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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] We just need to find how to build a site with a similar format. Anyone savvy enough? 46 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:38 PM Flag
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I am a professional programmer and could do this pretty easily if someone decided to buy the hosting. Also found this starting point if anything ever went forward: https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/13220/minimalistic-forum-software-like-urbanbaby-com-and-fruitshow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:53 PM Flag
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How much would the hosting cost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:54 PM Flag
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its honestly not much, like 20-50 a month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:56 PM Flag
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How much do you think the hosting would be/year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:56 PM Flag
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What else would we need, besides hosting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:05 PM Flag
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Looks like just hosting and a db which most come with https://github.com/Schlaefer/Saito [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:10 PM Flag
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Looks like just hosting and a db which most come with https://github.com/Schlaefer/Saito [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:10 PM Flag
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if anyone ends up buying hosting email me and I'll get it set up. Urbanbaby2020@Gmail.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:16 PM Flag
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Moderator, since things escalate. I believe someone threatened UB with a lawsuit over the racist comments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:18 PM Flag
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please please do this! set it up i would be so grateful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:27 PM Flag
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please please do this! set it up i would be so grateful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:27 PM Flag
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SOURCE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:24 AM Flag
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you cant be sued for "racist comments" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:23 PM Flag
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NP In Canada and UK could face criminal charges. Snowflakes about free speech. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 03:30 PM Flag
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you would have to be hosted in those countries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 09:53 PM Flag
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I would be down to moderate if we needed someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.20, 12:16 AM Flag
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Can we not just use AWS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 02:47 AM Flag
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Can we not just use AWS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 02:47 AM Flag
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I'm a web applications architect and wish I could help. BBS software is easy on surface but there's a lot of considerations like how will you maintain true anonymity, privacy policy, deal with spam, DDOS, whatever. I'm currently working on mirroring what's here at least, will try to get an archive posted somewhere. I've been wanting to do that for ages just to make things searchable. I'm really sad!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 10:59 AM Flag
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actually i could do it maybe, but how would i get the word out> would take me a few days to set it all up. i really need UBers opinions in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:05 PM Flag
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I’m thinking we have 4 days- we could buy the domain we want (may I suggest Gotham Moms as an homage to our appearance on 30 Rock??) and put up a temporary site as you build. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:08 PM Flag
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That's an awesome idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:16 PM Flag
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^^FYI, it seems inmatemom.com is free too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:16 PM Flag
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OR here: okay, I'll see what I can do. I'll update once I do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:55 PM Flag
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OR here: okay, I'll see what I can do. I'll update once I do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:55 PM Flag
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Post on the DC forum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:15 PM Flag
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actually i could do it maybe, but how would i get the word out> would take me a few days to set it all up. i really need UBers opinions in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:05 PM Flag
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Seriously... I would be so grateful! Are you planning to post on dcurbanbaby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:21 PM Flag
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Or should we put up burner emails? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:21 PM Flag
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If we don’t get it done by 7/5 to be safe, let’s all agree to meet at noon on Jan 1 at the clock at Grand Central Station. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:06 AM Flag
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Haha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.20, 02:12 AM Flag
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If we don’t get it done by 7/5 to be safe, let’s all agree to meet at noon on Jan 1 at the clock at Grand Central Station. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:06 AM Flag
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A similar site already exists...youbemom.com Maybe we all migrate over there? I'll miss this place...have been here since 2000 (took a 5 year break along the way, so have been a regular off-and-on for 15 years). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:07 AM Flag
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People are critical of it. Have never been. What’s the scoop? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:10 AM Flag
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It moves really fast so the replies aren't as in-depth also has a different flavor/feel. There are tons of posts per hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:22 AM Flag
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its EXACTLY the same as UB but the search function works. I see people post the same things on both youbemom & UB, so there's a lot of overlap. There isnt the spam problem that UB has, either. I actually switched over a while ago but check out UB occasionally since i have it bookmarked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 08:14 PM Flag
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First of al. It is 2020, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.20, 02:13 AM Flag
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Has anyone called the press? NYPost could cover it, including the replacement site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:08 AM Flag
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ME [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:57 AM Flag
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You need to monetize it. Partner with an ad-tech company (outbrain, taboola). Yes, there are annoying ads on the site but it's the only to ensure longevity -- free services just aren't a thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:13 AM Flag
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I bet if she collected donations it would be enough to cover hosting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 10:56 AM Flag
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I would just do GDN. It’s super easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:30 PM Flag
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Let it go. It will never be the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:09 PM Flag
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OP -- you should check out Locals.com as a platform for building the new site. I'd pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 05:27 PM Flag
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half the people on UB already use the site youbemom. Same thing - anonymous posting about schools, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 08:16 PM Flag
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Urbanbaby.net [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 08:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Can we have one last fight about whether nannies and domestic/household employees should wear uniforms? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:35 PM Flag
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No uniforms. What else do we need to resolve? WOHM/SAHM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:48 PM Flag
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Former nanny, and I don't know whether I "should" have looked like a cross between a nurse and a hospitality worker, but it was a job requirement and also pretty cute on me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Our 2016 guide to UB 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:26 PM Flag
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http://www.urbanbaby.com/topics/55631862 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:27 PM Flag
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I love this, ty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:39 PM Flag
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Haha, some of those responses were mine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:52 PM Flag
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"You can log out any time you like. But you can never leave." TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN POSTED. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:02 AM Flag
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That was me! Lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:00 PM Flag
[ - ] The problem with YouBeMom is that most posts don't get a lot of traffic. It isn't the same quality of advice and input as what I see on UB. Maybe because it moves faster? I don't mind the format--and the search engine works!--but I wonder if we can still have the high-quality discussions to which we've grown accustom. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:00 PM Flag
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If you think these are high-quality discussions, I would think YouBeMom would be perfect for you. I come here to ask inconsequential questions and to laugh at the level of misplaced smugness that abounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:08 PM Flag
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Just go to DCurbanmom. There’s a forum for Metropolitan NY. But their other forums are good too. The posters there are a similar demographic of UB, just based in DC. They have a wide range of topics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:09 PM Flag
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They have a NY forum? I really want to find a new place that's comparable to this one. Youbemom isn't it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:22 PM Flag
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Yes, there’s a forum under the link for DCUM forums. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:23 PM Flag
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I just signed up - username and email. Just making sure when I post, it won't show my username right? It's just for logging in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:34 PM Flag
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i was able to post without a username [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:43 PM Flag
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i was able to post without a username [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:48 PM Flag
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i was able to post without a username [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Aww the moderator over at DCUM just posted a message in our thread welcoming all of us from UB. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:52 PM Flag
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Omg. Just saw this. Where? What? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:01 PM Flag
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Go to DCurbanmom, click on DCUM forums, scroll down to Metropolitan NY forum. Someone from UB started a thread there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:03 PM Flag
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what is DCUM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:01 PM Flag
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what is DCUM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:01 PM Flag
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Dcurbanmom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:02 PM Flag
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yes, I saw that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:03 PM Flag
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I know, I replied and thanked him. Very nice, but the site is not the same unfortunately... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:11 PM Flag
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It’s not, it takes some getting used to. But very similar to UB in many ways. Same demographic, just DC based. Wide range of topics and everything neatly organized. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:22 PM Flag
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np. I like UB's format better -- easier to have conversations. But DCUM's organization by topic is nice. And its search function works. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 12:04 AM Flag
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Very kind to welcome us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:53 PM Flag
[ - ] I went on Durban moms now, but do not get the format - how does it work? Where do you post? It seems to be divided by preschool, elementary, etc... this is so frustrating, I miss UB already! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:22 PM Flag
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I am researching right now how we can build a new forum. I got one up pretty quickly but I can't find any way to hide usernames, which I imagine is a Must Have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:30 PM Flag
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op- that's great! pls post back here when you have info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:33 PM Flag
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I just asked my DH. He suggested that Google Groups might have a solution that could work for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:41 PM Flag
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^^i'm looking at it, but I'm not sure if you can post anonymously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:42 PM Flag
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op- I just went on DC Urban moms... not the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:47 PM Flag
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^oops, sorry, I had said that already! I saw the thread started by some UB moms. I hope we can somehow create a new UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:48 PM Flag
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There’s a metropolitan NY forum and then you can post topics within it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:46 PM Flag
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Also the admin is Jeff Steele. There’s a contact window and you do have to use an email, but you don’t need a username. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:47 PM Flag
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Or you can create a username but you don’t have to use it for posting. You can still post anonymously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:48 PM Flag
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op- thank you. I registered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else get an email from URBANBABY SUPPORT thanking me for my email and gave me a Case # ?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:15 PM Flag
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I did. I actually got a "double" reply from them. I offered to pay a subscription fee. I'm so upset about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:18 PM Flag
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OP: me too double email. I said put in ads if you have to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:20 PM Flag
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I sent an email earlier pleading to keep UB up, but have not heard back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:23 PM Flag
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Yes, I got that too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:28 PM Flag
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same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:49 PM Flag
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Seriously I would pay a subscription [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Guys, since we are leaving UB, I have a major confession: one of these quotes on Gawker is mine. It is probably the most obnoxious one. And it's entirely true. https://gawker.com/the-pedigree-of-urban-babies-1682368649 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:11 PM Flag
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also op: I love you guys. Thank you for being there for me. You are like the sisters/mothers I never had. I wanna cry. 2020 is the cruelest of all years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:13 PM Flag
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+1. This group always gives it to you straight, but checks in to make sure you're okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:48 PM Flag
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which quote? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:47 PM Flag
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Which is the most obnoxious? Can you guess? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:02 PM Flag
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"Two direct lines of royalty in our lineage..." Especially since we are all from the same "lineage." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:12 PM Flag
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Please be professional sports wife :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:57 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG. I'm so upset about this. I have lots of posts on Watch. Why is it being shutdown?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:07 PM Flag
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I always thought we’d get past this and reference the pandemic months like we do 9/11 but now urbanbaby is gone and it’s like a complete end of an era. Very very sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:10 PM Flag
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I always thought we’d get past this and reference the pandemic months like we do 9/11 but now urbanbaby is gone and it’s like a complete end of an era. Very very sad. [ Reply | More
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I always thought we’d get past this and reference the pandemic months like we do 9/11 but now urbanbaby is gone and it’s like a complete end of an era. Very very sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:10 PM Flag
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Probably because they make no money on the site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Sunday night on here is gonna have some serious Y2K vibes 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:07 PM Flag
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Ha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:24 PM Flag
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They were wrong about which year will have a major virus. It's 2020. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:49 PM Flag
[ - ] PLEASE DO NOT SHUT DOWN URBANBABY!! We have had so much taken away from us this year-school, babysitters, dinners out, sanity. Urbanbaby is a place to get information, commiserate, debate, and just generally deal with the stress of PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC. Please please please for the love of God do not shut this site down. PLEASE! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:05 PM Flag
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I was putting on my duvet cover today after washing it. I thought fondly that I only know about the burrito method due to UB. It can’t go away. Where will I pick up this important stuff. Please someone come up with an alternative while we are all here and collectively watching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:03 PM Flag
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I hope they read all of these and see how much we love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:25 PM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:57 PM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:57 PM Flag
[ - ] 13 yo dd refuses to leave the house and seems very anxious about getting coronavirus. She’s gained weight during the quarantine and I’m very worried about her mental health. Thoughts? What are you doing with your teens? Side note: I am DEVASTATED that UB will be out of commission starting Monday. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 08:55 PM Flag
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It's really hard to find the right balance. DD's friends are fully back to normal life, and we want her to understand that there are real reasons we're not letting her do that without scaring her too much. Try to model healthy and safe behavior. Invite her out for walks or whatever fun thing you may feel comfortable with (ice cream cone? letting her go for a walk with a friend?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:41 PM Flag
[ - ] DCUrbanmom vs Youbemoms vs reddit - what’s the consensus? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 08:48 PM Flag
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I vote for DC. The format is very clean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 08:57 PM Flag
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+1. And the admin usually gives posters lots of leeway, but cracks down on obvious trolls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:04 PM Flag
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Lets get the NYC thread going on DC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:04 PM Flag
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I posted already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:05 PM Flag
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I posted already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:06 PM Flag
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can you share the link here? Or is that not allowed. Who cares about being banned anymore haha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:50 PM Flag
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https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/892846.page [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:16 PM Flag
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Ty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:23 PM Flag
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DC. youbemom seems weird. cant we start just 'urbanmom'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:31 PM Flag
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DC. youbemom seems weird. cant we start just 'urbanmom'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:31 PM Flag
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One more vote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:47 PM Flag
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Moving to DC with you ladies. CANNOT STAND YBM - god [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:07 PM Flag
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I just went to check out YBM and they have a post about us UBers over there, trolling us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:08 PM Flag
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heading over… [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:15 PM Flag
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can't get how it works... which section do you need to choose? Is it the website with the white and blue background? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:27 PM Flag
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Go to DCUM forums. Then scroll all the way down and there’s a metropolitan NY forum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:49 PM Flag
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How about we post stuff prefaced with UB: on DC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:50 PM Flag
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The moderator on DC just posted a welcome message for UBers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Where will I get answers to everything under the sun?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 08:47 PM Flag
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I have no idea, but I am not looking forward to finding out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:06 PM Flag
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