i just added the eating disorder group to my list of support groups here. they have a post at the top, not really a post but a gentle reminder not to post 'body numbers' (bmi, weight, clothing sizes, etc...) since i have been on this site, i have seen two posts that posted as such (me being one of them) because we did not realize this was not allowed. maybe this is something this group could do.
it helps to avoid the upset someone may feel because they got told that was wrong. i don't know if it is a good idea or not, but it is a thought worth considering i think.
it just helps for those new to the site. i saw one one post that most people get offended when they are told they can't post numbers so it may be a good idea to have it posted at he top of the group page. it would help to avoid drama and possibly inadvertently insulting someone who posts such numbers.
Generally if someone catches the post with #'s, we will give the poster a gentle reminder in the post not to use numbers, I was guilty of this when i first joined also.
The group moderators i believe can go in and edit such posts to exclude the #'s if they catch them.
you is quick today :P
the reason i suggested it is most are guilty at least once when they first start. but the gentle reminders can be very, um triggering for some.
honestly i cried. mostly it was because i felt i was being yelled at for being stupid. this was my hang-up not the people who told me. they were actually nice about it.
i was thinking if we posted at the top, then it is less likely for those mix-ups to happen.
yes I agree it should be posted. I mayb have posted a number about how I was skinny in the past and a weight but I can't remember if posted a number or not. I didn't even know it was not allowed. Why isn't it allowed? I agree it should be on the top. I wouldn't get offended if someone told me I wasn't supposed to but I can certainly see how some people might be upset by it because they're just trying to get their feelings out and then feel like they did something wrong and can't talk freely. I think it would be helpful... maybe even if it was near the "post new comment" section so you could see it before posting.