Welcoming First Time Visitors

swedishskoda · 07-12-2007, 08:31

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Originally Posted by smstext

so what we suppose to do to new members, pm them and warn them of the secret service on here?

I know one thing i wouldnt be here if it wasnt for the warm welcome i got when i came on here. Just remember you be nice to the new members as you never know when youmight need them!!

Could also mean that the "transient member", registering to put one question and leaving after getting an answer, actually stays with the community.

And as to post-whoring: seems to be ample (and well-exploited) opportunities for that in other sections of Briskoda

andy2407 · 07-12-2007, 10:58

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Originally Posted by smstext

so what we suppose to do to new members, pm them and warn them of the secret service on here?

Did you read any of what I typed?

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Originally Posted by andy2407

Whilist I appreciate it is always good to give new members a welcome

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Originally Posted by andy2407

...but if I see a new visitor, and paticularly if the new visitor has a question I can help with, then I will reply myself.

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Originally Posted by andy2407

I've not got a problem with having the section, and of course all new members should be welcomed.

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Originally Posted by andy2407

...it would just be good to strike the right balance between being nice to new members and...

Or is it just easier to jump in with a saracsm?

Ants · 07-12-2007, 11:24

Mods...... if any questions are posted in the 'introductions' section, copy it to the right section and put a link in the original thread. That way we can welcome new comers in the welcome thread and the question can be posted in the right place and maybe get more or better answers!

Sorted!

daiking · 16-12-2007, 12:30

Is this what you mean?

smstext · 16-12-2007, 12:58

surely not

Fezboy · 16-12-2007, 13:00

Yes it is a bit of a pain to see 1 page of welcome posts when you log back onto the site.

I'm only going to welcome them now if noone else has done it already

I do think questions should be directed to the relevent forum and try and keep the welcome section just for what it is.

oilburninnut · 16-12-2007, 17:49

i don't do it all the time

westyRS · 07-01-2008, 19:49

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Originally Posted by daiking

Is this what you mean?

Very True

RobClubley · 07-01-2008, 19:58

I tend to respond to the odd one if only one or two people have responded.

McScooby · 07-01-2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by daiking

Is this what you mean?

I think the main question here should be whats at 'xxx red hot ;-)'

Vix · 07-01-2008, 21:00

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Originally Posted by McScooby

I think the main question here should be whats at 'xxx red hot ;-)'

vRSLen · 07-01-2008, 21:14

I welcome people when I feel it appropriate

gillywibble · 07-01-2008, 22:42

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Originally Posted by McScooby

I think the main question here should be whats at 'xxx red hot ;-)'

Probably welcoming there too.

westyRS · 07-01-2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by vRSLen

I welcome people when I feel it appropriate

I'll second that!

daiking · 07-01-2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by McScooby

I think the main question here should be whats at 'xxx red hot ;-)'

It's a dirty habit I didn't want to advertise but I've since come out of the closet

and no, they're not very welcoming

robb06210 · 11-01-2008, 21:14

In the spirit of cooperation I will limit my welcome posts to females only!!

***ncarring*** · 11-01-2008, 22:15

I used to welcome people, when there was time to do so individually. I do think it's a friendly thing to do, when a person is new and just trying to introduce themselves. I agree I get slightly wound up by the ones who post a request for help along with their introduction, and I do wish they would post it in the correct forum instead. Maybe that would be a good rule ...

**VRStu** · 11-01-2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by ncarring

I do wish they would post it in the correct forum instead. Maybe that would be a good rule ...

I think so.

andy2407 · 01-05-2008, 12:05

I see the "How many new members can I welcome in one big batch" competition seems to be hotting up again recently

ap0gee · 01-05-2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by RobClubley

I tend to respond to the odd one if only one or two people have responded.

Me too. I notice only Jason and Jifster bothered to say hello to me when I joined.

You're all feckers!!!

07-12-2007, 11:24	#23
Ants Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cruising the M65 Posts: 961 Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors Mods...... if any questions are posted in the 'introductions' section, copy it to the right section and put a link in the original thread. That way we can welcome new comers in the welcome thread and the question can be posted in the right place and maybe get more or better answers! Sorted! __________________ Ants

16-12-2007, 12:30	#24
daiking DILLIGAF? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 2,064 Thanks: 53 Thanked 68 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors Is this what you mean?

16-12-2007, 12:58	#25
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 6,924 Thanks: 7 Thanked 187 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors surely not __________________

16-12-2007, 13:00	#26
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,221 Thanks: 18 Thanked 105 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors Yes it is a bit of a pain to see 1 page of welcome posts when you log back onto the site. I'm only going to welcome them now if noone else has done it already I do think questions should be directed to the relevent forum and try and keep the welcome section just for what it is. __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Support Briskoda join Freedom ======>

16-12-2007, 17:49	#27
oilburninnut resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,346 Thanks: 142 Thanked 121 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors i don't do it all the time __________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day

07-01-2008, 19:58	#29
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,481 Thanks: 93 Thanked 131 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors I tend to respond to the odd one if only one or two people have responded. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

07-01-2008, 21:14	#32
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,473 Thanks: 169 Thanked 155 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors I welcome people when I feel it appropriate __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

11-01-2008, 21:14	#36
robb06210 Briscouser Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,120 Thanks: 54 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors In the spirit of cooperation I will limit my welcome posts to females only!! __________________ I was just a figment of your imagination! After nearly two years and a hell of a lot of fun, I'm off - all the best to everybody; this is Robbo signing off!

11-01-2008, 22:15	#37
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,834 Thanks: 15 Thanked 81 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors I used to welcome people, when there was time to do so individually. I do think it's a friendly thing to do, when a person is new and just trying to introduce themselves. I agree I get slightly wound up by the ones who post a request for help along with their introduction, and I do wish they would post it in the correct forum instead. Maybe that would be a good rule ... __________________ Nick

01-05-2008, 12:05	#39
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,258 Thanks: 46 Thanked 169 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Welcoming First Time Visitors I see the "How many new members can I welcome in one big batch" competition seems to be hotting up again recently __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow

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