage04 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:45:10 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
DIY's. How to make our own 'this and that'.
And/or household tips, and maybe beauty hacks.

Each time I mention this, someone comes along and says that the Q doesn't want any new catagories, etc.

But, we can start a thread, right?

Yes @ROMARY start any Thread you would like. Someone started a Thread a few weeks ago "How do you eat your Pizza". That was one of the most interesting Thread I've seen a very long time. So many people were involved. I really enjoyed it.

I also love DIY's.