Hi flutterby!

I am glad you like the idea.

I'm really sorry you had bad experiences on similar groups. I understand why you want to keep your littles safe. Also, I'm sure that this is a personal subject to many people.

I don't have the group set to private at the moment, but I was considering that this morning, and might go ahead and do that. I know it's always a relief to me when I can join a group without waiting or fear of rejection, BUT on the other hand, it is always a dissapointment if I get there and there is a lot of harassment, trolls, etc. I want everyone to feel safe on this group.

So far, some people have already joined, BUT I think those individuals are okay. I know some of them, and all have posted what I would consider "safe" comments so far. There are 7. I am definitely open to suggestions on improving the group, including ways to keep people safe and I can set the group to private right now, but how do you suggest I determine who gets in? Should we say everyone can join and I will approve all, BUT once they step outside the guidelines they are in danger of being banned? What would make you feel welcome, but safe at the same time?

As for guidelines, I will try to post some. What do you suggest? Obviously, we should try to keep things fairly kid friendly. I will post questions on the group asking the members thus far what guidelines they would like to see, and you can feel free to post suggestions here or pm them, etc. I'd love to have you on the group and will try to set some boundaries there to keep you safe. Thanks for helping me improve things.

Locust