Forum organization...where do I post or find...?

**Snowfanatic** · 06-10-2011, 06:31 PM

If I am not mistaken there were at least 2 active threads on beach access as late as yesterday. They have disappeared. What happened? Censorship??

**kurt** · 06-10-2011, 06:57 PM

I hope you're kidding. Check the local government forum.

Serious question. Do we need to merge some forums?

**Snowfanatic** · 06-11-2011, 04:01 PM

Not all of us have the time or inclination to review more than 2 or 3 forums. I am sure that if we lived in Sowal we would check them all but we are merely January renters (13 years so far). We have three homes and can't even spend that much time keeping track of those communitees.

**kurt** · 06-11-2011, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Snowfanatic

Not all of us have the time or inclination to review more than 2 or 3 forums. I am sure that if we lived in Sowal we would check them all but we are merely January renters (13 years so far). We have three homes and can't even spend that much time keeping track of those communitees.

I understand. We get so used to checking "new posts" we may forget that too many forums can be confusing, instead of helpful.

**Minnie** · 06-11-2011, 10:52 PM

You have done such a good job of offering specific forums, this one which I find very generic could possibly be dropped.

**Andy A** · 06-12-2011, 11:45 AM

I don't see dropping "All About SoWall" to be useful at all. It is a boon for all but especially for those of us who live here permanently. What I would like to see is not necessarily less forums but all except the Lounge opened to both lurkers and members. It is my strong belief you had much more participation prior to the recent "upgrade and revision". I am a firm supporter of SoWal but do believe at times it is too restrictlve. It provides much useful information and input to the community.

**Rita** · 06-12-2011, 12:11 PM

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It could hardly be easier for anyone to become one of the thousands of registered members, have access to any forums they wish, never make one post and lurk for years. This message board is not in the least bit restrictive imo. Unless you blatantly break the rules, your membership stays intact.

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**Teresa** · 06-12-2011, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Andy A

I don't see dropping "All About SoWall" to be useful at all. It is a boon for all but especially for those of us who live here permanently. What I would like to see is not necessarily less forums but all except the Lounge opened to both lurkers and members. It is my strong belief you had much more participation prior to the recent "upgrade and revision". I am a firm supporter of SoWal but do believe at times it is too restrictlve. It provides much useful information and input to the community.

Hi AndyA - could you explain? I know the changes take a while to adjust to - things work a little differently - it happens with each upgrade. Enough to keep people from participating? Also, what kind of restrictions do you mean?

**kurt** · 07-11-2011, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Snowfanatic

Not all of us have the time or inclination to review more than 2 or 3 forums. I am sure that if we lived in Sowal we would check them all but we are merely January renters (13 years so far). We have three homes and can't even spend that much time keeping track of those communitees.

We've re-organized and narrowed the number of forums to be easier to navigate and less confusing, I hope.

The "All About SoWal" subforum is at the top of the list and you can post pretty much anything there if the other forums aren't obvious choices. Expect it to have the most activity for newcomers, visitors, and those who aren't on the site regularly.

If you're looking for a rental or where your favorite band is playing then the specific forums for that should be pretty obvious. We're open to suggestions on any more changes, additions, mergers.

**ProHealth** · 07-12-2011, 10:23 AM

Hi Kurt,
What happened to the "Health & Wellness" forum? I understand the need to reorganize but cutting Health & Wellness??? I enjoy Sowal and hope that heading will be reinstalled.

**kurt** · 07-12-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by ProHealth

Hi Kurt,
What happened to the "Health & Wellness" forum? I understand the need to reorganize but cutting Health & Wellness??? I enjoy Sowal and hope that heading will be reinstalled.

Thanks for asking.

Health, beauty, wellness, fitness, etc. offers from, or information about your business in the SoWal Area should go in http://www.SoWal.com/bb/forumdisplay...s-and-Services

General discussion for all off topic subjects, including health and wellness, should go in http://www.SoWal.com/bb/forumdisplay...2-SoWal-Lounge