When you first join a forum,

[MrDawn]

When you first join a forum, what are some things that you do to get better acquainted with the members and staff of that community?

 

[Black Angel]

Read and Post. That's really the only way to do it.

As you do so, you will get a feel for their personality, and vice versa as you read their posts.

 

[Gizmo]

I always start an introduction and then set up my avatar.

 

[Dollhouse]

I usually start with reading the threads and posts, getting the sense of it then set up my avatar, signature if I feel like it, then post in the introduction thread

 

[Elvira]

When you first join a forum, what are some things that you do to get better acquainted with the members and staff of that community?

I hit the chat thread then read other threads.

 

[pgn23]

Reply to threads, and then start posting my own.

 

[Nebulous]

and then start posting my own.

We could always use more of those!

 

[pgn23]

We could always use more of those!

Happy to oblige.
I am here for ya.

 

[Nebulous]

Happy to oblige.
I am here for ya.

Sweet

 

[Apacha]

I first entered the world of forums around 2009

 

[cowcatcher]

It's like going to a party when you don't know anyone, invited by someone who you don't even know why they invited you except that you are a complete wallflower. You want to be impressive, especially to the person who invited you, but you have a track record of getting nosebleeds. I just want to hide in a corner for a long time, or have someone hold my hand. Later I'll go home and cry. Oh wait, I'm on a forum I'm supposed to present as someone I want to be, not who I am! What was the question again?

 

[~ True Legend ~]

It's like going to a party when you don't know anyone, invited by someone who you don't even know why they invited you except that you are a complete wallflower. You want to be impressive, especially to the person who invited you, but you have a track record of getting nosebleeds. I just want to hide in a corner for a long time, or have someone hold my hand. Later I'll go home and cry. Oh wait, I'm on a forum I'm supposed to present as someone I want to be, not who I am! What was the question again?

@Nebulous was and is still very welcoming when I first joined and told me this forum is all about being yourself. We’re a diverse group - everyone from different cultures and many of us neurodiverse (won’t name ofc )

He’s that rare admin who’s super open-minded and unbiased. Just remember you are an amazing guy who’s built an amazing community @Nebulous 💕🥰💜

 

[cowcatcher]

I'm new to the forum scene, so
I'm throwing up threads on very random subjects to see which ones get bites.

 

[Ravenfreak]

First I update my profile with my birth date, avatar and signature, then I introduce myself, and then start looking for interesting threads and start posting away!

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I'm new to the forum scene, so
I'm throwing up threads on very random subjects to see which ones get bites.

Don’t worry, I vomited out the threads I bit. I learnt my lesson - strings are not edible.

 

[Nebulous]

@Nebulous was and is still very welcoming when I first joined and told me this forum is all about being yourself. We’re a diverse group - everyone from different cultures and many of us neurodiverse (won’t name ofc )

He’s that rare admin who’s super open-minded and unbiased. Just remember you are an amazing guy who’s built an amazing community @Nebulous 💕🥰💜

Aww, thank you

I'm new to the forum scene, so
I'm throwing up threads on very random subjects to see which ones get bites.

Awesome

 

[Fayble]

I personally start by lurking. If I see content that interests me I'll then move to registering and making an introduction. After all of that is done I immediately reply to the threads that caught my attention in the first place. From there hopefully I've started a good relationship with staff and members alike.

 

[Debashis]

When I first join a forum, I try to engage with the entire community including staff members as well to know them more and see if the place has a positive vibe and a welcoming atmosphere for a new member.

 

[Coo]

When you first join a forum, what are some things that you do to get better acquainted with the members and staff of that community?

I read a few threads i find the topic of interest. I look around for people i already know. I take in whether it's a friendly site. Then i post.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I read a few threads i find the topic of interest. I look around for people i already know. I take in whether it's a friendly site. Then i post.

Always great with a @~ True Legend ~ around