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    seanbear66rn
    Dracut, MA
    VSG (04/06/12)
    Member Since: 11/24/06
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    Post Date: 2/6/12 1:28 pm
     I was wondering if you visit this board? I find it interesting and enlightening to some of the issues that are effecting this site. I want to see this site become the open and welcoming community it was when I was a  huge "poster" for '06 though "08. Having to go through a revision, I am a little suprised at  how OH has changed. In someways I feel OH's "soul" has been damaged. I feel it is part due to members actions. I am also afraid it is due to OH's restritive "moderating " and editing  of  what is discussed on the boards.  Thank You for any input.
    Sean  
     
    YOU CANNOT GIVE SOMEONE HELP........YOU CAN OFFER HELP,  IT IS UP TO THE OTHER PERSON TO ACCEPT  OR REJECT IT !!!
      
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    Ithocles
    Member Since: 04/06/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 9:21 am
    What is the unmoderated R&R board?    I really only visit this board, but really spent a lot of time in the RNY board before and right after surgery.  It was really helpful.

    I've only had one message moderated and it was when I was going my dissertation research, which I could understand.  However, with other messages it gets close to censorship which is a tricky road to travel.  When to start/stop, etc.  I don't have a good sense though since I'm so rarely anywhere else on the boards now, but hope you get the support you need somewhere.

    Hugs,

    Danny
           
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    seanbear66rn
    Dracut, MA
    VSG (04/06/12)
    Member Since: 11/24/06
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 9:55 am
    The R&R board is where many of the off topic questions are moved to. It is an interesting place.
    Sean  
     
    YOU CANNOT GIVE SOMEONE HELP........YOU CAN OFFER HELP,  IT IS UP TO THE OTHER PERSON TO ACCEPT  OR REJECT IT !!!
      
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    ruggie
    Sacramento, CA
    VSG (07/06/11)
    Member Since: 06/24/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 10:41 pm
    No - it's literally filled with intolerance, whining, and crap.   It's best to be avoided.  No need for such drama.
    Join the Sacramento area Surgical Weightloss Support Group!        
    Heaviest weight:  310 pounds  (Male, 5'10")
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    ohbearly
    Mogadore, OH
    Lap Band (07/16/08)
    Member Since: 05/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 10:21 am
    Sean,

    I have only been there a few times. I think OH is no different than the fate of many message boards. I seethe same thing in technology discussion lists. People use it less and use more active social networking channels like Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and Facebook. I personally believe that a message board offers a more targeted (and private) discussion that WLS topics deserve.
     
    Now, if there were an OH app, that would give it a rebirth. I guess I am saying that people are used to using the iPhoine or other mobile device to network.  I also think in terms of this forum, it happens to be the mix of people at a given point in time that define the board. Back in 207-2009 there were so many active chatters on this board daily that kept it lively.

      -- Tom  

    http://beariatric.com/ where Diet + Fitness + Health + Wellness = Happiness

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    Barb H.
    Kailua-Kona, HI
    Revision (01/25/12)
    Member Since: 01/02/09
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    Post Date: 2/13/12 11:50 pm
    I agree, Tom. I joined OH prior to my lap band surgery in early 2009 and when I came back a few months ago as I was preparing for my revision, the atmosphere had changed a lot. I haven't gotten involved in any of the schtuff that was/is going on, nor do I want to. I come here for information and support and anything beyond that is something I just have no interest in getting involved it. It does make me a bit sad that there was so much negativity going on that a lot of people left. I stopped going to the revision forem because people were almost militant about which surgery I (or anyone else considering revision) should have. I didn't appreciate feeling like I was stupid for choosing the surgery I did.

    But I continue to come here because I am getting a lot from it and that's what matters the most!
    Lap band 03/09; revised to RNY 01/12
    Read about my journey at www.journeyofafatwoman.wordpress.com
       
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    MargeAD
    CA
    VSG (12/17/11)
    Member Since: 08/31/11
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    Post Date: 2/15/12 8:27 pm
    I have never been there. I think that I am here for support so will choose my boards wisely.
                    
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