Easy question for the board....Place for introductions...

MVSNYC · #1 11-11-2012, 07:52 PM

i bet Barry knows...he should, they're from the same borough.

sdkammeyer · #2 11-11-2012, 09:25 PM

i posted my "hi im new here" intro in the watercooler 3 days ago and so far Leon is the only one to respond. Personally it doesn't matter much to me..... but then i am/have been using various forums for many years and i know how it goes.

I'm pretty sure that the majority of the folks here know where to find the intros, and they choose not to. I'm not sure that sticking it right under their noses on the front page would persuade anyone from viewing or posting.

just an observation.

I also know some "noobs" would feel dejected if their intro thread didnt get any replies though, because in their eyes it makes the forum look "cliquey"

Leon · #3 11-11-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

i posted my "hi im new here" intro in the watercooler 3 days ago and so far Leon is the only one to respond. Personally it doesn't matter much to me..... but then i am/have been using various forums for many years and i know how it goes.

I'm pretty sure that the majority of the folks here know where to find the intros, and they choose not to. I'm not sure that sticking it right under their noses on the front page would persuade anyone from viewing or posting.

just an observation.

I know some "noobs" would feel dejected if their intro thread didnt get any replies, because in their eyes it makes the forum look "cliquey"

Nice wisdom my friend. I am also a member of several different forums. I like new folks to feel welcome and that was the impetus for this thread. As most know there are a few (to several ) hundred of us on here that know each other quite well as we have spent a lot of time with each other, especially at the National Conventions. It makes sense that if folks feel welcome and make friends it makes for a better and more enjoyable collecting experience.

sdkammeyer · #4 11-11-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

I like new folks to feel welcome and that was the impetus for this thread. ..................... It makes sense that if folks feel welcome and make friends it makes for a better and more enjoyable collecting experience.

I definitely agree.

Hey, I'll be spending some solid time here over the next months (and beyond) and would have no qualms with volunteering for a "welcoming committee" of sorts ..... if that's an idea?
Even though I hardly qualify being so new myself

Hopefully, this thread will bring enough attention to the issue, and a few more regulars will take the extra second to pop in every couple days and say "hey" to the new members.

teetwoohsix · #5 11-11-2012, 11:29 PM

Welcome Steve !!!

I like to welcome new members, it's nice to see more interest in pre-war cards, and this is the place to be !!! I believe this is the best place on the internet, no joke. Great people with great information, and a lot of fun. Good luck hunting

I also think the watercooler section is excellent, but I tend to want to veer off into politics and such, so I try to check myself, and don't end up with too much to say over there (there's just so much going on in the world, it's hard for me to stay away from politics and policy). But I will abide by the boards' rules-no religion and no politics

And, oh yeah- T206's rule !!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely, Clayton

barrysloate · #6 11-12-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MVSNYC

i bet Barry knows...he should, they're from the same borough.

Not a clue Michael

My knowledge of hip hop is nil.

barrysloate · #7 11-12-2012, 05:09 AM

And of course welcome Steve. If nobody responded over on the watercooler side then it proves two things: the main board is a better place to introduce yourself....and nobody really cares about the other section. I even think there are plenty of regular members who don't even know we have other forums.

sdkammeyer · #8 11-12-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Welcome Steve !!!

And, oh yeah- T206's rule !!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely, Clayton

yes, T206's do rule. I just wish i would have started my hunt for them 20-30 years ago when I probably could have picked them up for a few bucks each. I'm putting the set together in PSA4 and I can't believe the cost involved!!
Also, I do agree that this is a GREAT forum.

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Originally Posted by barrysloate

And of course welcome Steve. .

Thanks for the warm welcome!!

Leon · #9 11-26-2012, 04:25 PM

With right at 90% of our members either saying yes to having introductions on this front page, or not caring, it has been done. Wording has been changed. I think it will make our newest members feel a bit more welcomed....Carry on...

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