[BrandyHagz]

As most of you know, I have been out of pocket the last week – I was/am in the process of a very long move and just now (in the last hour) got some reliable internet connectivity at my new location.

The decision to remove the forums was one that was made for various reasons – some of which have been posted. This thread is not intended to be a debate thread, a discussion thread over your dissatisfaction over the removal or even a comment thread on the removal – this thread is purely for information purposes…if you have a comment you’d like to make about what I am saying here, feel free. If you want to comment about the removal of the forums, the thread will be closed, as that is not the purpose of THIS thread.

First and foremost, I want you all to know that I am working as hard as I can to get things worked out on my end. No, the GLBT forum as we know it will not be coming back – but that doesn’t mean that another GLBT forum won’t be put in place. I am working closely (as of today) with the owner on coming up with some type of middle ground…a way we can all have a little of what we want and be happy (or at least content).

The owner of the site is very interested in providing a support forum for our GLBT adoptive parent members…he recognizes that GLBT adoptive parents need a resource for support and is interested in coming up with a solution to provide that support here on the forums.

I am writing this post because I want you all to know that I am working on it…I am doing the very best that I can to make sure that everyone is happy.

If you do elect to leave the forums over the decision that was made this week, I understand and I am sorry to see you go…but if you’re leaving, there is no need to post a ‘goodbye’ post – as those threads/posts are being closed/deleted per out forum rules.

If you do elect to stay on the forums in anticipation of change – then I urge to you please give me some time to work on this…and by that, I mean, please refrain from continued discussion of the matter, which has been closed…because every minute I spend here posting/editing/deleting/PMing is one minute I could be working on my proposal and/or discussing our options with the owner.

Trust that I am working as hard as I can to make sure that everyone here is treated with kindness and respect…and most of all, with fairness.

Now, if you have a question about what I’ve posted here, feel free to post. Please, DO NOT turn this into a bashing/attacking thread and please DO NOT turn this into a venting thread over the loss of the forum. I know, I’m working on it, and I’d like to use this thread as a means to keep you all informed…and I can’t do that if the thread gets closed.

Thank you all for your time, patience and understanding in this matter…

[sugarbabysmommy]

Brandy, just want to say I hope your move went well. I am interested in the outcome on mulitple fronts, and I do very much appreciate your efforts. Take care

[MMC66]

Love Ya Brandy!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work, especially in the midst of a big move - you ROCK

Martha

[Nicole28]

Thanks Brandy...I saw some related threads while browsing the forums and wondered what was up.

I hope your move went well - I can't imagine how stressful that is. Thanks again for doing such a wonderful job!

Nicole

[kelleymac]

Brandy:

Sorry all this converged at one time for you...nothing like upheaval on all fronts, huh?

Thank you for keeping us apprised, and thank you for the job that you're doing. I'd like to help keep this thread bumped to the top as I'm interested in the outcome.

Kelley

[pez collector]

Brandy-

As always, you try your very best. Thank you for all of your hard work. I hope that you know how appreciated you are!

[Maggie Beth]

Thanks for letting us know what is going on. We support you and are sorry for all this stress. Hugs to you...

[tkincalifornia]

Just a quick question. Have the goodbye threads always been against the forum's terms of service or is that new? Just curious.

[AwaitingBeloved]

I agree with the other posters, thank you Brandy for all of your hard work. It IS helpful to have an update and to know that you are working on this with the owner. THANK YOU! You are a strong voice for all of us, and I know how much I appreciate that.


I am encouraged by your message, middle ground is hopeful.

Thank you again. And I hope you get some rest.

[michellemartin]

if you have a comment you’d like to make about what I am saying here, feel free. If you want to comment about the removal of the forums, the thread will be closed, as that is not the purpose of THIS thread.

I have more of the same question as tkincalifornia, why are people not allowed to say goodbye? I've seen it done before when there has been upheval and the goodbye posts weren't deleted.
And since a goodbye post is not allowed, what is allowed?
And which forum rule says we can't say goodbye? I'll go look for it myself, no need to answer this last question.

[resabelle]

Thank you Brandy!

[angelkisses0102]

Hugs to you...we know and trust you and know that you are working in the best interest of the forums...and adoption in general. Thank you for ALL of your hard work...it is appreciated more than you will ever know!!!

Personally I thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me so much!!

[michellemartin]

Okay, I cant find the ToS! Can someone give me some direction??

[quiescentfury]

Brandy, THANK YOU. I truelly appreciate you and your willingness to update us and willingness to work on this issue.

[Tigger27]

Well, here on the Adoption.com Forum rules it states that goodbye threads aren't allowed and that rule has always been there.

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