18+

[Jackie]

I think having an open 18+ for both men and women is a great idea while still offering the option of the men's only and women's only. I think of it like the gym as well...there's the gym for both men and women, but some people prefer to work out alone or go to a gender specific gym where they're more comfortable. To accomodate everyone, we should offer all 3 options. Same thing with the forum. This isn't about being sexist, it's about respecting people's privacy and their comfort levels. So,we leave it up to the customer to decide which section they'd rather post in. It's like offering a vegan menu option at most restaurants.....we want everyone to feel at ease and that their needs are met and cared about. If we want people's feedback about intimate and sometimes sensitive subjects for people to talk about, then we need to create whatever atmosphere they're most comfortable sharing in.

That's my story and I'm stickin to it! And Patti, I caught that remark referring to my chapstick fetish! LOL! Cracked me up!