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Josh DUK

Josh DUK

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We want to find out how you think we should refer to the online forum.

We are considering changing the name we use to describe our online forum. We want to hear from you to find out which one we should use.

If you could click the link below and share your opinion, Diabetes UK would gladly appreciate it!

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/we-need-your-help/

Josh
Online Community and Learning Manager
 
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Don't see need for Online, what is the point, self explanatory your online already being connected to web. Both would be ok with word removed, prefer community so vote goes for that.
 
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Done! I agree with 'online' being unnecessary for the forum option, but if you get rid of 'online' for the community option, community has such a wider meaning, for me it conjures up a vision of groups of people with alternative lifestyles all living together, not a group of people online all ready and willing to answer questions and give support.
 
Robin said:
Done! I agree with 'online' being unnecessary for the forum option, but if you get rid of 'online' for the community option, community has such a wider meaning, for me it conjures up a vision of groups of people with alternative lifestyles all living together, not a group of people online all ready and willing to answer questions and give support.
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That's why I went for Forum.
 
nonethewiser said:
Don't see need for Online, what is the point, self explanatory your online already being connected to web. Both would be ok with word removed, prefer community so vote goes for that.
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cc @Robin @MikeyBikey

I’m not sure... you could also have a face-to-face forum (community) meeting/initiative being organised and promoted as a new source of support.

imagine this scenario...

“Come and join our Young People's Forum which will be held every week in 5 locations across the UK and is a chance to meet, mingle and discuss issues and challenges facing young people with T1D across all regions of the UK. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided...”

Which would then be promoted or reported as the “Young People’s Forum”, but wouldn’t be online.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
cc @Robin @MikeyBikey

I’m not sure... you could also have a face-to-face forum (community) meeting/initiative being organised and promoted as a new source of support.

imagine this scenario...

“Come and join our Young People's Forum which will be held every week in 5 locations across the UK and is a chance to meet, mingle and discuss issues and challenges facing young people with T1D across all regions of the UK. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided...”

Which would then be promoted or reported as the “Young People’s Forum”, but wouldn’t be online.
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True, we are assuming people would think 'forum' as online, because we are coming from the standpoint of belonging to an online forum, so it seems obvious to us but it ain’t necessarily so!
 
In the olden days when we were still pink, not blue, it was known as Support Forum. I think it a pity that the word "support" was lost.
 
For me "community" has overtones of group-think, like everybody hss the same creed or whatever. "Forum" feels more like dialog between diverse individuals.
 
I would say online community or forum

On-line describes any one with on-line access around the country or world can access.
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If written in information literature 'off line' the word on-line would need to be included, would be my view.

Forum indicates more formal, specific place to discuss things but at the same time enjoying a community feel.
Community suggests a gathering for enjoyment and support generally.


Forum Community or Community Forum described precisely what we have here :D
 
Done but my brain hurts now!

I had rationalised to myself that Community was better than Forum because it sounded friendlier. Then I read all the comments above! Hey ho. 🙂

I disagree that the word 'online' is superfluous though. I agree with what @everydayupsanddowns said.
 
silentsquirrel said:
In the olden days when we were still pink, not blue, it was known as Support Forum. I think it a pity that the word "support" was lost.
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I like "Support Forum"
 
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