This is what this site used to be, before the advent of the facebook type home page, full of quickly disappearing comments and likes,
Yes the old site Trannyweb was falling apart, the softwarre a mismatch, constantly failing, nobody capable of maintaining it. But, I think we left a valuable asset behind. the forums, And some very erudite, honest people drifted away, feeling the forums were being ignored, which is mainly why they were here, many of them did not use the chat room. their interests lay in the vast amount of information, the opinions and exchanges in those forums, they are still here. have a look at this one thread. Unfortunately a couple of threads the first couple of posts have somehow got muddled up in the transfer. but read some of this stuff heartrendering, I wonder how many people this site has helped over the years, how many lives it has helped to save. The hormone city forum, Run by a fabulous Lucy Diamond, Excellent posts. advice. A funny forum, that will cheer you up when your feeling down. A politics forum yes even trans people have their own political leanings and views on how things are done,
The variety of opinions, some really well thought out posts by some realy wonderful people. These threads and posts are here forever. and as things progress and change, new people can comment, make posts, update current ideas, add their opinions and knowledge, but most of all see how things used to be and progressed.
During my law studies I have come across some interesting facts, nothing to do with the UK, but invaluable information has been posted in the USA forums, we can all share are thoughts and knowledge for everyone on this site. Some can learn from others experience, avoiding the mistakes some of us made.
I will endeavour to get the latest thread posts and name of contributor back on the home page, without the ''more'' just the title, I notice when I post a link to the forums some people clcik like, but don't actually visit the forum, lol.
http://gendersociety.com/forums/topic/3151/wake-up-its-not-all-fun-and-ga/view/page/1
Cristine Shye Head of forums
One of the reasons I quoted that particular thread Lucy, to me it was a very poignant and enlightening one, lots of comments, lots of different opinions, without some of the personal attacks that ensued in some of the others, Old threads are important as well, to refer back to, update add to. latest developments, changes of attitude etc. I regularly go back and read quite a few, what was then, might not be so now, People move on, but I do miss people like Rae Kelcou. Wendy Larsen, Robyn Webb. Lyn Harvey. Karen Brad a few others.
Hi Cristine, Katie and Lucy.
I have a point which may not be popular with you or may make some sense.
Firstly, social networking today is huge, but each site is only as good as its software. I understand that these things cost money, but the current format here at GS is somewhat rudimentary. I also understand that it was modelled on the earlier version at TW. I may be wrong.
I don't think GS can function as a facebook type site. Indeed, a highly successful site that I frequent has an excellent forum organisation. I mention of few very useful features.
I see no point in outling any of the issues I've encountered here at GS other than to point out an absence of those features I have listed above.
I enjoy the site, it has been extremely helpful to me. I have met some people I like and one or two who I probably like too much.
Notwithstanding, it is 'dated' in some respects, however, I wish you well in your endeavours.
<3
Chalice
I don't see why the "Click Here to View our Extensive Forums" function cannot lead to the option of a "View New Content" function. There is not much point in providing features to those who rarely use the site. CB
Sorry I have had to delete this as it is personal between Katie and myself plus I drifted off subject . Its been a long day .
okay, I admit I am biased in my liking of the old forums as they did generate a lot of traffic and you could really get to know people through them, as well as you can know someone online anyway.
I did move away from the site when it moved from TW to GS, for reasons of my own, and since popping back in I have to say it's really sad to see what has become of the forums, (particularly as they were my responsibility before I left and Christine took over). So, I would love to see them brought more to the fore as they are particularly useful for new members coming here to find relevant information.
The current FB style of home page I am not keen on, but then, I don't like FB either so I soon deleted my account there. I don't like the fact that if you aren't here for a day or two, you can miss a topic/conversation and not even know it happened. I am not keen on the 'like' function either as I find it lazy. I would much rather hear a person's full response instead and generate a good debate. The current set up doesn't really encourage that in my opinion.
Now, if I sound like I am knocking the site, I can assure you I am not. Katie knows me well enough to know that and so do many of the other older members. I am merely offering my opinion and looking for ways to improve GS for us all.
Chat doesn't seem so busy these days either but that's for another thread.