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Ronda	Dec-02-09, 12:51 PM (CMT)
"The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
LAST EDITED ON Dec-02-09 AT 12:54 PM (CMT) LAST EDITED ON Dec-02-09 AT 12:53 PM (CMT) As many of you know, I have been running this site since 1996. A good friend of mine has been gracious enough to let me host it on his server for many years now. Unfortunately, he will be shutting that server down in the near future, which means the site needs to either relocate or shut down by January 1, 2010. I'm sorry for the short notice but I had this idea I would come to you all with a full plan, have done much more research, and everything would be as seamless as possible. Life, work, etc. kept getting in the way of that and time snuck up on me. So, the long and the short of it is - if the site (migrainepage.com) is to remain active, this discussion forum won't be going with it. The code it's based on is ancient and no longer being updated. I would be hard pressed to find a server that would be willing to run the forum as it is and quite frankly, I wouldn't want to (it has numerous problems). Therefore, I'm considering switching the discussion portion of the site to Google groups. I've started doing some tests with it (it's not public yet) and it seems like it may be a viable option. Current user names, passwords, etc. would not transfer over. I would most likely be able to keep the threads from this discussion around so they would be readable, but no new posts would be able to be made to this forum. The rest of the site (such as it is) could remain pretty much as it is now. The journal would need to be either taken off line or moved to a group as well. Let me know if this idea seems worth pursuing. If there's not a lot of interest in switching to a Google group, then I won't continue exploring that option. It's been a long run, and there are a lot of options - and better options - out there nowadays. Another idea would be for everyone who wants to, to start using a forum hosted on another site. If anyone has suggestions of good ones, feel free to share. If any of you have experience with Google groups (I don't really) and want to share some advice or tips on being a group member, feel free to do that here also. Thanks for all your support over the years. I really do appreciate it!!
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RE: The times they are a changin' -..., lovegia, Dec-02-09, (1)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., mianna, Dec-02-09, (2)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Richard, Dec-02-09, (3)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., mgb, Dec-02-09, (4)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., dareisay?, Dec-02-09, (6)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., mxgo, Dec-02-09, (5)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Ronda, Dec-02-09, (8)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., brendaenglish, Dec-02-09, (9)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., dcook60, Dec-02-09, (10)

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The times...., nikkisaunt, Dec-02-09, (12)

RE: The times...., joanr, Dec-02-09, (13)

RE: The times...., moominamy, Dec-02-09, (14)

RE: The times...., brendaenglish, Dec-02-09, (15)

RE: The times...., AZgirl, Dec-02-09, (16)

RE: The times...., Chinookgrl, Dec-02-09, (18)

RE: The times...., hpilgrim, Dec-02-09, (17)

RE: The times...., Anna's Mom, Dec-02-09, (19)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., minmaxman, Dec-02-09, (20)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., brendaenglish, Dec-02-09, (21)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Ronda, Dec-02-09, (22)

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RE: The times they are a changin' -..., ShielaS, Dec-02-09, (24)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Ronda, Dec-03-09, (28)

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RE: The times they are a changin' -..., sailingmuffin, Dec-02-09, (25)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., jewel6, Dec-03-09, (32)

Thankyou Ronda, dizzyflower, Dec-03-09, (26)

Thanks to Ronda, 30yrsofheadache, Dec-03-09, (27)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, Jangel, Dec-03-09, (30)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, nikkisaunt, Dec-03-09, (31)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, Greeneyes, Dec-03-09, (33)

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RE: Thanks to Ronda, LizzieB, Dec-03-09, (36)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, lesherb1, Dec-03-09, (35)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, alli, Dec-03-09, (37)

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RE: Thanks to Ronda, Ronda, Dec-03-09, (39)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, pen, Dec-03-09, (40)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, lesherb1, Dec-03-09, (41)

RE: Thanks to Ronda, pen, Dec-03-09, (42)

RE: Prefered Forum, Mule Kick, Dec-04-09, (57)

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RE: The times they are a changin' -..., nikkisaunt, Dec-03-09, (50)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., hpilgrim, Dec-03-09, (51)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., ShielaS, Dec-03-09, (52)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., ruth, Dec-03-09, (53)

RE: FORUMOTION it is !!!, thetsarisa, Dec-04-09, (54)

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Ronda I have a link to another foru..., Mule Kick, Dec-04-09, (56)

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Forumotion, Mule Kick, Dec-04-09, (63)

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RE: Ronda I have a link to another ..., thetsarisa, Dec-04-09, (66)

RE: Ronda I have a link to another ..., lesherb1, Dec-04-09, (67)

RE: Ronda I have a link to another ..., thetsarisa, Dec-04-09, (68)

RE: Ronda I have a link to another ..., mianna, Dec-04-09, (69)

RE: Ronda I have a link to another ..., thetsarisa, Dec-04-09, (70)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., lrobb98, Dec-04-09, (71)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., mishkyn, Dec-04-09, (72)

So going to http://www.migrainepag..., migraine9, Dec-05-09, (73)

RE: So going to http://www.migrain..., MaryAnneLive, Dec-05-09, (74)

RE: So going to http://www.migrain..., MaryAnneLive, Dec-05-09, (75)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Olee, Dec-05-09, (76)

I've done google groups, kimwa;, Dec-05-09, (77)

RE: It's FORUMOTION where we moved...., thetsarisa, Dec-05-09, (78)

RE: The times they are a changin' -..., Stillhurtin, Dec-06-09, (79)

forumotion is way better, milo, Dec-07-09, (80)

RE: forumotion is way better, Billy Ray, Dec-07-09, (81)

RE: forumotion is way better, KimbaK, Dec-07-09, (82)

RE: forumotion is way better, VickiG, Dec-08-09, (83)

RE: forumotion is way better, thetsarisa, Dec-08-09, (84)

thanks, antonella, Dec-09-09, (85)

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lovegia Dec-02-09, 12:58 PM (CMT)

1. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I have just found this site and am beginning treatment for my CDH. I do not have anyone at home to support me or to talk to about my medications or pain, so i'd greatly support any type of forum even if it moves over to google. I find it of great comfort to know other people are experiencing the same things i am. I appreciate reading everyones posts very much, and when i'm having a tough moment I go through the journal. Please keep it around if at all possible. Thanks for making this resource available, and even though I am not very versed on forums I am okay with computers. If you need any help from me please let me know as I will do whatever I can. I know you are pressed on time.

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mianna Dec-02-09, 02:07 PM (CMT)

2. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I don't know enough to offer good suggestions.
But what I do know is that I feel like the rug has been pulled from under me!
It's by no fault of yours Ronda....like you said, Times, they are a changin'.
Being here since 2001-ish...it's hard to fathom ANY change here.
I support the best solution and will do my best to adapt. I'd hate to lose what has been here.
Mianna.

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Richard Dec-02-09, 02:50 PM (CMT)

3. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Howdy
Ronda, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Running a forum takes time and energy ... both in short supply these days. I honestly appreciate all the effort you have freely given to all of us through the years.
As to the future, I will follow the crowd .. Google, About.com, anywhere. Where you all go, I will follow.
Hang In There! Tieni Duro! Non Mollare! Tiens Bon! Ne Laches Pas! Hou Je Taai! Dayan! Bliv ved med og Hober for det Beste! Ganbattel! Vse budet xorosho! Håll Ut! Trzymaj siê! Tachzik Ma-amad! Drzhi se! Halte durch! Jab Inebata! Hakuna Matata! Fica Forte! Jia you! Jo-gum-man du him-nae-sae-yo!
Richard
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mgb Dec-02-09, 02:58 PM (CMT)

4. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Rhonda,
You've done a wonderful job here, and helped so many, and I bow to your efforts.
...i'm not sure what else to say.
Thanks,
mgb

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dareisay? Dec-02-09, 03:02 PM (CMT)

6. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I concur here too--re: everything. I have been here since June 2, 2005--after my 2 shunt surgeries in April and May of that yr., and getting diagnosed in May of that yr. with my migraines. Much like my hydrocephalus support group I have been a member of since 1999 (joined at 16), this place has ALSO been a Godsend to me re: support.
I will also go wherever this wonderful place goes too.
I can't thank you enough for having created this site.
Many many thanks to you Ronda and to my Rondanian family.
Erin/005
27 y/o w/hydrocephalus w/2 VPs--last shunted 4/20/05; 12 surgeries total, migraines diagnosed 5/13/05; Type 2 diabetes diagnosed 8/3/04--multiple med combinations over the yrs. & such--complications too; sensorineural hearing loss since 1990--rt. ear--severe deafness

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mxgo Dec-02-09, 03:00 PM (CMT)

5. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Google has a migraine forum, unfortunately, Google has not been able to stop spam.
Yahoo also has a migraine forum, how about moving over to Yahoo and starting a second group or joining the Yahoo group?

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Ronda Dec-02-09, 03:05 PM (CMT)

8. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

LAST EDITED ON Dec-02-09 AT 03:07 PM (CMT)
From what I've gathered from my sister (who ran a Yahoo group for a while - not migraine related), those groups can get flooded with spam as well.
There are settings you can use to control who can post with both Yahoo and Google. If it's "open" then there's usually a lot of spam (with either Yahoo or Google). I would make the migrainepage group one that would require registration.
But if the Yahoo group is already in place and people would prefer moving to the existing group, that would be OK too.

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brendaenglish Dec-02-09, 03:16 PM (CMT)

9. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Thanks so much for everything you've done over the years to keep this room going and safe. Its been such a refuge for me. I always felt like I could come here and vent when nobody else understood.
I've actually got tears in my eyes thinking about losing this connection.
My husband, Frank, is a computer guru. He said he would be happy to set up a private simple forum for us to use if you're interested.

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dcook60 Dec-02-09, 03:33 PM (CMT)

10. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

i haven't any suggestions, ronda. just a huge THANKS for the 12 years i've been on this wonderful site, and for all your work and efforts on our behalf.
i'm sad to think of the changes but change is inevitable in life, however much we may resist it. dianne

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tecky Dec-02-09, 03:51 PM (CMT)

11. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Ronda,
I have no suggestions, but like the others, I will follow wherever.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating and maintaining this site. I, too, have tears in my eyes while I write this because the support and encouragement I've received from the members of this site have been priceless blessings to me.
I followed a forum on WebMD for years until it was shut down and this site was suggested.
I understand the work required to keep this going, but if there is any way to keep it going in whatever format is feasible, that would be my preference. I'm not sure what I'd do without ya'all.
Thank you so much,
Becky

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nikkisaunt Dec-02-09, 04:09 PM (CMT)

12. "The times...."

Ronda, I am afraid I don't know anything about Google or Yahoo groups, however I want to say thank you too. Your site has been so easy to use and such a help to so many. I want you to know how much your work is appreciated.

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joanr Dec-02-09, 04:17 PM (CMT)

13. "RE: The times...."

What ever we do, please let's stick together! I would dearly hate to lose all the wonderful friends I've met.
Brenda, how hard would it be for hubby to set up a forum for us?
Ronda, thank you so much for your hard work. This site has meant a great deal to me.
Joan
Believe in kissing
- Eve Ensler

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moominamy Dec-02-09, 04:55 PM (CMT)

14. "RE: The times...."

As long as all the people here move somewhere new together I think (hope) the spirit should remain the same. Thanks for all your hard work over the years Ronda and I'm also happy to go wherever things take us.
I used to be a member of a delphi forum (not migraine) which was good as there was a private section that no-one could access until granted permission. This meant spam was rare and people could be candid without fear of unwanted friends/relatives stumbling upon their posts (and things didn't come up in google searches). There was also a public section too. Not sure if it would work for us but thought I'd add it as a suggestion.
Amy

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brendaenglish Dec-02-09, 05:16 PM (CMT)

15. "RE: The times...."

Wouldn't be a problem at all, Joan.

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AZgirl Dec-02-09, 05:37 PM (CMT)

16. "RE: The times...."

Yep, just tell me when/where and I'll be there.
Thanks, Ronda, for all that you have done.
Lynelle

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Chinookgrl Dec-02-09, 05:41 PM (CMT)

18. "RE: The times...."

I wanted to offer my thanks as well. This site has been a wonderful support whether I have just been reading or posting. Lots of great people and advice.
Thanks for your time and efforts in keeping it going.
Jo

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hpilgrim Dec-02-09, 05:41 PM (CMT)

17. "RE: The times...."

Through the years, I have sampled several forums on many subjects, and have never found one so easy to use as this one.
I can hardly believe this is "ancient code"-- compared to others out there, this forum seems cutting-edge. I am just stunned at the thought of losing it.
Brenda, can your hubby replicate the way this forum works?
Tears in eyes- me too...
Holly

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Anna's Mom Dec-02-09, 06:22 PM (CMT)

19. "RE: The times...."

Ronda, you've been an angel and a lifesaver for many. Thank you!
I hope Frank will be able to help keep a good "Ronda's" going.
Cheryl

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minmaxman Dec-02-09, 06:36 PM (CMT)

20. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

A place to try may be WebMD.com. I'm not sure if they have a migraine forum or not but one or may be another type of one could be added. Just a thought.
I too have been coming here a long time though most don't know or remember me, I don't post very often but I do come here and read many of the posts.
At this time my migraines have been under full control for about 4 years now, unfortunately I had to destroy my back, ended up with chronic pain and take very strong long acting and short acting pain meds that just happen to help the head pain and has given me back some kind of what I like to call, "A life of my own."
Well, January is coming really fast so I hope decisions are made and if the site is going to live on or everyone is just going to move on, I hope there is time to get all the information posted.
One more thing, thank you to all of you, you have been a strong part of my life and though we never met I feel as if I know some of you personally and wish all of you a great, low pain future and hope it all works out for every one of you.
Rhonda...... Thank you so much for allowing all of us to come here, to live a little, laugh a little and take something away from here that is indescribable.
Dana

Always
Take care and have fun!
You employ your doctor. If they are not doing their job by helping you, then FIRE them.

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brendaenglish Dec-02-09, 07:31 PM (CMT)

21. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I'm not sure that what Frank would set up would be exactly like this one, but it would be easy to use. He's used to making things easy enough for me to use. LOL

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Ronda Dec-02-09, 08:03 PM (CMT)

22. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Thanks for all the support and offers for help, everyone!
I figure it's about time to give the groups a test run. It seems like this would work best for a variety of reasons, so if it looks like it'll work for y'all I think we'll be in business.
If things seem hinky there are options to change so let me know. Thanks!
http://groups.google.com/group/migrainepage?hl=en

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Ronda Dec-02-09, 09:29 PM (CMT)

23. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I have the group currently set up so that I need to approve new users. This seemed like the best way to prevent spam. However, it means you may not be able to post immediately after registration as you could in the past.
The other option would be to allow anyone to post (which removes the need for a Google account as well) but then spam and bogus posts will likely become an issue unless each message is approved, which seemed a little less than ideal.
Thanks for your patience while the kinks are being worked out.

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ShielaS Dec-02-09, 10:18 PM (CMT)

24. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I use and run several Yahoo groups and have not found that they get a ot of spam. I do moderate so anyone who signs up has to be approved by me first which helps to eliminate spam.
Also, what about other free forums. Yeah, some of them have ads but not all.Here are a few forum suggestions, Bravenet, http://www.freeforums.org/, http://www.forumotion.com/, those are just some I found on-line.
I have to say that switching will be tough but I've been with Ronda's since '99 and I'll follow you anywhere. Hmmm...kinda sounds stalkerrish doesn' it? LOL

Shiela Stewart
Enter a world of Darkness and surrender to the love
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Ronda Dec-03-09, 07:15 AM (CMT)

28. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I have been playing around with forummotion a bit. It's not a bad option either.
I don't have a lot of info on the reliability, usability, spam control, etc. of the free group sites (maybe Frank can help me there). But if that style of forum is closer to what you want, I can link to one of those when the site moves as well.
Some of you have registered at the Google group - what do you think (pros, cons, etc.)? The 'downside' I see is the need to approve new users (to keep spammers out) so it's not 'instantaneous'. I was thinking that would be more of a problem up front, though.

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tecky Dec-03-09, 07:41 AM (CMT)

29. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

>Some of you have registered at
>the Google group - what
>do you think (pros, cons,
>etc.)? The 'downside' I see
>is the need to approve
>new users (to keep spammers
>out) so it's not 'instantaneous'.
>I was thinking that would
>be more of a problem
>up front, though.
Seems okay so far, to me.
The upfront approval process is no problem. If it keeps out spammers, etc., it's a good thing.
It will take a bit of getting used to just because it's different, but I don't think it will be too difficult for the majority to adjust to.
We need some more people to check it out and test it so we see what it's like when there are more posts.
Thanks so much for all of your work, Ronda!
Becky

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sailingmuffin Dec-02-09, 10:22 PM (CMT)

25. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Ronda,
I have no problem switching and am glad to see others willing as well.
I just want to thank you for building the site in the first place and hosting such a wonderful forum. I have been a part of this forum since my migraines became chronic 12 years ago. Thank you again.
Pain free days,
sailingm

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jewel6 Dec-03-09, 09:55 AM (CMT)

32. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

OK, I joined the Google group. Hope this works! I'm just so used to the format here. It's so familiar to me - even when I'm in a great deal of pain, I can still see how everyone is doing.
Julie

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dizzyflower Dec-03-09, 03:49 AM (CMT)

26. "Thankyou Ronda"

Just wanted to say thankyou for your work on this site. We will follow wherever you think it best for the site to go.
Di

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30yrsofheadache Dec-03-09, 06:34 AM (CMT)

27. "Thanks to Ronda"

Although it makes me sad to think of changing, I am so grateful to you for keeping this forum going for so long. It has saved me from despair more times than I can count. I will go wherever my friends here go.
Hugs,
Cindy

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Jangel Dec-03-09, 08:41 AM (CMT)

30. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

I also want to say thank you so much for moderating this forum and for all your hard work on keeping this forum for all of us.
I have been on the forum for years, mostly reading and rarely posting, and it has been a tremendous source of support.
It is reassuring to know that I am not alone in the struggle to deal with migraine disease and chronic headaches. You have all given me the strength to keep trying new treatments and to have hope when it seems that none exists.
I have already gone to the google group and registered to join. I think once we get the hang of it, it should be great.
Thank you again Ronda and all us migraineurs!
Jane

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nikkisaunt Dec-03-09, 08:52 AM (CMT)

31. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Okay, I am stupid! I can't figure out what I am supposed to do to join the google group!

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Greeneyes Dec-03-09, 09:56 AM (CMT)

33. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Ronda..thank you so very much for your migraine page..I have always said that you guys are angels on earth.
Erik found this site for me..before we were married..seven and a half years ago.
The friendships have meant so much to me..the constant support and love. This has been my saving grace.
I love you all and appreciate your kindness and love.
Ronda..my husband, Erik e-mailed you something....
Blessings,
Greeneyes

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Greeneyes Dec-03-09, 09:59 AM (CMT)

34. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

LAST EDITED ON Dec-03-09 AT 10:00 AM (CMT)
Ronda..thank you so much as well for the migraine board..all of the love and support we've all gotten from you site has been my saving grace.
I love you all..thank you for being angels on earth.
Ronda..my husband, Erik sent you an e-mail..
Blessings,
Greeneyes ..sorry, head is hurintg and when I posted befor it didn't show up..

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LizzieB Dec-03-09, 10:10 AM (CMT)

36. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Hi, I haven't been on here very long but in that short space of time have found help and reassurance and sadness too that there are so many of us suffering.
Many thanks
Liz

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lesherb1 Dec-03-09, 10:06 AM (CMT)

35. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Just point me in the right direction and I will follow.....
£eslie

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alli Dec-03-09, 10:45 AM (CMT)

37. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

I've been coming to this site since 1997 and cannot say how much it has helped me with migraines and on the miscelleaneous side, my personal life. Everyone here has been great and I will follow this group wherever it goes.
Thank you Ronda for all the hard work you have put into maintaining this site and giving us a safe place to talk and get info.
Alli
Life is short. Live each day to the fullest.

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LizBeth953 Dec-03-09, 11:52 AM (CMT)

38. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Thank you so much Ronda for everything! I have been coming to this site for almost all of my 14 years of migraine pain and it's been a constant source of information and support. It's turned into an online family and real-life friends for me.
I'm not very familiar with hosting forums. I do belong to free communities on live journal, but they're set up a lot differently than here. I will follow the group anywhere, that's for sure!
Hugs,
Liz

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Ronda Dec-03-09, 12:07 PM (CMT)

39. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

I have received numerous suggestions from people. Thank you!
After looking at a number of options, I'm thinking I'll trial two - Google Groups and one of the bulletin-board style forums.
So, at the risk of too much going on at once, I thought maybe some of you would like to take a look at each for a couple of days and then we decide on one?
I'm not sure which one would fit most 'seamlessly' into the site, but I can work that out.
The Google Group link is here:
http://groups.google.com/group/migrainepage?hl=en
And I made a simple forum on Forumotion also:
http://migrainepage.forumotion.net/
I figure Google'll be around for a while and is fairly reputable, etc. but it is more dependent on someone monitoring it quite frequently to approve users and such (and we all know I can be rather lax in that regard).
The other option is closer to what this forum currently provides, but since I don't have experience with that particular host, I would welcome opinions on that too.

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pen Dec-03-09, 12:36 PM (CMT)

40. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Can I also add, that as well as sticking with Rondas, which has been a "life saver" for me, and many others...THANK YOU RONDA
I started this site a while back, but never really invited anyone.
The idea is not to undermine any others, but to try to correlate the wealth of info that is out there so that those, like myself who just cant go searching for it all might find it in one place.
This does occur, but is mainly either American or English, etc. I hope to unite that with this site so that we can all benefit.
Please take a look, if you hate, it, well that's ok, it might be a dumb idea after all.
Thanks
Pen
http://migrainecontrol.ning.com/

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lesherb1 Dec-03-09, 01:50 PM (CMT)

41. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

I have to whine.....please forgive me......I just hate change......be very thankful you are not here to hear me in person.....I am such a brat!
OK....I feel better now. I'll go wherever Ronda decides. Until then, I have to avoid looking at the new formats.....because then the whining will start again.....
Seriously, once we all get accustomed to wherever you decide the Migraine Page will be, everything will be fine.
£eslie

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pen Dec-03-09, 02:10 PM (CMT)

42. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"

Leslie my link isnt a new Rondas it just needs a start.

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Mule Kick Dec-04-09, 03:50 AM (CMT)

57. "RE: Prefered Forum"

I like the looks of the Forumotion forum much better, than the one on Google.
Mule Kick

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almostangela Dec-03-09, 02:36 PM (CMT)

43. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

My vote is for the forumotion. I like simple. The cross over was easy and it took me about 3 minutes to create my account.
The google one just made me feel like one of the masses of millions. I tried to sign in and it kept telling me I wasn't who I was so I gave up.
Angela

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lesherb1 Dec-03-09, 02:44 PM (CMT)

44. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Pen, I don't understand? I was just being silly in my post. I get disoriented easily when I have to learn new things online and my head is acting up. So I was whining. I didn't go to your site but I will now just to see what it is.
Angela, I preferred the forumotion, too.
£eslie

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pen Dec-03-09, 03:14 PM (CMT)

45. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

No problem, my head is acting up too.
Please do take a look, it might not be a runner, but certainly not in competition with Rondas.,

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thetsarisa Dec-03-09, 04:31 PM (CMT)

46. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Oh noooo! whatever will we will do without Ronda!!! no matter where it will go it will never be the same
Well, (sob) no matter how I feel I understand Ronda all things sometime come to an end, and so this came too.
You did wonderful thing with Migrainepage here, and for that I too, am thoroughly and forever thankful - thanks to you and your idea, you gave me (and many others, I'm sure) my life back, my self esteem back, my sanity back.
I met so many wonderful people here, got so much wonderful support, info - it's invaluable. it's one of a kind, it's just so special this place here. I too thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this site, for the excellent job you did all those years, and for keeping up with our shennanigans all those years
Thank you thank you thank you Ronda!!
I too will follow whenever we end up.
I have one more suggestion, though - has anybody heard of Ezboard forums or Yuku - there seem to be well organized internet communities where memership is free but I think to own a site has to be paid, so donations would be apprecciated.
It however looks very nice and safe to be there.
I used to belong to "Real Gardeners", an UK garden forum and from there to two migraine forum as well.
It was well organized and clean, no spam. It seem to be on Yuku now - it looks like Ezboard switched to Yuku:
http://www.realgardeners.co.uk/
Hmm In just looked up Yuku and it seem to be free?
Risa
You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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thetsarisa Dec-03-09, 04:43 PM (CMT)

47. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

but.. hmm... Yuku seems to already have a Migraine forum:
http://headachepainfreeforums.yuku.com/directory
albeit I am not too impressed.
Risa

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crt Dec-03-09, 06:42 PM (CMT)

48. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Ronda,
I manage a group on Google Groups. I haven't been using it very long so I haven't found all the problems yet So far it seems pretty good and I like some of the options it gives you.
Chris

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thetsarisa Dec-03-09, 08:05 PM (CMT)

49. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

And out of curiosity - what is this server Ronda's is on, and why can't we have it?
Risa
You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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nikkisaunt Dec-03-09, 08:17 PM (CMT)

50. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

That forumotion was really easy to work with!

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hpilgrim Dec-03-09, 08:21 PM (CMT)

51. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I'm with Leslie - I don't like change (said in whiny voice)
Seriously, isn't there some forum somewhere that uses this same format?
It so simple to use, and you can see all the discussions, and all the replies...
Holly

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ShielaS Dec-03-09, 10:32 PM (CMT)

52. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Okay, I vote for Forumotion. It is a lot like this place and easy to access and post.
Ronda, what if some of us vollenteered to moderate to kick out spam should it show up? I would be willing to lend a hand.
I love this place and you all are my best friends and have been there for me so many times. I can't thank you enough, Ronda for creating this service and for allowing me to meet some really great people and learn so much about migraines.

Shiela Stewart
Enter a world of Darkness and surrender to the love
http://www.shielasbooks.ca

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ruth Dec-03-09, 11:53 PM (CMT)

53. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

I will also follow the crowd!! Thanks Ronda for all you've done over the years, you've been a lifesaver for many of us

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thetsarisa Dec-04-09, 01:10 AM (CMT)

54. "RE: FORUMOTION it is !!!"

..... or it could be, so far.
I found it easy to navigate, nice colors easy on eyes, pleasant format allover with potential to expand.
I'm going to try to post but I am so bored with my pompus nickname I wanna try some new ones
Risa

You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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migraine9 Dec-04-09, 01:13 AM (CMT)

55. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

LAST EDITED ON Dec-04-09 AT 01:20 AM (CMT)
Thank you Ronda for all the past years of very good work. I hope that this web site will continue as the same.
You help too many migraine patients in this very good migraine web site: I think that this is the first migraine web site in the world.
I wish you to keep your good work all the time, and if I can help you I will do.
I sent 3,5 kg of migraine devices 2 days ago and I think that on Monday the migrainepage.com member will recieve the migraine devices.
I can send another 3-4 boxes every 25 days if Ronda want.
You can see my videos how to use it.
www.alisultaneh.8m.com

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Mule Kick Dec-04-09, 01:24 AM (CMT)

56. "Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

I too, will follow where this group goes. I hope that it stays somewhere that is easy to use.
Here is a link to another forum hosting site
http://www.phpbb.com/
I do not know whether it costs or if it is free.
Here is a link to a sample of the style of forum hosted by phpBB Group http://auctionbytes.com/forum/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=21&sid=89b796292c5081e3bb58ac1a39937114
It is possible to have a closed forum there, one that is open only to a select group of people. If someone not authorized tries to get in they get a message like this, "Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum."
Mule Kick

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Ronda Dec-04-09, 08:12 AM (CMT)

58. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

So far I'm happier (from an admin point of view and from the set-up, etc. of the forum) with the forumotion vs the Google Groups:
http://migrainepage.forumotion.net/
And the colors, style, etc can be adjusted too. I just started with something.
As for this existing forum - a good friend of mine was hosting the site for me on his own server, which gets hacked on a regular basis. This forum is a likely candidate as to why. The software is no longer being updated (I think the last update was nearly ten years ago), so upgrading it and moving it to another server would not be an option.
I prefer to move it to an existing, established free site for many reasons - not having to deal with a server or rely on someone to do that out of their own good will is a plus for me. Plus, keeping the forum 'separate' from the migrainepage.com domain means I can more easily hand it off to someone else when I decide to quit doing this altogether.
The site itself (migrainepage.com) is moving - I have a plan for that and it's in progress. So going to http://www.migrainepage.com will still work. The only change will be that you'll be discussing things on a different forum vs this one.

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moominamy Dec-04-09, 08:50 AM (CMT)

59. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Another vote for forumotion. I'd also be willing to help moderate if you wanted a hand (I'm sure you'll be inundated!)
Amy

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willow21 Dec-04-09, 09:55 AM (CMT)

60. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

First, thank you so very much Ronda for starting and maintaing this site. When I came here I felt like I was home. I have met three of my very best friends in the whole world here.
I will follow Rondas wherever we go.
Willow

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Anna Dec-04-09, 10:50 AM (CMT)

61. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Hi Ronda and everyone,
I don't post frequently but I do read many of the posts. This place has been a lifesaver (quite literally) for me. I have been around for a number of years and have yet to find anywhere or anyone who understands the way the people on this board do. It has been amazingly helpful.
I peeked at the new site and it looks great to me. I'll be there or wherever this page goes.
Thank you so much for being here.
Anna

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alli Dec-04-09, 11:29 AM (CMT)

62. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

How do I register with the forums site? I'm having a bit of trouble as it keeps telling me that my email already registered but I can't log in.
What am I doing wrong?
Love it when my brain doesn't work.
Alli
Life is short. Live each day to the fullest.

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Mule Kick Dec-04-09, 12:00 PM (CMT)

63. "Forumotion"

Alli,
Did you receive the automatic email from the forumotion site? It contains a link that must be clicked on for the registration process to be completed. Then you should be able to log in.
Mule Kick

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alli Dec-04-09, 12:10 PM (CMT)

64. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Nevermind.... Somehow it worked.
Alli
Life is short. Live each day to the fullest.

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tanyalip Dec-04-09, 01:25 PM (CMT)

65. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Hallo Ronda,
Sometimes I don't think I really have grasped the day to day running of a site/forum. Then I look at my hubby, on the computer regulating and checking his dog forum for several hours after dinner some nights.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Ronda!!!I don't know how to pay you back.
My husband has run his Dobermann forum for about 9 years now. He has run it for free at 'network 54'. I'm not sure if this sounds familiar. It has been good to him.
He just mentioned that you can pay roughly $8 per month if you'd like for the server to stop all advertisements and such.I'd be more than thrilled to chip in if this turns out to be an option.
network54.com
Thanks again, Ronda.
To all my friends.....L'hitraot'!!! (until we meet again)
xo
T

so was surprised to read this.
Ronda....you are fantastic. You have touched so many peoples lives.
I,like the others, have found answers, received recommendations, cried and laughed the past 10 years I have been on-site.
It has been invaluable to me.

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thetsarisa Dec-04-09, 03:11 PM (CMT)

66. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Registering on Forumotion is as easy as 1,2,3 - you'll give off an orgiastic gasp after you'll realise how easy it is comparing to other lenghty online registrations, lol
All you have to do is create a nickname or use the same you have here, create a password and voila! done.
then you will receive an automatic mail sent to your email account at which point you'll have to click on it in order to confirm and ACTIVATE your new registration at Forumotion.
THEN you have to LOG ON on Forumotion, and now you can post

Risa

You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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lesherb1 Dec-04-09, 05:20 PM (CMT)

67. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Some of us have posted a desire to change usernames. Of course, that is your right. Please take into consideration, though, that if you're a long timer here, we all know you by your current name.
I know it will take me a bit of time to get used to your having a new name, should you decide to do so.
£eslie

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thetsarisa Dec-04-09, 06:09 PM (CMT)

68. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

Oy, oops, I didn't think of that. But I sign off as always - Risa, so you'll know it's me in no time Leslie.
I just went and checked - there is 27 of us logged on so far. Not bad
Risa now a SpecialOne
You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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mianna Dec-04-09, 07:22 PM (CMT)

69. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

I took the leap and signed up today.....picture and everything.....still need more time to play around and feel 'at home'.
Who am I kidding??? That will never happen!
THIS will always be Migraine Home to me!
Mianna.

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thetsarisa Dec-04-09, 07:43 PM (CMT)

70. "RE: Ronda I have a link to another forum host"

guys...... ummmmmm...
I don't know how to tell you that but..
I decided I don't like my new nick either

Risa
You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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lrobb98 Dec-04-09, 08:34 PM (CMT)

71. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Rhonda, you deserve some sort of medal...thanks for all the years..Larry Robbins,M.D.

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mishkyn Dec-04-09, 11:06 PM (CMT)

72. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Dear Rhonda,
I have been meaning to write you for years to thank you for running this huge site so seamlessly, kindly and with so little down time--
...truly a wonderful gift to so many suffering people, and for those of us who have stayed with you for many years, a lifeline for all of us at one time or another.
Thank you for the love you imbued Migrainepage with, the fair and patient way you dealt with disagreements, and your constant, vigilant and considerate support.
Mishkyn
PS I agree with your sister, Yahoo Groups are just awful, you often have to click through 3 or 4 ads to read a post.
I hope MP finds a new home, but if not, please know you have my deepest appreciation and gratitude for running this magnificent forum which has blessed me with great advice, support, and a few remarkable friendships.

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migraine9 Dec-05-09, 00:32 AM (CMT)

73. " So going to http://www.migrainepage.com will still work. "

So going to http://www.migrainepage.com will still work. This is the most important thing, because any changes when the www.migrainepage.com will still working can be considered as decoration changes.

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MaryAnneLive Dec-05-09, 09:03 AM (CMT)

74. "RE: So going to http://www.migrainepage.com will still work. "

Ronda,
I too will go where ever the group goes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this site for all of these years. I honestly don't know where I would be know without the knowledge and support I have gained from this site.
My hat is off to you.
Thank you,
Mary Anne
ps. going to log on to the forum one now

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MaryAnneLive Dec-05-09, 09:03 AM (CMT)

75. "RE: So going to http://www.migrainepage.com will still work. "

Ronda,
I too will go where ever the group goes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this site for all of these years. I honestly don't know where I would be know without the knowledge and support I have gained from this site.
My hat is off to you.
Thank you,
Mary Anne
ps. going to log on to the forum one now

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Olee Dec-05-09, 09:30 AM (CMT)

76. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Unfortunately I discovered this site only recently after suffering from migraines for 20 years. There are so many health related sites around the net but I could only find one as unique as this one. I would venture to say that the members that visit here would be willing to pay a small membership fee to have our own quality site free of spam and full of valuable information. There are sites all over the net dedicated to various subjects,bands,tv shows etc., that carry forums, the main concern I realize is the cost of a server. After reading the responses,I think it's the consensus that we all NEED a site as an outlet and an information exchange. Sometimes the interaction between people who share the same situation can be as soothing as the medications that are prescribed by the doctors we visit.

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kimwa; Dec-05-09, 10:46 AM (CMT)

77. "I've done google groups"

I've done google groups. Thats a good way to transfer over. Just lust us know its name

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thetsarisa Dec-05-09, 08:04 PM (CMT)

78. "RE: It's FORUMOTION where we moved...."

.. and I've changed my nick to a 'Clueless Kitty'.
and I'll stick with that one, I promise.
I think it has rather accurate ring to it
Risa

You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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Stillhurtin Dec-06-09, 01:32 PM (CMT)

79. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"

Another vote for forumotion. I Registered and posted within all of 5 mins.
Whatever the final decision is I really hope we all stay together. Rhonda has been my rock fir the last couple years. I can't even put inti words my gut reaction when I read this site was shutting down.
Thank you Rhonda for the time you gave us to be part of THE most supportive social network imagineable. This site was beyond great!!!!
Jessica

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milo Dec-07-09, 01:23 PM (CMT)

80. "forumotion is way better"

forumotion has my vote hands down. It's pretty user feriendly, have been on another forum with it's format.

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Billy Ray Dec-07-09, 05:56 PM (CMT)

81. "RE: forumotion is way better"

I will add my part -- thankyou so much Ronda for all you do for us who hurt. This website is a wonderful gift for me -- so many wonderful people here. Many who have helped me in so many ways. Sorry you now have all this work finding us a new home.
What ever is decided is fine. I will follow this website forever. I do not ever want to lose my friends here. Thanks to all of you for giving Ronda advise on what to do on finding a new site. I am not much help. Thanks again. Billy Ray

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KimbaK Dec-07-09, 11:10 PM (CMT)

82. "RE: forumotion is way better"

TO paraphrase Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams: if yoiu build it they will come. So where we end up, whatever hoops we may jump through, I will follow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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VickiG Dec-08-09, 00:21 AM (CMT)

83. "RE: forumotion is way better"

I've been away for a while, too overwhelmed with my health problems and other stuff to get online much. So I just saw this post today when someone on the misc. forum commented on the move.
My question is whether you'll still be able to have a misc forum connected to the migraine forum. I personally have found that to be much more healing for me than just talking about migraine treatments and such. It is more therapeutic to be able to talk about life, knowing that the other ones listening don't need me to explain to them just why I am nervous about going to Brazil tomorrow (for three weeks to visit my brother) or why I was so pleased to be at a 5 at my friend's wedding in June.
I personally don't really need much advice about treating migraines, just about dealing with life.

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thetsarisa Dec-08-09, 02:36 AM (CMT)

84. "RE: forumotion is way better"

YES Vicky!! we have migraine and miscellaneous forum. right now the difference is a bit hazy but it's just a beginning,
I have a feeling once this site will close for well the other will fall into place exactly as this is.
And girl am I glad you have surfaced, I was thinking about you and was about to email you, and here you are - telepathy or what
come on over Forumotion Misc forum:
http://migrainepage.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-f3/
Risa
You re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

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antonella Dec-09-09, 01:38 AM (CMT)

85. "thanks"

Ronda,
thank you so much for all what you've done through the years.
I vote for forumotion. I find it more user friendly.
Ciao

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lovegia	Dec-02-09, 12:58 PM (CMT)
1. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
I have just found this site and am beginning treatment for my CDH. I do not have anyone at home to support me or to talk to about my medications or pain, so i'd greatly support any type of forum even if it moves over to google. I find it of great comfort to know other people are experiencing the same things i am. I appreciate reading everyones posts very much, and when i'm having a tough moment I go through the journal. Please keep it around if at all possible. Thanks for making this resource available, and even though I am not very versed on forums I am okay with computers. If you need any help from me please let me know as I will do whatever I can. I know you are pressed on time.
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	mianna	Dec-02-09, 02:07 PM (CMT)
	2. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I don't know enough to offer good suggestions. But what I do know is that I feel like the rug has been pulled from under me! It's by no fault of yours Ronda....like you said, Times, they are a changin'. Being here since 2001-ish...it's hard to fathom ANY change here. I support the best solution and will do my best to adapt. I'd hate to lose what has been here. Mianna.
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	Richard	Dec-02-09, 02:50 PM (CMT)
	3. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	Howdy Ronda, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Running a forum takes time and energy ... both in short supply these days. I honestly appreciate all the effort you have freely given to all of us through the years. As to the future, I will follow the crowd .. Google, About.com, anywhere. Where you all go, I will follow. Hang In There! Tieni Duro! Non Mollare! Tiens Bon! Ne Laches Pas! Hou Je Taai! Dayan! Bliv ved med og Hober for det Beste! Ganbattel! Vse budet xorosho! Håll Ut! Trzymaj siê! Tachzik Ma-amad! Drzhi se! Halte durch! Jab Inebata! Hakuna Matata! Fica Forte! Jia you! Jo-gum-man du him-nae-sae-yo! Richard http://richardofravenhurst.blogspot.com/
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	mgb	Dec-02-09, 02:58 PM (CMT)
	4. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	Rhonda, You've done a wonderful job here, and helped so many, and I bow to your efforts. ...i'm not sure what else to say. Thanks, mgb
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	dareisay?	Dec-02-09, 03:02 PM (CMT)
	6. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I concur here too--re: everything. I have been here since June 2, 2005--after my 2 shunt surgeries in April and May of that yr., and getting diagnosed in May of that yr. with my migraines. Much like my hydrocephalus support group I have been a member of since 1999 (joined at 16), this place has ALSO been a Godsend to me re: support. I will also go wherever this wonderful place goes too. I can't thank you enough for having created this site. Many many thanks to you Ronda and to my Rondanian family. Erin/005 27 y/o w/hydrocephalus w/2 VPs--last shunted 4/20/05; 12 surgeries total, migraines diagnosed 5/13/05; Type 2 diabetes diagnosed 8/3/04--multiple med combinations over the yrs. & such--complications too; sensorineural hearing loss since 1990--rt. ear--severe deafness
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mxgo	Dec-02-09, 03:00 PM (CMT)
5. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
Google has a migraine forum, unfortunately, Google has not been able to stop spam. Yahoo also has a migraine forum, how about moving over to Yahoo and starting a second group or joining the Yahoo group?
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	Ronda	Dec-02-09, 03:05 PM (CMT)
	8. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	LAST EDITED ON Dec-02-09 AT 03:07 PM (CMT) From what I've gathered from my sister (who ran a Yahoo group for a while - not migraine related), those groups can get flooded with spam as well. There are settings you can use to control who can post with both Yahoo and Google. If it's "open" then there's usually a lot of spam (with either Yahoo or Google). I would make the migrainepage group one that would require registration. But if the Yahoo group is already in place and people would prefer moving to the existing group, that would be OK too.
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brendaenglish	Dec-02-09, 03:16 PM (CMT)
9. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
Thanks so much for everything you've done over the years to keep this room going and safe. Its been such a refuge for me. I always felt like I could come here and vent when nobody else understood. I've actually got tears in my eyes thinking about losing this connection. My husband, Frank, is a computer guru. He said he would be happy to set up a private simple forum for us to use if you're interested.
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	dcook60	Dec-02-09, 03:33 PM (CMT)
	10. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	i haven't any suggestions, ronda. just a huge THANKS for the 12 years i've been on this wonderful site, and for all your work and efforts on our behalf. i'm sad to think of the changes but change is inevitable in life, however much we may resist it. dianne
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tecky	Dec-02-09, 03:51 PM (CMT)
11. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
Ronda, I have no suggestions, but like the others, I will follow wherever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating and maintaining this site. I, too, have tears in my eyes while I write this because the support and encouragement I've received from the members of this site have been priceless blessings to me. I followed a forum on WebMD for years until it was shut down and this site was suggested. I understand the work required to keep this going, but if there is any way to keep it going in whatever format is feasible, that would be my preference. I'm not sure what I'd do without ya'all. Thank you so much, Becky
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nikkisaunt	Dec-02-09, 04:09 PM (CMT)
12. "The times...."
Ronda, I am afraid I don't know anything about Google or Yahoo groups, however I want to say thank you too. Your site has been so easy to use and such a help to so many. I want you to know how much your work is appreciated.
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	joanr	Dec-02-09, 04:17 PM (CMT)
	13. "RE: The times...."
	What ever we do, please let's stick together! I would dearly hate to lose all the wonderful friends I've met. Brenda, how hard would it be for hubby to set up a forum for us? Ronda, thank you so much for your hard work. This site has meant a great deal to me. Joan Believe in kissing - Eve Ensler
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	moominamy	Dec-02-09, 04:55 PM (CMT)
	14. "RE: The times...."
	As long as all the people here move somewhere new together I think (hope) the spirit should remain the same. Thanks for all your hard work over the years Ronda and I'm also happy to go wherever things take us. I used to be a member of a delphi forum (not migraine) which was good as there was a private section that no-one could access until granted permission. This meant spam was rare and people could be candid without fear of unwanted friends/relatives stumbling upon their posts (and things didn't come up in google searches). There was also a public section too. Not sure if it would work for us but thought I'd add it as a suggestion. Amy
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	brendaenglish	Dec-02-09, 05:16 PM (CMT)
	15. "RE: The times...."
	Wouldn't be a problem at all, Joan.
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	AZgirl	Dec-02-09, 05:37 PM (CMT)
	16. "RE: The times...."
	Yep, just tell me when/where and I'll be there. Thanks, Ronda, for all that you have done. Lynelle
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	Chinookgrl	Dec-02-09, 05:41 PM (CMT)
	18. "RE: The times...."
	I wanted to offer my thanks as well. This site has been a wonderful support whether I have just been reading or posting. Lots of great people and advice. Thanks for your time and efforts in keeping it going. Jo
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	hpilgrim	Dec-02-09, 05:41 PM (CMT)
	17. "RE: The times...."
	Through the years, I have sampled several forums on many subjects, and have never found one so easy to use as this one. I can hardly believe this is "ancient code"-- compared to others out there, this forum seems cutting-edge. I am just stunned at the thought of losing it. Brenda, can your hubby replicate the way this forum works? Tears in eyes- me too... Holly
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	Anna's Mom	Dec-02-09, 06:22 PM (CMT)
	19. "RE: The times...."
	Ronda, you've been an angel and a lifesaver for many. Thank you! I hope Frank will be able to help keep a good "Ronda's" going. Cheryl
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minmaxman	Dec-02-09, 06:36 PM (CMT)
20. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
A place to try may be WebMD.com. I'm not sure if they have a migraine forum or not but one or may be another type of one could be added. Just a thought. I too have been coming here a long time though most don't know or remember me, I don't post very often but I do come here and read many of the posts. At this time my migraines have been under full control for about 4 years now, unfortunately I had to destroy my back, ended up with chronic pain and take very strong long acting and short acting pain meds that just happen to help the head pain and has given me back some kind of what I like to call, "A life of my own." Well, January is coming really fast so I hope decisions are made and if the site is going to live on or everyone is just going to move on, I hope there is time to get all the information posted. One more thing, thank you to all of you, you have been a strong part of my life and though we never met I feel as if I know some of you personally and wish all of you a great, low pain future and hope it all works out for every one of you. Rhonda...... Thank you so much for allowing all of us to come here, to live a little, laugh a little and take something away from here that is indescribable. Dana Always Take care and have fun! You employ your doctor. If they are not doing their job by helping you, then FIRE them.
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	brendaenglish	Dec-02-09, 07:31 PM (CMT)
	21. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I'm not sure that what Frank would set up would be exactly like this one, but it would be easy to use. He's used to making things easy enough for me to use. LOL
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	Ronda	Dec-02-09, 08:03 PM (CMT)
	22. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	Thanks for all the support and offers for help, everyone! I figure it's about time to give the groups a test run. It seems like this would work best for a variety of reasons, so if it looks like it'll work for y'all I think we'll be in business. If things seem hinky there are options to change so let me know. Thanks! http://groups.google.com/group/migrainepage?hl=en
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	Ronda	Dec-02-09, 09:29 PM (CMT)
	23. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I have the group currently set up so that I need to approve new users. This seemed like the best way to prevent spam. However, it means you may not be able to post immediately after registration as you could in the past. The other option would be to allow anyone to post (which removes the need for a Google account as well) but then spam and bogus posts will likely become an issue unless each message is approved, which seemed a little less than ideal. Thanks for your patience while the kinks are being worked out.
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	ShielaS	Dec-02-09, 10:18 PM (CMT)
	24. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I use and run several Yahoo groups and have not found that they get a ot of spam. I do moderate so anyone who signs up has to be approved by me first which helps to eliminate spam. Also, what about other free forums. Yeah, some of them have ads but not all.Here are a few forum suggestions, Bravenet, http://www.freeforums.org/, http://www.forumotion.com/, those are just some I found on-line. I have to say that switching will be tough but I've been with Ronda's since '99 and I'll follow you anywhere. Hmmm...kinda sounds stalkerrish doesn' it? LOL Shiela Stewart Enter a world of Darkness and surrender to the love http://www.shielasbooks.ca http://www.lindenbayromance.com
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	Ronda	Dec-03-09, 07:15 AM (CMT)
	28. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	I have been playing around with forummotion a bit. It's not a bad option either. I don't have a lot of info on the reliability, usability, spam control, etc. of the free group sites (maybe Frank can help me there). But if that style of forum is closer to what you want, I can link to one of those when the site moves as well. Some of you have registered at the Google group - what do you think (pros, cons, etc.)? The 'downside' I see is the need to approve new users (to keep spammers out) so it's not 'instantaneous'. I was thinking that would be more of a problem up front, though.
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	tecky	Dec-03-09, 07:41 AM (CMT)
	29. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	>Some of you have registered at >the Google group - what >do you think (pros, cons, >etc.)? The 'downside' I see >is the need to approve >new users (to keep spammers >out) so it's not 'instantaneous'. >I was thinking that would >be more of a problem >up front, though. Seems okay so far, to me. The upfront approval process is no problem. If it keeps out spammers, etc., it's a good thing. It will take a bit of getting used to just because it's different, but I don't think it will be too difficult for the majority to adjust to. We need some more people to check it out and test it so we see what it's like when there are more posts. Thanks so much for all of your work, Ronda! Becky
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	sailingmuffin	Dec-02-09, 10:22 PM (CMT)
	25. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	Ronda, I have no problem switching and am glad to see others willing as well. I just want to thank you for building the site in the first place and hosting such a wonderful forum. I have been a part of this forum since my migraines became chronic 12 years ago. Thank you again. Pain free days, sailingm
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	jewel6	Dec-03-09, 09:55 AM (CMT)
	32. "RE: The times they are a changin' - please read!!"
	OK, I joined the Google group. Hope this works! I'm just so used to the format here. It's so familiar to me - even when I'm in a great deal of pain, I can still see how everyone is doing. Julie
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dizzyflower	Dec-03-09, 03:49 AM (CMT)
26. "Thankyou Ronda"
Just wanted to say thankyou for your work on this site. We will follow wherever you think it best for the site to go. Di
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30yrsofheadache	Dec-03-09, 06:34 AM (CMT)
27. "Thanks to Ronda"
Although it makes me sad to think of changing, I am so grateful to you for keeping this forum going for so long. It has saved me from despair more times than I can count. I will go wherever my friends here go. Hugs, Cindy
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	Jangel	Dec-03-09, 08:41 AM (CMT)
	30. "RE: Thanks to Ronda"
	I also want to say thank you so much for moderating this forum and for all your hard work on keeping this forum for all of us. I have been on the forum for years, mostly reading and rarely posting, and it has been a tremendous source of support. It is reassuring to know that I am not alone in the struggle to deal with migraine disease and chronic headaches. You have all given me the strength to keep trying new treatments and to have hope when it seems that none exists. I have already gone to the google group and registered to join. I think once we get the hang of it, it should be great. Thank you again Ronda and all us migraineurs! Jane
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