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by Kellis Amberlee
Sun May 22, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Longer topic subject field
Replies: 3
Views: 11199

Re: Longer topic subject field

Thank you for your suggestion! Unfortunately longer subject fields are not compatible with accessing the forum on mobile devices. For the sake of accessibility we are not able to make the subject fields any longer.
by Kellis Amberlee
Sun May 22, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Admin Quisty is changing their username to M.J
Replies: 0
Views: 18565

Admin Quisty is changing their username to M.J

Hello all! Admin team member Quisty is changing their username to M.J and from unspecified pronouns to he/him pronouns. This is a PSA to minimise confusion about changes in the admin team, M.J is still the same person as he used to be! He will, like any user who changes their handle on FOCA, keep hi...
by Kellis Amberlee
Fri May 20, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Longer topic subject field
Replies: 3
Views: 11199

Re: Longer topic subject field

I hear you. Let me take it to the team and we'll get back to you.
by Kellis Amberlee
Tue May 17, 2016 12:58 am
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Internet safety remember
Replies: 0
Views: 18168

Internet safety remember

The internet is a magical place, full of kitten gifs and worldwide friendships. But, and you knew it was coming, didn't you? As much as we're about good faith and assuming the best of everyone here at FOCA, there are a lot of people using the Internet who do not have your best interests at heart. I'...
by Kellis Amberlee
Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: New info about ableism and you
Replies: 0
Views: 24044

New info about ableism and you

We've been doing a lot of moderation of ableist words and phrases. This is quite different than sexism, racism, and pretty much all other forms of bigotry because this community seems to be quite good at avoiding using slurs and negative stereotypes in all areas other than ableism. We've also notice...
by Kellis Amberlee
Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: suggestion to change triggery subforum title
Replies: 12
Views: 38726

Re: suggestion to change triggery subforum title

Hi Evelyn,

thank you for the input. We appreciate it and we'll think about it.
by Kellis Amberlee
Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: I love the word administrivia
Replies: 1
Views: 8224

Re: I love the word administrivia

Thank you! :)
by Kellis Amberlee
Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Reminder about weight talk
Replies: 0
Views: 18086

Reminder about weight talk

Hi everyone! We've seen a number of weight discussions and reports about diet talk lately, so we thought we'd do a little refresher. Our rule no 9 says ”No body shaming, body snarking, diet talk, mentioning specific weights or sizes, or posting what constitutes healthy or unhealthy eating.” ”Healthy...
by Kellis Amberlee
Sat Jan 16, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Administrivia
Topic: Spam spam spam spam spam
Replies: 3
Views: 10318

Re: Spam spam spam spam spam

Hi Kimi!

Yes, reporting them is great! I see we have a few new ones right now, let me go remove them. I'm non techy but our carbonated wit is working on solutions to stop the spambots.
by Kellis Amberlee
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Dealing with spammers
Replies: 4
Views: 16876

Re: Dealing with spammers

Thank you everyone!

I'm sadly low on tech skills, but the team is looking at what we can do. Thanks again!