Why does PLM have both Community Groups and Forums?

This summer, PatientsLikeMe will be making the transition from our current discussion forums to our new Community Groups format. These groups offer simpler ways to connect with community members by integrating discussion forums into each group with dedicated tools, resources, and more.

You will see the same conversations in the Community Groups and discussion forums on PLM while we are making this change.  Discussions from the forums will not be lost and the way the Discussions work will not be changing. When the transition is complete, discussion threads will only be located within their corresponding group. We hope that this makes it easier for our members to find everything related to their health in one place. 

During this transitionary period, we encourage members to begin exploring their Community Groups and the discussions that are taking place. We recommend visiting important Discussions through your community group instead of the forums, and updating any bookmarks you may have saved. We’ll be sure to let you know when the transition to groups is complete, but you can prepare now by getting into the habit of heading to your Group instead of the forums for those important discussions. 

Are you ready to learn more about Community Groups? Click here for a walkthrough! 

Questions? Contact us.