Challenge for MR members.

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 10:00 AM

Okay......in looking at the "Introduce Yourself" thread, I'm seeing a LOT of newbies, but just a few "welcome" posts for each one.

I remember being new, and how good it felt to get a ton of 'welcome" messages.......I knew nothing, but it gave me the courage to persist in posting, and asking questions.

It only takes seconds to click on that obviously new poster, and say "welcome" or anything else you'd like to.

Cassidym sets a fine example.

Lets continue to show people why this board is the best out there.

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 10:22 AM

I think you should put a warning in every welcome post about that blackhole that is called MR... Once you're sucked in, you'll never be able to get out!

(hmmm, reminds me of "Hotel California"...

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I think you should put a warning in every welcome post about that blackhole that is called MR... Once you're sucked in, you'll never be able to get out!

(hmmm, reminds me of "Hotel California"...

Change that to "I".......

Loooove that song!

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Change that to "I".......

Loooove that song!

Ok, "we"...

Catire · 06-18-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Ok, "we"...

Them?

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 10:42 AM

'everyone' ........repeat after me.

"I will welcome new members."

Give me a downside to this.

Catire · 06-18-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

'everyone' ........repeat after me.

"I will welcome new members."

Give me a downside to this.

A new member comes into the lounge and actually does something "utterably Silly"

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 10:46 AM

Hmmm, I think we should let DGM welcome them, while the rest of us issues warnings about the event horizon of a black hole...

pshrynk · 06-18-2009, 11:10 AM

Wait... What?

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Wait... What?

'sigh. Pay attention!!!

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 11:30 AM

He's too busy collecting those $300 from every new member that collapses, because nobody warned them!

DixieGal · 06-18-2009, 12:33 PM

She's right, you know. It's just a moment of your day to say "Welcome!," and occasionally there are some pretty interesting intros. I keep an eye out especially for southeasterners, WDE makes a point of welcoming Canadians (although why they don't just go ahead and admit that they are really Americans is beyond me), and so on. You don't have to worry if you miss a couple, because Cassidy heroically covers them all, but it is nice to extend a hand to a (possibly already overwhelmed) newbie. Give Cassidy karma often!

Back during the K2 giveaway, we were all pitching in! 50 or 60 newbies per day! Whew!

Wetdogeared · 06-18-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

She's right, you know. It's just a moment of your day to say "Welcome!," and occasionally there are some pretty interesting intros. I keep an eye out especially for southeasterners, WDE makes a point of welcoming Canadians (although why they don't just go ahead and admit that they are really Americans is beyond me), and so on. You don't have to worry if you miss a couple, because Cassidy heroically covers them all, but it is nice to extend a hand to a (possibly already overwhelmed) newbie. Give Cassidy karma often!

Back during the K2 giveaway, we were all pitching in! 50 or 60 newbies per day! Whew!

Are you ready for our next scheduled history and pronunciation lesson DGal?

WDE (WelcomingDelegatesEveryday)

DixieGal · 06-18-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

Are you ready for our next scheduled history and pronunciation lesson DGal?

WDE (WelcomingDelegatesEveryday)

When you say "zoo" it does not come out "zedoo." What more proof do you need that "z" is the only consanant in the letter? "Zed" pfft! You know that in your head, you are thinking "zee" when you sing the Alaphabet Song.

MickeyC · 06-18-2009, 01:42 PM

DGM makes a very valid point. If someone joins and they get a chilly reception, they may not come back.

Besides, we need more company down here in the blackhole.

06-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#1
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Challenge for MR members. Okay......in looking at the "Introduce Yourself" thread, I'm seeing a LOT of newbies, but just a few "welcome" posts for each one. I remember being new, and how good it felt to get a ton of 'welcome" messages.......I knew nothing, but it gave me the courage to persist in posting, and asking questions. It only takes seconds to click on that obviously new poster, and say "welcome" or anything else you'd like to. Cassidym sets a fine example. Lets continue to show people why this board is the best out there.

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06-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I think you should put a warning in every welcome post about that blackhole that is called MR... Once you're sucked in, you'll never be able to get out! (hmmm, reminds me of "Hotel California"...

06-18-2009, 10:42 AM	#6
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	'everyone' ........repeat after me. "I will welcome new members." Give me a downside to this.

06-18-2009, 10:46 AM	#8
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Hmmm, I think we should let DGM welcome them, while the rest of us issues warnings about the event horizon of a black hole...

06-18-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Wait... What?

06-18-2009, 11:30 AM	#11
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	He's too busy collecting those $300 from every new member that collapses, because nobody warned them!

06-18-2009, 12:33 PM	#12
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	She's right, you know. It's just a moment of your day to say "Welcome!," and occasionally there are some pretty interesting intros. I keep an eye out especially for southeasterners, WDE makes a point of welcoming Canadians (although why they don't just go ahead and admit that they are really Americans is beyond me), and so on. You don't have to worry if you miss a couple, because Cassidy heroically covers them all, but it is nice to extend a hand to a (possibly already overwhelmed) newbie. Give Cassidy karma often! Back during the K2 giveaway, we were all pitching in! 50 or 60 newbies per day! Whew!

06-18-2009, 01:42 PM	#15
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	DGM makes a very valid point. If someone joins and they get a chilly reception, they may not come back. Besides, we need more company down here in the blackhole.

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