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| Should I start a Guild dedicated to understanding and supporting those with mental illness? |
| Yes! It might be needed, and besides, you can buy a picture any time! |
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| No, it probably wouldn't be well recieved. Spend your gold on the pic. |
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 Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:48 pm
So...I'm sure many people on Gaia are diagnosed with mental illness, most likely depression...but there are plenty of them out there. I was thinking of starting a guild as sort of a support group for mental health consumers, and family of mental health consumers.
I currently have plenty of gold saved with which I could do just that. But, I was initially saving it to purchase some art from the artshops for my Naruto Next Generation fic (Naruto:Shimei.)
the question is, which do you think I should do? Spend the gold on what might be a very needed guild, or use it for the picture? If I start the guild, do you think it would be well recieved?
The ultimate goal would be to reduce stigma, and increase understanding of mental illness. I just don't know how well it would go over.
I searched "Mental Health" on the guilds, and found some for people interested in Psychology, and a couple support groups for specific diagnosis. But nothing that is general to mental illness at large. I think this guild could act as a support group and a sort of "online drop in center" where people can hang out and talk with others who have mental health diagnosis.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:54 pm
I actually think it would be a very nice idea. I can affiliate the guild with you as well if you decide to make it, that way we can get the word out around here too.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:59 pm
SammehTron I actually think it would be a very nice idea. I can affiliate the guild with you as well if you decide to make it, that way we can get the word out around here too. Thanks! ^_^ I'll wait till the results of this, and my thread on the main forum are in in 14 days, then we'll see. But the more I think on it, the better I think the idea is. I just don't want to waste the gold if no one will join.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:01 pm
I think it could be well received, but maybe you should give it more of a social spin. I feel like most people with mental illnesses probably get dedicated support from elsewhere, whether irl or on the internet, and like everyone else they are on Gaia mostly for fun and friends. The support bit should be a part of the guild for sure but I think you'll do better if rather than a "support group for the mentally ill" it's something like "a community for the mentally ill".
Also it might get trolled a lot.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:01 pm
You are very welcome! Definitely let me know if you decide to follow through. I'd be more than happy to try to help you out a little with getting you some members.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:09 pm
K76 I think it could be well received, but maybe you should give it more of a social spin. I feel like most people with mental illnesses probably get dedicated support from elsewhere, whether irl or on the internet, and like everyone else they are on Gaia mostly for fun and friends. The support bit should be a part of the guild for sure but I think you'll do better if rather than a "support group for the mentally ill" it's something like "a community for the mentally ill". Also it might get trolled a lot. Well, the mission I'm on to reduce stigma is something I've titled "Ask Me AboutMy Mental Illness" But I don't know how that would be as a guild. Maybe something like "Erase the Stigma" would work better? And I know it might get trolled. I get trolled online and in real life for my depression...and frankly, that's part of why I want to start this guild. If people were more educated about mental health, they would troll. Not trying to sound harsh. I really appreciate the advice!
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:05 pm
gaia_star Hey there, sugar. gaia_diamond
As a person suffering from several illnesses, I would love a group like that. Sure, I have my friends but sometimes, I feel embarrassed to vent to them and seek help from them. i go to tumblr sometimes but there just aren't enough followers to help so I'm forced to tell my friends and I feel like a burden so I think that since there are many other people who go through similar problems like mine, I can speak for many when I say that is a brilliant idea. I'll gladly help you with it if you need it. Just let me know. (I was considering doing the same thing a while ago.)
gaia_diamond Come here often? gaia_star
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:17 pm
Hey! I’m talking! cat_scream
i like it, and should you start the guild, Lilthia Academy will be an affiliate for your guild. PM me, and i'll shoot you the banner (the only one we have at the moment)
and you can ban the trolls from guilds, you know that? and you can remove their posts as guild leader (vice-captain will be able to do the same thing), so trolls won't be as big of an issue, so long you keep auto-join off
Ok, I’m done. Go back to your babble
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:03 am
But there are so many already. I'm a member of three. It would be a waste. Try to become a crew member of one of the existing guilds, or see if there are any owners ready to give up ownership
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:23 pm
Okay, so I started the guild! We'll see if I get many joins. I should be able to run it myself for awhile, but if I get enough joins, I'll need to start taking on crew!
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:21 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:49 am
well that's a very nice idea
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:44 pm
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