Posting on other message boards

Hi there,

The reason that some folks are being cagey about responding to your request, is that it has been considered against the TOS of OH to post links to certain alternate message boards.

-Jenna

TOS?

Sorry - TOS = Terms of Service, i.e. the rules for using this website.

-Jenna

Thank you Jenna.. I appreciate that and will not ask again.  Once again please excuse the OLD LADY... DUMB.. DUMB...DUMB.    I would not like to cause anyone a problem.  Thank you all so much.     You are this old woman's link to a new life and appreciate all I learn.  Alice

Jenna, To clarify, there are many types of links that if posted would violate the Terms of Service of OH, not just what you mention. Many new members have asked this question and a range of helpful responses have been given that were within TOS. 

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for the clarification. I just wanted to give the poster an explanation as to why folks were "tiptoeing" in their responses to her (as this behavior confused me when I first joined as well).

-Jenna

i think the last time this came up, amy said that you could post names of other sites but not links. here are some of the ones i've looked at/heard of: wls forum (aka fatblog?) quixoticwls thinner times if you google those names and wls i think you'l lhit some of em. i think wls forum is private (ive never been there) just remember that we are all random strangers on the internet and the final word should always be your own doctor! judi edited for clarity: typing too fast

Judi, Thank you, you are correct regarding Amy's response.

Actually, links to other sites are fine, as long as the sites linked to do not violate the OH Terms of Service. Amy Williams, OH Staff, clarified that helpful links are FINE in THIS thread. Her response was kind of buried in a long string of responses, but she said: "This really needs to be move clear. People can offer up other helpful links to other sites. This is allowed. The only thing that is not allowed are links that are to sites that are against the Terms of Service.  "Please refer to this portion of the TOS for further information: You agree that you will not use ObesityHelp.com to post any material which is knowingly false or defamatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, threatening, libelous, invasive of another member's privacy, or is otherwise in violation of any law. URLs to other forums, boards, or websites containing such information will not be allowed to be linked from our site. "Other wise you can certainly tell about other sites that are offering support or information. It is all about education and support."

thanks Kat! (ps love the new pictures you look terrific!)