Youbemom is way too fast for me. I like this board’s conceptual layout but it doesn’t feel like many people are here. Did everyone from UB go to youbemom other than the 10 of us? Anyone else feel this way?
This is the only board I am on. I never was on any boards other than UB and this feels like the closest replacement. Sometimes I feel upset that it isn't really the same but I also feel like it has been a way to sort of wean off my previous UB addiction and it feels healthier. I think I'll continue to come on this board once every day or two or three but it isn't fast enough to be on here more often and I actually think that's a good thing because I had gotten to a point where I was on UB way too much.
I totally agree. This is as good as it gets, but feels way less populated and not nearly as snarky, dare I say, nice, even? Maybe thats what we need during this pandemic though - a slower, nicer pace - the new ub is a metaphor for our new life!
I am on both YBM and this and agree. I think because this is a more formal layout, and takes more effort to click and respond, I tend to only post questions that have more staying power rather than a quick or quirky question.
So far I like this board despite the pace (though I miss UB for sure). The posters and responders here are thoughtful and generally nice. I find Youbemom to be way too fast and not at all thoughtful. Things get lost there in a flash. I suspect this board would be more "my people" in the real world and the responses I get here are very helpful.
I can't stand youbemom -- there's never any time or room for good discussion. It's the twitter of anonymous parental message boards. :) I am also on DCUM which I like and has good discussion, but sometimes I want to discuss NYC-specific stuff, which it lacks. Then I come here. I am probably more on DCUM than I am here because this one so far is pretty slow.
Westchester mom here. I don't love YoubeMom--moves way too quickly, lots of trolls, and tough to have a good discussion. I like this board but very little traffic. I'm also on DCUM which is good for general discussions but not NY specific questions. I miss UB!
This board needs to find it's feet. It can be great and it's really up to the group to make it that way. There were entertaining but bitchy exchanges on the old board. Everyone complained. Let's see how we can build this community. Frankly I have no dog in the race, my kids are in college so I am on for nostalgia and to offer the btdt point of view
Very telling that no one responded to your post - there’s no one here.
This is the only board I am on. I never was on any boards other than UB and this feels like the closest replacement. Sometimes I feel upset that it isn't really the same but I also feel like it has been a way to sort of wean off my previous UB addiction and it feels healthier. I think I'll continue to come on this board once every day or two or three but it isn't fast enough to be on here more often and I actually think that's a good thing because I had gotten to a point where I was on UB way too much.
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I totally agree. This is as good as it gets, but feels way less populated and not nearly as snarky, dare I say, nice, even? Maybe thats what we need during this pandemic though - a slower, nicer pace - the new ub is a metaphor for our new life!
I am on both YBM and this and agree. I think because this is a more formal layout, and takes more effort to click and respond, I tend to only post questions that have more staying power rather than a quick or quirky question.
So far I like this board despite the pace (though I miss UB for sure). The posters and responders here are thoughtful and generally nice. I find Youbemom to be way too fast and not at all thoughtful. Things get lost there in a flash. I suspect this board would be more "my people" in the real world and the responses I get here are very helpful.
I can't stand youbemom -- there's never any time or room for good discussion. It's the twitter of anonymous parental message boards. :) I am also on DCUM which I like and has good discussion, but sometimes I want to discuss NYC-specific stuff, which it lacks. Then I come here. I am probably more on DCUM than I am here because this one so far is pretty slow.
Westchester mom here. I don't love YoubeMom--moves way too quickly, lots of trolls, and tough to have a good discussion. I like this board but very little traffic. I'm also on DCUM which is good for general discussions but not NY specific questions. I miss UB!
I was on UB, agree this is slower but also more pleasant, and less addictive, so sticking with this. And thank you to the mod for creating it!
This board needs to find it's feet. It can be great and it's really up to the group to make it that way. There were entertaining but bitchy exchanges on the old board. Everyone complained. Let's see how we can build this community. Frankly I have no dog in the race, my kids are in college so I am on for nostalgia and to offer the btdt point of view
On both; like both