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  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    IMO this is a very important discussion to have. It’s not becoming heated between us members, which is the main thing. I sincerely hope it isn’t closed.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 2,274 Boards Champion
    everyone i dont know whats happening but somehow DMs are working
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Mines still aren’t showing up
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 2,274 Boards Champion
    Mines still aren’t showing up

    idk how its working but @Redemption was the one who messaged me.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Redemption wrote: »
    Redemption wrote: »
    toffuna101 wrote: »
    Yeah what else is coming next?

    i have a gut feeling that its going to be links/images. or at least links that are heavily moderated like childline. no hate to childline by the way, i feel like the nspcc is doing a great job.

    Probably going to turn into the same thing as ChildLine, no under 19s but no under 19s will want to use it anyway

    No disrespect to childline at all, I found it a very, very helpful service back in the day @Redemption, but it does feel like these boards are becoming more and more like theirs. You can’t contact anyone outside of them, and all posts have to be approved before they go live. It’s fair enough for them, because they are dealing with children (some as young as 8 or 9 using the community space) rather than primarily young adults.

    Tbh me associating this community with them is disrespecting them childline aren't about controlling people or about money

    I get you. ChildLine are a very good example in terms of online safety for young children. Heck you don’t even have to put your email address in to sign up for their website.

    It is, however, not a good example to follow for adults, who, imo, should have more choice over what they see and (more importantly) who they interact with.

    I think we can all agree that online safety for children is critical, and for adults too, but there are ways and means of protecting it without limiting choice
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,255 Master Poster
    its working for me now too.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • RedemptionRedemption Posts: 3,950 Community Veteran
    It's definitely not about becoming heated between us, I respect every single person in this thread, I really care about you all, you are all incredible people, we help each other through our struggles and its amazing, its the opposite of heat or beef between us. It's about this rule I'm heated at.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Can someone try it on me to see if it works pls?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 1,724 Extreme Poster
    Can someone try it on me to see if it works pls?

    i just messaged you:)
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    I also have to agree with @shannon_164 on the sentiment about the community team. It’s unfair on them. Effectively it’s like the person behind the till having to deal with an angry customer because there is no bread left on the shelf.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Lili5BetLili5Bet Posts: 152 Helping Hand
    Can someone try it on me to see if it works pls?

    Can someone do this for me too please?
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,255 Master Poster
    tried making a msg but it wouldnt work 🤣😴
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Mine are coming through ok but all my old ones are gone 😢
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 2,274 Boards Champion
    i wonder why this is even happening.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    I’m really confused now

    If it’s been reversed, we are the ultimate pressure group. If it’s an accident, imo it needs to be PMs will be switched off after XYZ date in the future.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Rose113Rose113 Community Connector Posts: 3,328 Boards Guru
    I can’t message anyone lol, wonder if it’s one rule for some and not others again lol
    Sometimes when the people most like you don't love you, it is a hurt that can cause the greatest pain, and this pain can lead you to hate everything.
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,255 Master Poster
    edited May 6
    Rose113 wrote: »
    I can’t message anyone lol, wonder if it’s one rule for some and not others again lol

    i can reply to pms but cant make them too. *
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Lili5BetLili5Bet Posts: 152 Helping Hand
    eylah wrote: »
    Rose113 wrote: »
    I can’t message anyone lol, wonder if it’s one rule for some and not others again lol

    i can reply to pms but cant make them too. *

    Hmmm 🤔 this is very strange then, I’m really confused of what they’ve done here!
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Seems i can both make and reply to them from my extensive (actually quite limited but I’ll pretend) testing.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,255 Master Poster
    Lili5Bet wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    Rose113 wrote: »
    I can’t message anyone lol, wonder if it’s one rule for some and not others again lol

    i can reply to pms but cant make them too. *

    Hmmm 🤔 this is very strange then, I’m really confused of what they’ve done here!

    tried msging you and independent but it wouldnt let me.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    I can see your reply to me @eylah <3
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Lili5BetLili5Bet Posts: 152 Helping Hand
    eylah wrote: »
    Lili5Bet wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    Rose113 wrote: »
    I can’t message anyone lol, wonder if it’s one rule for some and not others again lol

    i can reply to pms but cant make them too. *

    Hmmm 🤔 this is very strange then, I’m really confused of what they’ve done here!

    tried msging you and independent but it wouldnt let me.

    Oh, I haven’t received anything unfortunately, let me try!
  • RedemptionRedemption Posts: 3,950 Community Veteran
    I dont think a meeting will make much of difference, what have we got from the last ones? It's just got worse
  • LozLoz Posts: 141 Helping Hand
    can someone try msging me?
    "Broken people save broken people"
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Lili5Bet wrote: »
    I think this is worth another community meeting session to be honest, what’s everyone’s thoughts on this?

    100% agree, tho like @Redemption said, I don't know how much difference it will make that this thread won't. If that makes sense?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    Loz wrote: »
    can someone try msging me?

    Done
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Invisible_meInvisible_me Posts: 355 Listening Ear
    @TheMix . I think you should bring up direct messaging you. This helps not only you as staff to have private messages with us when needs be but also also to communicate with you and get further support.
    Doibg this by email doesn't feel secure and doesn't help us in remaining anonymous.. chilsline do via account you should do the same!
    Please listen to us and what we feel comfortable with!
    Also we've lost all our DMS like I've has messages with you with useful words, suggestions on there, conversations not finished and now it's gone... please don't leave is alone.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,467 Supreme Poster
    I've also lost all my old DMs. 9 years of DMs gone in one click probably.

    Agreed on email. I know the staff have access to our email anyway, but think of people who use shared computers or devices. I don't, so not an issue for me, but many young people use a family computer. Communicating outside of the boards could put their confidentiality at risk.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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