[Änσnymσus]

I would like to make a post seeking advice from people of my own gender, but do not want to post using my user name.  Is there any way that an option can be added to the gender specific subforums so that a topic may be posted anonymously?

[Änσnymσus]

I second the motion.

[Änσnymσus]

Third   :smile:

[Änσnymσus]

Good Idea

[OHCA]

The anonymous forum we already have is misused so much that it is ridiculous.

[moneil]

The anonymous forum we already have is misused so much that it is ridiculous.

I would concur in general with OHCA's reply.

There already exist's an "Anonymous Posts Allowed" category.  If someone really needs to ask a "gender specific" question (oh my goodness, I never would have expected such "phraseology" on a Catholic forum) then they should just state in their post in the "Anonymous Posts Allowed" that they only want replies from people of a "specific category" (male, female, homo, lesbian, "bi" or "trans" whatever I am just a humble Catholic person and can't keep up with all the "divisions" and "distinctions".

With this said, everyone on this forum ALREADY has the opportunity to ask "anonymous questions", that should be good enough IMHo.

[TKGS]

I concur with the above two posts.  I have an even better idea.

Let's get rid of the Anonymous forum altogether since it is greatly overused and encourage members who want to post about stuff they are so embarrassed about that they don't even want their anonymous internet screen name associated with to discuss those issues with a good confessor in the confessional.

[Matto]

I like the anonymous forum myself. I am glad it is there for sensitive topics, such as talking about sins one has comitted, or talking about other sensitive issues. But I do not support having two new gender segregated anonymous forums.

[OHCA]

I like the anonymous forum myself. I am glad it is there for sensitive topics, such as talking about sins one has comitted, or talking about other sensitive issues. But I do not support having two new gender segregated anonymous forums.

If it was used strictly for discussions of a very personal nature (as set out in Matthew's rules), then yes it would be good.  But it is used for gossip and non-personal things like "would you have recognized a Hillary presidency as legitimate."  Just because somebody lacks backbone & guts does not make a matter a "sensitive issue" appropriate for the anonymous forum.

[Änσnymσus]

See thread entitled, "Reasons a Wife May Refuse Marriage Debt" for a concrete example of the practically of having an anonymous option on the men's/women's forum.  These threads turn into men vs women disputes instead of receiving good advice from people who may be going through, or have been through the same thing; from the perspective of a person of your sex who understands.   :cheers:

[MaterDominici]

See thread entitled, "Reasons a Wife May Refuse Marriage Debt" for a concrete example of the practically of having an anonymous option on the men's/women's forum.  These threads turn into men vs women disputes instead of receiving good advice from people who may be going through, or have been through the same thing; from the perspective of a person of your sex who understands.   :cheers:

In this case, I think seeking such advice from your gender only is too likely to just be putting yourself in an echo chamber. Discerning adults can take multiple POV into consideration and acknowledge that there are biases on all sides.

However, there are other topics where I could see wishing to discuss something with those of your own gender would be most beneficial. Female health concerns, perhaps.

I think the idea of a gender-specific, anonymous forum is too prone to abuse, though. Considering most people are almost entirely anonymous to begin with, the isolated need for another option should be taken up with the moderator... who can post the question on your behalf, perhaps.