Browse Forums Ideas Box Re: Should new members post an intro? 21Jan 12, 2009 10:29 am Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Should new members post an intro? 22Jan 12, 2009 10:37 am Michelle Wether you introduce yourself or not, I always like to know how long you have been around, and try and figure out if you’re staying around for a while longer. Some of my replies can take a while to sort out in my office, and I for one will no longer do it if you are here for 5 minutes. Make the intro, wether you get a reply or not, means you are interested in staying for a while. I guess that was my position too... some stuff takes considerable time & effort to respond with answers coming from years of experience. It's like anything in life you get out what you put in. I am happy to help anyone, if you can't be bothered to introduce yourself don't expect too much in return. I am not talking about regulars here, they have earned their stripes. New members need to show some respect by investing time, the rest of us do. A few words is all it takes. Ed Re: Should new members post an intro? 23Jan 12, 2009 10:45 am Kevin Brown YSSIM EcoClassic IMO... I think every new member should as a courtesy post an introduction. Many just land here asking this or that, and fly out just as quickly. They should say where they are from, what interests they have and what they would like to take from Homeone and what they can give... before the system lets them post elsewhere. What does everyone think? I don't think it's necessary. I think making someone post an obligatory introduction is just a waste of time. If people want to then by all means do. Some of us just want to post a question/topic and start a discussion. Personally, I don't think it's anyone's business where I'm from or what my interests are and what I want from Homeone. Some people (like myself) lurk hidden and read most posts without actually posting a reply. Others are more active and others want to just come and go. There is no point in giving people advise, if we dont know where they live Every state & town has different rules & regulations A general location is all thats needed Mine is southern suburbs of Adelaide I didn't clarify that part as much as I probably should have. General location is good and helpful. But I'm not comfortable with revealing my exact suburb as others are. [sneakersss] Re: Should new members post an intro? 24Jan 12, 2009 10:47 am I didn't ever post in Intros, either. I sort of planned to, once I had already started posting, but I never got around to it!!! I figured I'd sort of done that in my posts, anyway. I think most people end up doing that. Intros re good, too , though!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Should new members post an intro? 25Jan 12, 2009 10:48 am There are radio stations in the USA which are totally unmanned - they spew out tracks randomly with automated news and weather...
How do I know Homeone is not an automated forum? Maybe I am the only person here, the forum is just automated responses and questions... how can I know? Even if I get an answer how will I know "you" are not just an automated response? Hmmm? Re: Should new members post an intro? 26Jan 12, 2009 10:49 am EcoClassic Michelle Wether you introduce yourself or not, I always like to know how long you have been around, and try and figure out if you’re staying around for a while longer. Some of my replies can take a while to sort out in my office, and I for one will no longer do it if you are here for 5 minutes. Make the intro, wether you get a reply or not, means you are interested in staying for a while. I guess that was my position too... some stuff takes considerable time & effort to respond with answers coming from years of experience. It's like anything in life you get out what you put in. I am happy to help anyone, if you can't be bothered to introduce yourself don't expect too much in return. I am not talking about regulars here, they have earned their stripes. New members need to show some respect by investing time, the rest of us do. A few words is all it takes. Ed So are you saying that if a person were to sign up to join the forum and only had one question and never intended to stay long term that they don't deserve an answer? [sneakersss] Re: Should new members post an intro? 27Jan 12, 2009 10:50 am YSSIM EcoClassic Michelle Wether you introduce yourself or not, I always like to know how long you have been around, and try and figure out if you’re staying around for a while longer. Some of my replies can take a while to sort out in my office, and I for one will no longer do it if you are here for 5 minutes. Make the intro, wether you get a reply or not, means you are interested in staying for a while. I guess that was my position too... some stuff takes considerable time & effort to respond with answers coming from years of experience. It's like anything in life you get out what you put in. I am happy to help anyone, if you can't be bothered to introduce yourself don't expect too much in return. I am not talking about regulars here, they have earned their stripes. New members need to show some respect by investing time, the rest of us do. A few words is all it takes. Ed So are you saying that if a person were to sign up to join the forum and only had one question and never intended to stay long term that they don't deserve an answer? Deserve? No... Maybe get one becuase people by nature are kind.... Re: Should new members post an intro? 28Jan 12, 2009 10:52 am No…..it means I don’t turn myself inside out to give the answer straight away like I do for the regulars. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Should new members post an intro? 29Jan 12, 2009 10:53 am YSSIM Kevin Brown YSSIM EcoClassic IMO... I think every new member should as a courtesy post an introduction. Many just land here asking this or that, and fly out just as quickly. They should say where they are from, what interests they have and what they would like to take from Homeone and what they can give... before the system lets them post elsewhere. What does everyone think? I don't think it's necessary. I think making someone post an obligatory introduction is just a waste of time. If people want to then by all means do. Some of us just want to post a question/topic and start a discussion. Personally, I don't think it's anyone's business where I'm from or what my interests are and what I want from Homeone. Some people (like myself) lurk hidden and read most posts without actually posting a reply. Others are more active and others want to just come and go. There is no point in giving people advise, if we dont know where they live Every state & town has different rules & regulations A general location is all thats needed Mine is southern suburbs of Adelaide I didn't clarify that part as much as I probably should have. General location is good and helpful. But I'm not comfortable with revealing my exact suburb as others are. YSSIM You are right, no personal info should be posted here, including the street you live in But a suburb under you avatar is all thats needed As for an intro, only if you want to Best Price Wardrobes Sliding door robes | Walk in robes Deco panel | Mirror | Melamine 26 to 28 Cottage lane Hackham M: 0402 927 376 http://www.bestpricewardrobes.com.au Trade welcome Re: Should new members post an intro? 30Jan 12, 2009 12:30 pm Regarding the deserving of an answer IMO it all depends on whether the question was directed at a particular member or is generic. I personally would prefer if members at least acknowledged the effort put in to answering their questions with a simple 'Thanks'.
Not everyone who joins a forum is keen or in fact have any other interests in the forum other than getting a quick answer to their question. Personal details like home estates, work place, and names are an individual thing IMO; likewise if someone wants to introduce themselves then all the better for those members that do take an interest. I agree that having the State included with your details is a good idea; as far as the rest goes I guess it depends on what information one is seeking. Re: Should new members post an intro? 31Jan 12, 2009 1:10 pm I didn't post an intro until requested about 9 months after joining .
I don't read the intro's so am not fussed if ppl post there or not. It would be good to know general location i.e. state, but apart from that it should be up to the member in terms of how much they reveal about themselves. And to answer the single new poster ... yep everyone should get the same service but again that should be up to those who reply. Michelle and others with expertise do a great job so if they want to put their efforts into those that have been around for a while then I'm all for that . But then I'm a left wing hippy feminist from Adelaide with two point four kids, a house, a car .... Re: Should new members post an intro? 32Jan 12, 2009 3:53 pm Introductions are nice but I dont think they should be compulsory, individual's choice.
Not everyone wants to stay and chat and join general topics, if people post only 1 or 2 posts about their specific query that's ok, on all forums you get regulars, semi-regulars, occasional and one-off posters. And some people need a bit of time before they want to reveal any personal details - like their family, interests etc. Also I don't think putting your location should be compulsory, anyway there is no way of verifying it or of stopping people putting 'silly' locations, another forum I am on (where location is not so relevant) many posters put things like 'at my desk', 'in my own world' etc Too many rules will just put people off, IMO. Re: Should new members post an intro? 33Jan 12, 2009 7:10 pm I didn't even know there was an introductions session for about 2 months as I didn't notice on the index and then I have only just worked out to click on 'view posts since last visit' so I am a bit slow (I shouldn't admit that too many times should I?) I think each and to their own....and everyone has their own comfort levels and might not want to be stalked/broken into etc
Although, I do think it is very rude for people to use members' good will to get their question answered without so much of a thankyou (I totally agreed with your post Michelle about Thank You's). This forum is fantastic and it has helped me so much to understand building processes, colours, and now that I have settled in and I know who I can have a joke with it has become an enjoyable and very addictive past time. GEEZ DO I NEED TO GET A LIFE!?? :oops: My question is Ed, how do discriminate between a newbie and an old faithful? I am having an identity crisis here! Kylie handover happened 15/6/09...love living on an acre but still so much to do! Re: Should new members post an intro? 34Jan 12, 2009 7:17 pm kyiee81 My question is Ed, how do discriminate between a newbie and an old faithful? I am having an identity crisis here! Well I would not apply this to current memebrs whomever they are... just a thought for new members. But I can see there is no support for it, so I think maybe a prompt in the subscription page would be enough... and maybe some volunteer stalkers to hound people who don't fill out introductions. Ed Re: Should new members post an intro? 35Jan 12, 2009 7:25 pm EcoClassic kyiee81 My question is Ed, how do discriminate between a newbie and an old faithful? I am having an identity crisis here! Well I would not apply this to current memebrs whomever they are... just a thought for new members. But I can see there is no support for it, so I think maybe a prompt in the subscription page would be enough... and maybe some volunteer stalkers to hound people who don't fill out introductions. Ed So are you applying for that volunteer position Eco Classic? or do you not get out of bed for less than $10 000 a day Kylie handover happened 15/6/09...love living on an acre but still so much to do! It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8505 2 31344 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4480 |