Posted by Dr. Bob on January 19, 2008, at 11:32:15
In reply to Re: new newbie » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on January 18, 2008, at 12:58:15
> And have to retype their post.
They could copy and paste...
> And with reminders to frequenters of each board to warmly greet people with new green things next to their names. Having all posts answered would be ideal of course. But people could make an extra effort to greet newbies.
That's a good idea, I've thought before that I should add something to each board's introduction. Lots of people just skip them, but it wouldn't hurt. I should just do it.
> Incidentally, I think putting the old search function back in would do more to welcome newcomers than the newbie board does. People would more easily be able to search the archives.
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> DinahThat's a big project, and I'm not absolutely sure there's enough memory for it, but I do think it would help to have it back. Maybe this summer?
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> Surely those who want to make a point of greeting new folks could scan the boards for the new flag. Or at least scan the boards they frequent the most.
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> ggOr scan those boards + Newbies?
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I've been wondering why newbies aren't always welcomed. Sure, there are practical reasons like not having time to check another board. But are there other reasons, too?
I'm trying to understand here, not to be critical.
Bob
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