New Forum Poll

[Randi]

I also agree with Wolf_Q. We could keep adding new Forums for this and that, and end up with lots of Forums. I think a new Forum should be for something permanent.

However, the subject of Pet Food Recall is very important at the moment, so a sticky may be a good idea. Then again, if this subject keeps popping up, a new Forum may be in order.

[Laura's Babies]

My thoughts are this...

HOPEFULLY, this recall is just a temporary thing that will pass and for those that wouldn't go to another forum, they may miss something very important. I think new forums should be left for permenant things.

[chocolatepuppy]

My thoughts are this...

HOPEFULLY, this recall is just a temporary thing that will pass and for those that wouldn't go to another forum, they may miss something very important. I think new forums should be left for permenant things.

I agree with this and I pray this will soon be over.I'd rather have it as a sticky.

[Sophist]

I voted no, but on second thought, maybe 'other' is a good answer.

Maybe a spot for 'emergency' or urgent news updates, like pet food or med recalls, bills that would potentially cause big changes in pet laws that you'll occassionally see petitions floating around here for, precautions to take for each new 'disease-of-the-week' scare, etc.

You know, like this big scare, before that the greenie debacle, each BSL thing that pops up, one spot for all big urgent public alerts that aren't more appropriate in other spots (like urgent rescues would still go in rescues, and community issues would still go elsewhere)

Just something that popped into my head two seconds ago, not sure how much of a nightmare it would be to implement. Maybe you already have something similar that has just never caught my eye.

[Craftlady]

my first post
I started the question about having a forum for this very important topic.
I voted for a special forum although in my post above link, I thought a sticky would do. As this whole mess has expanded and has a life of its own, there is to much important information out there to get lost all over the board.
As far as posting to much in one area, unfortunately with time restrants of peoples daily lives it's easier to post "new" then to hunt down a thread that you want to reply to.

[Whisk_Luva]

I like the idea... I may not live in America but I like to know whats going on over there and how there solving it. Also so I know if it ever happens here in England I know what to do.

[elizabethann]

Still don't know what a sticky is.

[Alysser]

I agree with Wolf_Q wholeheartedly, but I'm confused on one thing. Will the new forum be used for the PETFOOD RECALL only? Or will it be on all of pet nutrition? If it's only for the recall, I really see no point in the new forum because the pet food recall will end eventually and the forum won't need to be used anymore. Also, pet nutrition falls under the catergory of health, so why can't we just continue to use the health forums?

[Logan]

Karen, I didn't vote, but I think if there was a special board or forum to go to in order to get the most up to date information, it would be worth it. I have one howling cat who misses his wet food, and he would appreciate it if I had the most up to date information in order to know what in the world to buy for him. I know his dry food is safe, but I'm scared of the pouches, even if the Whiskas that he was getting isn't on the list.

Whatever you decide is fine with me.

Logan and Butter, who is so pitiful right now

[Randi]

I can see the point of having a sub forum, as Kfamr and Crow Noir suggested. It's nice to have everything that belongs together in the same forum - and people would find what they're looking for, easier. A subtitle should describe what kind of threads posted in the forum, of course - like the others.

Concerning the problems mentioned in some of the above posts, I think it's a good idea if new members read the FAQ's. It seems that quite a few don't know how to Edit a post, but will post 2-3 posts right under each other. It all takes up space. Everyone should also know that it is possible to subscribe to a thread (no excuse for not finding it ) - and that you can have 40 posts showing per page. Also, when people refer to a specific post, mention the post no. instead of saying "It's on page 3". It makes no sense.

[Vette]

I also agree with Wolf_Q. We could keep adding new Forums for this and that, and end up with lots of Forums. I think a new Forum should be for something permanent.

Ditto

[Blue_Frog]

I think when it all comes down to it, the best solution is the one that will be easiest for Karen and Paul to implement. If putting all the current threads for all the recalls into a new sub/child board within the Other category works the quickest and easiest, then that might be the best solution.

I dont know if thats any easier than weeding through the numerous threads in all the different boards (Dog, Cat, Pet and Other) having to do with all the different recalls, then choosing one to the master to sticky in each board is the best plan.

[Kalei]

I voted no, I think it would be good as a sticky or like the others said about a the Current Events.

I like things the way they are, but whatever you decide I will always appreciate your decision