Is the idea of private threads appealing to others? I'm not sure if they are possible, technically speaking, though.

[Crazy Hitch]

Just curious as to what exactly you mean by "private"?

Private as in no one can read it ... cos that wouldn't make sense to me seeing as the intention of posting is to ask questions / seek feedback or a range of things.

Or do you mean private as in only certain members can view your threads?

I used to be a member of another forum, it had the option of doing a private journal. Originally it was something any other member could read, but only the original poster could comment. It was a pretty good way of just getting thoughts out without having to worry about what other people thought.

A while later the same website had the same feature except the same journals were conpletely private. Only the original poster could see it. I quite liked that idea.
I struggle with privCy issues so this was kind of perfect for me.

Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

Just curious as to what exactly you mean by "private"?

Private as in no one can read it ... cos that wouldn't make sense to me seeing as the intention of posting is to ask questions / seek feedback or a range of things.

Or do you mean private as in only certain members can view your threads?

The latter. For example, I have very personal questions, and I don't want but a selected group of people who I feel I can trust and feel comfortable with (like the people on my friend list for example) to read and be able to post on them.

[Crazy Hitch]

Originally Posted by Wandering Soul

The latter. For example, I have very personal questions, and I don't want but a selected group of people to read and be able to post.

Ah okay thanks for clarifying

[amandalouise]

I believe this feature already exists here. its called social grouping. you start a social group. set the social group up as invitation only and then only you and those you invite will be able to post in your group. others will be able to see but only those you invite and join will be able to post.

there is also chats, it used to be where members could make their own private chat rooms but that was changed, you have to now apply to be a chat host if approved then you get to host chats in the chat rooms

this link will lead you to other links about the chat rooms.

http://forums.psychcentral.com/chat-...ted-rooms.html

there is also a forum for chat announcements where you can find more information about the chat rooms.

Maybe another way you could do this is to private message the group of people you would like to consult.I haven't done this before but think it might work.

If you did this though I'd recommend asking the recipients before you include them.

Originally Posted by prefabsprout

Maybe another way you could do this is to private message the group of people you would like to consult.I haven't done this before but think it might work.

If you did this though I'd recommend asking the recipients before you include them.

Good idea. Yes of course they will be asked first before included