posting sensitive stuff etc in chat because the thread will disappear

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....is this backfiring a bit

there seems to be a lot of threads in chat because people want them to be deleted rather than archived but because it is the chat topic then more arguments/misconceptions seem to follow

could there be another topic which doesn't get archived

I've been meaning to ask this for ages..but I think I'm in a minority lol

i didn;t know that happened to be honest - i would not post anything on MN , anywhere.,,,, if i was scared of it coming back and biting me on the bum!!

Well I've just followed your link to here and I think I agree with you zippi

I thought it was another of my lone thoughts!

I have seen people say "posting here because i want it to disappear" and people saying "you shouldn't have posted in chat if you can't take our opinion"

i've done it! mainly because i've needed to post about stuff where my circs are obvious so name changing will just be a little futile (there is always one trying to out you!). in the same way it would be obv to anyone who came across it - but that is not to say i don't need advice still.

zippi, I too think this would be a good idea.

Why do people think they can be more rude/opinionated if it's in chat? Am I missing the point?

It's an interesting suggestion - thanks - we'll have a think about it and get back.

thanks justine

just wondered if any one else had a view on an alternative topic to chat which didn't get archived?

I didn't know people did that anyway, but didn't want you to feel unloved

i dont understand

to me being on MN is like chatting to your mates in RL

if someone recorded all my conversations with my mates i would be a bit annoyed

i dont agree with chat being a more 'loose' board though, i think people should mind their manners wherever they are

Brilliant idea zippy. Hadn't seen this when I posted my comment on the other thread.

I was interested to see your othe r comment

also interested that people haven't registered that chat is used in this way

I've seen it happening a lot.

People have asked in the past what is the difference between 'Other Subjects' and 'Chat' and the only definable difference seems to be that 'Chat' drops off in a fortnight.

The name makes it sound as if it is simply a place for light hearted banter but many people do use it for far more serious stuff. Not that I'm excusing some of the fights that kick off there, but I think many posters don't expect to come across a serious discussion so are more likely to post comments which are inappropriate, often unintentionally.

Maybe a new topic and a little rebranding would help.

'Non-Archive' for serious/sensitive discussions and a space for rants etc.

'Chat & banter' to make it clearer what the area is about.

I've noticed it a lot too..I thought everyone would have noticed but they haven't

I've posted in chat for that reason myself eg I want people to know it's me posting but i am posting about my children and don't really want it hanging around for ever in case they saw it or people they knew did

How about a "debates and rants" style section - if you are posting in there, you know it is likely to get volotile??

I choose between "chat" and "other subjects" based on how dull my topic is and whether anyone would really WANT to chat about it

Any news StG?

chat could be renamed 'the vipers pit'

I purposefully post most things in chat so they get deleted tbh

Sorry flame, missed your post about mum. Have posted updates on 'positive vibes' thread.

I actually think a lot of stuff could be deleted, are mnhq from a long line of hoarders?

I think its a shame that people post so the threads dissapear.

The archives are a great resource for others who need help. I know sometimes people post on delicate subjects but isn't it better to post under an assumed name and leave the thread to help others who may be in a similar situation?

I think there is a demand for it though..or people wouldn't use chat in that way