I have been wondering about this. I see by my friends list Alana hasn't checked in for a month now.

This is an inherent problem I see in MFP groups. If the creator leaves, the rest of the group just founders. At least Alana granted you some rights so you can do some things.

I would go along with a move. I would suggest we give several people at least some admin rights so we could possibly even rotate through and keep things going, or at list pinning/unpinning threads, when IRL gets after some of us.

If we jump, I say we post a thread telling anyone who checks on us sometimes where we have gone so we can be more easily found.

Or, we limp along as we are, hope Alana comes back and cleans up. I don't know if you have attempted to contact MFP to see if the group could be moved, or if this is something they don't do. I can see both sides of why they would be reluctant to do so, or why they might be willing to save a growing group (of shrinking people!)

How is that for wishy-washy? Am I ready for politics yet? (NEVER!!!)

If you do another group, I def want in. I maybe struggling but I'm hanging in there and I love this group. We're all AWESOME:drinker:

I have been thinking about this for a little while now... Mark has a lot on his plate being the only moderator for the group. And I would'nt mind helping out a little from time to time, as I'm sure a lot of you would'nt mind helping out also So keep me posted about the move, I wanna stay with all my awesome friends:bigsmile:

Where you lead, I will follow.

No, but seriously, if MFP is reluctant to hand over this group to you, then I do think that it would be beneficial for all if we are able to migrate to a new group where responsibility can be shared instead of resting solely on Marks' shoulders. I love this group and everyone in it, and I would hate to see it fall by the wayside because of our sole moderator becoming too overwhelmed by all of the RL and MFP duties he is responsible for.

I think that setting a date of the 15th to get answers and then a November 1st migration makes sense and is more than enough time for MFP to get back to you and for us to gather ourselves in preparation for the move.

Mark, You know what I have going on IRL with my mother. However, I am on here daily to at least log and probably post something. I'd be willing to be an alternate moderator.

I would suggest anyone willing or wanting to pick up some of this join Malia and I by letting Mark know of your interest.

Mark, do you prefer this through messages, or do you want posts on this thread?

Also, now would seem to be a good time to let Mark know about any changes you might want, or things you think really should stay from our initial burst of creation. Things have been slowing down, the excitement of finding and building the group is kind of leveling off. This is normal in the lifecycle of such cyber groups. What do we need to do to keep this a successful and vibrant group? How can we help ourselves and others like us?

For our larger lurking community - I know that you are more comfortable reading and I hope you gain as much good from it as we do from posting. However, now would be a great time to break your silence and let us know if we are meeting your needs. It amazes me that in about 3 months we went from just a handful of people to over 150 group members the last time I looked. If you are getting something positive, let Mark know in some way.

I can't say it any better than Al Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM

Count me in for some mod duty too. Life is very busy right now, but it's busy for all of us. I'll do as much as I can, and I'll let you know if I can't.