Happy New Year ECCIE!
The forum itself is not a reality yet but I wanted to pitch the idea nonetheless. Its been on my mind for a while and I think the time to move forward has come. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this.
The People's Choice Forum
Main Concept:
- Location Based Provider Ads (midcities, downtown, far north, far south, etc.... )
- FBSM Specific Ads
- Short Notice Availability Ads
Bonus Concept:
- Relevant discussions with a more civilized standard of online behavior
- No image restrictions on what can be posted (post your kitties all you want in here ladies - after all this is still the hobby!
)
After considering all the demand surrounding the above mentioned topics, I thought perhaps a private forum designed to meet the above needs would be a welcome idea.
My intention, aside from access to more specified advertising, is to create a place where grown ups in the hobby can interact with each other like grown ups. This isn't meant to knock the childish antics we all enjoy from time to time but I like the idea of having a safe haven of well-mannered ladies and gents when the beaten path gets tiresome.
There have been some really great threads in the open forum that take a huge nose dive when certain posters come in only with the intention of shitting in it. I myself find it a waste of an otherwise relevant topic. So rather than piss and whine about it, I thought to myself, "self, start a private area where not only is the behavior-bar set a little higher but much desired ad space comes available to those who will respect the rules for having access to it".
So, all that being said, I hope that those of you who want location specific ads, fbsm ads and short notice availabity ads, as well as those of you that avoid posting because of the risk of mean-spirited backlash, will consider posting your support here for a private forum that addresses these desires/concerns.
I'm seeking the feedback before I commit to opening the private forum, but suspect it will be seen as a welcome breath of fresh air for many based on what I have heard and read over the past 18 months as a provider.
Thank you again and I hope everyone is having a Great New Year so far!
Thathottnurse