Uplifting/Hopeful Section.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

We have sections to rant, ask about our bodies, talk of auto-things, express our depression, seek help for our self harm.
But we don't have a place meant solely for our stories that give Hope.
I think a section for talking about getting through depression, self harm, addiction, and generally uplifting stories from our lives would be a good idea.
Opinions?

[Miserabilia]

Uplifting section... that sounds really good actualy :)
just things to brighten up your day

[Origami]

It kind of already exists, just in a different form:

Your Advice [Submissions Forum]
Submit your stories and words of advice in this forum. If we like it, your article will be published as content for the site. Read the announcement for more information.

[Rayquaza]

It sounds like a really good idea, I like it :)

It kind of already exists, just in a different form:

Considering how outdated that is, and that most members look at the forum rather than the actual website, I think it's beneficial to have stories as a part of the forum.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

It sounds like a really good idea, I like it :)



Considering how outdated that is, and that most members look at the forum rather than the actual website, I think it's beneficial to have stories as a part of the forum.

Exactly. It'd be easier to post on the actual forum where it's more likely to be seen.
I know I'd have several stories for it.

Any Mod-Admin input?

[Breakeven]

thats a good idea :D

[Mob Boss]

I think it sounds lovely, actually. I could definitely see it being beneficial, particularly to those currently struggling with issues. I have seen similar suggestions, however, so not really sure it will take. I don't know if it's just difficult to add to the forum or what, but I could see it genuinely helping members.

[Erasmus]

I would really love this :)

[ImCoolBeans]

This has been suggested and seriously considered before. I like the idea and the sound of this very much but putting the plan into action is a different story. If this were to be a content section then there would need to be a certain criteria that each post would need to meet -- or do you not make a content section and allow responses? If responses are allowed what would they all say? I predict that if replies are allowed that they would be very spammy and not very beneficial to the section or anything for that matter -- which leads to me believe that a part of the site like that should be a content, read only section. So in other words, do you think the Your Advice Submitted section would be a better section if it were made into a submission-style forum where each submission would be listed as a thread? And if so, do you agree that replies should not be allowed? Sort of like an inspirational story section.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

This has been suggested and seriously considered before. I like the idea and the sound of this very much but putting the plan into action is a different story. If this were to be a content section then there would need to be a certain criteria that each post would need to meet -- or do you not make a content section and allow responses? If responses are allowed what would they all say? I predict that if replies are allowed that they would be very spammy and not very beneficial to the section or anything for that matter -- which leads to me believe that a part of the site like that should be a content, read only section. So in other words, do you think the Your Advice Submitted section would be a better section if it were made into a submission-style forum where each submission would be listed as a thread? And if so, do you agree that replies should not be allowed? Sort of like an inspirational story section.

I think it could be a section like the Arcade. Where the posts don't go to your post count. With rep gone, people still like to say thanks and such, so I think having replies allowed would be important.
"and generally uplifting stories from our lives would be a good idea."
I don't see it in my head as a Advice section. But simple an Uplifting section. Something that made you smile, gave you hope, helped you keep moving on. But also stories of what you've made it through, and how you've gotten through it.

[Miserabilia]

I think it could be a section like the Arcade. Where the posts don't go to your post count. With rep gone, people still like to say thanks and such, so I think having replies allowed would be important.
"and generally uplifting stories from our lives would be a good idea."
I don't see it in my head as a Advice section. But simple an Uplifting section. Something that made you smile, gave you hope, helped you keep moving on. But also stories of what you've made it through, and how you've gotten through it.

exactly, it won't count posts people will just post their inspirations and others will thank them etc/
criteria could be to post an inspirational story or message

[Jess]

I'll go for not allowing replies - make it where you can only create a story but no replying.

[Origami]

If it's to be considered, I think I'm in favor with Mike and just not allowing replies. It really would be "this helped," "thanks," and "that's awesome" replies all day long. People can say this same thing via VM or PM.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

Reply, or no reply. On the main forum, I think would be a good idea. Possibly it's own moderator, to make sure the posts follow the rules and such.

[Croconaw]

It is a great idea. :D I really hope it happens as it would be beneficial to many people including myself.

[Infidelitas]

I support this.

If you have it so that people cannot reply, and doesn't get contributed towards post count, it could be nice little forum.

[Fanta_Lover44]

I would like this idea, i think it would be great!

[Harry Smith]

Couldn't this be added as a thread rather than a whole section, I mean the only problem I can see is that it could fizzle out pretty quickly and people could lose interest in it

[Rayquaza]

Couldn't this be added as a thread rather than a whole section, I mean the only problem I can see is that it could fizzle out pretty quickly and people could lose interest in it

A thread would probably 'fizzle out' more quickly than a subcategory.

[Harry Smith]

A thread would probably 'fizzle out' more quickly than a subcategory.

But I don't understand the need for a whole subcategory just for one topic which is really limited to people saying what cheered them up

[Rayquaza]

people saying what cheered them up

I don't think you realised what the suggestion made here was. It was for people to share their experiences of life and recovery, as well as giving other people advice and problems that may have been quite unique and help others. It isn't just cheering them up. It's really what makes VirtualTeen, VirtualTeen, not just another teen forum.

[Harry Smith]

I don't think you realised what the suggestion made here was. It was for people to share their experiences of life and recovery, as well as giving other people advice and problems that may have been quite unique and help others. It isn't just cheering them up. It's really what makes VirtualTeen, VirtualTeen, not just another teen forum.

I thought that it was just a rather linear subject but if it's broad like that then I can't see any reason to stop it apart from it being something else to have to constantly monitor and as mike said to not only add but then work out the logistics of it

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

When I made my post about getting through what I've been through, it served as advice, and an uplifting story. Advice can be very uplifting, but so can showing what you've been through.
Thinking about it, I could easily make a Diary out of it(already have a diary request pending), there'd be no extra stress on the mods.

[Purplebunny]

We have sections to rant, ask about our bodies, talk of auto-things, express our depression, seek help for our self harm.
But we don't have a place meant solely for our stories that give Hope.
I think a section for talking about getting through depression, self harm, addiction, and generally uplifting stories from our lives would be a good idea.
Opinions?

This would be an excellent idea

[Jalinta]

I think it sounds like a great idea :) I'd be all for it :)

[Mirage]

Yeah, I was going to suggest the no post count thing because seriously this is a good idea.

[ImCoolBeans]

I think an uplifting/positive message/hopeful story section would be awesome with no post count. If there was post count for that section it would be a quick +1 section, like it would be if introductions had post count.

[Hyper]

I don't see a point really.

The uplifting stories etc could just be in a sticky in whatever forum they directly belong in.

But it wouldn't hurt anyone either :P

[colepuck]

I love the idea, also have a post idea for it :D

[Rayquaza]

I don't see a point really.

The uplifting stories etc could just be in a sticky in whatever forum they directly belong in.

But it wouldn't hurt anyone either :P

Surely it wouldn't hurt just to have ONE forum where it's only resolutions and nice stories rather than just problems.

[Hyper]

Surely it wouldn't hurt just to have ONE forum where it's only resolutions and nice stories rather than just problems.

No it wouldn't

But I look at this way.

This site was made for teens with problems I just see it more effecient if the positive stories were in whatever section they directly partained to.

But I don't think its that big of a deal that a uplifting section shouldn't be made.

[Origami]

If anything, I would see this as a replacement to the already existing "Your Advice [Submissions Forum]." Staff would need to confirm, but who actually uses that thing?

The forum description reads, "Submit your stories and words of advice in this forum. If we like it..." to a degree it is a "Hopeful/Uplifting" section already. It just doesn't seem to get the attention it needs. Not to mention it's articles are published to the main site instead of the forum. I don't know about most members, but I can't remember the last time I viewed the main page of VT.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

I'm not saying this will happen, however it is being discussed.

I am all for this, I think it's a lovely idea. :)


Often, if you post an 'uplifting' story in its designated section, it gets lost in the mass number of 'help' threads, if you know what I mean.

[Hyper]

Forums do have stickies.

Just sayin'

[Rayquaza]

Forums do have stickies.

Just sayin'

Surely it would just be neater to have one section for nice stickies rather than a shitload in each forum describing one persons story?

That idea is indeed flawed.

[Hyper]

Surely it would just be neater to have one section for nice stickies rather than a shitload in each forum describing one persons story?

That idea is indeed flawed.

Each story doesn't need an individual sticky if VT was to go with that.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

See, if more people experienced things themselves; judging and bullying wouldn't be as frequent!
It's sad that people have to actually be affected by something such as self harm just to be understanding of others who are struggling.
The world needs more people like you! What you did was amazing and will most definitely not be forgotten by her. I love reading stuff like this because it's usually people talking about how someone has upset them over their mistakes.
Reminds you that not everybody out there is an ignorant, judgemental arsehole!


As I said before, I'd have no problem turning this idea into a diary, just need one first. My idea to have a section on the main forum though, was so that it's there for everyone, without having to trek across the forum to be able to find it.

[ImCoolBeans]

This suggestion has been implemented