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WHO ELSE CAN'T SLEEP? - MARK #2 Indignation at Closure of Original Thread
Imagine: Here I am at 3 am, unable to sleep and happy to be able to get onto my favourite thread and chat with some of my favourite people, like @kmakm @Kiwi Angel @finch @eastmum @SoldierCrab @Kattykit @tigerbeth @kezmusc. connecting me across this country with a common side-effect of this 'Shitfest Spectacular' (thanks @AllyJay for the wonderful words)......to find that WHO CAN'T SLEEP? started by @Sister has been closed! Pardon me? I completely do not understand and do not agree with the reasoning behind it either:
BCNA:
"This has been a really great and valuable discussion and I am aware of how much of an issue lack of sleep is for our online community. I certainly don't want to stop discussion regarding sleep but will need to close this thread as I'm sure you will all agree it is just as its too long. We have had feedback from members that they can find it difficult to find information as the posts are very long and often include lots of different topics. We are going to be a bit more diligent about keeping posts shorter on track so you will notice us splitting or closing discussions a bit more (don’t worry, we won’t close them in the middle of interesting discussion!)
So that new and current members can find information about how best to manage sleeplessness, Im going to review the posts in this discussion and compile a tip sheet from our online community. I would encourage you to continue this discussion in new threads as I know it’s such an important issue and concern for you."
So, BCNA don't consider us celebrating your last chemo @Sister as 'interesting discussion'?
BCNA, I love you guys, but seriously? Do you not see that this is more than a thread about sleep? It is a real connection, a history between people, friendship and support, a show of comradery. Closing this thread is very short-sighted. If new members can't find information on posts because they are too long, there are lots of other options like ...umm..let's see.......asking a direct question? The original thread has always been very inclusive of lots of new members and lots of questions regarding sleep and how to get it have been asked.
So sad and infuriated with the closure.
So there!
Hmph!!
BCNA:
"This has been a really great and valuable discussion and I am aware of how much of an issue lack of sleep is for our online community. I certainly don't want to stop discussion regarding sleep but will need to close this thread as I'm sure you will all agree it is just as its too long. We have had feedback from members that they can find it difficult to find information as the posts are very long and often include lots of different topics. We are going to be a bit more diligent about keeping posts shorter on track so you will notice us splitting or closing discussions a bit more (don’t worry, we won’t close them in the middle of interesting discussion!)
So that new and current members can find information about how best to manage sleeplessness, Im going to review the posts in this discussion and compile a tip sheet from our online community. I would encourage you to continue this discussion in new threads as I know it’s such an important issue and concern for you."
So, BCNA don't consider us celebrating your last chemo @Sister as 'interesting discussion'?
BCNA, I love you guys, but seriously? Do you not see that this is more than a thread about sleep? It is a real connection, a history between people, friendship and support, a show of comradery. Closing this thread is very short-sighted. If new members can't find information on posts because they are too long, there are lots of other options like ...umm..let's see.......asking a direct question? The original thread has always been very inclusive of lots of new members and lots of questions regarding sleep and how to get it have been asked.
So sad and infuriated with the closure.
So there!
Hmph!!
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- Hi everyone,
Thanks for your feedback. We absolutely take on board your need to have somewhere you can easily go to in the middle of the night to natter. What if we did something like creative corner. We could put it under 'day to day' and it becomes it's own little space. Here is the link to Creative Corner https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/categories/day-to-day so you can see what I mean (for those of you not already familiar with creative corner) . The sleepless one could sit under it. Let us know what you think and what you'd like to call it and we can get onto it asap.
Cheers
Marianne - At the risk of being a bit cheeky but given your ages Sexys Midnight Runners ?
Night Howls is a hoot ! - I do like Sleepless in Strata but Night Howls is definitely an equal!
- @JJ70 Thanks hon
- @Giovanna_BCNA thank you. Hoping we can have somewhere to natter in the middle of the night. It can be a time when dark thoughts find their way into your head and having the opportunity for support on this forum can be invaluable.
- @Sister Will you choose one and start a new thread?
- Nocturnal Nattering.
- Sleepless in Straya
Midnight Madness
The Midnight Feast
Waking & Wondering - Call it Night owls??
Or Night Howls?? LOL
