I think this would be a good idea,mainly because alot of people here often post in off-topic saying things like "i just got dumped by my girlfriend,what should i do?" or "im real depressed,im not sure what to do" or "should we kick our gutarist out?he's been acting weird lately...".I just thought this would be a cool idea.

Also,most members are either in their teens or middle aged people.I think the adult would be able to help the young'uns with their problems.Just a thought.Thanks.

I agree. Good idea. I've been to these teen-help boards...and it's pretty sad. All you see is "hEy I aM 14 aNd I hAd SeX wItH mY 36 YeAr OlD bOyFrIeNd AnD I tHiNk Im PrEgNaNt." crap. And I know the folks here are intelligent beings. So it might work. If not...just delete the board.

Yeah it is a very good idea. I think alot of people could benefit alot from it.

I agree. I have a lot of problems, and am depressed a lot. I have already found a few people that I have been PMing who have helped me with some of my "issues". I think many people on TB have good advice, and know what I, as well as many other people, are going through. It would be good to be able to have a place to talk about and give/get advice on problems, music related or not.

my $0.02

Nick

it's a great idea but it should probably be a sub-forum for off topic.

it's talkBASS people, talk/bass...

No disrespect meant Dave, but if this was meant to be about basses only, the I doubt that there would be an off topic forum. I makes no sense.

Nick

I agree with Dave - we need less of this kind of stuff, not more! :rolleyes:

We need more Bass-focused stuff - I mean people come here because it's a Bass-site - surely there are enough of these general chat or agony aunt sites out there on the Web?

If this site turns into a baby-sitting facility I'm sure it's going to put off the sort of people who are likley to pay to be supporting members. Do we really need to encourage more people who are never likely to pay their way as they are too young to have credit cards or any way of supporting the site?

With all due respect, can't say I'm up much for the idea. Off topic serves it's purpose - if we start getting into specific forums that aren't bass related it could get a little nutty.

Women's issues, cars, gay related issues, teens only, over 30 club, bald headed people unite, etc....

There's lots of internet resources for all dat udder stuff. I think the idea of talking bass here.

I've got to agree. Keep it bass oriented... that's why I'm here!

I think it would be a good idea. But not on talk BASS. One off topic forum is more than enough. Last I checked, OT had almost as many posts and threads as basses. And OT has way more posts and threads than any other forum.

Besides, if you really need meantal or emotional help, the net is the last place I would go look. If you need help about basses, go to Talk Bass.

Originally posted by ChaosGwar
Besides, if you really need mental or emotional help, the net is the last place I would go look.

I think this is a very good point - I mean there is no way that you can expect that people around here, adults or no, are in any way qualified to give advice or help like this and what sort of disclaimer would be needed?

So - what if some minor does something stupid like take an overdose or beat up a perceived enemy, because of advice received on here? What would stop their respective parents suing for obscene amounts of money when they found out what had happened? :(

I think it's a very bad idea!

Originally posted by Bruce Lindfield
I think this is a very good point - I mean there is no way that you can expect that people around here, adults or no, are in any way qualified to give advice or help like this and what sort of disclaimer would be needed?

I think it's a very bad idea!

Right on. Even if someone really, really, really wanted to look up these things on the web, there are other sites put up by people who specialize in these matter.

www.WebMD.com

Darn,I thought I had a good idea going for a bit...

:)

I agree with bruce and dave. I was a peer-mediator at school, and i didn't have a problem listening to other peoples problems, but the others did. There aren't many people other than the people w/ problems that would benefit.

i like the idea..ill help out anyway i can

bp13

Originally posted by Bruce Lindfield
I agree with Dave - we need less of this kind of stuff, not more! :rolleyes:

We need more Bass-focused stuff - I mean people come here because it's a Bass-site - surely there are enough of these general chat or agony aunt sites out there on the Web?

If this site turns into a baby-sitting facility I'm sure it's going to put off the sort of people who are likley to pay to be supporting members. Do we really need to encourage more people who are never likely to pay their way as they are too young to have credit cards or any way of supporting the site?

Exactly. Go talk to your parents, kids. This is TalkBASS and we already have one off-topic forum.

Originally posted by lo-end


Exactly. Go talk to your parents, kids. This is TalkBASS and we already have one off-topic forum.

that is hard for some kids to do because parents will give opinions...but most of the time....the kids will just see the opinions as wrong....they need somone their own age that they feel comfortable talking to...and also there is no risk that word will leak out, if they tell a friend....they might accidentally leak the problem out

bp13

Originally posted by lo-end


This is TalkBASS and we already have one off-topic forum.

If you see this as a bass only forum, then I agree with you.

But I see this as a place where I can talk to people who have a similar interest _BASS_ about whatever we want to talk about. If this was a site about bass only, then there wouldn't be an OT forum.

I go to talkbass and basslinks not only for bass related info, but to talk to bass players.

This is talkbass, not talkaboutbassonly...

I gotta agree with Dave and Bruce on this one. I know that kids even adults have problems, but this is Talkbass. For the most part we come here to discuss bass guitar, and all the aspects that go with it.

We have an Off Topic forum where these types or issues can be discussed, we IMO dont need a Peer-Mediator Forum. There are other sites out there that can help you such as www.teenhopeline.com

If kids have a problem they should turn to their parents. Thats the parents job to nurture and provide their children with advice. Especially if it's a serious issue.

Im always willing to lend an ear to those who may need it, so if you have an issue about something serious and feel you cant talk to your parents, by all means you can drop me a pm and I'll help out in any way I can. Im not a professional councelor, but Ive had many a classes and much training in social work and counceling


*Disclaimer*

if its something like you're girlfriend dumped you, then you're on your own. We've all been down that road, it hurts, but ya just gotta deal with it and move on. Cos thats what Id tell you

Another 'nay' vote here.

Plenty of good other places online where people can do the same thing...