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.

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

The R&R board is where many of the off topic questions are moved to. It is an interesting place.

No - it's literally filled with intolerance, whining, and crap.   It's best to be avoided.  No need for such drama.

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  

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!

I have never been there. I think that I am here for support so will choose my boards wisely.