Check out the Social Side~

[dominosarah]

I just want to let everyone know we have an Addiction Social Side.  Over there we can let our hair down and play a bit.  That way we can see on the side bar statuses if someone new joins or see if someone is struggling etc.  We all need to laugh and have a good time as addiction is very emotional and something we all deal with everyday.  We need an outlet.  Years ago we had an "After Dark Cafe"....anything went in that place and everyone would join in.  If anyone has any other ideas please chime in.  We are all in this together~

[HappyDays2Come]

Thanks! Good to know!

[nursegirl6572]

Thanks Em!!  You're the best!  :0)

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi there -

Currently, statuses are public, and there isn't a way to make them private. If you have something you'd like to share with friends only, posting a journal would be the best way to do that.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Emily

[nursegirl6572]

That's a really great question!  I just checked out the acct settings on my page,  There are options under "privacy" where you can set your photos, journals, online status (the indicator that shows when you're online) to be seen only by your friends, or everyone.  I didn't see an option to set your status to be only among friends.  I'm going to ask that question for you and I'll get back to you.  

[HappyDays2Come]

Wow I didn't even know about this! Second, I didn't know that our status' were public! Can one make their status private?

[nursegirl6572]

Well said!  I think a lot of people don't realize the social side is there, and that's exactly what it's for.  I agree that if people use their statuses as a way to socialize, it very easily can push someone who's reaching out for help off the sidebar.

It's a great reminder, and I agree that the socializing and being silly IS a great part of recovery, and it is great to see people forming such great friendships.  It's just important not to lose sight of the fact that people DO reach out, especially on their statuses.  The social side is the perfect place to have all those fun silly convos!  :0)

Best to you all!

[dominosarah]

Good idea!

[ActingBrandNew]

Thanks Sarah!

[VICourageous]

Thanks for the Post Sarah..My Idea would be to maybe put it in your Status for people to come over and chat for awhile in the Social Form. Like if I want to chat I need away to tell them to come over instead of PMing everyone..A lot do not go there. If we keep reminding people then this would be good..I sure will go over there and do my BSing because there is people that need help and come in and the side bar gets knocked down and out. Any more Ideas??
vickie

[ROSYouralright]

Thank u Sarah.

[dominosarah]

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Addiction-Social/show/88

Here is the link