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mbieweng
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So, there's seems to be some sort of ongoing consternation about "what this site is about". It's about what the subtitle says "Resources, Information, Connections, and Community for involved dads". I do not want to debate that any further, but I'm willing to listen to ideas on what, if any, changes should be made to the "welcome" text. Call it a "mission statement" if you're missing the corporate world.

Here's the current text:

Quote:
Welcome to AtHomeDad.org, a resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads. We believe the involvement of a father in the life of his child is beneficial to the child and, ultimately, society as a whole.

We invite all involved fathers to network with us. This is the place to meet other dads from across the country and in your local area. We know what you're going through and are here to help.

Any thoughts?


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Submitted by mbieweng on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 9:23am.

JPhillip
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It's perfect.

I wouldn't change a thing.


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 9:33am

SugarMamasBoy
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Very nice indeed...

I agree with JPhil with one exception, the last line.

We know what you're going through and are here to help.

Suggest...

We know how things can be and are here to help.

or

We know how challenging being an AHD can be and are here to help.

Had also suggested more details in the Read More section with the two links. Perhaps you can add something or a separate link to address the issues that were brought up. Or is this already somewhere else on the site?


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 10:30am

dayv27
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this one.

Quote:
We know how things can be and are here to help

I like this one too.

www.athomedadconvention.com


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 1:43pm

randyfielding
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Leave it as is.

It says exactly what it needs to. It encompasses all dads who share in our overall mission of being involved in our childrens' lives, and it highlights the two main advantages of the site: (1) networking and (2) assistance. Don't change a thing.

Randy
Cincinnati, OH
SAHD to Ryder (2 yrs)

Great spirits have always experienced violent opposition from mediocre minds. - Albert Einstein


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 8:57pm

sfoster
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Yes and no, Randy.

It says what it needs to, yes, but I have to go with Shug on this. For me it's a "pet peeve" thing, so if everything remains the same, I won't complain. BUT when someone says "We know what you're going through," to me it sounds like "We know how you feel" or like when a doctor says "How are we feeling today?" and I cringe inside. While we all do know how it is, each guy has outside influences that make the lifestyle slightly different. It just rubs me like sandpaper.

Again, if it stays the same: fine. You won't hear any more from me about it. But if I could go for the littlest change, it would be one of Joe's suggestions, preferably the latter.


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 10:03pm

randyfielding
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Sam

Fine with me! ;-) Leave it as is, or change that one sentence to Joe's first suggestion. I pick Joe's first suggestion due to the fact that the second suggestion isolates the website to only AHDs and is contradictory to the first part of the current welcome message that is inclusive of all involved fathers.

Randy
Cincinnati, OH
SAHD to Ryder (2 yrs)

Great spirits have always experienced violent opposition from mediocre minds. - Albert Einstein


Fri, 04/11/2008 - 10:25pm

sfoster
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Works for me

The Great spirits (Randy) and the mediocre minds (me) have spoken. Mike, the answer is obvious: leave it alone or change it. Um.


Sun, 04/13/2008 - 12:22am

jpod00
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For what it's worth,

I agree with the general sentiment here. The current statement is quite good, and the suggested change is subtle and worthy. I do know a lot of people who get pretty aggitated when someone else claims to know what they are feeling. Tis a little thing, but when you're in a mood, its the little things that make the biggest differences.

Jim
Boulder, CO
Dad to Cole, Luke & Trev


Sun, 04/13/2008 - 8:20am

SugarMamasBoy
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As per Randy's point...

the " an AHD" in the second one could be...a Dad or Father or Parent instead.


Sun, 04/13/2008 - 10:30am

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I'm in favor of losing the

I'm in favor of losing the last line all together. It presumes to much by speaking for everyone.
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Sun, 04/13/2008 - 7:51pm

mbieweng
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done

Well, it only took a month, but I made the little change....

Thanks all.


Mon, 05/19/2008 - 8:12pm

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