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Post by Kaylis on Jul 27, 2011 4:01:05 GMT -5
I love UnoMas. Even when I haven't been on in a while I appreciate knowing it, and all the Uno people, are here. I've tried at least four FB Ds groups and I'm not nearly as happy with them. The worst problems for me are 1) there's so many different groups and the people are spread between them so none have the depth and breadth of UnoMas, and 2) I don't get on every day so there are tons of posts that I never see since they scroll out of existance (basically). Here you can dig around if there's something you have a question about or want to follow up on. I'm also much more comfortable posting my kids' pics and stats here where I don't use my name.
Maybe we should post invites on the FB groups inviting people to join or come back to UnoMas? That might pick up the pace here.
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Post by Michelle Mc on Jul 28, 2011 5:17:52 GMT -5
Hi! This is really nice to read. I was just trying to book our flight and find a hotel for San Antonio and was feeling lost. I thought "I wonder if I can get some help on Uno Mas?" I've been completely M.I.A. (obviously) from here and Facebook, other than work stuff ... and for a moment I had this awful feeling ... "what if no one is there?" ... as in, no one had posted to Uno Mas in months? I'm so happy you guys are still here! I have to read back through a few weeks and see who is going to the conference and if I can find any hotel recommendations.
As far as whether to suggest Uno Mas ... I do feel it offers more annonimity than Facebook. You can sign up with an alias and maybe speak a little more freely about your concerns about your child? I got freaked out last year and abruptly deleted my Facebook account, but I still find pictures and message remnants of that account still active through Google and live on Facebook sometimes, even now! Weird, huh?
On the flip side, that was the dilemma I always struggled with trying to run Uno Mas. To keep it open and easy to use. But anonymity unfortunately also allows people to post unpleasant or untrue stuff. I never could figure out how to balance it without driving myself crazy.
I hope you still recommend it. I'll to put in more effort on mind end out here, if you do!
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 28, 2011 7:55:02 GMT -5
As much as I am NOT here, I do try to check in....and yes, FB has become extremely addicting! LOL But I think there is a need for both.....
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Post by Jackie on Jul 28, 2011 8:14:35 GMT -5
I think of FB as more of a social tool...a place when talking of DS to share short stories of triumph and frustration...but here we can really get into topics in depth and avoid boring our friends who are not walking in our shoes. This is a safe place to come and learn as well. LONG LIVE UNO ....AND THANK YOU MICHELLE! ;D
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Post by lespring on Jul 28, 2011 17:35:59 GMT -5
I'm late...and rarely post here...but it's not because of FB. That said, I hate the format of FB DS groups. You can't search topics, and have to scroll back forever to read something written even within the past couple of days. It is NOT new-parent friendly.
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Post by laurasmom on Jul 30, 2011 10:56:07 GMT -5
I definitely want UnoMas to stay.
Facebook is fun, and definitely more "social" to me than Uno. And my friends on Facebook are a varied group, not all DS moms and dads. And while my 2 "closest and best" friends are on Facebook, one of the two is a DS mom, and as hard as my other bff tries, and she really does, there are times that she just doesn't "get it", like a DS mom does. And that is one of the reasons I love UnoMas so much.
And, to be very honest, there are things that I will willingly discuss on Uno, that I would not put out in Facebook.
I will try to be more active myself. We have some big decisions coming up with Laura, and I know where I will turn for some great input.
Sharon
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Post by kg91207 on Aug 1, 2011 15:29:11 GMT -5
My husband and I were talking about Kaelyn's diarrhea/vomitting issue when we travel, and he said "did you Uno Mas it??" ha! Even he knows I can come here for helpful advice!
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Post by joycemsoto on Aug 1, 2011 21:07:29 GMT -5
I have not been on this site in such a long time and always remember about all of the fun get togethers that we had. I would like for it to stay around. I can't believe Arianna is already 12 years old and thinks she is much older. She is going into 7th grade now. She wants to get a job, get married and drive. She is very active and swims in the special olympics, dances, and is on a special needs cheer team. She also was in the school play last year and looks forward to it again this year. I think I found this site when she was just a baby. I remember asking about when first teeth come in. Sorry for the long comment, but I want it to stay.
Joyce Soto ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Emilysmom on Aug 1, 2011 21:15:47 GMT -5
GREAT to see you, Joyce! ! ! I can't believe Arianna is 12! I remember her as an adorable 4 yr old! Let's have another get together.
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