Another Mass Exodus

OliveOilsMom

This time it was the Bump.  The SAHM board peaced out to Proboards.  Similar to how it all went down with Stage and Linger from what I can gather.  People were being banned left & right without having their full 5 warnings.  So now TN is dead and TB has lost a whole slew of regs.  Have the XO Group Gods not learned anything over the last few years?

southernbelle0915

Does Deloitte or Booz Allen do consulting on How To Run An Internet Forum? 

Like, I know they're expensive, but seriously. Figure it out. If it takes a bit of an investment, oh well. My field is healthcare compliance. If I, as a relatively young/inexperienced worker, can figure that shit out and follow the complicated territory that is healthcare, someone can figure out an f-ing internet forum.

beethery

I am not familiar with The Bump but I take it they have mods and all that stuff over there now, and they got trigger/ban happy????

I don't understand this shit. Everywhere I'm looking on these boards, I'm finding myself going, "IT IS THE INTERNET, IT IS NOT THAT SERIOUS."

Don't ban unless people go crazy and start posting personal information/harassing/selling shit and if they're not doing these things, they get their warnings and hopefully everyone just hits the chill button a million times and goes about their day. Right? Maybe? Am I reaching for the stars here?

OliveOilsMom

From what I read on PB, they asked to have a co-mod for that board due to a banning gone awry.  KJ who goes by BJ over there said ok.  They nominated and voted on who the co-mod would be.  They told BJ and she then said, on second thought - no co-mod.  That's when shit went a bit crazy over there.  It did lead me to a very facinating thread on fruit snacks and the BSC discussion over feeding your kids fruit snacks!

Liatris2010

OliveOilsMom said:

From what I read on PB, they asked to have a co-mod for that board due to a banning gone awry.  KJ who goes by BJ over there said ok.  They nominated and voted on who the co-mod would be.  They told BJ and she then said, on second thought - no co-mod.  That's when shit went a bit crazy over there.  It did lead me to a very facinating thread on fruit snacks and the BSC discussion over feeding your kids fruit snacks!

That seems like a terrible decision. Poorly done.

KatieinBkln

Pregnant and new mothers scare the shit out of me, so I can't say that I would be interested in TB when the time comes. But yikes. Get it together, xo Group.

southernbelle0915

OliveOilsMom said:

From what I read on PB, they asked to have a co-mod for that board due to a banning gone awry.  KJ who goes by BJ over there said ok.  They nominated and voted on who the co-mod would be.  They told BJ and she then said, on second thought - no co-mod.  That's when shit went a bit crazy over there.  It did lead me to a very facinating thread on fruit snacks and the BSC discussion over feeding your kids fruit snacks!

Snort. I'm sorry, I am immature sometimes.

Maggie0829

OliveOilsMom said:

From what I read on PB, they asked to have a co-mod for that board due to a banning gone awry.  KJ who goes by BJ over there said ok.  They nominated and voted on who the co-mod would be.  They told BJ and she then said, on second thought - no co-mod.  That's when shit went a bit crazy over there.  It did lead me to a very facinating thread on fruit snacks and the BSC discussion over feeding your kids fruit snacks!

Is that discussion still up?  Because I am kind of interested in reading some BSC stuff today

OliveOilsMom

@Maggie0829 Ask and you shall receive!  Clicky 

theartistformerlyknownas

Ohhhhh man, don't even get moms started on what they feed their kids. I know better than to get into that argument.

falsara

Yea,  having worked in daycare in the toddler room.  Some of the stuff I've seen moms want to feed their kids, makes me shake my head.  Don't ever talk to them about it, unless you want to get your shit rocked.  The only exception - peanut butter anything at a peanut free facility.

Maggie0829

Thanks @OliveOilsMom!

flantastic

OliveOilsMom said:

@Maggie0829 Ask and you shall receive!  Clicky 

Oh my.

hellosweetie1015

Y'all. If I ever turn into that mommy that won't let her kid have a damn pack of fruit snacks, smack me with your laptops.

For real. Your four year old will not lecture his friend. He is four. He will eat the fruit snacks his friend offers him. He probably got his preachy attitude from you.

I do not need to be around mommies.

southernbelle0915

OliveOilsMom said:

@Maggie0829 Ask and you shall receive!  Clicky 

OH MY GOD. haha!

#firstworldproblems

daria24

I'm pretty sure XO loves when there is a mass exodus of regs. Sure their page views take a hit for a short time, but it gets rid of the old bitches and makes room for new ones. 

From what I have heard, no one over there gives a shit about the forums. 

levioosa

Something about the phrase, "look at me mingling with the hired help" reaaallly bothers me.  

duhitsd

Just an FYI if you are logged into TK and go over to TB, your account gets setup over there for you auto magically.

sarahufl

levioosa said:

Something about the phrase, "look at me mingling with the hired help" reaaallly bothers me.  

QFT.

But also, I am one page in. HOW does this thread make it to 9 pages?! Also, I am really curious about the back story regarding boxed mashed potatoes. Anyone who read more than I did want to fill me in?!

southernbelle0915

levioosa said:

Something about the phrase, "look at me mingling with the hired help" reaaallly bothers me.  

This is exactly what stuck with me. Special snowflake passing it on to her kids. She was like "he gets really lecture-y about food and I have no idea where he gets it from. Seriously." Um, if that's not sarcasm, I just....can't.

KatWAG

@oliveoilsmom are you talking about all the drama on the Parenting board? I only lurk over there because bitches be cray. I believe it all started over a serious debate over letting your kid cry it out. The thread went out for 40+ pages. Heads rolled.

I dont know what it is but everything is a HUGE debate. It seems like there are no opinions, everything has a right and a wrong answer. It scares me. I am definately not mom enough for that board.

ETA: reading fail on my part. I have never ventured to the SAHM board. the parenting board is scary enough for me.

Kauris

It's NINE pages long! Oh Bless you @OliveOilsMom, I was definitely wanting to avoid working today.

levioosa

southernbelle0915 said:

levioosa said:

Something about the phrase, "look at me mingling with the hired help" reaaallly bothers me.  

This is exactly what stuck with me. Special snowflake passing it on to her kids. She was like "he gets really lecture-y about food and I have no idea where he gets it from. Seriously." Um, if that's not sarcasm, I just....can't.

^That exactly.

I have never seen more drama then on the Nest Boards.  So much relationship drama.  

Maggie0829

From that thread I learned...

That since I eat fruit snacks that my teeth will rot out of my head and I will die

Why our youngins are so entitled because they aren't told 'no means no' as a child

Calling someone's else's child a little asshole will probably get you banned

Helped to even more solidify my reason for not wanting kids (mainly not because I don't want to raise a child but because I don't want to deal with cray-cray mothers and fathers)

levioosa

My personal favorite quote so far:

"I'd rather raise an asshole who asks questions than a mindless drone who blindly follows. I think it will serve him better in life/future career and not make him an easy target for predators. Different strokes for different folks I suppose."

I know this thread is days old, but I feel like I need some popcorn.  But that's probably an "unhealthy snack" too.  

KatWAG

Does no one addres the awful "mingling with the help" comment? I gave up after 4 pages.

levioosa

KatWAG said:

Does no one addres the awful "mingling with the help" comment? I gave up after 4 pages.

Yeah, it was the first thing I noticed.  Then people started feeling bad for the nanny.    My favorite comment was the response, "You better get that kid some fruit snacks before a guy in a van offers him a case of them."  This has been a terrifying glimpse into what happens when SS's over here have children.  

KatWAG

Bridezilla turn into sanctimommies. Its a fact.

bethsmiles

I had no idea fruit snacks were such a hot button issues. And oh my god to the "mingling with the help" line...could you be any more of an ass?

pinkcow13

The "mingling with the help" comment really pissed me off. I'm only on page too, but so far no one there has addressed it.

These chicks are crazy. Well, not all, but omfg. Is it really that hard to say "No" to a kid?! When my parents told me no, I knew that was that. I really hate some of these crazy moms. I watch the news on channel 11 as I get ready for work, and they have a segment called "The Moms" in which these 2 women talk about whatever topic it is that is presented. I find them really obnoxious and annoying. IMO they act as if they have this parenting thing down, therefore can offer their world class advice. I wouldn't be surprised if one of these annoying chicks was the OP of that post.

lyndausvi

Threads like that make me love my siblings even more.   They all run a strict house, but when Aunt Lynda or grandparents  pops in everything is fair game.   All the kids learned very early that just because they can do something with Aunt Lynda does not mean it's allowed everyday at home. Sure they asked, maybe even twice, but after the 2nd NO they understood what a special occasional treat meant.