Reminder: Adoption.com is PRO-Adoption

There is another thread on this topic - but I wanted to create a second, because I want to make sure my message is read:I am creating this thread because again we are seeing an increase in the "ADOPTION IS NEVER A GOOD OPTION" posts and private messages. Sharing your experience is one thing - telling someone else they will live to regret their decision is quite another. This is a PRO-ADOPTION website - which means it's not for everyone. If you don't support adoption as a viable option for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, then maybe this isn't the site for you. Coercion exists on both sides of the fence and recently the adoption naysayers are using our forums (and our Private Messaging system) as a tool to make women who are seeking information feel guilty about choosing a viable option that is available to them.In unplanned pregnancy – there are THREE choices a woman must make. Once she has decided to continue her pregnancy to term, she has two left – those choices are parenting and adoption. Scaring women into making either decision is wrong and uncalled for. Asking legitimate “Have you considered parenting? Why did you decide parenting wasn’t an option for you” type questions are totally in line with supporting a woman making a choice – telling a woman that she’ll be crippled with debilitating depression, her child will grow up to hate/resent her or worse, become some kind of axe murderer, if he isn’t killed by his adoptive parents first – is absolutely OUT OF LINE and will NOT be tolerated any longer.Adoption is and will always be a very controversial topic that commands respectful interaction between sides that often don’t see eye to eye – but I am here to tell you – Adoption.com is no longer a viable battleground in which you can wage the war between “Us & Them”. If you'd like to reply to this thread, you are welcome to do so - however, our stance on this issue is NOT up for debate.=============================================I am editing this post on 7/7/9 to add:=============================================In addition to the increased number of posts targeting women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, we are also seeing a large number of anti-adoption posts from adopted adults on the forums. We have always encouraged our members to share their thoughts and feelings, as they relate to their own story - however, more and more, we are seeing posts that promote a strong 'adoption abolition' message. Also, we are seeing an increase in the number of 'attacking posts' targeted to people who don't share opinions on a specific topic. These forums are here to foster discussion among the various sides of the triad - however, the expectation should be that respectful disagreement will happen and when it does, it is not necessary to continue to attempt to 'sway' the other side. This forum is unique in its ability to offer varying sides and varying stories with a strong sense of respect for each other, regardless of our opinions.We really DO want to encourage our users to keep sharing their stories - however, keep in mind, the "Anti-Adoption" message is not welcome here and a pushed anti-adoption agenda can lead to moderator action.