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📢 Forum Leader Announcements
by tommy
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Please join us in congratulating our newest Forum Leaders here! Announcements for Forum Supporters, Community Mentors and Community Mentor Leaders will be posted here once a week. ✔ Want to keep updated? Click here to join the community taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/SubcommunityLeadershipTaglist_272751/] OR subscribe to the thread (click the bookmark button)! ✔ Want to join our team? Find information about all of our forum roles here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/UpdatedSubcommunityTrackLeadershipRolesMasterpost2023_289838/].
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Expanded Forum Guidelines Masterpost
by MonBon
Last post
 Friday
...See more Expanded Forum Guidelines Hi 7 Cups Community! We strive to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all to participate in. To help us achieve this, we have a set of robust guidelines in which all site users must abide by. You can find these in a number of places: this thread, under the forum section of community guidelines here [https://www.7cups.com/about/communityGuidelines.php#forum], or as a pop-up [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdatesInformationFortheCommunity_100/UpdatesinMay2018_1587/ForumPostingGuidelinesPopupNowLive_145520/] when creating new posts. If you notice a post which goes against a forum guideline, please flag it by pressing the flag report button. Any questions or queries relating to the forum guidelines or forum post modifications should be directed to forum@7cups.com.  Guideline 1 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ExpandedForumGuidlines1OffensiveContent_167938/] Inflammatory, racist, sexist, offensive, homophobic, transphobic, etc. posts are not allowed. Posting about the impacts of abuse, racism, sexism, etc. or seeking support on these topics is allowed.  Guideline 2 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SafetyGuidelines_1374/ExpandedForumGuidelines2SpeakingEnglish_316649/] For moderation and inclusive participation, we ask you to please use English in the forum space.  Guideline 3 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded2UnsupportiveContent_169648/] Unsupportive content including targeting or attacking other users in the community is not allowed. Disagreements may happen, but always maintain a respectful tone and try to move the conversation forward in an on-topic and constructive way. Sometimes this means agreeing to disagree.  Guideline 4 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded3Confidentiality_170949/] Confidential information shared in a one-on-one or group chat is not allowed. This includes negative reviews of listeners or group mods. Ex: If someone can identify who you are referring to, it is probably not a good idea to post it.  Guideline 5 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded4Anonymity_172424/] Personal Contact Information, such as Social Media Handles, Email Accounts, Phone Numbers, or other 7 cups accounts (e.g. posting your listener account name from your member account or vice versa) is not allowed. This includes links to surveys or pages that contain either personal contact information or a private messaging system.  Guideline 6 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded5InappropriateContent_174282/] Excessive Inappropriate or Graphic Language is not allowed, including cursing in thread titles, cursing at others, and cursing in excess within a post. Trigger warnings should be included in thread titles or beginning of body content where appropriate.  Guideline 7 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded6MedicalAdvice_187025/] Giving medical advice is not permitted. Medication and drug names may be shared, but precise dosages or suggestions to take specific medications may not.  Guideline 8 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded7ListenerBoundaries_175467/] Users are expected to maintain a listener role if on a listener account. This includes not seeking emotional or personal support and following the expectations of a listener outlined in active listening. Please switch to a member account if necessary.  Guideline 9 - Click here the for expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded8DuplicateContent_177747/] Duplicate posts and threads, including posting the same thread in multiple categories, are not allowed. Please reach out to a forum mentor if you accidentally post multiple times or if you are unsure if your thread already exists somewhere else.  Guideline 10 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded9Spam_179922/] Spam (posting multiple times, mass-tagging, posting about non 7 cups related topics such as surveys or for advertising purposes, making posts that are largely unreadable, etc.) is not allowed.  Guideline 11 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/ForumGuidelinesExpanded10CommunityGuidelines_182406/1/] Refer to any additional guidelines that may apply to specific communities. These can be found by clicking "Guidelines" within a community.  Guideline 12 - Click here for expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityGuidelines_1374/KeepingForumsWelcomingandSupportiveForumGuidelinesUpdate_229098/] In order to maintain a therapeutic space, we delete forum posts that take away from a supportive forum environment. If a forum post is not helpful nor positive then it will be deleted.  Guideline 13 - Click here for the expanded guideline post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SafetyGuidelines_1374/ExpandedForumGuidelines13ArtificialIntelligence_326857/] The excessive use of artificial intelligence when creating forum content is not allowed. This includes the use of other software and using content from other sites without citing the original author or creator.  For information on how guideline violations are processed, please review this post.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/BehavioralRatingSystem_2108/2020s7CupsBehaviorReportingProcessTrackingUpdatedVersion_226446/] ------------------------- [MonBon updated to reflect new medication guideline 15Nov2018] [Hope updated to reflect new forum post guideline on Sep 21, 2020] [tommy updated to reflect new guidance #2 on June 4th, 2023] [tommy reformatted and updated on Nov 5, 2023] [tommy updated to reflect new guidance #13 on Apr 6, 2024]
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Forum Events Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 January 13th
...See more Welcome to the Forum Events Taglist! Do you enjoy forum events and discussions? Do you want to be tagged each time a new event masterlist is posted so you never miss out? Then look no further! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on forum discussions or events  ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new forum event masterlist has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community.  What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of January 2025  @audienta @CalmRosebud @cyanPlatypus6370 @daydreammemories @GentleHealingInitiative @HachiBee @KatePersephone @LittleEggHarbor @MistyMagic @Optimisticempath @pamharley003 @PatienceImpatiens @Phoenixthepoised @PurpleFlower40 @SilverSeastar @SparkyGizmo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @wishfulWillow6962 @YourCaringConfidant
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Needs Reply Communication Thread (updated)
by bookworm274
Last post
 October 2nd, 2024
...See more Hi team, as you hopefully know, we usually communicate via the needs reply communication thread here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/needsreplyteamcommunicationthread_227761/], but we have decided to create a new communication thread to keep updated, to keep everything in one place and to also remind everyone of expectations of the team. This also allows new members of the team to refer to this original post for the information needed. Bi-weekly check ins are going to be posted in this thread from now on. When these are posted, please do respond as these are posted to make sure that you are okay, and that you're still active. This will also be a reminder to fill out the tracking form (click here) [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZkxLDwFrEY4RRDDp0cm4_GHpdgkKjpckEFMXyDvxwmE/edit] so that we can ensure activity from team members and to keep track of the Needs Reply teams progress! There is more information about the form here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/NeedsReplyTrackingForm_254884/] The monthly quota for those on the NR team is 10 responses to needs reply posts (not forum posts in general) - if you are unclear of what this means then please refer to the needs reply queue here [https://www.7cups.com/home/#needsreply] or you can ask me. As many of you have hopefully seen, changes are being made to the offboarding process which Cheery has made a post about here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HelpWanted_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/NeedsReplyTeamOffboardingPolicy_298409/]- please do make sure to look at this as this is the process we will be following from now on. If you have any questions about it please do write them on the post, message @CheeryMango or myself. It is important to make sure that members of the team respond effectively to the posts. It is important that all members of the team read this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/EffectiveReplying_286362/] on effective responding. If you are new to the team please do read and respond, and if you are not new to the team feel free to refresh back whenever you feel you need a refresher on effective responding or to look at it if you haven't yet - thank you! All links in blue are clickable, if you have trouble accessing these please let me know. Taglist: @Asher @anxietywarrior23 @bookworm274 @CosmicMiracle @jennysunrise8 @Juliak1968 @KimByeongin @LunaHere @Markzzmq @MidwesternCalmSeeker @Optimisticempath @pamharley003 @SynSavory @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @CheeryMango
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Effective Replying
by bookworm274
Last post
 February 29th, 2024
...See more Hi everyone! Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who listens to what people have to say in the forums and takes the time to thoughtfully respond and support people ❤️ An important aspect of responding to posts is that the responses are effective in the hope that people feel supported and heard. As members of the Needs Reply team know, we have had some feedback that not all responses are detailed or effective in this sense. It is important to ensure that we provide people with a supportive and engaged response so please continue to read this post to get tips on how to make sure our responses can be the best they can! Once you have read the post please comment “read and understood” so we know and also feel free to add any extra tips for other people to benefit from - we are a community and can all help each other <3 (some tips have been slightly edited for clarity) Ask for help, practice and learn: “Check other posts from the same sub-forum and see how they are tended to and supported since it can give us ideas and information on possibly good conversations and replies” - theriverissinging “For threads that are seeking answers for some community related questions or needing a more authoritative reply to something specific and you're not sure on those. Feel free to tag the concerned leaders (if you do know accurately) or simply the 7 cups community account @7CupsCommunity or direct them to community@7cups.com or raise tickets as required, https://help.7cups.com/ [https://help.7cups.com/]” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “I haven't personally reached out to one yet, but we can maybe reach out to the relevant sub community's community mentor(s), forum supporters too, if needed some help with replying to the threads in that sub community. Or maybe use our Training Guides/ Self help guides for members [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training.php#training], they can be quite helpful too.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “Whenever I have spare time, I go over to the LLJ forum, read some informative posts again to refresh.” - anon “respond to posts that you are familiar with the topic and can sympathetically, empathetically and kindly respond so that your post has meaning and validates the post you are replying to” - MistyMagic Take care of yourself: “I don't consider the member chats in PMs and the forum posts seeking support too different to be honest, so it is always a good idea to reply when you have enough physical and emotional availability to support them.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou” “You are a part of one of the most amazing projects in 7 cups. It is noble of you to try to make as many people feel acknowledged, heard, accepted, seen, validated, supported and encouraged. It's okay to learn as you grow in the role, and practice better replies, one forum post at a time hehe. You don't have to be perfect or reply to everyone, reply as per your pace, when possible and when you think you'll be able to offer better support, everyone's "perfect reply" would be slightly different from each other for sure. You just have to try to meet people where they are, and never get too engrossed in forming a great reply alone, instead focus on a reply that matters, words that will make a difference.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “Care for your awesome self, we have only one you. If ever some forum post is too triggering (considering the fact, it meets the forum guidelines), if you're a listener, I believe it should be okay to seek peer support or reach out to a quality mentor. Of course, super okay to hop on to the member account to seek a listener for yourself anytime some words hit too home. Or simply to step away from these and engage in self care, as necessary.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou Skills and other useful tips: “We can use the active listening basic skills always, to comprehend what they said and maybe summarise a little using your own words, validate their emotions, empathise with them and offer supportive words. Forums are a great way to build supportive relationships too, never hesitate to ask open-ended questions to them to know more about how they are feeling, what have they tried, how else could you support them etc.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “I do understand a certain hesitation with some rather long forum threads, and understandably it gets hard to use all the active listening skills at once, soooo what I usually try is to understand what they are really seeking support for, summarise as much possible and then pick a few major pointers for more reflection, validation, conversation-build up etc.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “It simply helps to read and comprehend what someone is mentioning, what do they need out of this post, and how could you make them feel less alone, and more supported at any given point in time. Your effort alone matters. ❤” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “I usually go with these formulas: If it's information share: Read + share about what I find interesting/ helpful + thank you If it's activity I'm interested in: Read + participate + thank you If it's problem/ issue shared: Read (and read again for me since my mind jump around pretty quick xD) + validate + reflect + end with share tips (not advice) if it's something I'm familiar with/ share 7cups resources if I remember any/ open ended question if it's something I'm not familiar with.” - anon “For rather fun and light-hearted forum threads, I try to tag some people from the community, as it helps in building the engagement in their thread. Always a great idea to have more people join the fun time, right lol? :P” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “It is always okay to skip replying to threads you're absolutely not sure what to say, I feel this is similar to how a listener can politely let members know in personal chats if there's a topic they don't take or feel comfortable with and can browse for another listener who might be able to support better. Skipping posts that you've tried to form a reply for and aren't sure if it is supportive, or fulfilling enough to what the member is seeking, is always better than "Thank you for sharing." sort of replies alone, I feel.” - sunisshiningandsoareyou “First I reflect/summarize, then I offer empathy, then I provide hope through resources or an alternate point of view.” - WarmLightXO If they respond back to your reply, make sure to reply back to them because otherwise it could be harmful to the person - MistyMagic (it can also create the impression that a reply is being made simply to get the post out of the queue which is not fair to the person being responded to - Book) Subcommunity team: @CheeryMango @Heather225 @Mel @MistyMagic @tami150 @theriverissinging @SkylarListens @bookworm274 Needs Reply team: @Asher @anxietywarrior23 @bookworm274 @CosmicMiracle @EmmaE @hopedreamlove @joyfulunicorn @Juliak1968 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @ouiCherie @Optimisticempath @pamharley003 @SynSavory @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @SoftFaith2004 @SirenofSerenity @theriverissinging
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Answerathon is now live!
by bookworm274
Last post
 July 22nd, 2023
...See more Hi everyone, Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us in the answerathon! The answerathon is now live for you to participate in - please make sure to read the entire post to ensure you have all of the necessary information before participating Reminders: You can find the needs reply queue here [https://www.7cups.com/home/#needsreply] or go into the individual subcommunities and find the needs reply in the drop down option Reply to as many posts as you can but make sure that these responses are supportive, meaningful, and effective - please read the post about effective responding here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/EffectiveReplying_286362/] The minimum number of posts for participation has been changed to 5 posts Everyone who participated (responded to 5 posts) will receive 100 cheers as a thank you, and the 3 top contributors will get 500, 250, and 100 additional cheers Important notes: Please use this dashboard [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dL0oVxDZTpLF43if69v0ASO_S4yizndSbyKHYcsCF90/edit?usp=sharing] to link all of the posts you respond to as this is the only way for us to track participation - you can find your name and insert links every time you make a post Please do not edit any one elses section on the dashboard and if you think you have made a mistake, please inform me so I can help I understand some people may struggle with inserting links to the dashboard, so if this is the case, please either send myself (for adults) or @CheeryMango (for teens) a message and we will do our best to support you I would like to take a moment to remind everyone that this event is not just about making the NR queue lower, it is about making sure that people feel heard, supported and listened to in the forums - please make sure that responses reflect that goal and are meaningul! The answerathon will be ending Friday 19th at 12pm (EST) Tagging contributors: @amiablePeace77 @ASPIRINGCOUNSELOR @Avaria @Beck1 @bellaluv @blissart @CamiCAT @Cheerylavenda @ChocolateMint13 @ClassyChicken23 @CocoaCassie @compassionateOak202 @DonaldDraper @enbyNova @faithfuleyes101 @Fearlessocean2254 @Forcefultree9600 @Foreigner419 @FrenchMarbles @GermanZebraCupcake @gratefuleden @Hainsgrave @Heathermarie95 @Iasan @Interstellarbangtan @Jaeteuk @Jewels012222 @kingtmarish @LavenderHere @livingzedge @MercedesK @Mia574 @MistyMagic @Mya000 @onwardforevernmore @piplup123 @P1965 @purplelady568 @SamGreenwood @SadSinbad @SneakySnakeBoi @Sooty41 @SoulPitStop @Sparklingseashells @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @swanlistens27 @thisisanthony @tidyHickory3283 @Uniquegrace8272 @VioletVeritas @Waterfallsofnature36 @wisewold0711 @wonderfulRainbow817 @WorkingitThrough2 @zaatarHoney
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Announcing New Answerathon
by bookworm274
Last post
 May 22nd, 2023
...See more Hi everyone! The Needs Reply Queue is beginning to get long so we are asking for help! We are announcing an answerathon so that people can provide support to those in the Needs Reply Queue and make sure that everyone is heard What is an answerathon? It is an answering marathon of needs reply posts It takes a lot of courage to seek support and to open up to the community in the forums, and if that post goes unseen or doesn't get a reply then the person may feel unheard and might feel discouraged from seeking support so by this we want to make sure everyone is heard and every one gets a reply! This will be a 5 day event What is a needs reply post? It is a post that has no one else respond to it, you would be the first person to respond to the post - these are the only ones counted as needs reply When is it? Monday 15th May to Friday 19th May Who can join? Everyone! (Listeners, members, adults, and teens) How do I join? You can join by filling this form [https://forms.gle/YDai8C3hFN6WAdcm6] Where do I find needs reply posts? You can find needs reply posts here [https://www.7cups.com/home/#needsreply] You can also go into subcommunities, click on the drop down and select needs reply More details: The minimum number of posts to answer for participation is 10 and must be answered during the answerathon time period Participants will receive 100 cheers for participation Posts must be supportive and effective replies rather than just responding to remove a post from needs reply or to get more posts and they will not count if they do not follow effective responding - you can find a post on effective responding here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/TheNeedsReplyTeamProject_781/EffectiveReplying_286362/] For every post after the first 10, you will receive 5 extra cheers The 3 contributors with the most replied to posts will get 500, 250, and 100 cheers If you have any questions: and are a teen, please contact @CheeryMango and are an adult, please contact @bookworm274 Tagging forum team: @MistyMagic @amiablePeace77 @CheeryMango @EmmaE @Ninziesss @MistyMagic @PoliteOcean @KateDoskocilova @RumpleSteeleSkin @VerseArt @MistyMagic @Mel @SoulfullyAButterfly @CheeryMango @soulsings @bookworm274 @HealingTalk @AffyAvo @wonderfulRainbow817 @EmotionsListener @DonaldDraper @EmotionsListener @CalmWaves3939 @tommy @AmintaBlack @HopieRemi @purplelady568 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @amiablepeace77 @blitheSun94 @bestVase7265 @kdsyahirah @SilentSerenityy @Lou73 @Paprika001 @purplelady568 @ThadSterling @SleepyShyCat @amiablePeace77 @iCareUK @YourCaringConfidant @SirenOfSerenity @Mya000 @Jaeteuk @FaithfulZareia @SleepyShyCat @InvaderStitch @blitheSun94 @Optimisticempath @ASilentBunny @Bookworm274 @LunaHere @pamharley003 @jennysunrise8 @markzzmq @Juliak1968 @KimByeongin @MidwesternCalmSeeker @Optimisticempath @SynSavory @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @Asher @Mel @CosmicMiracle @YourCaringConfidant @Bunny1637 @anxietywarrior23
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Needs Reply Team: Offboarding Policy
by CheeryMango
Last post
 February 16th, 2023
...See more Official Offboarding Policy for Needs Reply Team This policy is created to address consistency, communication, and activity for all members of the Needs Reply Team. As a member of the Needs Reply Team, you are responsible for ensuring that your quota (10 posts per month from the Needs Reply queue) is maintained as an active and present member of the team. Lately, we have seen a decline in response to our check-in forms, PMs, and posts. We understand that each of you have busy lives, but we want to ensure that we have a team actively replying to posts to help manage the needs of our community members that take the time to make posts and want an opportunity to be heard and supported. Here is our the policy will work and what is expected of you as an active Needs Reply Member: * Ensure that you fill out the NR tracking form within 7 days of the initial post-day. Please also respond to check-ins. So, for example for the check-in post was created on January 1st, you have will have from January 1st to January 8th to respond. * If you are not meeting point A due to activity or absence after 2 weeks, the Needs Reply team leader (@bookworm274) or Admin (@CheeryMango) will reach out to you to find out what’s going on and how we can best support you during this time. If no response is received from either reach outs within a month, we will take it that you are non-responsive and MAY result in the removal of the team. * If after 1 month, we do not hear back from you and you haven’t made any progress towards your monthly quota or responded to the team check-ins, we will get you set up for a self-care break or put you on a probationary period that will give you time to be more active on the team. This is to ensure that things are still able to occur in the community as effectively as possible. * If after 1 month and a half, we do not hear back from you, especially about a break or needing time off to focus on other things, we will REMOVE you from the team. taglist (last updated January 24, 2023 by @CheeryMango): @Asher @anxietywarrior23 @bookworm274 @CosmicMiracle @Juliak1968 @KimByeongin @LlamaLizz @Markzzmq @MidwesternCalmSeeker @Optimisticempath @pamharley003 @SynSavory @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @CheeryMango ------------------------- Updated by @CheeryMango 3/14/2023 to include updated information on removal from team + probationary period for missed forms.
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Leader threads on Needs Reply
by AffyAvo
Last post
 January 8th, 2023
...See more Hey, some threads are on the needs reply list that shouldn't really need to be dealt with by the team. In general if people don't want replies it's best if they make 1 reply to their own thread. It can be no replies please or even just . If it's temporary those posts can be deleted when the time is right. @Hope can you make academy leaders aware of this? @SoulfullyAButterfly There's quite a few articles in the list, yesterday I would guess maybe 75%. The team used to reply to each other's posts. Can this be implemented again? Especially with them all being in one community the Needs Reply sorting can be used by the team just for that specific community. Thanks!
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Effective replying: A reminder to all!
by Listeningsarinn
Last post
 July 2nd, 2022
...See more Hey everyone! Hope you’re having a good day! There is one thing we all can agree on and that's the fact that we want our community members to feel safe, supported and heard! I’m so thankful for all you do to make this happen🍃❤️ tho we have noticed that some replies on forums do not provide this… there are a few things that are crucial for us to remember while replying! So please read this reminder 'till the end and reply by “read and understood” to let us know you did❤️ Where to find the threads needing a reply? You can find all threads that have not got a response yet here, in the needs reply queue or by filtering forums in each subcomm by choosing needs reply from sort by drop down How to reply effectively? While Responding effectively to a post, You want to validate the person to make them feel understood, be empathetic and understanding and allow them to feel supported. An effective reply would show that you took the time to read it by reflecting what they said in their post rather than using a blanket phrase that doesn’t mention what they are actually talking about! What does my reply have to contain? Reflection, Validation, empathy and compassion! !!! You do not need to be a peer or specialize in a topic to reply effectively, active listening and being there is enough, and usually all the user asks for❤️ !!! If there is a specific question being asked in the thread it’s important to answer it, even if it’s by: “ i’m not sure i’ll tag @leader who might be able to better answer this” or if it is a question that would require advice to answet then you can answer by “you are the only one who can answer that question certianly as you know your life and situation better than anyone else but i’m here for you while discovering the answer” When to step back and let community peers/ leaders/ etc be the one to reply? Although it is great that you want the poster to get a response, if the post is something that you aren’t sure on how to reply effectively too, it’s triggering/ uncomfortable for you, or if they ask a specific question you feel unable to answer even in the ways mentioned above then it may be best to take a step back and let someone with more experience such as a community peer or leader be the one to answer it. They will still receive a reply even if not as soon❤️ The shorter the needs reply queue gets the less people go unseen, they get heard and supported, but if we think we are not able to truly support the member at that moment it’s better to let it stay in the queue, responding and getting a post out of needs reply section makes it more unlikely/ limits the chances of getting another response which could actually answer the question🍃🍃🍃 ❤️Thank you so much for all you do for 7cups and our forums! Stay awesome!❤️ Feel free to reply here or reachout to me (@listeningsarinn) or (@bookworm274) in pms if you need help or want to discuss/ ask anything regarding needs reply or forums as a whole! needs reply team: @bouncyvoice4149 @Dajia215 @faithlove1111 @GlitteringNights @ouicherie @GentleFlameofCaring @specialsnow9454 @violetvenom @Juliak1968 @lovingbanana @MonicaQu @mxmes @pamharley003 @Sealiously @Shanna @StanDaMan78 @CompassionateDreamer8522 @SynSavory @BookChunky @FinleyTews @Anotherfrenchtoastclub @hopedreamlove @tortuedesbois @MidwesternCalmSeeker @ginevra962 @Asherwolfice @CompassionateDreamer8522 Forum supporters: @emmaishereforyou88 @fairyava @kdsyahirah @MyNameIsNicole @BrightHeart116 @shiningSky3745 @Sydney113 @GlitteringNights @Shimmersofhope @mxmes @lovelyParadise7651 @hopedreamlove @Azalea98 @Jenn7Cups @KatieTheBigRockOne @SnailPurple @kdsyahirah @HannahChu777 @softMusic9759 @smilingsnapples @LinearWaves @talkswithhariba @bookworm274 @Shaunnxx1 @blitheEmbrace27 @Fristo @MoonlightHelper1 @frostyIris5554 @starryskies108 @Ines1229 @anotherfrenchtoastclub @donalddraper @DearDaphne @CheeryMango @RebekahRoyal @CompassionateDreamer8522 @VerseArt @azuladragon34 @competentParadise6344 @PeaceLoveandPaws @musicalHarmony @WeedyGarden @Starmedia @Celaeno @Goldcherry2113 @Kindstar45 @bestVase7265 @gigantCloud92 @faithlove1111 @LuLuRings @BookChunky @gigantCloud92 @Mankka @gentleSun78 @TaranWanderer @WelcomeToChat @lumieremilkyway @MidwesternCalmSeeker @amiablePeace77 @hillsideblues Forum mods @lovelyWhisper66 @LoveMyRotty @BlindGrapefruit @CaringBrit @LoveMyRotty @WeedyGarden @CheeryMango @tranquilbear14 @SummerBreeze00 @ASilentObserver @CaringBrit @Ines1229 @LuLuRings @MistyMagic @tranquilbear14 @Jenn7Cups @bookworm274 @tami150 @enchantedlove @optimisticMagic0014 @talkswithariba @SnailPurple @SuryanshSingh @bookworm274 @DayDreamWithYou @hopedreamlove @Listeningsarinn @AffyAvo @Fireskye13 @KatLis123 @NoneTheWiser
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Needs Reply Tracking Form (outdated)
by bookworm274
Last post
 July 27th, 2021
...See more Hello everyone! With more and more people joining our team (which is super awesome) and there still being some confusions over when to hand in the form etc @ListeningSarinn and I thought that we would create a post that outlines it all so you always have this post to reference rather than trying to find my previous post in the comunication thread! So, here is the information post on the tracking form and we will update it if more questions are asked so feel free to ask questions When do I have to fill out the form? The form is to be filled out bi-weekly (twice a month) which is when we post the check-ins in this thread which remind you to fill it out. We do this so that we have one form for the first half of the month and one form for the second half of the month. If you respond to 0 posts then you can still send in a form to tell us that or you don't have to fill out the form. However, if we receive 2 unanswered forms then we will send you a message just to make sure everything is okay and that you're still active! How do I keep track of my replies? 1 - Keep some sort of tally somewhere (maybe in the 7Cups note feature) so you know how many you have done 2- Although we prefer to receive the number of NR posts, if you are really struggling with keeping track or just forgot for that month etc, you can provide us with the number of total forum posts you have made (which you can find on your profile page) as we are aware that it's not always easy keeping track 3 - Fill out the form more so that you don't need to keep track of larger numbers (and just do what I outlined above about sending the form in more than once) Feel free to ask any questions and we will be happy to answer them!

Hello! Welcome to the community. We are currently restructuring the forums and other aspects of the community - we appreciate your patience and support. ❤️

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Welcome to the 7cups Leadership Subcommunity. To ensure that the subcommunity is being utilized as it should, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines below:

  1. Please ensure that all of your respective project posts as updated regularly with the requirements, how to contact leaders with questions about your post, the average time to hear back from a role, and how to apply.
  2. Please make posts for your team or projects that you need help with in the Help Wanted Hub. 
  3. For subcommunity-related concerns or questions,  you can contact @CheeryMango.
  4. If there is a project needing help, @SoulfullyAButterfly can be contacted for assistance. 
  5. Please ensure that other projects are able to get a chance to be featured. This is a shared share and everyone's project is just as equal and deserves the same highlight as others. 
  6. For a list of other community-based teams and projects, you can visit the Community Project and Events subcommunity. 
  7. Community leaders are a significant part of our community. In stepping into a leadership role with 7 Cups, you have agreed that you align with our values and wish to uphold our mission. You have the ability to inform and influence our community members. So, it is important to lead by example and be a role model to inspire others to aspire to be someone like you to extend support to others. Please read the 7cups Leadership guidelines that all leaders, irrespective of teams or projects are to follow. 
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