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I'm sorry to keep pressing this issue, since three threads devoted to the subject (in addition to the original thread) have already been locked, but I ask for a moment that the mods try to put themselves in our shoes. Board Feedback is the appropriate place to go when we wish to question moderator behavior and it's upsetting to see that the other three threads have been locked with no room for a back and forth discussion between SAS staff and those who feel that the locking of the original thread was controversial.
Anyway, I think this is something that needs to be addressed in light of recent activities on this board. As maintainer of the Women's Group, I was wondering if women are allowed to discuss their bodies, their bodies' natural function, and medical issues specific to women in the Women's Group. Or will such topics be locked by a moderator, as well?
I must say that I am still very upset that the subject of women and their bodies is now considered a taboo subject on SAS. I find this a horrible step to take on a board that already doesn't have the best reputation in supporting women with SA. (After all, that was why the Women's Group was created.) Please try to think of the bigger picture for a moment and realize that there was a time when women were supposed to be ashamed of their bodies and when menstruation was deemed vile and disgusting, when advertisers weren't even allowed to say the word "tampon" on TV. I was led to believe that this was no longer the situation and that we were making progress as a society.
I did, however, find it very heartening that several guys spoke up in General Discussion who agreed that the thread should not have been locked. Thanks guys. I'm sorry that your thread was locked as well. On a board whose male members often start threads that are overtly misogynistic at times, it's nice to see you take a stand with us.
And, Don, if you needed support about a recent prostate exam, I would hope you would post about it here. This is a board for support after all and I think you know we'd all have your back.
But I don't think that you can make a case that the Diva Cup thread and a thread about a serious medical condition would be similar. The Diva Cup thread was (in my opinion - after all, I don't know. I didn't write it) intended to be lighthearted and funny - which I think makes it that much worse that it was locked.
In any case, my question is specific to the Women's Group. If such topics are still allowed there, anyone wishing to become a member of the group can shoot me a PM or leave me a visitor message. The only qualification is that you need to be female.
Of course, if such topics *are* allowed on the Women's Group, but not on the main board, that also begs the question: Why do "women's" subjects need to be segregated and hidden in a separate part of the board. Are they so shameful? Just some food for thought.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Have a nice day,
Kelly
Anyway, I think this is something that needs to be addressed in light of recent activities on this board. As maintainer of the Women's Group, I was wondering if women are allowed to discuss their bodies, their bodies' natural function, and medical issues specific to women in the Women's Group. Or will such topics be locked by a moderator, as well?
I must say that I am still very upset that the subject of women and their bodies is now considered a taboo subject on SAS. I find this a horrible step to take on a board that already doesn't have the best reputation in supporting women with SA. (After all, that was why the Women's Group was created.) Please try to think of the bigger picture for a moment and realize that there was a time when women were supposed to be ashamed of their bodies and when menstruation was deemed vile and disgusting, when advertisers weren't even allowed to say the word "tampon" on TV. I was led to believe that this was no longer the situation and that we were making progress as a society.
I did, however, find it very heartening that several guys spoke up in General Discussion who agreed that the thread should not have been locked. Thanks guys. I'm sorry that your thread was locked as well. On a board whose male members often start threads that are overtly misogynistic at times, it's nice to see you take a stand with us.
And, Don, if you needed support about a recent prostate exam, I would hope you would post about it here. This is a board for support after all and I think you know we'd all have your back.
But I don't think that you can make a case that the Diva Cup thread and a thread about a serious medical condition would be similar. The Diva Cup thread was (in my opinion - after all, I don't know. I didn't write it) intended to be lighthearted and funny - which I think makes it that much worse that it was locked.
In any case, my question is specific to the Women's Group. If such topics are still allowed there, anyone wishing to become a member of the group can shoot me a PM or leave me a visitor message. The only qualification is that you need to be female.
Of course, if such topics *are* allowed on the Women's Group, but not on the main board, that also begs the question: Why do "women's" subjects need to be segregated and hidden in a separate part of the board. Are they so shameful? Just some food for thought.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Have a nice day,
Kelly