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Marucha on 18 January 2013
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:

But can we pleeeeease have a secret girl's forum?

I've seen it done on other male dominated sites and it really helps bolster commradery as well as the community.

Of course, we can still have a moderator, and I find that the discussions are always enjoyable and that we tend to support each other in the face of 'adversity' (Gotta compete with them men!)

 

I highly recommend it.
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I should mention, in the past example people had to be added to the list by requesting in a thread... of course people could lie, but for the most part it worked out really well and nobody felt violated or anything.


I support most of this, except that it shouldn't be "secret". You can post all you like and males can be prohibited from posting in that thread, but still able to view it. 


The only reason I don't think that really works is because then that doesn't add security and just creates drama. It's not like we would be plotting doom and destruction... if it's moderated, it shouldn't be an issue. Besides, women talk about periods, tampons and maxi pads... you really wanna read all that? LOL...

What I mean by that is we should be able to know what kind of thoughts women have about gaming, their taste in games and that might help people predict better and understand the other side of the audience that games try to appeal to. I do agree that we should be banned from posting in that forum though, we have a tendency to get out of control.

You have a pretty narrow-minded view yourself if you think all men are unconfortable with those talks, I sure would like to know which brand is the cheapest or something. Will become relevant in the future. (Besides, I have a sister.)

You can't just go around parading total secrecy, by all rights we do deserve to know what you gals talk about. Will help the community in general. Division isn't the answer, understanding is. Walling off men or women isn't gonna help.


You're becoming a little indignant about this and it's just not necessary. I'm asking for a little understanding. I've seen this model work very well in other communities I've been apart of that is male dominated.... I can turn the question back on you. Why are you afraid of what women will privately post? Again... it's OK with moderation I think.. we never used it to plot. Maybe we gossiped, but men do all over the forum all the time and can't you see how quickly it gets very awkward anytime a woman pokes her head out from behind a bush in this forum?


I just think it would help the female part of the community grow. That's all. For me, personally, whether or not a man reads is not an issue... it'd be kinda like a club. Does that make it sense?

 

You are free to express your opinion I suppose. But I just feel very vehement about it... I know it would help.

It gives you exclusive powers that frankly you shouldn't have. It's that that you will abuse it, but the possibility that you could. We don't have to directly interfere, but giving the guys at least the power to observe can establish sort of checks and balances system. It's just unfair, and soon every group will need some sort of "secret forum". 

The power to interfere should be controlled. The power to observe should not. (Also what are these other sites you speak of, I would like to know what they do)

Did you seriously... How can women "abuse" that? Give me an example of the threat the 3 women that so far have come out to say hello could pose to you on this forum?... because that makes no sense. If it's moderated, then there can't be any abuse of the site. End of discussion. I'm really confused here what your fearmongering is about...but to be honest, I don't really want to amuse myself with it.. it's just plain silly.



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chris_wing on 18 January 2013
Marucha said:
chris_wing said:
I don't know why it would have to be secret, just exclusive posting rights for the girls. If you aren't plotting against us guys then why hide?


...Because it helps bolster the women of the community?... if we show it to the rest of the forum, then it's not a separated population. It's just a place to collect. I guess I wouldn't personally care if it's secret or not, but I think that that model worked very well at the other forums I saw... just because it helped people feel secure, and women could talk to each about women things without worry... it's just very helpful. Just trust me on this.

I'm fine with creating a forum were only woman can post, but everyone needs to be able to read it.  What if the site had an even male female population but a forum that was for guys only & girls couldn't read, like they'd surely want to ;), how would that go over?

Anyways, I'm more girly then I care to admit, maybe we can do each others hair someday.



Otakumegane on 18 January 2013
Marucha said:
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:
Otakumegane said:
Marucha said:

But can we pleeeeease have a secret girl's forum?

I've seen it done on other male dominated sites and it really helps bolster commradery as well as the community.

Of course, we can still have a moderator, and I find that the discussions are always enjoyable and that we tend to support each other in the face of 'adversity' (Gotta compete with them men!)

 

I highly recommend it.
Please consider my request.


I should mention, in the past example people had to be added to the list by requesting in a thread... of course people could lie, but for the most part it worked out really well and nobody felt violated or anything.


I support most of this, except that it shouldn't be "secret". You can post all you like and males can be prohibited from posting in that thread, but still able to view it. 


The only reason I don't think that really works is because then that doesn't add security and just creates drama. It's not like we would be plotting doom and destruction... if it's moderated, it shouldn't be an issue. Besides, women talk about periods, tampons and maxi pads... you really wanna read all that? LOL...

What I mean by that is we should be able to know what kind of thoughts women have about gaming, their taste in games and that might help people predict better and understand the other side of the audience that games try to appeal to. I do agree that we should be banned from posting in that forum though, we have a tendency to get out of control.

You have a pretty narrow-minded view yourself if you think all men are unconfortable with those talks, I sure would like to know which brand is the cheapest or something. Will become relevant in the future. (Besides, I have a sister.)

You can't just go around parading total secrecy, by all rights we do deserve to know what you gals talk about. Will help the community in general. Division isn't the answer, understanding is. Walling off men or women isn't gonna help.


You're becoming a little indignant about this and it's just not necessary. I'm asking for a little understanding. I've seen this model work very well in other communities I've been apart of that is male dominated.... I can turn the question back on you. Why are you afraid of what women will privately post? Again... it's OK with moderation I think.. we never used it to plot. Maybe we gossiped, but men do all over the forum all the time and can't you see how quickly it gets very awkward anytime a woman pokes her head out from behind a bush in this forum?


I just think it would help the female part of the community grow. That's all. For me, personally, whether or not a man reads is not an issue... it'd be kinda like a club. Does that make it sense?

 

You are free to express your opinion I suppose. But I just feel very vehement about it... I know it would help.

It gives you exclusive powers that frankly you shouldn't have. It's that that you will abuse it, but the possibility that you could. We don't have to directly interfere, but giving the guys at least the power to observe can establish sort of checks and balances system. It's just unfair, and soon every group will need some sort of "secret forum". 

The power to interfere should be controlled. The power to observe should not. (Also what are these other sites you speak of, I would like to know what they do)

Did you seriously... How can women "abuse" that? Give me an example of the threat the 3 women that so far have come out to say hello could pose to you on this forum?... because that makes no sense. If it's moderated, then there can't be any abuse of the site. End of discussion. I'm really confused here what your fearmongering is about...but to be honest, I don't really want to amuse myself with it.. it's just plain silly.

It's just that once you get one (but to be honest you most likely won't) every group can ask for one. That's it. 



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Marucha on 18 January 2013
chris_wing said:
Marucha said:
chris_wing said:
I don't know why it would have to be secret, just exclusive posting rights for the girls. If you aren't plotting against us guys then why hide?


...Because it helps bolster the women of the community?... if we show it to the rest of the forum, then it's not a separated population. It's just a place to collect. I guess I wouldn't personally care if it's secret or not, but I think that that model worked very well at the other forums I saw... just because it helped people feel secure, and women could talk to each about women things without worry... it's just very helpful. Just trust me on this.

I'm fine with creating a forum were only woman can post, but everyone needs to be able to read it.  What if the site had an even male female population but a forum that was for guys only, how would that go over?

Anyways, I'm more girly then I care to admit, maybe you can do each others hair someday.


I've answered these questions already. Actually, the places I've gone have both.... It actually makes more sense in this case because this forum is practically a guy's only forum. I'm not even convinced they could do it though since as I understand it, the administration here on this site is somewhat limited... but I figure I would try because it does help people to participate with each other. I don't have high hopes though after reading this thread... apparently men are threatened that a few women will gang up against them...


EDIT: And I don't appreciate the snarkiness of the last part of your comment.



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Scary4Eva on 18 January 2013

I think having a forum for women only would be a good idea.



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chris_wing on 18 January 2013
Marucha said:
chris_wing said:
Marucha said:
chris_wing said:
I don't know why it would have to be secret, just exclusive posting rights for the girls. If you aren't plotting against us guys then why hide?


...Because it helps bolster the women of the community?... if we show it to the rest of the forum, then it's not a separated population. It's just a place to collect. I guess I wouldn't personally care if it's secret or not, but I think that that model worked very well at the other forums I saw... just because it helped people feel secure, and women could talk to each about women things without worry... it's just very helpful. Just trust me on this.

I'm fine with creating a forum were only woman can post, but everyone needs to be able to read it.  What if the site had an even male female population but a forum that was for guys only, how would that go over?

Anyways, I'm more girly then I care to admit, maybe you can do each others hair someday.


I've answered these questions already. Actually, the places I've gone have both.... It actually makes more sense in this case because this forum is practically a guy's only forum. I'm not even convinced they could do it though since as I understand it, the administration here on this site is somewhat limited... but I figure I would try because it does help people to participate with each other. I don't have high hopes though after reading this thread... apparently men are threatened that a few women will gang up against them...


EDIT: And I don't appreciate the snarkiness of the last part of your comment.

You seem to be the one threatened by the idea of a scary man reading your girl talk.  As for the last part of the comment, it's late & I wrote "you" rather then "we".  I edited it right away but you had already quoted it.  It was meant to be playful...



Andrespetmonkey on 18 January 2013

You'd have the be the mod, admin and users.



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binary solo on 18 January 2013

I sort of disagree.

I totally support the encouragement of more support for girls and women in gaming, it would make for a much better community. But I'm not sure a hidden female only sub-forum is the way to go. More engagement between the girls and boys is needed, not separation.

But if the ladies of the board really feel a women only sub-forum is needed at this point then perhaps their needs should met.



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Player2 on 18 January 2013

How do you confirm that a certain user is indeed a woman to allow her to post in that subforum? Pics? :D



d21lewis on 18 January 2013

We COULD have had a secret girl's forum (for secret girls) but you blew it. It won't be a secret, now.