Selected members for sub forums

[TiklingGuy 211]

Could it be created if a topic wanted to be continued in a sub forum that only choosen members could be added into the conversation. For example, if i added a few people and they added some, but it was only for that particular topic. And also it be like an "anything goes" in that forum topic.

Edited January 5, 2012 by Dex22

[Tim/Mav 305]

Could it be created if a topic wanted to be continued in a sub forum that only choosen members could be added into the conversation. For example, if i added a few people and they added some, but it was only for that particular topic. And also it be like an "anything goes" in that forum topic.

To my Knowledge and what Ive seen NO. GuardianAngels (Moderators) Disallow activity in such form. Good to see you Dex

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Doubt it. You could always just create a FB group and chat on there. Or exchange mass emails.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

That really goes against the whole premise of Visa Journey - a community forum for individuals to help each other along a mutual 'immigration' road through their shared experiences and expertise. The membership is open to all who wish to participate, and can be read by anyone whether they are a member or not. http://www.visajourney.com/content/newmembers

As was mentioned above, Facebook or other social interaction websites or clubs would be a more appropriate location for such a 'restricted' membership.

Also, if the topic one wished to 'continue' is one that was closed to discussion by a moderator, the Terms of Service specifically prohibit that topic being restarted or discussed elsewhere on Visa Journey. Any further discussion would have to be off site.

"Anything goes" would also violate the Terms of Service for Visa Journey. Even the Politics and Religion forum and the Off Topic forum are still governed by the Terms of Service.

Edited January 5, 2012 by Kathryn41

[TiklingGuy 211]

I am one of those guys that have a million ideas circulating. Just a thought.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I am one of those guys that have a million ideas circulating. Just a thought.

Having Ideas is good and there is certainly no problem with offering them up for discussion

[luckytxn 2,264]

I am one of those guys that have a million ideas circulating. Just a thought.

Oh oh.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Doubt it. You could always just create a FB group and chat on there. Or exchange mass emails.

You doubt it, yet you copy Dex22's suggestion less than a week later and pass it off as your own?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

You doubt it, yet you copy Dex22's suggestion less than a week later and pass it off as your own?

It's not the same situation. I did look at this and it's similar but based on his OP, he wanted to pick certain people, add them like you would in chat, I want to specify regional. The actual members don't matter, their region is what matters. It's a different idea, similar, but different.

That said you do also offer prompt the suggestion that you could add "groups" to chat so if you wanted to PM everyone with the Aussie flag you could, for example.

Edited January 9, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Before it got closed for the "snarkyness" THIS THREAD was accused of addressing the same issue as listed here...

Note that I believe the issues are different and as Kathryn mentioned continuing/restarting a closed thread in another sub-forum is frowned upon but I do think the idea of moderators being able to institute sub-forum bans in the regional sub-forums is a useful idea that could reduce the amount of sniping we get there by a few problem members.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Before it got closed for the "snarkyness" THIS THREAD was accused of addressing the same issue as listed here...

Note that I believe the issues are different and as Kathryn mentioned continuing/restarting a closed thread in another sub-forum is frowned upon but I do think the idea of moderators being able to institute sub-forum bans in the regional sub-forums is a useful idea that could reduce the amount of sniping we get there by a few problem members.

I really like the idea of sub regional forums for those specific regional members. Take the RUB forum for example. Visa related and life issues in regards to RUB countries are unique among themselves in many situations. Although it would break my heart not to never ever see a UK and/or Canadian posters in the RUB forum, I do think it's for the best to have regional forums for those regional members and those regional members only.

I hope this comes to fruition.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

We have actually discussed what is involved in doing forum or partial bans on VJ. Unfortunately, it isn't as easy to do as it sounds with the particular software that is used. We did try to put in place this type of situation last year but unfortunately, it didn't work correctly. I understand that there will be a software update probably within the next 30 days or so, and Captain Ewok is going to see if this type of a partial ban (listing a particular forum or two only) will work with the upgrade.

I agree that I wouldn't want to see the individual Regional forums restricted only to those members who wear that Regional flag. One of the greatest assets of Visa Journey is its multiculturalism and I know that I have learned a lot about other cultures by participating in some of the Regional forums. I would hate to lose that ability because a few bad apples tried to spoil the lot. I think it is better to find a way to get rid of the bad apples instead. We have had success using the thread-ban option to get them out of threads where they are mis-behaving. If we can get a forum ban option going as well, that would be a really useful moderation tool for us as well.

So, let's keep any snark out of this thread and see what happens now that the issue is on the table

Edited January 10, 2012 by Kathryn41

[TiklingGuy 211]

If you send someone a PM are both members still governed by the TOS? How private are the messages? I am note wanting to stir up trouble with anyone, i am just trying to learn more about the site. In the past i have been kicked out of a thread due to TOS violation. I wasn't trying to violate the TOS, i just didn't realize that i did until after i posted and was notified of it.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

If you send someone a PM are both members still governed by the TOS? How private are the messages? I am note wanting to stir up trouble with anyone, i am just trying to learn more about the site. In the past i have been kicked out of a thread due to TOS violation. I wasn't trying to violate the TOS, i just didn't realize that i did until after i posted and was notified of it.

pm sent

[VanessaTony 3,567]

If you send someone a PM are both members still governed by the TOS? How private are the messages? I am note wanting to stir up trouble with anyone, i am just trying to learn more about the site. In the past i have been kicked out of a thread due to TOS violation. I wasn't trying to violate the TOS, i just didn't realize that i did until after i posted and was notified of it.

The sender of the PM can reveal what they sent, but the person receiving can't. So if I sent you a PM I could post what I said to you in a forum (or PM it to someone else), but you could not. If you replied to my PM I could not post your reply. If you are harassed via PM and "report" the PM then the PM can be read by the mods.

I believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) that you are able to post the "gist" of a message, but not who sent it. For instance I could say that "someone" sent me an abusive PM but I couldn't divulge WHAT was said or WHO said it. I think occasionally it's OK to also say that, for instance, YOU sent me a PM but I couldn't say what you said. So "Dex sent me a friendly msg that I appreciated" or "Dex sent me an abusive msg so I don't like him"... I try to avoid any mention of a PM unless I say "I'll send you a PM"