MODERATOR SHORTAGE

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Hi Everyone,

We are about to experience a severe Moderator shortage as Granolamom leaves on an overseas vacation, Alemama gives birth, Aza continues with her long leave of absence, Kiki lives a life filled with an active family and demanding job, Liv doing the same, Louise teaching a computer class on top of her farm responsibilities, and me finishing up my dvd and building my local studio business.

We have pondered asking others to become Mods, and those I’ve asked in the past have been too busy to commit to watching the forums regularly, so I’m hesitant to ask again.

I think what I’d like to try instead is an open-moderated forum where everyone helps everyone else. Since 2003, every woman who has written in has received a personal reply by one of our Mods. It has been an amazing service and I don’t think it would be an unreasonable request to ask newbies to rely on the FAQs and search function a bit more over the coming weeks. As always, any and all replies by current members would be extremely appreciated. The forums are a wonderful way to give back value you have received from the Whole Woman work.

I’m sorry I’ve been so scarce lately. Beginning next week I should have time to contribute more to the forums.

Christine

Dear Christine,
I understand your predicament, and I believe that it is a good idea, where everyone tries to help another, best they can. I have in the past, guided, and shared especially under Food and Lifestyle.

Emotional support and understanding are also good.

Will do what I am able to do. Just for an example, I just posted a 'pick-me-up' song, that is quite beautiful, that I wanted to share.

Enjoy the music :)

Oceanblue

Hi Christine

I am a relative newbie - been working on Whole Woman techniques and reading forums for a few months. Like Ocean Blue I have done some replying/encouraging. My only slight concern is for those desperately seeking help (that's generally why new people sign up) but no assurance that they will get at least one reply.

Your service and that of the other moderators has been fantastic. Thank you all

maybe, in light of the anticipated mod shortage, established members can welcome newbies and gently ask for their patience? I'm not sure if I will have internet service while away but when I return I will do my best to catch up. this way, no one will feel overlooked or ignored and even if they dont get the answers or info right away they will know that we'll get on it as soon as we can.

Hi Marigold

Thanks for pointing out that there is no reassurance that new Members will be answered. I think you will find that everyone gets at least one reply. I know how frustrating it is to post on a Forum and have your post ignored. It concerns me too that POP can leave a woman grief-stricken, and the last thing she needs is to be ignored when she is so needy.

This is an area where everyday Members can be so helpful. I think all Members can see the "Who's New" section on the left pane, and match up a username to these most recent joiners.

Even if you are a newbie, and may not feel that you are capable to helping another get the hang of Wholewoman techniques, every woman has the skill of just saying "Hi", and extending a welcoming hand. Even if you just say that, it is an affirmation that we have noticed her, and read, her post, and that she is welcome to say more when she is ready. Every Member can recommend that a Newbie use the Search box to search for, and read selected old posts on topics she is interested in. You can also suggest that she read the FAQ's behind the link in the purple banner above.

One of the things about Wholewoman is that we all help each other. we may not be health professionals, but we know what works, and mostly why it works. That is the strength of the Wholewoman sisterhood.

Louise