Do you want a state by state forum?

[admin]

Our old board, that we replaced last April, had a section for "State Specific" forums. In other words, a forum for every state. I've been wondering if we should bring that back, and a recent post on another thread has prompted this poll. The obvious benefit is that you can quickly go to your state of interest and get more relevant information quickly. A possible drawback is that it will reduce the collaborative effect of this general injured workers board. What do you think?

[jayne]

no to little traffic......we got state at top......but others may want it

[admin]

Jayne, do me a favor then and pop a "no" into our poll above. We want to get an accurate pulse....

[Bummer Knees]

I have posted on another forum that has state by state information.

When I am looking for specific information the state by state forum has helped to a point.

Problem is many times those responding to my post on this forum are not familiar enough with my state's laws to give a specific answer.

I am not familiar with the old state by state forum.

[jayne]

Admin I did not promise to be smart....lead me in the right direction

[collateraldamage5591]

I found the state by state forum before I came here. There seemed to be very little activity on it and also I feared I would have been easy to locate and monitor due to my injury. There has only been 1 reply to the post I made about 2 months ago. Not much help or support there. Also on this site I have the opportunity to visit with people all over the country and even discovered there are a few just "down the road from here".

[jayne]

and we are awesome....arent we

[Tuffy]

Admin, I voted no because on the old forum, there were more responses on the injured workers area than on the state areas. There were sometimes only 1 or 2 plus on my state and many did not go there. It could be weeks or a couple of months before any one posted on my state.

[collateraldamage5591]

Yep!! Lots of entertainment and info !!

[chrischris]

I like the state specific forums, as well as a general forum.

It gives the poster and the responders the opportunity to ask and answer more intelligibly, knowing what state is involved.

Some states will always have more traffic than others.

With the off topic board being so active, it might even eliminate the need for a general forum. All the fun stuff with all members won't be affected by this change.

Personally, I don't post a lot of real life situations with WC because to me they are serious and I want answers from those who know and that would be from my state.