While I can see how these issues might fit in well in the existing forums, one of the things I have learned in my coursework and through working with clients who identify with minority status, safety is a huge issue. I think having a separate forum for diversity issues might create that safe place to explore issues such as identity, prejudice, family conflicts, peer conflicts, education and so on. I would imagine that like in life, it is harder for people who are different to talk about that difference, particularly if it is hidden, in the general public. On the internet, we have less access to intuition and "vibes", which help a person assess if they are safe in being vulnerable with someone. Creating a specific place, while not insuring 100 percent safety, would likely facilitate a sense of safety for those who wish to discuss this.

I think it's a great idea, and we can learn from it as well.

gg