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jjames
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There was a thread not too long about posting your name, and company etc in your signature or whatnot. This is a good way to get to know eachother I think, and does keep some sort of professionalism here in the forum. I like the idea . . .
And in another thread, we noted there were over 1,000 registered users on the foum. Great! And today, I think we've got about 1,160 members now, which is awesome.
But I can remember joining and not wanting to post in fear of sounding stupid, or being rejected by the "elite" members of the board (aka regular posters.) I soon found out this would not be the case, and started to post more and more becoming more and more comfortable on the forum.
This is purely a thought, but what about having a section for new members to post some information about themselves if they'd like . . . almost a "welcome" section. A place for new users to stop by and say, "hello, I'm new", just a way to break the ice and maybe get them comfortable in posting. I've noticed out of the ~1000 members, about 1/3 have posted at least once . . . the rest never at all. Surely not all of those who join want to post, and aren't obligated in doing so, but the more we have posting . . . the more interactive, fun and "educational" the forum is.
Anyway . . . thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas?
And in another thread, we noted there were over 1,000 registered users on the foum. Great! And today, I think we've got about 1,160 members now, which is awesome.
But I can remember joining and not wanting to post in fear of sounding stupid, or being rejected by the "elite" members of the board (aka regular posters.) I soon found out this would not be the case, and started to post more and more becoming more and more comfortable on the forum.
This is purely a thought, but what about having a section for new members to post some information about themselves if they'd like . . . almost a "welcome" section. A place for new users to stop by and say, "hello, I'm new", just a way to break the ice and maybe get them comfortable in posting. I've noticed out of the ~1000 members, about 1/3 have posted at least once . . . the rest never at all. Surely not all of those who join want to post, and aren't obligated in doing so, but the more we have posting . . . the more interactive, fun and "educational" the forum is.
Anyway . . . thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas?
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Vinc
really I think it's a good idea - I am always wondering who these people are out there - but isn't that what the profile is for?
As far as posting suggestions, questions, etc., I think no one should be afraid to do that. I found that once I got over the fact that everyone programs differently, and we skin our cats to how we like, I started posting more. There's no wrong way of doing something - just long ways.
BTW - John, I love the quote in the signature - so true!!
Ditto on the programming comments though. hey as long as the system runs the way the customer wants it to, and it is stabile - that is all that counts.
Not suggesting this applies to John, just make sure nobody ever sees your code.
I bet the installer that doesn't use cable ties says the same thing about his equipment rack once the door is closed.
Maybe thats why I'm not an Installer anymore...