Confusion. Was there a vote taken?

[Anonymous]

Originally Posted by patty@myflightsurgeon.com
And if I am not mistaken everyone agreed to have the GUYS come to this forum to give some insight to the male side of things soooooooo............
If what they have to say has some effect on you take what you need from it and if not just ignore it.
Ok end of rant


Nope, sorry- not EVERYONE agreed to have the guys come to this forum. I don't recall a vote taken as I would have voted against that one. Isn't that what JetCareers is for? Infact the original "Respect for hubby" thread was NOT posted under the Ask the guys section at all.

I prefer Jetgirls to be just that Jetgirls- not Jetgirls and their overbearing, opinionated DH/SO's.

[Amanda]

I tend to agree- and I don't feel like going Anonymous on this one either.

I know Kristie/Doug just wanted to try something different here on the board, so for that, I give a thumbs up , however...

I think we give good advice here as it is and for me personally, I don't think there isn't anything Earth shattering that I can get from them I can't get from Nick, his friends, or the many aviation boards that exist. And another thing- maybe it's me but it feels funny to be getting advice from SO's of women on the board. Perhaps I would have been more interested if it was some anonymous guy!

I haven't posted about my personal feelings on this since heck, it looks like some of the gals on the board like the section and if I'm not interested in posting there, I don't have to. I do check it out to see what's being discussed since I've been curious, and I've responded to posts there too.

[SeatClutcher]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Originally Posted by patty@myflightsurgeon.com
And if I am not mistaken everyone agreed to have the GUYS come to this forum to give some insight to the male side of things soooooooo............
If what they have to say has some effect on you take what you need from it and if not just ignore it.
Ok end of rant


Nope, sorry- not EVERYONE agreed to have the guys come to this forum. I don't recall a vote taken as I would have voted against that one. Isn't that what JetCareers is for? Infact the original "Respect for hubby" thread was NOT posted under the Ask the guys section at all.

I prefer Jetgirls to be just that Jetgirls- not Jetgirls and their overbearing, opinionated DH/SO's.

If Jetgirls is a "girls only" clubhouse, I guess I'll stay at JetCareers (which, by the way, welcomes all and not just pilots). I understand the value of this place as a support forum, but I don't see any reason for such strictness.


ps - What is UP with all the anonymity? Is there something to be afraid of, here? I understand it in some cases, but it seems cowardly to be anonymous in an adult discussion.

[Amanda]

FYI- I want to clarify...I don't think this section should be removed. Like I said, it's fine to have that section since obviously some enjoy it and enjoy reading the perspectives of Doug and Mark.

And I think it's anon b/c of what was mentioned (maybe by you, can't remember) on JC- people tend to not want to upset or offend one another. I believe it was called nicey-nice syndrome?
{{{ hugs}}} to you

[TheWife]

Originally Posted by Amanda

I tend to agree- and I don't feel like going Anonymous on this one either.

I know Kristie/Doug just wanted to try something different here on the board, so for that, I give a thumbs up , however...

I think we give good advice here as it is and for me personally, I don't think there isn't anything Earth shattering that I can get from them I can't get from Nick, his friends, or the many aviation boards that exist. And another thing- maybe it's me but it feels funny to be getting advice from SO's of women on the board. Perhaps I would have been more interested if it was some anonymous guy!

I haven't posted about my personal feelings on this since heck, it looks like some of the gals on the board like the section and if I'm not interested in posting there, I don't have to. I do check it out to see what's being discussed since I've been curious, and I've responded to posts there too.

Well that's about what I was going to say. I never "voted yes" for it, I don't see a need for it, but I'm not going to fight against it if that's what other people want cause I can just not use it.

[ccbegay]

Originally Posted by SeatClutcher

If Jetgirls is a "girls only" clubhouse, I guess I'll stay at JetCareers (which, by the way, welcomes all and not just pilots). I understand the value of this place as a support forum, but I don't see any reason for such strictness.


ps - What is UP with all the anonymity? Is there something to be afraid of, here? I understand it in some cases, but it seems cowardly to be anonymous in an adult discussion.

sometimes i try to figure what i am going to say, but K, put it just right...and frankly, i feel that is little "tift" is just TOO much...ok, really just at a lost for words, give me sec...but I don't come to this site to see two sides duke it out...

[SeatClutcher]

Originally Posted by Amanda

FYI- I want to clarify...I don't think this section should be removed. Like I said, it's fine to have that section since obviously some enjoy it and enjoy reading the perspectives of Doug and Mark.

And I think it's anon b/c of what was mentioned (maybe by you, can't remember) on JC- people tend to not want to upset or offend one another. I believe it was called nicey-nice syndrome?
{{{ hugs}}} to you

Aiyee! My post wasn't directed at you, just so you know. Hugs back.

But, being anonymous doesn't stop the words from coming, so there's still a chance of offending someone. Own up to what you [anonymo] think!

[Chi829]

Yeah,, Im totally with Amanda on this one,, to me things were jsut fine without the "guys" section here,,, when I need a guys opinion,, I just ask Bill or my dad, or brother, or friends,,, I like the girls connection we get here, HOWEVER,,,since others seem to enjoy it,, that's totally fine by me!

[TheWife]

The one thing that I do want to say though, is honestly, I wonder if it would encourage guys to be putting their opinions in on other forums, where the questions were not directed to the guys. It's not a BIG deal, but as I have said before, I often word my posts in a way that is directed at the intended audience, and based on the name of the site, it seems the intended audience is a female one, and I don't always WANT a guy's opinion or insight, sometimes I just want that "girlfriend" feeling. For the same reason that I would go to a girlfriend's house or have a girl's night out. It's not a big enough deal that I'm going to make a stink over it, but that is how I feel. I generally post on a site named jetGIRLS for the "girlfriend" feel. If that wasn't important, I'd post what I wanted to say on JC. Likewise, when I want a larger audience that includes a male perspective, I post on JC. Just don't really see the need to merge the two.

[christykay]

I agree. I have always enjoyed this site for what it is: Jetgirls. A place where I can go to get another woman's perspective, thoughts, and experiences on being a JETGIRL.

If others like the ask a guy forum then ok, but the guys should be responding to those questions in the ask a guy section only not the entire forum. I have read posts in that section, but I personally just ask my own guy questions if I have them.

I suppose to sum it up- I do enjoy Jetgirls very much, I am just torn with all of the drama lately and the addition of the guys.