Opinion needed please before we get busy - yes I AM AN OPTIMIST LOL

[tinkerbell]

I am asking for a general review of our forum now before it is up and running 100%. There is a very good reason for this:

1. I need the review before I get members under 17. Once I have under 17 year old members I cant give you full access as that area will be locked out to all those over 17 and those of you here under 17 wouldnt see the over 17s sections.

I know that COPPA sets the limit at 13 the reason why I have chosen 17 is purely due to help with school subjects as I dont want to be repeating my self in both areas.

If a member of 13, 14, 15 or 16 wishes to be in the other area they can always email me as adult material will not be featured on the site anyway. The isolation between the two has more to do with direct contact between members, I haev to have a record of who is in touch with our members under 13 for there own safety.

The aim is to build a forum like no other out there, which is a safe environment for children while catering for adults within families as well. This isnt a small project but one that requires a lot of thought, work and getting it right.

I have set up 2 usernames for you to use over these next 14 days but i am posting them here and not on our forum.

login 1

username: test
password: letmein

This log in lets you see all areas and go anywhere except our mod lounge and is what the staff see.

login 2

username: test 2
password: letmein

This log in gives you the same access as our new adult members and is set as a free trial for 14 days. Once this trial period is over a few forums become subscription forums and can not be accessed.

Now the important bit the link to our homepage:

http://globalfamilyforum.com/

Basically have we missed anything??? and do the threads in this section take too long to open http://globalfamilyforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Karen