We’ve launched a discussion forum on our website, and the link is in the top menu bar as “forum”. You can also use this URL: https://poudreoverlook.com/forum/
The HOA has been in need of an online forum for most of it’s existence. While the Poudre Overlook Subdivision Facebook Group that had been set up by neighbors was utilized in 2018 through current, it’s usefulness to have discussions was disrupted by removing members who posted things the board didn’t agree with. While we should respect rules, none were violated, and the board chose to remove members who simply posted dissent.
A new Facebook Group has been created in conjunction with this website at this URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poudreoverlookhoa/
But, even Facebook is not necessarily the perfect platform for our discussions. Some simply don’t want a Facebook account, and others may not want to disclose their Facebook profiles or their friend networks to others.
The current HOA website platform (hosted by Frontsteps) has never been used, and given the instability of the platform, putting time or energy into forums there risks loss of the data, and frequent frustrations with the platform overall.
So, this Forum is launched to create functionality that doesn’t currently exist elsewhere. In order for members to be informed prior to participating in face-to-face meetings, there needs to be a place to post ideas, links, pictures, and any information that would help us make the best decisions. Of course, there can be debate over just about anything these days, and the key to a successful form doesn’t have to be a long list of rules.
In fact, at the outset, we only have this rule: If you claim something is a fact, you must support it (upon request, if not volunteered) with a link to a source of your fact. If not, you must admit it’s your opinions. All opinions are welcome.
Also, one other rule: Be kind.
That’s it. Hopefully this forum gets some use, and we can build upon our ideas to preserve and improve our neighborhood and community’s awesome foundation. Our greatest asset is our participation.