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Hey Rachel
Well ideally, the Welcome to the Forums section should just be for forums related questions, though if someone is obviously new and asks a question that might better be asked in another forum, hopefully they'll be unlikely to be slammed down with an immediate lock for asking, but a more gentle approach may be taken than would perhaps be taken with an experienced forumer who could be expected to know better.
Yes, some newcomers will go straight to the forum they think best as you suggest they might, then leave. Others may wish to ask for guidance about the best forum to post their question in and the Welcome forum fills that need. I see that's started to happen already on the chat thread, which is encouraging. Or, they may come to the forums initially for a specific purpose, notice the 'Welcome to the Forums' section and have a browse there first, hopefully picking up some useful forums related information and guidance while reading there.
I don't think that the majority of old handers who have posted there so far, are posting just because they are bored. I see a group of experienced forumers developing there who are genuinely keen on getting involved as much as they can in creating a friendly, relaxed environment where new forumers can feel welcome and confident enough to ask their questions without getting slammed down.
Funny how people can look at the same thing and perceive it so differently sometimes, ay?
Misty,
I agree, I think a reference to the Guides forum in the list in the 'Handy Forum Index' thread, would be helpful too. AKA: Arbr**** Vie
Please also remove the filter from our siggies Jagex!
Well ideally, the Welcome to the Forums section should just be for forums related questions, though if someone is obviously new and asks a question that might better be asked in another forum, hopefully they'll be unlikely to be slammed down with an immediate lock for asking, but a more gentle approach may be taken than would perhaps be taken with an experienced forumer who could be expected to know better.
Yes, some newcomers will go straight to the forum they think best as you suggest they might, then leave. Others may wish to ask for guidance about the best forum to post their question in and the Welcome forum fills that need. I see that's started to happen already on the chat thread, which is encouraging. Or, they may come to the forums initially for a specific purpose, notice the 'Welcome to the Forums' section and have a browse there first, hopefully picking up some useful forums related information and guidance while reading there.
I don't think that the majority of old handers who have posted there so far, are posting just because they are bored. I see a group of experienced forumers developing there who are genuinely keen on getting involved as much as they can in creating a friendly, relaxed environment where new forumers can feel welcome and confident enough to ask their questions without getting slammed down.
Funny how people can look at the same thing and perceive it so differently sometimes, ay?
Misty,
I agree, I think a reference to the Guides forum in the list in the 'Handy Forum Index' thread, would be helpful too. AKA: Arbr**** Vie
Please also remove the filter from our siggies Jagex!
29-Jan-2014 13:02:30
Heyo
People keep encouraging me to spend time in this forum... so I'm posting here as evidence that I have at least visited :p
@ElysianDust
People keep encouraging me to spend time in this forum... so I'm posting here as evidence that I have at least visited :p
"I pretend like no one else to try control myself"
@ElysianDust
29-Jan-2014 17:41:21
Yes, you should stay awhile
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29-Jan-2014 17:53:28
*Makes note*
Elysian Dust has visited Website and Forums. Tick.
He he. AKA: Arbr**** Vie
Please also remove the filter from our siggies Jagex!
Elysian Dust has visited Website and Forums. Tick.
He he. AKA: Arbr**** Vie
Please also remove the filter from our siggies Jagex!
30-Jan-2014 09:25:11
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