changes to Teen area- final

[meh]

I have no time estimate for re-opening right now. Some things regarding modding staff issues are still being fleshed out. Also there will be subforums like Serious Stuff or what they were called before that aren't fleshed out here, either. But this is the general structure that will go into place. Anything listed here is a final.



Teens Area for ages 12-19

Main Area for light chit-chat and games ONLY

subforum for ages 12-15
subforum for ages 15-19
subforum for both boys and girls

Teen Christian Only Subforum for any purpose but it's strictly Christian Only. 12-19


Ministry Admins and Chaplains will be able to go into the teens area as deemed fit by the Ministry Admins.

The area will no longer be modded only by Teens. Ministry Admins will be Admins over the Teen area.

New subforum in Young Adults for those 17-23.

 

[drstevej]

Like the new sub Forum. It would allow folks to transition between the groups gradually.

 

[PreachersWife2004]

subscribing...

 

[The Julikenz]

Like the new subforum, even if I don't like anything else.

 

[matilda1991]

Sure is taking a long time.

 

[snoopy500]

I like this. I think the teens will be even more active nw by this. Even though i had nothing to do what went on or anything (i was not even active during what happend mind you) I like the new set-up. Thank you meh.

 

[tpk]

I really like the idea of a Christian only subforum. Also, are the guy-only and girl-only sub forums overall for teens or is there a guy and girl only forum in each age group? Because if not it kinda defeats the purpose of the age group forums.

anyway, if you guys need a mod for teen forums I'm willing depending on how much work that would require. I'm available pretty much every day. I haven't been on much recently simply because you took out the teen forums. Anyway... just putting that out there.

EDIT: by the way maybe I missed the announcement or something, but what actually happened that caused the teen forums to be closed down? And why is it taking so long? I've admined forums before and it takes about ten minutes to set up the teen section with permissions and everything. Not to rush you or anything but it's been like two or three weeks if not longer.

 

[Philothei]

I like the whole set up. Good job to all the ones who "thought it out"

 

[christian78]

Hopefully this is better. Long time coming. bout 3 weeks. XD

 

[bubblefish]

Thank you for this. I think it could work.

 

[Angeldove97]

The plan looks very nice--- I'm sure you all are working hard on the details and hence why its taken a few weeks. For members who are not aware--- discussions are slow paced usually because of real life stuff and time zone differences. Be patient with Staff

 

[CrazyPerson]

With all do respect...

I am going to say this once and only once unless I need to rebutle a rebuttal.

This has ruined things for a lot of people... the teens forum was a place where a lot of activity was and a lot of friendships were. In short those of us older then 19 (i will be soon) are getting the boot 2 years early, and unable to associate with, or share our wisdom with the the younger ones.

Generic response: But you can post in the young adult, mens/womans, singles, ect. None of those are half as active as the old ones... and I think a lot of the teens are going to remain at the off cf forum, and the intention of separating them and keeping teens safe... has had the exact opposite effect.

The modding by ministry staff is fine, and a change i agree with. Other then that this is a bad idea IMO.

I did not intend any disrespect by this post, and doubt it will change anything but I wanted to say this anyway.

 

[Perceivence]

Sounds iight.

 

[mikey12561]

I am glad to see that you didn't make the age limit 18 and left it up to 19. I agree but also disagree with somethings too. However you guys put work in it and thats that I guess.

Like the person up above said I highly doubt the teens will come back though.

 

[Schneiderman]

I disagree with this and the whole situation will probably result in me not coming here any more. Not as in, "I'm upset and I'm leaving!". More like, "I used to enjoy coming here but this seems to have been handled poorly and I believe the coming changes will make this site far less enjoyable for me, to the point that I am likely to lose interest."

 

[appletreeblossom]

There is a lot more that was put into the changes then just what's seen on the surface. It may seem like the ages are being cut off rather abruptly, but there are serious reasons for that. While a lot of people might not agree with it, we are all doing our best (especially the Advisors) to keep everything safe for the members, and the site itself.

 

[living4myjesus]

how do i get on to the new one?

 

[meh]

We do know that a lot of teens are upset, don'tlike the changes and won't come back. For that we are sad, though I do understand, and wish you all nothing but well. For those who do want to stay here, we'll try to have the new area up and running as soon as possible.

 

[S53]

.......

 

[tpk]

I understand the whole timezone thing and why it might take a little while. But... weeks? Sorry if I'm being impatient but the teen forums disappeared rather abruptly with not warning or explanation until this thread (that i found). Maybe if you had made an announcement BEFORE taking the forum offline and then welcomed input from teens and other users instead of just being like "Ok we're the dictators here so this is what we're going to do and you're going to like it or else just leave". Ok maybe that's putting it a bit harshly, but really if you think about it... people like to have some say in what goes on. Of course we'll give you the final desicion because it is you guys who are in charge, but the forum was made FOR users, NOT administration. If the users don't get what they want, they will leave and find somewhere else to go.

Anyway, if that was rude or disrespectful or anything, I'm sorry. Just getting things off my mind.