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Games we Play

deleted_user
deleted_user
One of the things I really enjoy doing is to play the games we have on here at DS. Some days I will play several times in one day. However, I realized we are up to eight games now on the discussion board and I'm afraid some important post might get overlooked now that there are so many.

Ouch's essay on "being our own advocate" ended up on page 2 after only one day for example. Most people don't take the time to go back 2 or 3 pages and could miss something important if they were gone for a day or two.

I wanted to suggest that we email Doug and get a specific board for "Fun & Games" where we can all play to our hearts content and add even more games. That way they wouldn't interfere with members posts who have a problem or are in need possibly getting bumped to the next page too soon.

What does everyone think?
deleted_user
deleted_user
what games havent seen any but fun and games page sounds great
deleted_user
deleted_user
I like the games here on the chronic pain board as it distracts me from my pain and I can connect with others who are dealing with chronic pain
JMHO
deleted_user
deleted_user
Let me clarify, I wasn't suggesting it not be in CP. I guess I should'nt have said Board, but thread...or whatever. Not computer savy. It would be up there with Discussion/Advice/News & Info etc. Don't know what to call it? That way it would still be in CP but seperate from Discussion.
LunarAngel
LunarAngel
What if games were moved to the advice section? Just a thought. I know not many people post there.
EMM61
EMM61
I think many times the games encourage newcomers to post.Those who play seem to always reply to those asking for help.If you feel a post is important just bump it as Ouch did his essay.I think the number of people playing shows that they belong on the board.Why should everything always be so serious?
deleted_user
deleted_user
what a wonderful idea, I am sure theres a way we could do it ;) with Doug's help.
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Morgaine
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get it, add fun and games next to advice on the topics line. Wonderful idea.

Thank you for mentioning my essay.

Ouch
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think it's a great idea. Would it just be a link at the top like the discussion and advice links? Sorry, I didn't read all the other replies.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
all he has to do is bump it up, everyone has a right to put what they want on here.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Living with chronic pain is not about just talking about being sick, it is learning to smile, to laugh, and be ok with ourselves. If you discussion gets moved, bump it up. We don't even have enough topics posted here on this board to even worry about bumping something most the time. I hope it gets like some of the other groups and has multipages a minute.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
maybe we could start a private chat room for all the games and then fill the board up with advertisments.
Lesa
Lesa
When I first joined DS we didn't have this problem.Nobody posted and the same post stayed on the page forever.Not a very interesting group in those days.I agree if it drops and you want it seen "bump" it.We interact through the games and silly discussions.I think that encourages everyone to join in.We're growing!That's a great thing.If the post is one that benefits many people and needs to stay where it will be seen maybe it should be posted under advice?
Rocky7
Rocky7
good point lesa.that way we could ensure everybody is happy.both are equally important,advice is helpful,and the games are good fun and help take our minds off our problems.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Lesa and rocky7. I like the idea of games and I have noticed that a lot of new people will come and play games before they will find the courage to post on the more serious posts on here.
I really find that playing a few games on here after finishing the work around here for the day is a good way to focus my mind before looking at the more serious topics on the site.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It was never my intention to do away with any existing games. I play them every single day and enjoy the inter action with my friends as much as the games themselves. My point was that if we continued adding games, it would overrun discussion. I would like more games myself but enough said. Hope everyone has a great day!
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