The Mods have been trying to sort things out for a while,
we realise that the vets seem to have been forgotten about for some time.
But thats going to change!
Firstly I would like to introduce the new Veteran Board Mods!
We are all going to be around as much as we can so please contact us you need anything or have any problems,
Vets is going to get back on track.
For this we need your help, Vets has needed updating and needed changes made for a long time but we don't want to be the ones to make those decisions so we are asking you. What do you think needs improving? What would you like to see being changed or being brought in? Is there anything that needs getting rid of or would you like more community spirit or more group support threads. Any ideas are welcome, no matter how big or small and please dont worry about what others will think about them. I've always admired Vets for being such a strong community and nothing will be done without the majority vote but first we need a huge brainstorm of ideas.
The other thing we were wanted to ask you about was Christmas. We know a lot of people feel strongly about this time of year and so wondered if a couple of threads reflecting that would be appreciated. One to support those who struggle during this time of year and one for those who enjoy going over the top and share recipes and count the days until Christmas day.
Again these are only ideas, if anyone has any alternative ideas please share them.
So, here goes. I hope this is all okay and that the new mod choices are okay.
I know most of you know the wonderful Dom, Typs and Sam and I hope you don't mind me joining in.
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We'd really appreciate any Christmas ideas you may have - (supportive ideas and just general xmas stuff) so we can make the Vets corner as helpful, festive, and supportive as it can be during the christmas season.
Mandi - Thanks for your idea about the Christmas trigger label, and I wouldnt mind hearing what other people think about it. Personally, I think that an overly xmassy post should be clear by the thread title alone, and as we have so many trig label warnings already, I think a christmas trigger label may be a bit of an overkill .... but if others are all in favour of it, then we'd definitely consider making those changes.
This is YOUR forum after all .... each and every person who posts and reads posts here .... and with the mods' help, hopefully we can make this into the place that you guys want.
lol sharlie
maybe just mention it for people to write as part of a title as
'i feel like **** and want to xxxx' might not indicate that it's christmas related.
i do think we should have a couple of threads in general like 'christmas wishlist', 'christmas jokes', 'worst presents' etc so we dont end up with loads of those threads, but people can post theirs in a reply.
mand x
Mand, South Wales, Full-time working, single mother to 2 scarily independent girls.
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and yay for christmas threads!Im one of those over the top christmassy people and itll be nice to have a thread for it.
Personally I dont think we need a 'christmas trigger' I think as long as the thread names are cleary about christmas it should be obvious :) xx
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I think the christmas tigger label is too much, if something is christmassy I am sure it will be shown in the title itself, maybe thats just something that could be added as a 'please make the title show its chistmas related' in the rules, but more of a courtesy thing. 'Trigger' seems a little bit OTT.
Any yay for the Mods :) *wraps tinsel round them*
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Right, I'm going to be blunt and honest.. I don't really have the thoughts to sugar coat things.
I definatly don't think we need a 'christmas trigger' label.
Christmas is ment to be a happy time of year and I know it isn't for some but you know, sometimes you have to look for positive things to find things easier/enjoy things. I mean personally I'm quiet scared/dreading christmas in a sense but then in another sense i'm excited with all the decorations/the warmth you get from randomers/seeing certain members orf my family.
sometimes or most times even, to make things easier you need to face the things that make them hard. Making a trigger warning for every other thing is just hiding away more and more and at the end of the day won't help anyone. If the thread title mentions christmas then its your decision to read/not to read. Another point is, a *trigger* is a negative thing. Christmas overall for most is a positive thing.
I think the support threads are a good idea. I remember last year being online at christmas offering support, love and hugs and it was easier when there was the thread. a place where you can support each other/have a fun time and make something positive out of the whole thing.
I agree one in General (vets) and support(vets) would be cool..cause the general one could be about excitement etc and the support one for people who need/want support.
This year i'm going to be all alone with no internet access/no mobile coverage (I don't think) so no contact with my mates. Its going to be a hard time for me. My second grandmother died 4 days before christmas when I was 14. It broke my heart and everyyear i think about her but you know, you need to see the positives out of that.
Although Cliche every cloud has a silver lining and hopefully for those of you who find christmas a struggle will find the silver lininings this year. Somewhere, somehow but hidding away from it probably won't help anything.
Sorry if this seems abit harsh, Its just my two pence worth.
And Although its only december 6th, I hope you all have a very merry Christmas.
Life can be beautiful if you let it.
Step back, breathe and take it in
well said magic tears!I love your attitude :) id offer to keep in touch with you over the holiday if you had internet or something!but i hope you have a good christmas xx
There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you.
But there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.
I aint no abacus but you can count on me.
I think the christmas theads are a good idea. Loads of people find christmas and stuff really difficult, and i know i always find it really difficult to tell people how i am feeling at christmas cos i don't want to spoil anyone elses christmas by saying how bad i feel. It would be nice to have somewhere to go to say it all.
When times get tough, the best we can do is remember there is better to come. If we can hold onto this hope, then hope will keep us free.
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