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

[Leon]

Hey Ya'll
Would it be better to have new members introductions on the main page of the board (this one)? I sort of think it would. It seems a bit more hospitable for more folks to welcome our newest members. Right now it's done in the water cooler section but those threads don't get viewed as much.

[EvilKing00]

Although im New here, im a forum admin over in an old school war game for many years, as well as an admin for my "group" in the game.

We have a section labled, "newbs" or new guys.

not sure im explaining it right, but, like a section toward the top, and the section is only called New Guys. Easy to find. hope my 2 cents helps.

[z28jd]

I think they should be but not individually. Either as the newb just suggested, have one thread, or have a monthly thread dedicated to it

[CobbSpikedMe]

I agree that having it on the main page is ok. I never look at the watercooler threads so I've missed all newbies intros that have ever been posted over there. I also like the idea of a monthly thread for intros. It might invite more new members to actually get started posting. It can be intimidating to post early on so a dedicated thread might work.


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[Bicem]

allow myself to introduce... myself.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by z28jd

I think they should be but not individually. Either as the newb just suggested, have one thread, or have a monthly thread dedicated to it

+1

It seems like it would be easier if it was all in one thread, to keep up with and to welcome people (BTW- welcome all new people !!!! )

Sincerely, Clayton

[barrysloate]

It's not a big issue either way, but I like that we have a place for it in the water cooler section. That area is viewed so infrequently that I encourage any reason to post over there. The main board is busy enough and is almost always the first place people look. So I like the idea of more traffic over on that side. Don't know why, I just do.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

It's not a big issue either way, but I like that we have a place for it in the water cooler section. That area is viewed so infrequently that I encourage any reason to post over there. The main board is busy enough and is almost always the first place people look. So I like the idea of more traffic over on that side. Don't know why, I just do.

That is the point Barry. It's sort of a two edged sword. If we leave the introductions in the water cooler section then our newest members won't get as warm of a welcome. If we put them on this front page a few less people will go over to that section. I think the best solution will be to put them on the main page and see how it goes. We can always revert back if need be.
As many folks voted, it's not really a big deal either way.