COI Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 5 hours ago, The_Endless said: Agreed but we are looking into why this place is not thriving. To thrive we need new members. I firmly believe that how new members are treated is an essential component. After all, who returns to a restaurant where the host was rude and the waiter didn't answer your questions until you asked 3 times? There is probably a myriad of reasons why there aren't new members. The biggest reason likely has nothing to do with any of the members here and more to do with the changing online landscape and the multitude of other venues to interact with. When this forum started, social media was barely a thing. And the problem with your analogy is that you go to a restaurant to get served, and you pay for the privilege. This isn't a place to get served, it's a place to participate. RockMyAmadeus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, seanfingh said: I lurked for two years before I started posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, greggy said: This was the first boards that I've every posted on so I had no prior experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 20 minutes ago, DR.X said: Poor Tuco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 5 hours ago, lizards2 said: And I would counter with, there are a lot of potential new members you don't want here. Heck, there are some potential current members you don't want here lizards2 and RockMyAmadeus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVoltage Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 What'd I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, greggy said: This was the first boards that I've every posted on so I had no prior experiences. What did you do on the internet before that? ( as if I don't already know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mcknowitall Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Logan510 said: What did you do on the internet before that? ( as if I don't already know ) ...note the use of the word "every" before assuming..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 32 minutes ago, DR.X said: My wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, Logan510 said: What did you do on the internet before that? ( as if I don't already know ) "research" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, Pontoon said: Poor Tuco. " Tell me the name Blondie and I'll always respect your memory, I swear it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: Here's your first post: I wish someone had saved his late night drunken rant. That was magical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, lizards2 said: Like someone else already mentioned - you're obviously doing it wrong, jerk. mmmmm...jerk seasoned members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, seanfingh said: My wife still has the Sadfan t-shirt. I think she's going to bust it out for this years con season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, seanfingh said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I'm pleased to have provided so many with so much for so long. Logan510 and COI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, seanfingh said: I'm pleased to have provided so many with so much for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post porcupine48 Posted February 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Ken Aldred said: The hazing when I joined was predatory and brutal. I still recall that Saturday, when the wolf pack attacked, angered by my arrogant, upstart use of polysyllabic words after only a mere and, unlucky for me, 13 posts here. When I first joined I had only been online,been using a computer for a month or so(ex urban luddite here).I was so confused by folks asking me if I was a shill (wtf is that?) the nefarious secret codes(tbh,imho,rak) and who is this greggy guy and why does he always say you to me? But there were certainly some real nice folks that reached out to me (looking at you @thehumantorch ?) and others too many to mention that were patient and helped me along. Made many lasting friendships here,,sure,maybe I was threatened with a stabbing,confused with being an Englishman(remember that Ken?It was an honour) and lost some friends too early that affected me just as much as if i'd know them in the material world. I wouldn't change a thing.It's all been a wonderful journey,and i've learned so much. Ken Aldred, F For Fake, deadleg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) bababooey fixed. Edited February 14, 2018 by porcupine48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
