[BrandyHagz]

This forum has been created as a place for respectful post-adoption support that will benefit the children in non-traditional families. Discussions that are outside this topic, or that are disrespectful, or that involve activism or bashing on either side of an issue will be deleted, and the continuation of the membership privileges of members violating this policy will be subject to review. If this forum requires a disproportionate amount of moderation, it may be removed.


Alright - I trust we can all move past this...? Let's keep the focus on support and continue to make this a great place to come!

[AwaitingBeloved]

Very good news. I'll leave it at that. :-)

[frida_94601]

Glad to have this forum!!!

[sneezyone]

Just to clarify, GLBT cannot receive support with any pre-adoptive planning or preparation? Interesting, but sadly inadequate.

[MBelt8402]

I must say I agree with sneezy.

[BrandyHagz]

I'm sorry you feel that way...but you do have to start somewhere. I do realize that not everyone will be happy with this "middle ground"...

[Cobb]

Brandy, since there is an "Activism and Legislation" forum under Community Center are we able to advocate for GBLT adoption rights there or will threads be deleted? If not, will we still be allowed to advocate for foster care reform, birthfather rights, legally binding open adoption agreements, etc.?

[BrandyHagz]

The Activism and Legislation forum would be the correct place to discuss Activism and Legislation...

But the same rules apply...forums that are problematic (this has always been the case) are subject to removal...

[Jensboys]

Brandy, for clarity's sake and avoiding anyone being banned --

What about the posting of PRE-adoptive scenarios or general support or inquiries?

Or the posting of newspaper articles that relate to this topic?

Being aware that there has been some "from the top" moderating occuring in the last couple of days, can we anticipate that the posting of articles relating to this topic (GLBT adoption) whether pro or con will be deleted?

I understand that you have been directly involved in advocating for this forum but are you able to be more specific regarding how the implementation of the guidelines will occur?

Jen

[BrandyHagz]

This forum is for post adoptive support only...

It's a support forum - not a debate or activist type forum, so articles regarding GLBT parenting of adopted children is fine.

[Cobb]

Originally Posted by BrandyHagz

This forum is for post adoptive support only...

It's a support forum - not a debate or activist type forum, so articles regarding GLBT parenting of adopted children is fine.

Brandy, I too recognize that most of this is out of your hands and really don't mean to be a pain...

Here's my question. We are allowed to cross-post issues on every other forum, for example adoptees can post about their adoption issues on birthparent forums, International adoption can post about their issues on Domestic adoption forums, I've had a thread about my foster parenting experience on the general adoptive parenting forum for over a year now and I'm not an adoptive parent, and on and on... Is this an across the board change (i.e. any thread posted in a forum that is not related to that forum's specific topic will be deleted) or is this one forum being singled out?

[singlemommy]

Thanks for the update Brandy. Post adoption support ONLY is completely unacceptable to me. So much that can't be said for so many people, but I'm just putting in my two cents.

[BrandyHagz]

I am working on a clarification – I won’t comment on the questions posed until I have talked it over with others involved in this matter. I just wanted you guys to know, so you didn’t think I was leaving you hanging. I will address each and every concern to the best of my ability.

[bromanchik]

Thanks Brandy.....

[kelleymac]

Thanks, Brandy, for keeping us informed. We know this edict didn't come from you.

Kelley