New RiDa mods - seeking clarification please

I’ve been relatively blameless up until now. It was probably more a case of "they just haven't caught on yet" rather than me actually being innocent, but whatever.
If I want to keep it that way, I’d like some clarification on a certain ambiguity in this thread.
Specifically, it's about this:

rustydrifter10 said:The thread title is "What fully bothers, surprises, or irritates you...since becoming a parent?" Things like hating the heat or dealing with tourists have nothing to do with the fact that you're a parent.

The moderator specifically bolded the controversial part of the title.
Since becoming a parent. Not "What bothers you...because you are a parent."
I've been a parent for over a year now, and during that time, plenty of things have irritated me, including things directly related to parenthood. I saw this thread as a place where I could vent some frustrations to clear my head, so I can be (as much as 😬) normal when I'm with my kid.
So, I guess I'm just wondering if I can continue doing that here or not?
If not, I would suggest that the thread title be changed to avoid further misunderstandings.

Also, if it isn't an issue, since the DIY Projects section was moved to Arts & Crafts, could you at least change the name? The alternating caps aren't really creative. They just hurt my eyes.

Thanks.

I went ahead and changed the title. Honestly, though, nitpicking every single little word isn't really getting us anywhere. I'd like to think we're all mature enough to read between the lines and catch the general point on our own.

hollowtrucker77 said:What exactly do you need me to break down for you?

Is this thread meant for things that annoy us since we became parents, or things that annoy us because of being parents?

A simple example.
I am a parent, and the heat annoys me.
Does that count as on-topic or off-topic?
Or would it be "more correct" for this subject to write—the heat annoys me because it bothers the child, or because I have to struggle with putting the child to sleep in this weather.
"Since I became a parent" would imply everything that irritates me since my child was born—whether related to the fact that I am a parent or not.
"Because I am a parent" would mean irritation caused by things specifically tied to my child or parenthood.

rustydrifter10 said:I went ahead and changed the title. Honestly, though, nitpicking every single little word isn't really getting us anywhere. I'd like to think we're all mature enough to read between the lines and catch the general point on our own.

It isn't about nitpicking. This isn't about being stubborn or rebellious or critical. It’s just an attempt to clear up a misunderstanding.
To reiterate.
I had been viewing this thread as a sort of outlet for all my frustrations. If that is no longer the case, I'd like to know—it would reduce the chances of me making a mistake, which means less work for the moderators having to delete or flag my posts.
But fine, the change in title resolves my uncertainty.
Thanks. 👍

Ryan Thomas4 said:Is this thread meant for things that annoy us since we became parents, or things that annoy us because of being parents?

A simple example.
I am a parent, and the heat annoys me.
Does that count as on-topic or off-topic?
Or would it be "more correct" for this subject to write—the heat annoys me because it bothers the child, or because I have to struggle with putting the child to sleep in this weather.
"Since I became a parent" would imply everything that irritates me since my child was born—whether related to the fact that I am a parent or not.
"Because I am a parent" would mean irritation caused by things specifically tied to my child or parenthood.

It isn't about nitpicking. This isn't about being stubborn or rebellious or critical. It’s just an attempt to clear up a misunderstanding.
To reiterate.
I had been viewing this thread as a sort of outlet for all my frustrations. If that is no longer the case, I'd like to know—it would reduce the chances of me making a mistake, which means less work for the moderators having to delete or flag my posts.
But fine, the change in title resolves my uncertainty.
Thanks. 👍

The whole point of the posts in this thread should be related to being a parent, and if that isn't obvious from the start, then you really need to make it clear.

hollowtrucker77 said:well, I’m glad we finally cleared up that little mystery once and for all

If that's how it is, then feel free to lock it as far as I'm concerned. 😁 🙂