This sounds like an excellent idea! After the sticky has been created, moderators can just close threads and redirect them to the sticky, encouraging them to create a new thread if, for whatever reason, their questions aren't answered in the sticky.

Originally Posted by Nostalgia (Post 967517) Yes we do need something like this because then when we do HL tickets questioning similar things we can back up what we are telling them with a link to the 'Am I Pregnant' thread.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the people who are worried about being pregnant are going to bother checking the Articles section first. They may be very young and uninformed about sex, or they may be panicky. Neither type of person is going to search through the Articles database - they're going to rush to the forum and post a thread as quickly as possible! I think we would have a greater chance of reducing the number of such threads if we had a sticky, because they would be more likely to see and read it before posting. Maybe someone could still write an article, and the sticky could link (or redirect to?) that article. Better yet, a moderator could create a sticky, then move it to the correct Articles section and leave a permanent redirect. That would essentially make it an article, but it would look like a sticky.

Originally Posted by PSY (Post 967597) Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the people who are worried about being pregnant are going to bother checking the Articles section first. They may be very young and uninformed about sex, or they may be panicky. Neither type of person is going to search through the Articles database - they're going to rush to the forum and post a thread as quickly as possible! I think we would have a greater chance of reducing the number of such threads if we had a sticky, because they would be more likely to see and read it before posting. Maybe someone could still write an article, and the sticky could link (or redirect to?) that article. Better yet, a moderator could create a sticky, then move it to the correct Articles section and leave a permanent redirect. That would essentially make it an article, but it would look like a sticky.

Originally Posted by escape_thereal_world (Post 967553) Honestly, I hardly ever read the Articles and I don't really think people check the articles unless directed.

Originally Posted by Celestial. (Post 967812) My heart. You're killing me. D: I got the impression that we were trying to lessen the amount of stickies, and focus more on articles and such, as Traci said, so I'm not sure this sticky is necessary - don't get me wrong, it's an important issue and a frequent question, but I don't know if a sticky is the best way to go about it. :p

Originally Posted by escape_thereal_world (Post 967821) Haha sorry!!! I've been trying to reference them more, but it's sort of hassle to me. I should just spend a few hours going through some though :nosweat: And, what else would you suggest? I don't really see anything wrong with a sticky. Also, when and who said this? I've been gone so I haven't heard anything about lessening stickies. I think stickies are a great way to keep important information seen. Anyone who is used to a forum knows that important info is in a sticky. I personally would hate having to open a new window or tab to look for information that used to be a sticky. Or for information that might be related to my questions. At least with a sticky they just go "Hm, that sounds like it might answer my questions". Rather than clicking through and searching through the Articles to find something. If it isn't there, then they are now frustrated and go back to the other screen or tab or window and type up a post. -- This is just how I personally would feel and could see some others feeling :bleh: Now for a leisurely read, I can understand using the Articles, but not for members to actively go there when they are worried, and their hearts' are beating a mile a minute, hands clammy and sweaty, etc. They are going to want an answer and they will want it NOW. Hence why the redirect sounds like a wonderful idea to me.

Originally Posted by City Lights. (Post 967834) I, or whoever can write the article. And the moderators of that forum can write their sticky. Kelly, you mentioned being busy. If you want, I can write out the sticky and let you look over it and make changes to it? I'm honestly really willing to write on this topic, if you can't tell :nosweat: :D

Originally Posted by Wanderer ♥ (Post 967896) Just one thing I'd like to add. It has been mentioned that we can link the 'Am I Pregnant' Sticky/Article and close the thread and asking them to make a new thread if they have any more questions. I don't like this idea (closing the thread with the link part). In HL we are told that we are not supposed to use links etc as the major part of the response. Everyone would like personal attention and I think that this should apply to the Forums too. :nosweat: The Sticky sounds like a good idea. It would also help the people who hesitate in making an account to ask the question for whatever reasons. And since our aim is to help as many members/non-members as possible, this would be like, target achieved. ;)