JCoily said:
In the interest of keeping things friendly.....
LHCF has it's own culture and vibe which differs from other boards. Those of us who went through the process of transitioning and ultimately going natural and did so with the assistance of THIS board appreciate and want to maintain that culture and vibe.
As for segregation being a good thing, I respectfully disagree. When you slap a label whether it be 'natural section', 'type 4 section', 'relaxer section', 'transitioner section' or what have you, it tends to result in people who don't fall into those categories sticking to their own group and not venturing outside their respective 'box'.
I love this site as it is, I know that I am not the only one.
'If it aint broke......."
Respectfully responding....
I agree with your point about the friendliness of this board. That's why out of the spectrum of boards that I could have subscribed to, I chose this one. And as a full-time graduate student, I must use my discretionary funds WISELY.
I'm not exactly sure if you're referring to me with the point of saying segregation being a good thing, I'm emphasizing the mirror image of that point that
DEsegregation has instituted some harms amongst people of color...that is true. And that is a separate conversation from this one but I'm glad to have that conversation at some point in time.
Using the term "slap" a label demonstrates a lack of consideration of those (like me) who are still relatively new to this hair thing/transitional process. As I stated in post #8, I gave specific reasons advocating a distinct Naturals/Transitioners Forum, partly because I need to stay focused on my transition and it can be challenging (and tempting, I admit) to do so when I see and read posts from other textured folks.... For me, it's like going through a withdrawal (ergo RelaxerRehab). And when I'm ready, I can venture into other forums out of interest, to help my friends and family with hair questions, or just out of curiosity. I'm free to do that, just as others would be welcome into the Naturals/Transitioners Forum the same way I would be welcome in the other forums.
If individuals wish to stick to their own group and not venture outside their respective box, well, I would say two things to that: 1) that's totally on them and 2) they are the ones who slapped the label on themselves. Nobody else did that but them.
Finally, I recognize that I have free will to avoid certain threads and such that may not address my particular needs, but as THIS THREAD demonstrates, I am not alone. I salute the OP for his or her insight and courage to break from the status quo!