New Forum Areas

**Lizard** · February 21st, 2009, 10:46 PM

I know, I know, I've already asked for suggestions on new subforums (and have also received many awesome recommendations). But days have passed, answers have been buried, brain cells have died, alcohol has been consumed, and my once prodigious ability to remember and organize is shot to hell. At any rate, I am going to ask Morbid again about setting up new subforums relating to "daily life." So help me remember what everyone has suggested (especially you, totallytoddler--I know you sent me a bunch but damned if I can find at least one of messages you sent!) and figure out some organizing schema.

The Dreamin' Demon Home
-current thread on money-saving tips
-Home maintenance, repair, & decorating

The Dreamin' Demon Kitchen & Garden
-"What's for dinner?"
-Recipes for finicky kids (here or in category below)
-Recipes to eat well on the cheap
-Growing own food, storing options/
recommendations

The Dreamin' Demon Offspring
(I aints gots chirrun y'all, so you'd have to figure out the content yourselves, unless you want recommendations for making offspring. TT suggested kid's sports as one.)

The Dreamin' Demon Kennel (pet-related)

Staying Alive at the Dreamin' Demon (health)

Copy and paste above to your replies and let's flesh it out a bit.

**Rockin Ma** · February 21st, 2009, 10:53 PM

Everything I'm interested in is there. Thanks Lizard!

**Peeperann** · February 21st, 2009, 11:03 PM

The Dreamin' Demon Offspring

Hey Lizard, I think under Demon Offspring, we should have a health, advice thingy for people who have questions about meds, potty training tips, "why won't my kid go to sleep/sleep in their own bed.........ect. You get the idea, anything that more experienced moms can help out with.

And of course a picture thread, for proud moms and grandma's to show off the munchkins!

**Peeperann** · February 21st, 2009, 11:06 PM

Oooh, and how about an exercise thread? Everyone can talk about they're favorite ways to work out or stretch out those kinks every one gets.

Ways to get rid of daily headaches?

**Lizard** · February 21st, 2009, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by Peeperann

Hey Lizard, I think under Demon Offspring, we should have a health, advice thingy for people who have questions about meds, potty training tips, "why won't my kid go to sleep/sleep in their own bed.........ect. You get the idea, anything that more experienced moms can help out with.

And of course a picture thread, for proud moms and grandma's to show off the munchkins!

Depending on how it's set up (that's for Morbid to decide, and I don't know what options are available), it could be that he'll set up the general "headers" and we can create the threads ourselves. But at least we can keep track here of all the cool things we can talk about!

**Lizard** · February 21st, 2009, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Peeperann

Ways to get rid of daily headaches?

Shoot him.

**Peeperann** · February 21st, 2009, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Lizard

Shoot him.

See, that's what worries me, I have no "him"!!!

**Lizard** · February 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Peeperann

See, that's what worries me, I have no "him"!!!

Then clearly you are in good shape! A little ache in the noggin is nothing.

**totallytoddler** · February 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM

Hi Lizard..I had suggested:
Coupons and coupon links for free printable coupons(like for groceries)
A recipe thread where we can share our favorite recipes
Money saving ideas and tips
And maybe a kids sports thread where we can all boast and share and post pics of the little ones...I thought that might be fun.

I think maybe you have most of those covered..but those were my suggestions.

**totallytoddler** · February 21st, 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Peeperann

Hey Lizard, I think under Demon Offspring, we should have a health, advice thingy for people who have questions about meds, potty training tips, "why won't my kid go to sleep/sleep in their own bed.........ect. You get the idea, anything that more experienced moms can help out with.

And of course a picture thread, for proud moms and grandma's to show off the munchkins!

Oooo...I like those too Peep!

**pissedoffindaytona** · February 21st, 2009, 11:16 PM

In the parenting thread, maybe a preteen & teen issues

**Dakota Valkyrie** · February 21st, 2009, 11:41 PM

The Dreamin' Demon Home
The Dreamin' Demon Kitchen & Garden
The Dreamin' Demon Offspring
The Dreamin' Demon Kennel (pet-related)
Staying Alive at the Dreamin' Demon (health)

All those pretty much cover it. I wouldn't get too specific beyond that. Just let folks create topics as needed. All of them under a main section like True Crime Scene/Demons Den/ Etc are now. (or put them in the Den)

I thing a section called "Art of the Demon" or something for craft tips and decorating would be good.

**Lizard** · February 21st, 2009, 11:49 PM

AWESOME, Dakota. I knew I was forgetting something. Crochet, anyone?

**Rhoni** · February 21st, 2009, 11:57 PM

I am sure there already is one and maybe someone could point me to it..A sports forum?? I am so NOT artsy crafty and shit..I do not have kids..I am not married or a coupon cutter although I probably should be..I want Sports!! Baseball to be exact!!! LOL I love you guys but I would avoid any Better Homes and Gardens kinda threads..No offense but just not my thing.. That is what makes being able to CHOOSE what threads you go to or avoid so great...

Also an automotive thread would be cool..I love fast cars and know a thing or 2 about fixing a car believe it or not..

**Rhoni** · February 21st, 2009, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dakota_Valkyrie

The Dreamin' Demon Home
The Dreamin' Demon Kitchen & Garden
The Dreamin' Demon Offspring
The Dreamin' Demon Kennel (pet-related)
Staying Alive at the Dreamin' Demon (health)

All those pretty much cover it. I wouldn't get too specific beyond that. Just let folks create topics as needed. All of them under a main section like True Crime Scene/Demons Den/ Etc are now. (or put them in the Den)

I thing a section called "Art of the Demon" or something for craft tips and decorating would be good.

Art of the Demon ..that is cool..

**Silvahalo** · February 25th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Dreamin' Demon Offspring....this one is great. There are so many moms on this site, nice to have a place and chat about our spawn and get advice and such.

I was going to say several but they are all listed in one category or another. If I think of something I'll post.

**Dakota Valkyrie** · February 25th, 2009, 03:29 PM

How about "Dear Demon" for interpersonal advice? Relationships, family situations, work problems, whatever, etc. where folks just want input from other members??

**Rhoni** · February 25th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dakota_Valkyrie

How about "Dear Demon" for interpersonal advice? Relationships, family situations, work problems, whatever, etc. where folks just want input from other members??

I love this one Dakota..

**malq** · March 28th, 2009, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by Rhoni

I am sure there already is one and maybe someone could point me to it..A sports forum?? I am so NOT artsy crafty and shit..I do not have kids..I am not married or a coupon cutter although I probably should be..I want Sports!! Baseball to be exact!!! LOL I love you guys but I would avoid any Better Homes and Gardens kinda threads..No offense but just not my thing.. That is what makes being able to CHOOSE what threads you go to or avoid so great...

Also an automotive thread would be cool..I love fast cars and know a thing or 2 about fixing a car believe it or not..

Auto thread, you go girl! you're awesome Rhoni!

**malq** · March 28th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Dakota Valkyrie

How about "Dear Demon" for interpersonal advice? Relationships, family situations, work problems, whatever, etc. where folks just want input from other members??

I think it should be more like dear Dakota. You always have the best advice.
Or we could make it dear Malq, Some of you would love that. ha!

**MichaelJCheaney** · March 28th, 2009, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dakota Valkyrie

How about "Dear Demon" for interpersonal advice? Relationships, family situations, work problems, whatever, etc. where folks just want input from other members??

I think we already have this one. It goes by the title;

MJC:Stereotypical male spinster?

Just sayin it WOULD be a good thread to combine into something like this.....

**sanityslipping** · March 30th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Dakota Valkyrie

How about "Dear Demon" for interpersonal advice? Relationships, family situations, work problems, whatever, etc. where folks just want input from other members??

I love this idea, but do you think it would be possible for the magic makers of the site, make the person asking the advice be confidential, if they wanted to be, like maybe a button to click to hide their name, so that only mods or Morbid himself would know who posted it. I think the mods should be able to know who's posting, because say, someone gets on and misuses the forum to anonymously blast someone in there, thinking there'd be no repercussions. I'm just saying because, well, sometimes you want advice on something, and could use a few different points of view, but you don't necessarily want everyone to know who's asking, and have everybody up in your private business, knowing who's business it is, but you could still use the advice

**Rhoni** · April 7th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by sanityslipping

I love this idea, but do you think it would be possible for the magic makers of the site, make the person asking the advice be confidential, if they wanted to be, like maybe a button to click to hide their name, so that only mods or Morbid himself would know who posted it. I think the mods should be able to know who's posting, because say, someone gets on and misuses the forum to anonymously blast someone in there, thinking there'd be no repercussions. I'm just saying because, well, sometimes you want advice on something, and could use a few different points of view, but you don't necessarily want everyone to know who's asking, and have everybody up in your private business, knowing who's business it is, but you could still use the advice

I think that is a great idea..Often times a person will avoid asking for any kind of advice for fear of how people may judge them...I honestly don't have that problem but I can understand it..Some people are very shy and need an answer to a problem but don't want everyone to know their problems..People have been anonymously asking for advice for as long as we have been people.."I have this friend" ..

Anyway enough ramblin..Just wanted to say I agree and to tell you what a good idea it was..Just one more quick thing..There are a lot of awesome,intelligent, caring,thoughtful people on DD and I am sure one could find an answer to any question asked here..