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Hello everyone!
It seems lately there's been a lot of discussion about the creation of new boards to suit different lifestyle choices here on WB. This is definitely something Weddingbee likes to have feedback on, so when you come up with ideas for new boards or ways we can improve the site for our members, please post them in the Ideas section for the Hive to vote on.
The mod and hostess teams been talking, and we'd like to discuss a bit of the general environment here. We all love that WB is a supportive, all inclusive environment, where we all feel safe to discuss, vent, and share the happenings in our life. That being said, we feel like as of late, there's a bit of an "us vs them" mentality on a few topics. This is not a competition, there is no right or wrong. We all make different choices, have different viewpoints and choose what suits us in life. We'd like to ask that we're all respectful of each other and those choices.
Out on the street, you wouldn't yell at someone who was wearing a blue hat because you don't like the colour blue or the style of her hat. Perhaps blue is that lady's favourite colour, or it was a gift from a friend. In any case, there's nothing offensive about her hat and it really doesn't impact your life in any way. You can agree to disagree about blue hats and leave it at that. Heck, you can walk right on by her, nod and politely smile, and keep on going! The same goes here. We all have different choices, but we have to respect each other and coexist in the same bubble. Disharmony between different groups spills over onto the rest of the boards and creates a toxic environment for everyone.
So the point of all this is, please, let's be respectful, supportive, and careful with our words. Weddingbee is an all inclusive community, not a war zone.
Thank you for keeping Weddingbee a great place for us all :)
Agreed. :)
Love the fact that this community is well-known for peaceful discussions, but always good to remember to stay polite and respectful when voicing opinions.
Clicking the imaginary WB "Like Button"! Keep up the great work, happy to be a member, and value the opinions and advice I get here!
Thank you for the kind reminder! I recently realized how fabulous this community is when visiting the "Married Life" boards on The Knot. I felt that a large population of the posters were unwelcoming and ridiculously catty. Let's follow Bakerella's suggestion and maintain this wonderful and supportive community! 
I completey agree! I stopped coming on here as much when I realized how tempermental and snarky some women can be when asking questions. However, the at didn't make me forget how great some others may be! I can't help but revist the site and see what else was going on! I honestly love what this site is about <3
@bakerella: *LIKE* You are doing a fab job as Hostess! :-)
I totally agree with this being such a great community for everyone, it's supportive and helpful. I came from the Knot and I am soooo glad I found the Bee, haven't looked back since I joined.
I agree, but I do also like the knot, so it aggravates me to no end that four comments in we're already dissing them when the rules of weddingbee specifically say not to. Doesn't the knot vs weddingbee count as an us vs them mentality? Why can't I like both boards without them trashing eachother?
I don't think anyone was trying to trash them, I think we were just commenting on how peaceful the enviroment is here.
I think the atmosphere is very different between the Knot & like, and the Bee. So it make sense that not everyone will like both boards.
back to the topic.......lol
Guys really? I post a thread about getting along and coexisting and it's turned into an argument? No one's blue hat is better than anyone else's. Everyone has different shapes and sizes and styles, let's all respect each other and leave it be please.
Thanks for the friendly reminder. =)
I love how the Weddingbee community is so vibrant and diverse. But it never hurts to be reminded of the community rules every once in a while.
@bakerella: You're a smart lady. I tip my blue hat to you (which of course is no better or worse than other respective blue or non-blue hats)!
Thanks all! The sticky was a collaborative effort from the whole team, I don't want to take all the credit here ;)
PS - I enjoy all your hats. Very lovely, each and every one of you :)
My hat has stripes and polka-dots. And one of those propellers on the top.
Please feel free to post pictures of your hats so we can love each and every one ;)
@melisslp: Bwahaha!
@bakerella: Thank you, bakerella! We need to be reminded of this occasionally. :)
My favorite kind of hat:
I personally an a fan of the watermelon helmet. Keeps your head cool and protected at the cricket, plus its a healthy snack!
I've noticed this a lot lately as well... It seems things have gotten a bit snarky as of late.
Thanks for the reminder!!
Sometimes I see things online (Weddingbee and elsewhere) that stir up my emotions, and I just try to remember that all I have to do is leave the page, X out of the Internet, or turn my computer off to get away from it. I wish all things in life were that easy, haha! :)
@BayStateBride: Dude, awesome!
And Bakerella and team, thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for this post!
I got DH this hat for X-mas and I love it!
@MichiganBride2012: I know I said I would love all the hats equally, but that's a "what were you thinking?!" hat! LOL! So long as she loves it I guess that's all that matters ;)
@bakerella: I actually love that hat, like saw it the day of and loved it. Maybe I'm the only person in the world besides her to love it, but I do.
I agree that people should be respectful and choose their words carefully when posting and/or responding to threads. However, I also think that when you have a public forum that attracts such a diverse group of people such as WB or the Knot etc, people have the right to express their thoughts and (often strong) feelings about an issue-even though it may ruffle a few feathers. The reader can then choose to respond (hopefully, as a mature adult) and/or ignore the comment and move on, just like it's done in the 'real world'.
@MichiganBride2012: I've always wondered how that hat stays on her head!
@FutureKMM: Best hat ever, where did you find it?
And thank you Bakerella and team for the reminder!
@MichiganBride2012: Is it a hat, or a facinator? Or are we treating all hat-like items as hats in a "your hat/nonhat/sorta hat is no better than mine" type of way? :P
PS. I LOVE THAT HAT in a "makes me giggle" way :)
@MissAsB: I always figure it has a huge sticky dollop plastered to her forehead under the cap.
I love that hat for the way it makes me cringe! Does that count?
@bakerella: Thanks for the reminder!
I love that the bee is a place where single, engaged, and married ladies can all come together and talk about anything. I love that it is so inclusive and the community here, I feel like I know half these ladies personally, and I refer to them as "a friend of mine" or "someone I know" IRL! hahaha
@Gemstone: Exactly. I do the same thing. We all need to remember that if we're upset or offended by what someone says, maybe leave the Bee/internet/computer for awhile and simmer down before replying (if replying at all). It can be hard, but we don't know each other anyway ;)
My hat.. because i love owls :)
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Best.Hat.Ever!!!
