betsy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Someone mentioned about more newbies signing up, but we haven't heard anymore. It'll be interesting to know why they aren't participating in any discussion. Maybe we need an ice breaker? Like a thread dedicated for newbies to introduce themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddess Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) I'm a newbie It would be nice to have a thread where people could introduce themselves. I'm mostly here to learn, so I read a lot more than I comment. I'm enjoying many of the older topics/threads. I would really like to say that I enjoy reading everyone's thoughts and links, even if I don't agree with everything. I do consider carefully and thoughtfully what everyone says. The wealth of knowledge here is amazing. Edited January 16, 2017 by Goddess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Anthony Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Betsy, You did it. Personally, I do not see a need but you just created a thread in which newbies can introduce themselves. Have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Charles Anthony said: Betsy, You did it. Personally, I do not see a need but you just created a thread in which newbies can introduce themselves. Have at it. Well personally I think it's a good idea. This could be the thread, but it would be better if it were not buried so that older posters won't often see it to welcome the new members, at least not until much later (by which point they probably would have already left the site). Most of the other forums I'm on have a dedicated welcome section for new members to create a thread to introduce themselves. At the very least I'd say betsy should maybe start another thread titled "New Members Introductions" or something, and then Charles you could possibly sticky the thread to the top of this forum section, or better yet to the top of the "Federal Politics" section so everyone would see it. We need all the new members we can get, and for them to stick around. Treating them like we care is a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) . Edited January 31, 2017 by cybercoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hahahahaha. It's funny because it's true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dialamah Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, cybercoma said: But we don't. True enough, there is no warm fuzzy to be had here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?Impact Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Perhaps there should be a top level welcome message that encourages new members to fill out their profile as a means of introduction. The active community here is small so regardless what someone writes, they will soon be pegged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Goddess said: I'm a newbie It would be nice to have a thread where people could introduce themselves. I'm mostly here to learn, so I read a lot more than I comment. I'm enjoying many of the older topics/threads. I would really like to say that I enjoy reading everyone's thoughts and links, even if I don't agree with everything. I do consider carefully and thoughtfully what everyone says. The wealth of knowledge here is amazing. And you're a quality newbie, I've been enjoying your posts, thanks for posting! See everyone, that worked out pretty well Edited January 17, 2017 by Moonlight Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I do know the "gas buddies" forum has a forum for new people. and they have several different topics one can chose and it mixed with Canadian and Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Anthony Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 14 hours ago, ?Impact said: Perhaps there should be a top level welcome message that encourages new members to fill out their profile as a means of introduction. I reckon if somebody cares to learn about a fellow member, that somebody can click on that fellow member's profile page and read. My previous thoughts have not changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummindiver Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I reckon posters are allowed to have an opinion. We are not here for the mods. I reckon a big part of the reason newbies leave is one sided heavy handed moderating. I wonder if expressing an opinion will get me banned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Anthony Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, drummindiver said: I wonder if expressing an opinion will get me banned? No. Please read the forum rules and guidelines ---- most of them are intuitive. Non-stop derailment of threads and feeding off-topic discussion are offenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummindiver Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Charles Anthony said: No. Please read the forum rules and guidelines ---- most of them are intuitive. Non-stop derailment of threads and feeding off-topic discussion are offenses. Thanks for the information Charles. I've read the rules and understand them. The post you deleted was indeed directly related to the OP. What would the reason then be for deleting that post if not the fact you disagreed with my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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