gamerwidows.com - they're not anti-game

One of the pleasant surprises in all the exploring I've done in recent months has been to hook up with the folks who moderate www.gamerwidows.com. I think there's a stereotype going around that the people who are active in that forum are anti-game, hostile, and close minded. Nothing could be further from the truth.


In a recent interview with Sherry, co-founder and moderator of the site, it was discussed how the funtion of the site is to facilitate insight, understanding, and postivie communication between partners. Yes, upset people are free to vent, but the overall tone is supportive and encouraging. Positive communication is encouraged. She's received numerous messages from people stating that the advice and support they received from others on the site has saved their relationship, and they're grateful. Many of the members are active gamers, approximately 65% female, 35% male. The focus in on how to play games in a healthy manner - not to stigmatize gamers and ban games.

There are some excellent writers who post regularly. Interesting questions are posed and most responses are insightful. As my internet time is limited I can't get in there to read on a daily basis, but I can definitely say when I do I always find something interesting and someone I'd like to connect with.