Lost our way?

[drache]

this thread is beginning to be slightly chewed over
it's not like we're in crisis - just a smidgen off track
we really do have enough places to put non-garter posts
can we just keep things as they are and be a little more conscious of what we post where?

[anji1971]

I have to agree with Rhea here.
I like our forum as is, simply because everyone here seems comfortable sharing about all kinds of aspects of our lives, not just garters. Garters are the common bond that brought us all here, but as we spend more time on the forum, many of us do bond with other members, and we do want to let others into our lives a bit. I think it's kind of neat that so many different people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities can get together and talk freely, without the worry of others' harsh comments if you happen to have a different outlook on something.
As long as we are careful to keep our non-garter posts in the right places, I think it's a wonderful thing to have the variety. Really, garters are awesome, but sometimes, when the gartersnakes aren't doing anything in particular, we all still want to get together here and just talk.
I can't tell you how many times, after a stressful day, I've logged on and it's the "other stuff" that makes me laugh, and snaps me out of a bad mood.

[adamanteus]

can we just keep things as they are and be a little more conscious of what we post where?

I think that is the best solution, Rhea.
Let's just keep our off topic stuff brief, and post it in the right place.