What Do YOU Love About Mamapedia? - Alexandria,VA

Sad to see you go M. - you've been a great moderator! Best to you going forward!

I like hearing from moms whose opinions and insight I value.

I take a bit of advice I can apply to my own life pretty much daily.

Just yesterday, there was a question on here on how to deal with toxic stepfamily members. I could relate because that's how my in-laws treat my husband. Reading the other moms' advice - was super helpful. I hadn't even realized how bad it was, until I saw someone else going through something similar.

That's what is great about this site - it puts things in perspective. Some valuable insight. A lot of wisdom on here. Everyone has something to contribute.

Some of the moms just crack me up and it's a nice break when I have my morning coffee to see what others have written! I love how moms are candid and open up and share what they've been through, in order to help others. That's a great thing.

Good luck to you! I have been on here for eons (my kids are now 17, 22, 23, 25 and 27 and have a grandbaby), so I have seen a lot of people come and go. I love kind of getting to know some of the long time members, just by seeing their personalities and knowledge come out in the various questions and answers they post. I love hearing many, often wildly differing, responses to some of the questions. I love that people give honest answers, whether they are in agreement with others or the question-asker or not.

Best wishes to you M.!

I love the friends I've made here.

I appreciate the support many women on this site have given me, especially since 10/2015 when I lost my husband.

I joined years ago when my daughter was around 9 and this was Mamasource. My daughter is 22 already! Time flies.

Best wishes to you and your family!

Best wishes in your next endeavor. You've been really active and effective as a moderator. Things improved when you took over and I hope you can help your replacement be as efficient and helpful and proactive.

I like just knowing that I'm not alone. Here, people are honest. They're not all photoshopped (in words, of course, not literal photos). They're not the perfect "airbrushed" mommys who write blogs about how to homeschool 7 children and run a successful full time business all while maintaining an organic herb garden and a dairy farm". I am sure those women exist, but frankly, they don't inspire me. (They scare me). I like hearing from the women on here who are real, who struggle, and who are willing to share.

I have received a great deal of encouragement from many wonderful women on this site, and I am grateful.

Oh no!
Didn't you do this about Sept of last year?
It's deja vu all over again!
On the one hand I'm so happy for anyone who makes it out alive.
And on the other hand we're going to miss you so very much.

I'll be looking for work once we have our son moved out to college end of August.
Should I be sending my resume anywhere in particular? :-)

What I love about Mamapedia?
The friends I'm got to know over the years!

Best wishes for all your future adventures!
B

ooh no!! M.!! You're going to be missed!!! You've been REALLY GREAT!!! I wish you much success in your next opportunity!

What do I love about MMP? I love that I can read many opinions and take what I need and leave the rest. I learn from other points of view and sometimes, see things from a different perspective!

I've met some incredible women and men on this site!! Some whom I've met in person. Others who I want to meet in person! YAHOO!!

I wish you much success!! You will be missed!

M. - thanks for ruining my weekend!!!

As hesitant as many of us were to have a man moderating a moms' website, we've come around to say that you've been outstanding! You took a brief hiatus, and the quality dropped again. It went up when you returned. 'Nuf said? Your prompt response to reported problems (solicitors, trolls) has been outstanding, and your reasoned and balanced messages to those of us who have reported individual problems or concerns have been truly terrific. One of the very best things has been the fact that most of the most outspoken Mamapedia members have happily stepped back from protecting and managing the responses themselves, and deferred to you. That's changed the tone for the better, and has made Mamapedia a much more hospitable and positive site for new members watching the exchanges.

I'm sure we all wish you well, and I hope you will forward our reponses to those in charge of hiring your replacement. The old responses to your prior question (when you arrived) about Mamapedia should be required reading for those in charge. We do NOT want to go back to the period of troll-filled questions and a slow response time. Mamapedia membership took a real hit then, and we lost some great members. Fortunately, some have come back under your time in management.

What I love is the varied responses and perspectives coming from various members. There are people I consider "friends" even though I haven't met them personally, and whom I occasionally message personally for advice, clarification and insight. I always read their responses to questions that post before I answer. Often they agree with me (which is why they are friends!) but often they do not, but their calm and well-written answers open me up to new viewpoints and things to consider.

I love the idea of "it takes a village" to raise kids as well as navigate marriages, friendships, work relationships and neighborhood issues. Mamapedia lets us ask things anonymously and address some really personal issues without opening them up to "involved parties" in our families, social circles, job environments or neighborhoods. What a great resource. And it lets those of us who have been successful in one area or another to share the wealth with others just starting out - something we all could have used when we first confronted those issues. It's a way to pay it forward.

Good luck M.!
Wishing you all the best in new opportunities!

You have done a great job moderating! You will definitely be missed!

What I love about mampedia? The commitment of the members. It is rare that a post gets unanswered (posts get answered faster then return phone calls or texts), and the sincereity (in all kinds of flavors) that the members show in their answers time and time again, most of the time without acknowledgement, thanks or update.

But I do have to admit I am sucker for the sarcastic, direct, blunt, and creative answers. While the appropriateness of these answers could always be argued, sometimes these answers are best at breaking down a person's denial and eliminating the apathy from the repetitive questions (could I be pregnant?). Sometimes the best advice is the advice hardest to hear.

Best wishes M.!

I love the diversity of opinions and points of view.

Best of luck M.!

Good luck in your next adventure! Hope that you visit here from time to time.

What a shame for us all, as you will be greatly missed! What I loved about the site was being able to ask about any topic pretty much, not just motherhood, but also about home remedies, or cooking recipes, donations and organizations that accept them, and such. I was also able to see some members who asked things I would have asked some years ago when I had a little one but never got around to asking, or asking things that I would have liked to ask and forgot to or just wasn't sure how to ask. Reading the responses helped me at times, like the recent question a mom posted on traveling anxiety and how to cope (I get panic attacks on planes, so those responses to her post were pretty informative and applicative to my own situation!).

The thing I enjoy the most is the emotional support, the outpouring of love for people going through grief or a difficult situation, despite the fact most people don't even know each other on here. That's pretty amazing! I also have enjoyed reading success stories of moms that were in abusive relationships and with the advice of fellow moms here, got out, got an education, are happy and at peace raising their kids. They were so appreciative they felt the need to update us on their current life situation and thank us for nudging them in that direction. It's amazing to read such stories, and an inspiration to others in similar situations. It's incredible that even a long distance support network of fellow moms can empower someone so much to make such a brave change in their life!

Good luck with your future opportunities.

Best Wishes M.!! You did a great job moderating!
There are some really terrific moms on this site and I enjoy reading their comments.

Good luck on your next position.

What do I love about MMP? Well, the changing times and the questions from the young and the older mom. I "recall" when my kids were little and what we did. Now, things have changed and go at a faster pace. Kids are kids and they all do the same things at different time in their 'normal' range.

Questions are of interest and the concern here is deeply felt by all who answer. I recall when I came on board in 2008 about a woman whose son was in hospital the same time my husband was. We both made it out with our SOs alive and well. We have come from tummy tucks and breast enhancements to really questions about child growth, job grow, seeking employment, to high school/college graduations and on. There will not be a replacement to this site only hoping for improvements.

Once again I love all the folks here (female/male) that take time to answer and suggest ideas.

the other S.

It's truly been a pleasure having you moderate. You will be missed greatly.

I love the vast array of opinions of the women on this site. I also love that we give honest answers. They may not be what one wants to hear but the various view points helps add clarity and can be truly helpful. This site is my escape while at work.

I'm wishing you the greatest future ever. Blessings and peace to you Mr. M. (GREATEST MODERATOR EVER).

Thanks for letting us know, M.. Best of luck with your new opportunity. You will definitely be missed! Hopefully you can stick around long enough to train your Mamapedia replacement.

What I love about this site are the various responses to the posts. While I have never met anyone in person from this group, I feel that I somewhat know many based on their questions and responses. I don't get to this site as often as I used to but try to check in at least weekly.

I enjoy this site, but it is quite clannish....