what do you think? (women with ADD only)

[Tara]

What do the female members think about the women's section of ADD Forums? Should it be for women only?

Should only women be able to post in the women's forum?

[ferrette1976]

It really doesn't bother me when men post in the women's sections - as long as they have something relevant to say about the subject.

[FlakeyGirl]

I think that is fine that men post in the women's section. I think that "women's" is probably just a convenient label for the forum under which topics exist that may be of interest to women in particlular.

Who knows, they may even have something valuable to say!

[Ace]

The best way for men to understand women is for thoughtful dialog to take place between the two sexes. And though we women have natural (!) features in common, we don't really know each other any more than we really know any of the men. We are, after all, only virtual people, aren't we?

[Cait]

I agree with Ace, Flakey Girl, and Ferrette. The men can post, provided it's on-topic, same as us. BEsides, every once in a while, I like to browse the men's forum - cause I like to see another perspective. Not often, just once in a while. Usually I don't bother cause it doesn't pertain to what I want at that point in time.

[spasepeepole]

Well, those men have to deal with us women. As long as it is on topic, bring it on. Same goes for us posting on the mens section. The exceptions being things that are sensitive to each gender, I.E. I saw a posting about sexual dysfunction in men regarding certain meds, I understand why they would want to keep that all men on that posting.

[SubtleMuttle]

I'm all for keeping the mix open; and like the thought than men would be interested in the women's section and women being interested in the men's section.

I often get roasted for this, but find that what sometimes seems like a women's-only issues can also pertain to men in a hidden way- like male menopause and male homonal cycles. I seriously believe in male monopause; and my dad (who I'm certain has been going through this) cannot open up to that possibility because "Men don't have menopause!!" If he would, I think it would alleviate a lot of his stress and anxiety over his current state of being and give him the knowledge to take remedies for a sudden hormonal defficiency- or at least realize that he's not just losing his mind!

Relevancy, open dialogue- she nods in agreement.

[Draga]

We pretty much all have same problems so as Maddonna would say, The More the Merrier! As long as it is ok wiht htem if we post in theirs....we are here to help each other reguardless of sex or lack of it.

[Draga]

OMG why did I just make that sex comment, I am sorry Tara it's 5 am when I wrote this and I am a goofball.

[Nucking_Futs]

I'm all for posting in either forum; I have gotten the best advice on how to deal with marital problems and such from my male friends and I have given them advice. It's nice to see things from a male prospective sometimes; but, I do think it's important that we remember every person here has feelings and deserve's the proper amount of respect. HUGSSSSSSSSS

[joanrdtobe]

I personally don't think there should be any threads that are for a certain sex or other stereotype......

We're ALL ADD/ADHD (or partners of such).....so we should ALL get to participate in all threads...assuming the postings stay on topic...

[Tara]

Gender differences are not stereo types. Though we all share the AD/HD experiences there are issues that are gender specific to both males and females.

As it stands right now the majority of forum members do feel comfortable discussing gender specific issues with both genders.

[Brianne]

I don't mind at all. As long as they don't mind us going in the mens section I see no problem with it.

[SubtleMuttle]

Well, it's starting to sound like the men might gate their section off. If that happens, will women here who have as majority said that they want to keep it open feel they should change their mind? I don't think it has to be eye for an eye here, I would still want the women's section open.

If the men's section was to close, would anyone else feel like they may lose the benefit of reading from the male side?

[Tara]

In the next few weeks will be implementing password protected forums which people must subscribe too. I don't know if we will password protect the current men's and women's sections or add addtional ones.