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Phoenix Fires · 06-19-2004, 03:21 PM

I did a stupid thing when I first joined, clicked the wrong link and introduced myself in the wrong forum, so I never had a welcoming committee. I'm terrible with computers. It's a good idea though. I don't know if I am still a n00b or not, but I try not to make any n00bish mistakes anymore!
amy la calabazita

Sweetlittlelie · 06-20-2004, 12:26 PM

When i joined a few weeks ago i didnt introduce myself so i dont know who my welcoming committee member is. But i read all the FAQ threads and i read the thread about what its like to be a noob and they all really helped me. i also then PM'd jesouhaite who really helped me too with questions i had (thanks jesouhaite!)
im still kinda getting used to it here so i aplogise in advance for any noobish mistakes i may make!

XxSweetlittleliexX

gigglingmonk · 06-21-2004, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cfw828

A couple of months back, we started something called the Evboard Welcome Committee as a result of many newer posters getting banned for not being clear as to what the rules of this board were.

I want lurkers, noobies, and everybody who's already introduced themselves over the past couple of months to give the Evboard committee your feedback as to how we're handling your concerns.

1. Has your welcoming committee member introduced you either by PM or introduce yourself post?
2. Have you ever PM'd your welcoming committee member if you've had any concerns? How many times can you remember actually PMing about any questions to the committee?
3. If you have, how often do you PM?
4. What do you like about the committee? What do you dislike about the committee? Do you have an opinion at all?
5. Do you feel that more should be done in educating the newer posters (ie, you) on the board? If so, how?

Hey!! When I introduced myself I was told that Head was my guide....he never PMed me!

*glares at head* but its all good.I would have PMed him, but I didn't want him to think I was some random weirdo PMing him. I like the fact that there is a committee to help all us noobies, that way we don't make stupid threads and annoy the non-noobs of evboard. What I don't like is that I wasn't aware of the committee until I was told I had a guide, which was a while after I registered on here. More should be done in educating the new users. The noobs should get some type of automatic PM telling them about the committee and who their guide is and that they can PM that person with questions, problems, etc.

Dark Star · 06-22-2004, 02:06 PM

i dont know who my welcomer was? hmmmmm?

Head rules btw!

i'm not sure if i'm a nOOb either but i post a lot! i stil have noob moments but i'm getting better!!!!!!

Head · 06-22-2004, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigglingmonk

Hey!! When I introduced myself I was told that Head was my guide....he never PMed me!

*glares at head* but its all good.I would have PMed him, but I didn't want him to think I was some random weirdo PMing him.

Wow! Sorry, chum!

I didn't send you a PM because I noticed that you'd signed on in November 2003... I kinda figured that you were familiar enough with the place! My bad...

Feel free to PM me anytime with any quetions. I like random wierdos.

Elric · 06-22-2004, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krissu

I never introduced myself(as far as i remember) and noone from commitee havent PM'ed me ..

So everyone on the welcome commitee PM-ed you then? LOL

welcome on board !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Head

Wow! Sorry, chum!

I didn't send you a PM because I noticed that you'd signed on in November 2003... I kinda figured that you were familiar enough with the place! My bad...

Feel free to PM me anytime with any quetions. I like random wierdos.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Head

So do I. The problem is they never go home in the morning.

AnD

PsychicToaster · 06-25-2004, 02:50 AM

1. Has your welcoming committee member introduced you either by PM or introduce yourself post?

Nope. WhisperedVoices was assigned to me but I never heard anything.

2. Have you ever PM'd your welcoming committee member if you've had any concerns? How many times can you remember actually PMing about any questions to the committee?

No, I did my part and read over the FAQ and rules. Seemed pretty straightforward.

3. If you have, how often do you PM?

n/a

4. What do you like about the committee? What do you dislike about the committee? Do you have an opinion at all?

Haven't had much interaction with them as committee members, just as other people posting so far.

5. Do you feel that more should be done in educating the newer posters (ie, you) on the board? If so, how?

Well, being a literate adult I guess its difficult for me to grasp how some people fail to read the rules posts, especially those who claimed to have been lurkers for some time before posting.

So I think that just posting your introduction in the right spot is probably a big step in the right direction already.

So far I've pretty much avoided a lot of the Ev boards. The attitude that "its all been discussed before" is pretty pervasive here, and as a new fan I know I don't have much "new" to add. I just think that some of the older members forget that its still new to some of us. So even if the search function reveals the 456 page post that was made a year ago, you're left with the choice of being a post necromancer, making a new thread and risking getting flamed/locked/banned, or opting out of the discussion entirely. The last option kinda defeats the purpose of a fan forum though, doesn't it?

I can understand wanting to limit the number of questions, and generic "Amy is hot"/"Evanescence changed my life" posts, but I've seen some topics that seemed interesting get flamed and locked because some of the older members finished talking about it a month ago or whatever. That aspect is a bit intimidating and disheartening.

I guess I figured things out well enough though. I had 3 of those little green dots and enough rep points to buy a new title by the end of 10 days on the board.

PsychicToaster
I miss my siggy.

equinox_ · 06-25-2004, 07:10 PM

Actually...I joined yesterday. I have no idea what the Welcome Committee even exists! The only thing that I honestly am having major trouble with are the signatures. This option doesn't seem to appear on my profile edit or my User CP. If anyone can offer advice, it would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.

Equinox_

Cfw828 · 06-25-2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equinox_

Actually...I joined yesterday. I have no idea what the Welcome Committee even exists! The only thing that I honestly am having major trouble with are the signatures. This option doesn't seem to appear on my profile edit or my User CP. If anyone can offer advice, it would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.

Equinox_

It doesn't appear because you don't have a high enough reputation yet. You have to get a certain amount of reputation before you get a signature. I'm sure you'll get enough in no time, but for now you'll have to wait.

When you get enough points, you can do other things like changing your custom title.

Just remember not to postwhore because the mods won't like it. Welcome to the board and don't be afraid.

equinox_ · 06-25-2004, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cfw828

It doesn't appear because you don't have a high enough reputation yet. You have to get a certain amount of reputation before you get a signature. I'm sure you'll get enough in no time, but for now you'll have to wait.

When you get enough points, you can do other things like changing your custom title.

Just remember not to postwhore because the mods won't like it. Welcome to the board and don't be afraid.

Thanks!!!

Equinox_

06-19-2004, 03:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Phoenix Fires Cheburashka Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Age: 22 Posts: 3,386 Points: 4.47 Bank: 1,270,710.37 Total Points: 1,270,714.84 Donate	I did a stupid thing when I first joined, clicked the wrong link and introduced myself in the wrong forum, so I never had a welcoming committee. I'm terrible with computers. It's a good idea though. I don't know if I am still a n00b or not, but I try not to make any n00bish mistakes anymore! amy la calabazita __________________ I might have saved her... I might have found a way to keep her from her fate...

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06-20-2004, 12:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
Sweetlittlelie Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London(ish) England Age: 20 Posts: 54 Points: 563.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 563.00 Donate	When i joined a few weeks ago i didnt introduce myself so i dont know who my welcoming committee member is. But i read all the FAQ threads and i read the thread about what its like to be a noob and they all really helped me. i also then PM'd jesouhaite who really helped me too with questions i had (thanks jesouhaite!) im still kinda getting used to it here so i aplogise in advance for any noobish mistakes i may make! XxSweetlittleliexX

06-22-2004, 02:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Dark Star Fledgling Post Monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Age: 22 Posts: 1,552 Points: 789.19 Bank: 3,983.74 Total Points: 4,772.94 Donate	i dont know who my welcomer was? hmmmmm? Head rules btw! i'm not sure if i'm a nOOb either but i post a lot! i stil have noob moments but i'm getting better!!!!!!

06-25-2004, 02:50 AM	#27 (permalink)
PsychicToaster Misbegotten Superhero Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nowhere, Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 26 Points: 104.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 104.00 Donate	1. Has your welcoming committee member introduced you either by PM or introduce yourself post? Nope. WhisperedVoices was assigned to me but I never heard anything. 2. Have you ever PM'd your welcoming committee member if you've had any concerns? How many times can you remember actually PMing about any questions to the committee? No, I did my part and read over the FAQ and rules. Seemed pretty straightforward. 3. If you have, how often do you PM? n/a 4. What do you like about the committee? What do you dislike about the committee? Do you have an opinion at all? Haven't had much interaction with them as committee members, just as other people posting so far. 5. Do you feel that more should be done in educating the newer posters (ie, you) on the board? If so, how? Well, being a literate adult I guess its difficult for me to grasp how some people fail to read the rules posts, especially those who claimed to have been lurkers for some time before posting. So I think that just posting your introduction in the right spot is probably a big step in the right direction already. So far I've pretty much avoided a lot of the Ev boards. The attitude that "its all been discussed before" is pretty pervasive here, and as a new fan I know I don't have much "new" to add. I just think that some of the older members forget that its still new to some of us. So even if the search function reveals the 456 page post that was made a year ago, you're left with the choice of being a post necromancer, making a new thread and risking getting flamed/locked/banned, or opting out of the discussion entirely. The last option kinda defeats the purpose of a fan forum though, doesn't it? I can understand wanting to limit the number of questions, and generic "Amy is hot"/"Evanescence changed my life" posts, but I've seen some topics that seemed interesting get flamed and locked because some of the older members finished talking about it a month ago or whatever. That aspect is a bit intimidating and disheartening. I guess I figured things out well enough though. I had 3 of those little green dots and enough rep points to buy a new title by the end of 10 days on the board. PsychicToaster I miss my siggy.

06-25-2004, 07:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
equinox_ n00blet Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: on Earth Age: 20 Posts: 20 Points: 116.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 116.00 Donate	Actually...I joined yesterday. I have no idea what the Welcome Committee even exists! The only thing that I honestly am having major trouble with are the signatures. This option doesn't seem to appear on my profile edit or my User CP. If anyone can offer advice, it would be deeply appreciated. Thanks. Equinox_

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