chrpai
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Then why is there a forum for just women?
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Then why is there a forum for just women?
Spectre
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Because females have issues unique to being female.
chrpai
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Don't singles have issues unique to singles?
Spectre
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Well Chris, that's an interesting question.
Forgive me for the duplicate post, but perhaps I should ask again:
Women do have unique issues that effect them as a diver. What unique diving related issues effect singles, that _do not_ affect divers that are in relationships with non divers? Are there enough of those issues that warrent a whole forum to discuss these issues? There may be some, but I can't recall any diving related thread that was solely a single diver issue, and didn't apply to divers that have no regular dive buddy or a significant other that dives.
Second question. What does having the single divers off in their own forum discussing diving related topics do to help the sense of community that we strive for on scubaboard? By separating themselves from the others, does this help or hinder the community atmosphere?
chrpai
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I'd like to explain why I think that whole line of thought is over analyizing.
I know I do, and I've heard others do, so I'm assuming most users just hit the "view new posts" button when they logon and hit the "mark as read" when they logoff.
When the new posts are retrived they are sorted by order of last reply. All forums come together into one big view.
To me the only thing creating a new forum does is:
1) give a name to an area so that people dont post off topic
2) allow single divers to subscribe to that area via email
3) make searching and browsing of specific topics easier since you can narrow the scope of your search to that area.
I think all these questions of inclusion and exclusion are just over anaylized.
I know I do, and I've heard others do, so I'm assuming most users just hit the "view new posts" button when they logon and hit the "mark as read" when they logoff.
When the new posts are retrived they are sorted by order of last reply. All forums come together into one big view.
To me the only thing creating a new forum does is:
1) give a name to an area so that people dont post off topic
2) allow single divers to subscribe to that area via email
3) make searching and browsing of specific topics easier since you can narrow the scope of your search to that area.
I think all these questions of inclusion and exclusion are just over anaylized.
Are you implying that married people feel left out because singles are discussing amongst other issues....how to NOT remain single?
Geez I thought you were part of an institution that most people wanted to belong to eventually whether looking or not looking?
(No I'm not implying all singles want to get married but that is certainly the general consensus for a good number of them.)
ScottyK
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If you haven't already, you're welcome to pop down into the Wreck Valley forum to hang out. We did group dives for the last three months of the season together, and many friendships were made.
We're also planning a get together at the NY Aquarium on Dec. 28th. You're welcome to meet up with us. We have a pretty good group, guys and gals, single and not single. When things warm up you'll have no shortage of dive buddies!!!
Consider yourself invited!!!
Scott
I think I know more divers who have a SO or spouse who doesn't dive than any other group. They are all single when it comes to diving. What does marital status have to do with it?
Board members stated their case and still are. It was talked about at length and decided against. Those who were for simply failed to convince those who were against.
As far as I'm concerned those who wish too are welcome to continue the discussion and to continue to question the decission. Since it was a group decission, I'm not certain any one person cand give any single answer though.
CuriousMe
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Just so I can make sure I understand this....there doesn't need to be a reason, since each person can vote without providing a why?
So, there is no reason why something's approved or not?
Peace,
Cathie
that you wish for this board to help divers get married?
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