I'd like to see more groups for people who live in a particular town or city or other area, so that people don't have to feel quite so lonely and disconnected. A city can be a very lonely place to live, which might seem ironic considering that cities are packed with people. What's the name of your town? Have you thought about starting a group named after it, for people who live there, to join?

I don't think that a lot of people on this site would be interested in that type discussion group on DS. It seems to me that most people who are here want to keep their identity private... I could be wrong.. just my opinion :)

Let's try to keep discussions positive in this group - we've all heard enough of the people who say you can't do that, you shouldn't do that, I'm gonna stop you if you try to...too much energy is put into stopping the good that could be done in this world by people who are either paranoid or have some horrible crime to hide. Now let's discuss the good that we can do.

I would like to add a challenge to this...

Please if you suggest a group, think about becoming the Founder. I have three and am admin on several others. Plus contributing to other groups both member and DS. I say this because for those of us that are "swamped" to do one V.S. one (or two) of you just might be a better match.

I will let you know that having a group takes a lot of time and effort. But it can be fun and rewarding. So Here is your chance.

Paul

How about a group for people who like trees - I'll even give whoever starts such a group a possible slogan: Plant Trees Not Parking Meters.

By the by, there are already quite a few groups for people who live in specific geographic regions such as cities and countries...I just think that there could be more, and that many people could benefit from such groups. : - )

Beaumont, my dog loves you forever and wants to join your group.

Woof! ; - )

The following are some ideas I've even considered for discussion groups, and if I had the time and energy to devote to them, I would do so, but they're open to any takers - if you like any of these ideas, grab them and go for it!

-Amblyopia or Lazy Eye Group
-Anger Forum
-Best of Everything Group
-Authors and Writers Guild
-Cheapskates
-Debunkers
-European-Americans Club
-Foreign Language Club
-Get A Job Club
-Get Unstuck
-Goal Achievers
-Troublesome Neighbors Group
-Good News Club
-Leave Me Alone Crowd (the name is sort of oxymoronic, isn't it?)
-Networkers International
-Life Skills Group
-Mens Forum
-Parenting Group
-Physically Disfigured Group
-Redheaded League
-Shy Connections
-Shy Friends
-Shy2Shy
-Socially Challenged Group
-Truth Squad
-Hair Nails Skin
-Men's Movement
-Tech Newbies
-Bald And Proud
-Late Bloomers
-Zoos Are Animal Prisons
-End Animal Companion Slavery (no more pets)
-Pay It Forward Now
-Underground Houses
-Underground Cities
-Spelunkers United
-Thespian Society
-Mall Walkers
-Stop Graffiti Vandalism (here's a novel idea for fighting graffiti: put unique identifying chemicals/chemical combinations in spray paint cans so that a fleck of paint taken from a vandalized surface could be analyzed to show exactly where the paint was purchased.)
-Personal References Builders Group (for those who need references for employment who have never held a job or have a spotty work record, as well as for those who need references to rent apartments, etc.)

I could generate many other ideas for groups based on the simple idea of improving the world and improving the lives of individuals facing challenges. I know that you have many ideas as well. Why not give voice to them here? Please tell us names for groups you'd like to see started or general ideas for groups, even those that don't effect you personally (many of the ideas above don't effect me personally, but I still think they'd be of some good to others).

How about a skateboarding discussion group?
Outdoor rollerskating (rollerblading)?
Survivalists?
Sea Shell Collectors?
Coin Collectors?
Recyclers?
Skydivers?
Elvis Impersonators?
Skydiving Elvis Impersonators?
(Would that be Flying Elvissis or Flying Elvi?)
Anglers & Fishers?

Any other ideas?

Base Jumpers?
Bungie Jumpers?

a Scam Alert group? There are a lot of health-care scams out there. This would not be to bicker about viability of alternative treatments but for real scams against the elderly and anything fraudulent, including false advertising.

Great idea, ForgotMath. If you'd like to start such a group, or any other type of group, let me know, and I'll try to get some members for your group.