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[Whitneys story]

@Nicolette, I am pleased with progress although we are not professionals. Would you really trust a diagnosis from one of us?

:roflmao: Thanks for the giggle though. :hug: Whitney

 

[Ice_Fire]

Just my opinion, I don't care for the wheelchairs much. I think something more positive like a dove, or just simply the bar thing would be more encouraging. Also, it is hard to make out what the pictures are on a small screen. Initial thoughts were 'what's with the spaghetti shapes?'

 

[Lucycat]

Must admit I had not worked out they were wheelchairs until it was pointed out to me. I also agree with Anthony's comment that it leaves a lot of blank space if the post is short.

I appreciate this is still a work in progress, but I am not sure it achieves anything. ( other than to remind me to book an optician appointment!)

 

[p-no]

I do like the dove and green healing bar, I must say, also with regard to sufferers and supporters being present on the forum and we all want and need peace, within ourselves, with our loved ones and here on the forum.

I'm not so happy with the wheelchair and the cast, because it's a symbol very much connected with physical disability.

All in all, I do like the idea of setting something like this up though.

 

[Loveneverfails]

I like the idea, but the wording irks me just a teeny bit. Once I read the explanation I felt a lot better, but it felt like such things were ranking progress with our ptsd, not our posting on the forum. The thought of that made me feel a little upset. I get what you're doing and I think it's great, but I don't like it saying 'need help' at any point in the forum. That has very negative connotations where I'm from as it's a term used to call someone crazy. Just my opinion, not trying to argue or make you change it. Just chiming in with my thoughts.

 

[anthony]

This is why we call it, "trial and error," as good ideas can look like shit when implemented.

Trial, and errors, will be made as this process evolves.

 

[therapybankrupt]

I never thought about a wheel chair actually makes me feel very disabled. I guess that's the point makes you face the PTSD head on every day. I also am reminded of my sister who died and was in a wheel chair for years. It could be encouraging or discouraging depending on the day for me. Possibly something more neutral, other members are offering good ideas? Or just have the line? I think this new approach is great.

Others will get an idea of a members on willingness to participate, share and help. It is out there for all to see. I liked it but, i'm am not sure a set amount of posts can determine anything in a way of measuring wellness. I do like the enthusiasum though! If it makes the majority of members feel encouraged than a function of sorts should be put into place.

I know there has been a fair amount of changes recently. I hope you are keeping the original awards system in place. I like getting my personal likes and awards. It's personally more important to me to see each time I sign in. Its my private reward system with no one able to place judgments or expectations on me. I love having that feedback. Thanks.

TB

 

[Pencil]

makes you face the PTSD head on every day

That's what I like about it. When I'm in a better mood they look more like little chariots.

 

[anthony]

Changed the bar to a running green gradient style. You can now see how four different doves would look at that size.

 

[p-no]

I absolutely like it! For me, it's a very positive image and I think there can well be four doves symbolizing four different stages of, well, going through life with PTSD (as sufferer and supporter alike).

 

[anthony]

The four together aren't going to stay that way... they are together purely for the purpose of demonstration.

If people like that idea better, then I will further play around with colours, such as blue doves, gold doves, etc... so there is something to head towards, and obviously at some point you reach an outcome.

 

[anthony]

You can now see some examples of colour added, a green, blue and gold dove.