Thanks To The Welcome Wagon

[Troy Spiral (13)]

Thanks again to everyone that takes the time to welcome the new people. I know sometimes it can take a few extra minutes but it really helps foster a feeling of community and friendship.

A special thanks to Miranda who has been working diligently welcoming a TON of people over the last few months.

I just got done PMing several people who have not replied to their welcome posts. Sometimes that helps also if anyone has the energy. Often newbies don't really know to CHECK this forum for a welcome post, a PM often sends them over here and they are encouraged.

There are always the deadbeat posters that never post, but being friendly and welcoming helps a TON to get the "iffy" people to feel more comfortable and active.

[Rev.Reverence]

Thanks again to everyone that takes the time to welcome the new people. I know sometimes it can take a few extra minutes but it really helps foster a feeling of community and friendship.

A special thanks to Miranda who has been working diligently welcoming a TON of people over the last few months.

I just got done PMing several people who have not replied to their welcome posts. Sometimes that helps also if anyone has the energy. Often newbies don't really know to CHECK this forum for a welcome post, a PM often sends them over here and they are encouraged.

There are always the deadbeat posters that never post, but being friendly and welcoming helps a TON to get the "iffy" people to feel more comfortable and active.

1)No worries on my side Bro...I found the warm welcome to be super cool..& whatever I get I always try to give back.

2)Ya.....Miranda ROCKS-IT-OUT!

3)I never thought to PM someone...(I forgot this shit is tied to email.....perhaps I should check mine..)

I'LL SEE YA' SOON DUDE!

[GothicRavenGoddess (3)]

as far as the "deadbeat" section, i always wish ppl a happy birthday, whether they have been active or not.. unless it says "banned" under their name, i always wish ppl well.

perhaps i should start sending them as PM's?

oh well, thanks, try, for the acknowledgement

[Miranda]

Thank you Troy. It's really a great way to say Hello, and no problem. I also think it's a really nice touch to welcome a new person, you don't see it many places. I know from previous experiences just how it can be joining a new forum. People need a friendly environment to feel in the proper setting to share their ideas and thoughts.

I'm just trying to keep that feeling going. People are going to appreciate that they won't just seemingly be a new member on DGN, we acknowledge and welcome them. The more people , the better it can be and It's already excellent now so!

Edited June 30, 2008 by Miranda

[Troy Spiral (13)]

Generally we just gotta get people talking and "involved" somehow. Usually that means PMs, comments in their profile and welcome posts encouraging them to post on the board and visit us more.

1)No worries on my side Bro...I found the warm welcome to be super cool..& whatever I get I always try to give back.

2)Ya.....Miranda ROCKS-IT-OUT!

3)I never thought to PM someone...(I forgot this shit is tied to email.....perhaps I should check mine..)

I'LL SEE YA' SOON DUDE!

For most people unless they turn it off, they'll get a notification "you have a PM" in their email. I know that wasn't exactly what you meant. Just thought I'd point that out.

as far as the "deadbeat" section, i always wish ppl a happy birthday, whether they have been active or not.. unless it says "banned" under their name, i always wish ppl well.

perhaps i should start sending them as PM's?

oh well, thanks, try, for the acknowledgement

I usually send the people that aren't active happy birthday PMs (which is what I usually do for everyone) and make new birthday TOPICS for the active people. Inactive people have such a small likelihood of actually seeing a birthday topic that the effort is often wasted unless you do both, make a birthday topic and send them a PM. Regardless of what you do and and all efforts are helpful.

What i usually do is TRY when I have energy/time is to PM people that seem like they have not seen their welcome post or birthday post. The more private messsages or comments they get the more "at home" they are going to feel, generally.

Thank you Troy. It's really a great way to say Hello, and no problem. I also think it's a really nice touch to welcome a new person, you don't see it many places. I know from previous experiences just how it can be joining a new forum. People need a friendly environment to feel in the proper setting to share their ideas and thoughts.

I'm just trying to keep that feeling going. People are going to appreciate that they won't just seemingly be a new member on DGN, we acknowledge and welcome them. The more people , the better it can be and It's already excellent now so!

Thanks Miranda. Just as an aside, if you scroll down a bit to the welcome questions "code" and cut & paste that , it makes everything in color with working links and such in case you were unaware.

Really though, thanks a lot for taking the time.

[Miranda]

Generally we just gotta get people talking and "involved" somehow. Usually that means PMs, comments in their profile and welcome posts encouraging them to post on the board and visit us more.

For most people unless they turn it off, they'll get a notification "you have a PM" in their email. I know that wasn't exactly what you meant. Just thought I'd point that out.

I usually send the people that aren't active happy birthday PMs (which is what I usually do for everyone) and make new birthday TOPICS for the active people. Inactive people have such a small likelihood of actually seeing a birthday topic that the effort is often wasted unless you do both, make a birthday topic and send them a PM. Regardless of what you do and and all efforts are helpful.

What i usually do is TRY when I have energy/time is to PM people that seem like they have not seen their welcome post or birthday post. The more private messsages or comments they get the more "at home" they are going to feel, generally.

Thanks Miranda. Just as an aside, if you scroll down a bit to the welcome questions "code" and cut & paste that , it makes everything in color with working links and such in case you were unaware.

Really though, thanks a lot for taking the time.

I wasn't even aware of that option. Thanks

[Troy Spiral (13)]

If you go to the members link at the top of the board (upper right) and click Members > and sort by "Join Date" "Decending Order" it gives a list of all the newer signups, i go through there periodicly and PM people with a breif welcome message. If they actually reply , i either link them to the exiting welcome thread (if there is one) or create a new one for them.

[DeadBurgerKing (10)]

I'm sorry I keep falling behind. But, I do, every now and then when I get the time, go back and post welcomes to everyone who has responded to their welcome thread...these are what as known as my 'catch up days' haha!!

Edited July 16, 2008 by DeadBurgerKing