Should we keep the ability to post in multiple groups at the same time?

I am brand new so I dont know how it worked before but I found it hard to find the kind of discussions I was looking for because there were so many posts that were not relevant to the group I was looking into.

Gwen

I know everyone has there own opinion and I understand that some people like it and some people don't. I can also understand that posting in multiple post causes a dilution probable but then everyone has there own reason of why they posted in multiple support groups. Sometimes I in need and want of some support by anyone and if I can only post it in one post then that lessens the likelihood of getting the support I need and want. Something I think and feel free to disagree with me but I just think we all come on here for support whether we are giving support or receiving it and we should all support eachother regarless of what are struggles are. I like some support from anyone and everyone on here not just people in the self harm group or not just the depression group, but also I know some people may want or like just to get support from one support group. I personally I really like to be able to post in multiple support groups, and I have my own reasons for that but I am not going to go into details right now, and I know others have there own reasons for liking it or not liking it. I know I am not the only one on this site and I know that the world doesn't revolve around me but I have to say and be honest I would be really bummed and disappointed if that changed. I know that all opinion and all feed back is important and matter.

Also I wanted to add one more thing, when people post in multiple post, it maybe irrelevant to other people but to the person posting it maybe totally relevant to them.

Well that is my opinion and feedback!

I like being able to post in several groups at the same time, but I understand where that might cause a dilution problem.

I like being able to post in multiple groups. I try to be mindful of how relevant my BPD issues would be to a dads group or a cancer group. Although I love being able to post to multiple groups, I see a lot of irrelevant posts in different groups. Its like getting spam. There are pros and cons to this issue. I guess we will see...

I am hew to this site but I am far from being new to blogs, forums, etc. & it's been my experience that allowing multiple posts adds to confusion, frustration and a real turn off to someone seeking or having a need related solely to the specific topic. There's my 2 cents for what it's worth.

I'm an alcoholic, but I think the same principles that are useful for recovery from alcoholism -- admission of a problem, reliance on a power greater than oneself (including a recovery or support group), development of honesty with oneself and with others -- can be helpful to many people who suffer a variety of life's challenges. Posting in multiple groups allows me to reach more fellow posters and commenters, either to get help or to give it.

I really like being able to post to multiple groups because my topics often relate to more than one group. I can understand how some groups get a lot of posts and it is harder to find certain threads.

My suggestion is to maybe limit the number of groups you can post to, maybe to 5. Otherwise people will have to retype or copy and paste to get the varied support that they are looking for.

I second what tools said also!

I also like being able to post in more than one group and truthfully I think so many groups go hand in hand. For instance, I may be posting about the stress and anxiety of going through a divorce from a very abusive person and how it's affecting so much in my life. I can tell you that subject alone IMO, relates to: stress, anxiety, abuse, depression, panic attacks, chronic pain, emotional abuse, divorce, self-esteem and depression.

All of those things are affected by stress, anxiety etc... my pain is absolutely worse when I'm under constant stress and depression and fear of being hurt, possibly killed by my soon to be ex.

I guess too, when I post to those groups, I feel like I'm sticking up for others who know all too well, how it's perfectly normal to have lots of things pertain to an overall description of say "divorce group". There are many divorces that have several "sharp edges" and the ability to be heard and made to feel not so alone because it effects so many areas (supportgroups), is something I find very theraputic. I found it refreshing to see it wasn't just me that connected to 8 groups or so, pertaining to the very real things, that I am going through. I feel like there may be people who check one group, say anxiety, but miss a post about panic attacks that would pertain to what they needed support in, because someone had to chose one group and put it in.

Gosh, I don't know if this even makes sense!! I can see the pro's and con's to both. I hope everyone is doing well!!! :)

Hugs to all, Suzee