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The New Members Introductions section of the forum probably needs to go away
September 15, 2023, 03:14 PM
Rey HRHThe New Members Introductions section of the forum probably needs to go away
I have no problem with the section going away. I remember when I would go there to say welcome but, somehow for some reason, I just thought there hasn't been many new members posting there.
I do remember the one new female member who posted in that section and it seemed several members here were attracted by her pheromones. The humidity went up by several percentage points driven by the amount of salivating occurring.
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September 15, 2023, 04:52 PM
Mustang-PaPaWOW!!! How did I ever miss that new members post about the Germs...
September 15, 2023, 05:01 PM
parabellumThe forum software does have the functionality to lock and/or prune posts, but it's across the board, and not configurable for individual sections.
September 15, 2023, 05:06 PM
Keystonerquote:
Originally posted by oddball:
Same, I think I have posted maybe 3 times there, and read a few more based on location. But this one was the last one I posted in, and it was a fun one
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...935/m/6380084174/p/1
How about a Hall of Fame sub-forum for old locked threads like this piece of gold here?
Year V September 15, 2023, 05:16 PM
parabellumIt was silly shit then, but from the perspective of three years later, it's dumbassery for the ages.
I wonder if he was cleaning Monkeypox off of his guns in 2021.
September 15, 2023, 05:52 PM
bald1quote:
Originally posted by Keystoner:
How about a Hall of Fame sub-forum for old locked threads like this piece of gold here?
That would be fantastic. I've often wanted to re-read that now decade old classic from Cliff, the tampon fairy doll maker, who spewed >>>ARE YOU SMOKING FUCKING DOPE?<<<
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September 15, 2023, 07:54 PM
Pipe Smokerquote:
Originally posted by 9x18:
It seems that when a new members posts in any other section for the first time or two it serves as an introduction. Members will acknowledge their post and welcome them in. It is a more natural action.
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I’ve also seen that happen many times. It does seem like a more sincere welcome. I would vote for discontinuing the New Members Introduction section.
Serious about crackers. September 15, 2023, 07:55 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Hell, as a bonus, we even had an appearance from that "Welcome from Derby City" asshole.
The CUT!!
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September 15, 2023, 07:59 PM
parabellumHe was the real deal. Not a clue to be had.
September 15, 2023, 08:25 PM
cgodeI almost never take a look at the new members section so it wouldn’t be missed as far as I’m concerned……now a section for those epic threads from years past would be awesome! There are definitely some pretty funny/entertaining shit in those!
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September 15, 2023, 08:52 PM
BassamaticI've been here a few years now and I don't think I have ever been in there.
Cut the cord boss...let her slip into the abyss.
.....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. September 15, 2023, 09:35 PM
r0gueThat makes sense. It's kind of a silly area. If you want to meet folks, belly up to the lounge and contribute something more interesting than, "Howdy from Salt Lake".
September 15, 2023, 10:42 PM
ChowserI usually ignore the new member section unless I see it's from my state then I will pop in to see how close they are.
Not minority enough! September 15, 2023, 11:17 PM
scratchyI haven't looked in there for years, until today.
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September 18, 2023, 11:07 AM
Johnny 3eaglesI check in there every once in a while to see someone give a welcome on a 2 year old introduction
If it goes away it probably won't be missed.
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September 18, 2023, 04:57 PM
ryan81986My favorite on another forum was people who would join. And then a few months later with only 30 posts or so would start welcoming other new people. I always associated with new hires welcoming other new hires in the same group.
September 18, 2023, 05:10 PM
parabellumThe fact is- and statistics bear this out- most people who join forums such as this rarely post, if they post at all. It's true, and this forum is no exception. Go take a look at the low post counts for most of those members "introducing" themselves.
Very few of them become regulars here.
This makes it all the more preposterous that members will pop into these threads to "welcome" someone who posted twice, nine months ago.
September 18, 2023, 05:23 PM
ensigmaticI tend to view SF using the
Find -> New Since Your Last Visit function, so I see whatever pops up in whatever section.
If I happen to notice a post in the
New Members Introduction section and I'm not busy or pressed for time I might follow-up to it, as I did earlier today.
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DentedAs a returning member to Sig Forum under a new moniker, I never post in the new section on any forum. It's just a way to pad post counts.
Dump it.
That being said, I do like the idea of a locked forum of ridiculous older threads. That's just fun.
September 18, 2023, 09:14 PM
parabellumQ.E.D.
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...270025305#6270025305The New Members Introduction section of the forum is now read-only and will be hidden shortly.
