Since I'm new I'm still finding my way around. Question:

[Novara]

Is there a "childfree by choice" group somewhere on DU? I did a search and although I can find a lot of posts asking the same question, I haven't found a group. Does one exist?

I understand it can turn into ranting about bad parenting (but that's why some of us are childfree!). Here's a parallel: I'm in the Atheists & Agnostics group and we sometimes snark a bit about the religious. And that's okay there. It's a safe place for it. So what would be the difference?

If there isn't a group already and I'm just unable to find it, how about creating a safe place for childfree people to post where they can let their hair down? And if the posts start straying from the purpose of the group (which we'd have to hammer out, yeah, I get that), then a person could be banned. Or something. However you guys usually work these things out.

If it can work with with A&A, why can't it work with the childfree? I'd love to find a place where I could discuss some of the issues.

[steve2470]

1. no groups like that, no

After you've been here a bit longer, you can do a request thread in General Discussion, and then forward the results to Skinner in the Ask the Administrators sub-forum. If you get several people agreeing with you, he will set it up.

[Novara]

2. Thanks for the quick reply

I appreciate learning about the process. I was also wondering if there was interest in such a group, a "safe place" to discuss childfree issues.

After you've been here a bit longer,

How long would you say that is? Is there a rule or process or some seniority a person needs to establish first?

And I would only ask for it if I knew there was interest besides my own. I surely don't want to set up a vanity group just for myself. I don't want to be talking to myself!

[steve2470]

3. you can ask for it now if you wish...

The "a bit longer" was my own thinking that maybe people need to get to know you a bit more ? It's up to you. You can do it now, or wait a bit. Your call, your comfort level. There's no hard and fast rule about it.