Atoz 77
Vice Admiral
[M:0]
[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 4,065
|
Post by Atoz 77 on Aug 24, 2009 7:37:39 GMT -6
Exactly. I'm a member of four different Star Trek forums now, and I see the same sort of thing. The same three or four people greet everybody, and often they use the same words. They might as well just have one First Contact thread and say, "If you're new here, read this." I like to try and draw people out, get them talking about themselves. But I have to admit it doesn't always work.
|
|
|
Post by andrewlee on Sept 17, 2009 20:33:23 GMT -6
Exactly. I'm a member of four different Star Trek forums now, and I see the same sort of thing. The same three or four people greet everybody, and often they use the same words. They might as well just have one First Contact thread and say, "If you're new here, read this." I like to try and draw people out, get them talking about themselves. But I have to admit it doesn't always work. Atoz. I think by asking new members about what department/branch they are in is a good thing. Asking a new member about what are their favorite series and characters are is a good idea to!! Why don't you start doing this again? I liked it when you did this!!
|
|
Atoz 77
Vice Admiral
[M:0]
[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 4,065
|
Post by Atoz 77 on Sept 25, 2009 7:35:50 GMT -6
I stopped because people weren't bothering to answer, pure and simple. Even I get tired of banging my head against a wall every now and then.
|
|
|
Post by andrewlee on Sept 25, 2009 8:18:34 GMT -6
It's too bad people were not willing to answer these questions about themselves. They were a good way to start to get to know them!
|
|
Dataholic
Fleet Admiral
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Posts: 1,225
|
Post by Dataholic on Sept 25, 2009 15:39:14 GMT -6
I really appreciate the effort from posters who post in the First Contact threads. It really makes new members feel welcome and I think increases the chance they'll come back. So thanks to all of you who do this.
|
|
|
Post by justrosy on Apr 2, 2010 1:51:53 GMT -6
What if there were a thread where people would be encouraged to watch one specific TOS episode at cbs.com per week, and then we would all have something to talk about/reminisce about?
|
|
Arkroyal
Lt. Commander
I'm a historian, not an engineer![ss:Federation]
Posts: 440
|
Post by Arkroyal on Apr 6, 2010 18:06:02 GMT -6
That's a nice idea for those that can actually get the stuff off cbs.com!
|
|
Atoz 77
Vice Admiral
[M:0]
[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 4,065
|
Post by Atoz 77 on Apr 12, 2010 7:54:01 GMT -6
We do have several topics about individual episodes in TOS and TNG sections.
|
|
TaxmaN
Lt. Jr. Grade
[ss:Cool Blue]
Posts: 120
|
Post by TaxmaN on May 13, 2010 9:49:29 GMT -6
I've gone through the rules again (mainly because this is my first time back in nearly a year) and I will be posting regularly again
|
|
Kaiza Killa
Ensign
Liberate Tutume Ex Infernis[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 86
|
Post by Kaiza Killa on Jul 14, 2010 20:47:08 GMT -6
This is why I generally try to ask a personal question when I greet someone. For one thing, it prevents it from being exactly like every other greeting. For another, it encourages the person to talk a little about him/her self. I went back to check my introductory thread to see if you had done this. To some degree or another you had indeed. I like your style.H+
|
|
Atoz 77
Vice Admiral
[M:0]
[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 4,065
|
Post by Atoz 77 on Jul 16, 2010 7:44:44 GMT -6
Thank you. I try.
|
|
Kaiza Killa
Ensign
Liberate Tutume Ex Infernis[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 86
|
Post by Kaiza Killa on Jul 20, 2010 13:21:20 GMT -6
I intend to join a few more Star Trek forums, so to those of you who mentioned that they also frequent other Star Trek forums, expect to see me there also.
H+
|
|
Atoz 77
Vice Admiral
[M:0]
[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 4,065
|
Post by Atoz 77 on Jul 23, 2010 7:35:40 GMT -6
You'll find some good ones in our Wormhole section.
|
|
Kaiza Killa
Ensign
Liberate Tutume Ex Infernis[ss:Insurrection]
Posts: 86
|
Post by Kaiza Killa on Jul 23, 2010 13:18:48 GMT -6
When I have moved into my new house and am online again, I shall add them to my list. Thank you for the information.
H+
|
|