keyjoh62080 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 ...on these boards by someone just asking a simple question. I personally have not been attacked in anyway and am thinking about leaving the boards before I am. :glare: Just thinking out loud. I think most of us have to remember that there are a lot of new, stressed out homeschooling moms coming to the boards for help. The 'last' thing they need to see (read) are mom's going at it over curricula. It's really not that serious, is it? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I resent your personal attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I must have missed that particular thread :confused:. The most "controversial" curricula thread I ever saw was the one colored cuisinaire rod thread. On the general board, sure lots of threads get out of hand. But if you're being polite and someone starts attacking you, the rest of the reasonable people will come to your defense. However, if you're the one doing the attacking...:lol: Good luck to you, whatever you choose. FWIW, I've been here over a year and have never been attacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I resent your personal attack. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I must have missed that particular thread :confused:. The most "controversial" curricula thread I ever saw was the one colored cuisinaire rod thread. On the general board, sure lots of threads get out of hand. But if you're being polite and someone starts attacking you, the rest of the reasonable people will come to your defense. However, if you're the one doing the attacking...:lol: Good luck to you, whatever you choose. FWIW, I've been here over a year and have never been attacked. I stay OFF the general board for this very reason. I don't have time for crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just don't post anything about crock pots or shopping carts or shoes! :lol::lol::lol: It is kind of crazy the things that get heated sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The most "controversial" curricula thread I ever saw was the one colored cuisinaire rod thread. :lol: ok, this seriously made me lol. I have no doubts of the passion for the topic ;) but seriously? Yes, sometimes people get heated around here about strange things sometimes. I almost left when I was new because of it, but I settled in ;) and really the benefits of the board far outweigh any stress it has caused... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicalTwins Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Mostly I've only gotten help from many on the boards....no drama here. I have seen some of the discussions get dramatic, but I just move on to others....unlesss it seems really good, then it's like a train wreck that you can't take your eyes off of :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :lol: ok, this seriously made me lol. I have no doubts of the passion for the topic ;) but seriously? Yes, sometimes people get heated around here about strange things sometimes. I almost left when I was new because of it, but I settled in ;) and really the benefits of the board far outweigh any stress it has caused... :D It wasn't even that bad. Someone just wanted c-rods that were one color instead of multicolored ones. Someone else tried to convince the first someone that the multicolored rods were necessary. It was the first thread I had ever seen on the K-8 board that went on for so long. But yeah, it was kinda funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have been here for years mostly on with a few breaks (having babies). It is funny what we get our knickers in a twist about sometimes. I, too stay off the general board as much as possible. But I have asked questions there like how to get rid of the ant invasion in my house and gotten answers that solved it. You just have to be selective. These boards are the best on the web for advice and experience no matter what form your homeschool may take. (Ok, maybe not if you unschool. That would be a heated thread!) I would hate for you to miss out on the good because of a few random threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I guess I missed the thread you are referring to.:confused: The only heated threads I've seen here have probably been about HOD, but I don't think those involve personal attacks. I enjoy reading debates about various programs because it helps me determine if they are a good for us. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I really adore WTM. So many experienced and helpful folks here. I know the General Board can get crazy at times, and I don't go there often. FWIW, I was attacked on there once (by several in the same thread--I think criticism can easily snowball) for an info link I shared. It was disappointing to me, but the boards hold far more value for me than to let one incident deter me. In that situation, I simply deleted my link and posted a reasonable reply/explanation. I was surprised that the thread which had been full of criticism was suddenly flooded with supporters. In fact, a few of the critics publicly apologized and deleted their statements. Sometimes one person can cause an avalanche of approval/disapproval. I agree that this board is very safe. My oldest is taking a rather unconventional education track because of some special learning needs, so I'm still careful what I post because of that. (Many here haven't dealt with similar needs and don't understand what we're dealing with.) I think the Accelerated and Special Needs boards are very safe places as well, esp when you have an unusual learning situation. Hope you'll decide to stick around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Blessings Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This board is always invaluable to me in my planning, thoughts, etc., but I agree that the general board can sometimes get hostile. I agree with pp- just stay out of those. Even when I'm tempted to add to those discussions, I generally stop myself. I still love this forum and I would encourage you to stay. Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater, kwim? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Too bad. You'll miss some wonderful conversations. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Too bad. You'll miss some wonderful conversations. :-) :iagree: I'm new here myself and although I've seen some heated threads I know when I should and shouldn't stick my head in. lol This board is tame compared to many boards... mommy wars are going to follow you wherever you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've seen a couple of math throwdowns and I just find it :lol: that we can have a brawl over... math!! The intelligence level on these boards is incredible. Even when I'm staying out of threads, I love to read the back and forth because it's high level discussion. But yes, it's the internet and people will get contentious no matter where you go. Sometimes you just have to step back, take a deep breath, and focus on something else for a while. That thread will die and more will take its place. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This board is tame compared to many boards. :iagree: This is a relatively mild place, with decent moderation. And some of the crazy threads become a great way to de-stress ... like the kilts a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This board is tame compared to many boards... :iagree: I think everyone's had a point where they need a break from forums. I felt that way last fall. If the forums prevent you from adjusting your homeschool to meet the needs of your individual children, it's probably time for a break. That's just what I think. The forums are a great way for me to keep accountability for myself and ask questions before I buy something. It keeps me on track (sometimes :tongue_smilie:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Too bad. You'll miss some wonderful conversations. :-) :iagree:I think it is the nature of the message board beast. Disagreements/discussions over minor issues have happened on most of the other boards I've been on. You should see some of the threads on one of the Disney boards I frequent;):tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've seen a couple of math throwdowns and I just find it :lol: that we can have a brawl over... math!! The intelligence level on these boards is incredible. Even when I'm staying out of threads, I love to read the back and forth because it's high level discussion. But yes, it's the internet and people will get contentious no matter where you go. Sometimes you just have to step back, take a deep breath, and focus on something else for a while. That thread will die and more will take its place. :) I agree. Best forum I've ever been on. Intelligent discussions, helpful, right on target. A keeper for all my years of homeschooling. I've been here for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyjoh62080 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well alllllright!!! You all convinced me to stay. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well alllllright!!! You all convinced me to stay. :D :001_smile: I think I took part in that C rod thread...:tongue_smilie::auto: They should be multi-colored, but it you want to be wrong...that's your decision.:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I resent your personal attack. Just another LOL. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :001_smile: I think I took part in that C rod thread...:tongue_smilie::auto: They should be multi-colored, but it you want to be wrong...that's your decision. :lol::lol::lol::lol: and I have not ever even seen a c rod! To the OP : you will be so glad you stayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The worst I have seen on here is the "drill and kill" comments about curricula that shall remain nameless and accusations of other curricula being "behind" or "watered down" and the elevation of other curricula as clearly superior :tongue_smilie: in its conceptual nature. Other than that, meh. I love to tell dh about these little math tiffs and the more infamous crock pots wearing shoes while not returning their carts (hey, that sentence is funnier without the commas! :lol:). He thinks it funny the things we find to fight about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It was the first thread I had ever seen on the K-8 board that went on for so long. I take it you missed the big one about older texts that use outdated language for people of varying nationalities? :leaving: There's too much good offered here for me to get worked up about things I can choose to scroll past or just not click on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julikins Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I felt personally attacked on the one and only post I put on the general board once, I was in tears and felt totally misunderstood. My husband was pretty upset. I learned really quickly to stay away from that board and to be very selective about what I write on here. I just think that people are quick to judge, and honestly, we don't know each other. We don't know what stress that person is facing, what circumstances they find themselves in, what beliefs influence their decisions and choices, so it's very important to be careful how we speak. We want to be a support and help to each other, not tear each other down and discourage that person from the one thing we seem to all agree on--we all want the best for our children in their education and in raising them. Am I right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It's still worth coming now and then. FWIW I dont come here for fruehds or fellowship. I come here to give and get advice and info quickly. There are a thousand pretty intelligent women here so it's a great place to get experienced answers quickly. One time years ago on the general board I asked a question which I thought to be completely innocent (it was about Christians, modesty, and gymnastics.). The thread got so heated and ridiculous and out of control by offended angry people and I stayed almost completely out of it- but then I was attacked and accused of being a troll!! :confused: That was prett much the end of my every day visits to the GB. :001_smile: But after being on another less moderated homeschool board I can tell you they all have their issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I take it you missed the big one about older texts that use outdated language for people of varying nationalities? :leaving: There's too much good offered here for me to get worked up about things I can choose to scroll past or just not click on. LOL, yeah I did miss that one. I don't often hang out on the K-8 board because it makes me question all my curricula choices :lol: and the General Board just moves a lot faster. Plus some of the threads on there are so hilarious. But I do remember when I first joined (after months and months of lurking) that I was very scared to post anything for fear of being attacked or thought an idiot. So for a long time my only posts were in the Teacher's Lounge thread and even then I worried it was a special club and they'd get mad at me for intruding :lol:. (They don't, just in case anyone was wondering) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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