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Originally Posted by apocalipstic
Great thread Jess!
Are you saying that it would be easier for everyone if the title of the thread stated it was for Femmes Only or POC Only, or Transguys Only, Or Women Identified Butches, or Incest Survivors or whathaveyou... only?
I think it is a great idea, but in practice it looks like to me (from past experience) that the very act of writing that a thread is for __________ only seems to bring in people to complain about how they feel excluded. I think I have done it, without thinking it through entirely.
I wonder if there is a way to separate these private threads other than being in the general lists of threads?
People are going to come on the website, not read an entire thread, and post. It is going to happen with no ill will meant and people are going to get their feelings hurt unless there is another way to get to the thread or show the thread....and if there is a different way to access the thread, will the new people who actually need the thread be able to reach it?
So logistics is my question.
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Good questions! I'm not really sure unless we perhaps designate those "zones" an "only" space for posting. Ex: Femme Zone is for femme posters only, while others are invited to read, just not comment/ derail. I think perhaps a statement to that effect in our "netiquette" can both allow for such safe spaces and be disarming to anyone who might otherwise feel "excluded".
The logistics of making any kind of change is always a tricky sea to navigate. This is exactly why to me, this type of discussion is so helpful.
Thank you for your input
