Originally Posted By mousermerf The new Disney Mom's panel online discussion forum thingy hosted at the Walt Disney World website will be launching on the 7th. Do you care? Are you excited? What do you think about it?
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I'm not a mom, so I don't care. Though I still opened the thread, didn't I?
Originally Posted By mousermerf I'm in the same boat, but i do think the whole thing is completely misguided. Disney wants control over the discussion forums, in particular the Disboards. They specifically even cited that forum as an influence for their discussion forums - and surprise surprise, most of those chosen to lead the new forum came from the Dis. Did it matter if they were the most experienced or knowledgeable? Nope, just that they were run of the mill Moms. I'm sorry, but i dont think they should be giving advice to anyone on how to plan a Disney trip. Doing what Disney dictates will lead to wasted money and unfulfilled expectations - every time.
Originally Posted By figment1986 << I'm not a mom, so I don't care. Though I still opened the thread, didn't I? >> You are interesting like that...
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I actually don't know much about the Moms panel. I do know that a lot of women on various boards I'm on have tried out, and none (that I know of) became one of the panel moms. Even if I was a mom, I don't see it as something I'd like. Too much estrogen.
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 Im not a mom either, and I really dont like it. It seems like something Disney can do to help add to their profits etc. However, to the first timer, it might be helpful. I dunno.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I'm a mom, but I n=had bot heard of the mom panel.... I may check it out.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 you should not type in the dark.... sorry....I wanted to say , I have not heard of the panel but I may check it out.
Originally Posted By figment1986 they probably look for "moms" they can control... give out what they want given out and no extra stuff...
Originally Posted By MPierce It's just Disney trying to project that wholesome image. I bet they won't have the same interesting discussions that we seem to have here. Maybe we can persuade TDLFAN to go over there to seek advice. I bet a moderator would be erasing his post as he was typing.
Originally Posted By Ursula I would only care if they started giving out their opinion as mine...meaning, that their opinion would hold more weight on how things are done. <Even if I was a mom, I don't see it as something I'd like. Too much estrogen. > Ha~
Originally Posted By nbodyhome It really would be too much! Sort of like while taking photos at Super Soap Weekend. I just can't be around that many women easily, even though I am one. Star Wars Weekends was easier. And I like having one unmoderated newsgroup that I post at, where we can beat each other up verbally at will (and then make up). Men, women, whoever! I wouldn't do well with just a bunch of other women.
Originally Posted By MPierce I thought it was open to everyone, even men could register to be a Mom. Maybe we need to start a mass complaint about discrimination at Disney.
Originally Posted By Ursula I would also be fearful of those type of moms who would say that strollers should have the right of way, that fireworks are too loud, and that ALL restaurants 24/7 should cater to kids (V&A thread, I'm looking at you).
Originally Posted By CMDad <<and the ones who think Heely's are okay in the park. >> Okay - now you hit a nerve ... I would like to see those things outlawed EVERYWHERE! <<... even though I am one.>> Trust me - I noticed <G>!
Originally Posted By CMDad <<I doubt many men register to be mom>> I have always said that if we men had to give birth - the human race would be extinct by now!!!!!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> Okay - now you hit a nerve ... I would like to see those things outlawed EVERYWHERE!>. Me too. I find them really annoying! <<... even though I am one. Trust me - I noticed <G>! << Very funny! :-D
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Oh - and for some of the comments we women get on RADP occasionally (one by Jack at the party in December - not to me), I'm glad I mostly wear loose fitting shirts/sweatshirts to the parks.
