[venusss]

I Know we sometimes are in crisis and need... but sometimes forum gets flooded by various thread by one name, new and bumped...

sometimes it feels bit like spamming.

I don't know if there should be some rule (usually forums have (unwritten) code of replying to one or two others threads before starting your own), or if we should simply think "do I really need to start a thread on this... could it fit in one of the three threads that are currently on the top of the forum?).

[TheDragon]

I think that people should definitely take a look around if there's a place they can post first, before starting a thread, especially multiple ones in the same day. Alternatively, if you just need a place for your thoughts, post on your own wall, or start ONE thread and keep adding posts there. This makes the forum easier to navigate at all. Since this is communal space, so to speak, people should be respect of how they use that space.

Completely agree. I tried putting a poster on ignore because the prolific number of posts just seemed overwhelming to me; unfortunately, that doesn't block them from appearing still on the thread list and doesn't really accomplish anything.

If they would just start a thread they just keep adding their constant thoughts to rather than a thread for every thought, that would help immensely. People could probably actually follow the one single thread more easily and respond more readily that way.

It concerns me that other peoples' posts get rolled to the next page so quickly because one person posts large numbers of threads one right after another. Some threads get lost as they roll to the next page, and it seems to me their one thread is certainly just as worthy of attention and responses as the other members 10 or 15 threads on the first page.

I don't know what the solution is, but I suspect others have noticed the issue also. I don't want the one poster to feel like they can't post, but I don't want other people to feel they are being ignored because their own threads have gotten lost in the shuffle either.

I Definitely Agree.

Thanks for bringing up and posting the topic.

[tinyrabbit]

I would like to respectfully disagree. You don't have to read or reply to any thread. If you feel obliged, that's your issue, not anyone else's.

I say this as someone who doesn't start a lot of threads I don't think, and who tries to contribute to others, so it's not like I think this applies to me.

I just think that this is a forum for people who may be in varying states of mental anguish or distress. If starting five threads on a forum keeps someone out of a dark hole, then good.

Though maybe I'm watching the wrong forums as I haven't seen anything I think is excessive?

[sabby]

I would say that the best thing a member can do if you think someone seems to be a bit out of control with starting new threads (they could be having some issues that are difficult to control) is to report the thread to the Support Team and let them deal with the issue, if there is indeed an issue to deal with.

Let's remember that since this is a mental health site, there are many members here who struggle with things and may need a bit of care and compassion while they work through it.

I don't think any of us are talking about feeling a need to reply to every one of this person's threads. I certainly don't; I don't even open them anymore. I think our concern is more for the threads that get completely lost amongst the literally 10-15 individual threads by one poster back to back to back as they get pushed to the next page. Seems like an administrator could work with that poster to maybe encourage them to start a "thoughts" thread or something that could consolidate those 10-15 threads down into a few.

Originally Posted by sabby

I would say that the best thing a member can do if you think someone seems to be a bit out of control with starting new threads (they could be having some issues that are difficult to control) is to report the thread to the Support Team and let them deal with the issue, if there is indeed an issue to deal with.

Let's remember that since this is a mental health site, there are many members here who struggle with things and may need a bit of care and compassion while they work through it.

Absolutely agree. I suspect moderators know exactly of whom we speak and might want to check in with that member and offer options that will allow for care and compassion them as well as for other members also.

[sabby]

Originally Posted by 1914sierra

Absolutely agree. I suspect moderators know exactly of whom we speak and might want to check in with that member and offer options that will allow for care and compassion them as well as for other members also.

Admin can also merge the member's threads into one (if it is appropriate to do). Since they can't see all the threads/posts made in one day by everyone, it's very helpful to them when members report things. Members have good insight and are good eyes to help the team to keep the site running smoothly.

[Yoda]

There are a few folks here that seem to be in a manic state sometimes and they post multiple threads, often about the same topic. I think it would be intolerant to tell them to stop doing something that they seem to think is helpful when they are in these states. I know when I am manic I don't post multiples but I do tend to ramble on and on with sometimes bizarre posts.

I think we need to be tolerant of those members different than ourselves.

[tinyrabbit]

I have no idea who this thread is talking about but I don't think it's nice to make threads about specific posters. Sorry. I know I would be very upset by that. What makes you think they won't see this?

[venusss]

Nothing. I am NOT saying don't post. But as "we have to tolerate"... will it really help you more to post ten threads with one post in them... as opposed to one thread with ten posts? Especially since most people post in need... so just post once and after long consideration...

And it's not really about particular poster. It happened by more people and I am just asking everybody (so that answers "what makes you think" question) who might be guilty of this to consider...

[unaluna]

I think for this to be a safe place, we shouldn't have to walk on eggshells around anyone. We shouldn't feel like we're being held hostage by an abuser we have to tolerate "or else". And there is already a rule in place for that. This is not a place for abusers.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by VenusHalley

who might be guilty of this to consider...

Implying 'guilt' as in inappropriate or offensive or wrong???

[venusss]

Guilty as "oops, I done it in past".

English is my second language and I don't speak politically correct, so I have no idea what words we can or cannot use.

[unaluna]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Implying 'guilt' as in inappropriate or offensive or wrong???

Please remember english is not venus' first language. I think we can take the more open view of guilt as in responsible for.

[Yoda]

understood

[TheDragon]

Originally Posted by Yoda

There are a few folks here that seem to be in a manic state sometimes and they post multiple threads, often about the same topic. I think it would be intolerant to tell them to stop doing something that they seem to think is helpful when they are in these states. I know when I am manic I don't post multiples but I do tend to ramble on and on with sometimes bizarre posts.

I think we need to be tolerant of those members different than ourselves.

Rambling on is fine, but starting 20 threads in one day with no real purpose behind it isn't. If you're manic and feel the need to post that much, I think it's much more respectful to start ONE thread, and keep adding to that. It'll save mods and admins time from having to collapse threads, and it's just respect for public use of space. Remember there are other members as well, who may wish to scroll through.

[lizardlady]

I'm with Sabby and Yoda on this. If someone is in a state that they need to post eleven zillion times in one day, why should it bother anyone else? If a member feels another member is misusing the site by posting too many times, report it to a mod or admin. Let them deal with it.

[DocJohn]

It becomes a problem when a single member overwhelms a single forum with new threads, pushing everyone else's threads down. We ask that members voluntarily limit themselves from posting too many new threads at one time. How much is too many? If you look at the forum index page and see mostly your threads, that may be a sign that you've crossed the line.

If you feel a member may be going overboard on this kind of issue, report one of their posts using the "Report post" function and we'll take a look at it. If necessary, we'll gently PM the member about the concern.

To no one in particular... Having a diagnosis or disorder doesn't mean you're absolved from acting responsibly within our community. It may help explain the behavior, but it doesn't excuse it. Being a member in a community means learning to be and interact in that community in a way that gets your needs met without trampling on others'.

Best,
DocJohn