single divers

[O-ring]

...and let you all get in a snit about it.

If the majority of the singles didn't whine like colicky babies, they might not be single in the first place and there would be no need for such a forum..

Have a real nice day!

 

[MikeFerrara]

CuriousMe once bubbled...


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

No. I'm saying that since more than one person took part that there's more than one reason. As in any other group decission there were many reasons given for individual positions.

 

[Wreck Wench]

MikeFerrara once bubbled...
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.

Thank you! I think everyone appreciates the fact that we can and should be able to discuss any decision made...popular or unpopular!

I agree that no one moderator can explain why another moderator voted yes or no. And since there does not seem to be any generalized list of reasons why the forum and club for that matter was turned down, then I'd like to invite each moderator to post why they voted the way they did OR to just summarize why the forum was turned down from their opinion.

Just hearing "no" for the sake of "no" is difficult when not backed up by reasons.

Thank you again for allowing reasonable discussion on a subject obviously important enough to warrant a multi-million if not billion dollar industry in today's world. "Singles connecting with other Singles"! And in our case...."Single Divers connecting with other Single Divers".....HOWEVER you define 'single'!! LOL!!!

 

[Walter]

Jeff,

You are correct, I made one post, starting a new thread asking for information on who pulled the other thread. I did it in the heat of the moment and I realize I should have taken another approach. That thread was pulled. OTOH, I've never once mentioned that post until now when I responded to you. I have no objections to that post being pulled.

I still object to the original post being pulled and I have still not received a PM explaining why and who pulled it. I understand PM's take time, but that happened yesterday, I'm still waiting. The post did not violate TOS and should be replaced.

" Which would you have rathered, that it be systematically rejected, or that we actually discuss it?"

Since it complied with the rules, it should have been approved without question.

Mike,

The situation you describe in which married divers have non-diving spouses is merely one of the issues facing single divers.

 

[CBulla]

Personally I'm amused by the whole "singles" forum bit. Before I get jumped on, it wasn't until 2.5 years ago I was married, 3 months before my wife and I aloped I was as single as it got. I perused forums, even moderated chat rooms for years. An honest opinion - I'm happy that a singles forum isnt on the board, they are a headache to maintain and very very cliquey.

If its such a big deal, why not start a forum board just for that... www.scubasingles.com or www.singledivers.com or something of that nature.

 

[Wreck Wench]

MikeFerrara once bubbled...


that you wish for this board to help divers get married?

I didn't ask for that type of help.....I just couldn't figure out why married people would be concerned about not being invited to post in a few (less then 10) separate active threads on various subjects pertaining to singles?

But since YOU asked.....there are many functions of a community...would you think that two people who met via the SB, dove together, developed feelings for one another and eventually got married would be a bad thing????

 

[hnladue]

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?

1-Keeps the chatter down from the other forums. Look how long each of these threads have gotten!!!

2-Easier administration

3-Maybe I would feel 'safer' posting in a singles forum then in the 'open to the whole world to read me' forums--Like the womans forum--I can ask specific questiions that maybe wouldn't be asked in the regular forums. Such as--Do you want me posting "Do Tampons cause bouyency problems underwater" in the basic discussions??? Or how about "I'm driving down to Fla, can someone recommend a buddy or meet me there" Now I don't want some stalker showing up!

I have more!!

 

[Big-t-2538]

I hate to duplicate posts...but

It's 5 O'clock Somewhere go and ejoy that for a little while...

take a short rest....I think many of you will calm down after that...

me...I'm on constant edge today and will be for a little while...

 

[hnladue]

Big-T

What the H*ll are you talking about?? 5:00 somewhere??? Have we had too much sugar already??? I'm tellin'!!! ut: ut:

 

[CBulla]

Right on Big-T... no worries mon.. and make it tall and strong.. I'm done for the year!