Thanks for your thoughts, Christina. I realize you don't speak for DocJohn or other moderators, but wondered if you could clarify this as it seemed to be your own thought:
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I can see the importance of having a separate forum for transference related issues when that is the only primary issue
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What is the importance? Many threads are on a specific topic but each topic doesn't need its own subforum. What is the special importance of Transference having its own subforum? Just trying to understand...
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It also makes the Psychotherapy more open to discussing the other issues that we experience in therapy, like termination or finding a good therapist. Or it could just be a rant about a therapist's particular way of doing things or specific school of training (like Freudian, or if your therapist only does CBT or DBT etc).
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The PT forum has been very open to all of those topics.
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Posts do get moved, just like in all the other forums. If they seem to be better suited for another forum they will be moved. It's not usually something that is done lightly especially with posts that are not straightforward.
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I would just like to ask that moderators not be heavyhanded with their moderation. (I've been a mod myself at other sites, so I know this can be a fine line.) This is a close and dynamic community here in the PT forum, and I'm suggesting just that where people choose to start a thread be respected. If they choose to make it in the "Transference" subforum because they want an extra layer of protection or for another reason, that's great. But if they want it in Psychotherapy, consider leaving it there, as long as it is related to therapy. Give people credit to know which place best suits their needs. Is that an option?
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I don't think DocJohn was trying to make it more difficult - just sometimes easier to navigate and make it less cluttered and more organized.
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As a longtime moderator and admin at other boards, I urge you to beware of this impulse. It is sometimes best to be conservative when subdividing, and really assess whether there is a need, perhaps even checking in with users every so often to get their views. The PT forum is a popular one. Has it gotten too big and needs subdivision to reduce "clutter"? I'm not sure. What are your criteria?
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If you ever have a specific question about an administrative issue (like posts being moved, or asking a question about a new subforum), please do not make a post on the forums because we may not see it for some time
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In some situations, I think there can be value to making a post as then other community members can give input. But letting a mod know of the post is helpful, as then they know it is there and can respond. JMO. I'm glad Deli posted for all to see.