Lurker with a thought...

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
Lurker with a thought...
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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 10:32am
I have seen the turmoil on this board. Without mentioning any names, I wonder why a person/persons who is within their "normal" range of weight would find it necessary to come to this board and bait it's members.

There are several boards that I know of on ivillage that only allow members who fit a certain criteria. For example, the "Teacher's Circle" on ivillage has this at the top of it's board:

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I have seen parents who post there GET THEIR POSTS REMOVED because they weren't teachers and were asking teachers questions on how to deal with teachers at their kid's schools!

Perhaps this board should adopt a similar policy, disclaimer at the top. Maybe something like this:

NOTE: This board is reserved for people weighing 100lbs or more and THOSE WHO WOULD POSITIVELY SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS TO LOSE WEIGHT. It is not designed as a forum for fat bashing or debate. If you are a person who would like to debate the different issues concerning weight loss, please visit the debate boards.

Just a thought....

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 2:04pm

I think its a great idea Haiku and Im glad you came out of lurkdom to share it with us!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 4:41pm

That must have been what I was thinking of.

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Fear

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Registered: 01-05-2000
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 5:59pm
I think the cl's should approach iVillage about adding a disclaimer. Totally agree. :-)Stephanie
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Registered: 08-31-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 6:45pm
It was already done by another member :)
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Registered: 07-26-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 7:02pm
I agree.

furry

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Registered: 07-16-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 10:45pm
Brilliant idea!

Thank you!

Cheers

Lisa

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Wed, 09-01-2004 - 5:07pm
bump

Kerstin

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Fear

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 09-01-2004 - 5:11pm
BUMPITY BUMP
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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 09-01-2004 - 5:28pm
BUMP
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Registered: 08-10-2003
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 3:21am
What a great idea Haiku has. Strange... some folks who are usually so *opinionated* and *knowledgeable* on so many *other* subjects don't seem to share this sentiment. Hmmmmm......

Elle