Updates And Announcements
And for today's update: Just some thoughts on the topic of the "DU Welcome-Wagon"...
What is that, you ask? It's all of us who are already members, and the way we interact with newcomers. As we have a large, diverse group here, so are the newbies a diverse bunch; some catch on to the workings of DUP right away, others take a little longer, and some, you wonder if they ever will.
But the overall point I'm making here, is cut them a little slack at the start. It does take a little time to figure out how to navigate around here, what's cool and what's not cool, so perhaps we could offer our assistance in a non-threatening manner, to mentor and instruct new members, so they feel welcome? Most people will usually get it after being given an explanation as to how something works, what not to do, etc., but yes, there are some with whom it takes more than once to tell them, no, you don't have to make a new "look at me" thread, on a daily basis.
There, it gets a bit complicated, with the repeat offenders, and there's probably many reasons for that from language and cultural barriers, to just plain not getting it. So what do we do now? Perhaps the "report" button would be a good start, instead of a go for the throat tongue-lashing? That way, a heads-up will be given that someone needs additional instruction and we can attend to it.
How about we give that a try?
What is that, you ask? It's all of us who are already members, and the way we interact with newcomers. As we have a large, diverse group here, so are the newbies a diverse bunch; some catch on to the workings of DUP right away, others take a little longer, and some, you wonder if they ever will.
But the overall point I'm making here, is cut them a little slack at the start. It does take a little time to figure out how to navigate around here, what's cool and what's not cool, so perhaps we could offer our assistance in a non-threatening manner, to mentor and instruct new members, so they feel welcome? Most people will usually get it after being given an explanation as to how something works, what not to do, etc., but yes, there are some with whom it takes more than once to tell them, no, you don't have to make a new "look at me" thread, on a daily basis.
There, it gets a bit complicated, with the repeat offenders, and there's probably many reasons for that from language and cultural barriers, to just plain not getting it. So what do we do now? Perhaps the "report" button would be a good start, instead of a go for the throat tongue-lashing? That way, a heads-up will be given that someone needs additional instruction and we can attend to it.
How about we give that a try?
Anonymous
Good words, ML.
However, I am sorry to say this morning I hit the report button on a newbie who posted a comp to write a haiku which would tell how terrible this site is.
He received some entries, but all were responding to him and his mistake, rather than the site.
After several of such poems, he changed his original request in OP. No apology or explanation so far.
Now if the report is viewed, it will seem falsified and unnecessary.
I will link you to the comp in PM and perhaps you can survey the posts and add wise word to the newbie.
However, I am sorry to say this morning I hit the report button on a newbie who posted a comp to write a haiku which would tell how terrible this site is.
He received some entries, but all were responding to him and his mistake, rather than the site.
After several of such poems, he changed his original request in OP. No apology or explanation so far.
Now if the report is viewed, it will seem falsified and unnecessary.
I will link you to the comp in PM and perhaps you can survey the posts and add wise word to the newbie.
just avoiding the biker fest this weekend....http://www.wvmountainfest.com
Had a biker f' with me, and I don't really enjoy the noise of it all.......
Probably go see a friend of mine tomorrow.
Had a biker f' with me, and I don't really enjoy the noise of it all.......
Probably go see a friend of mine tomorrow.
Outside of a group or multi PM option is there a way the site could allow for forwarding PMs as well. Again I'm asking because these options would help in getting feedback a writer may want from selected members.
Thanks as always with your help on this ML.
Thanks as always with your help on this ML.
it'll engage in some small talk then get you to email it. then it'll probably get all your contacts and email them with some sad story that eventually asks you to accept a shit load of money into your bank account ..but you'll have to give it your bank details
I think I've fixed the echo, Bat girl girl girl
..ok maybe not
I think I've fixed the echo, Bat girl girl girl
..ok maybe not
lepperochan said:http://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poets/lovethph/
got ourselves another scammer spammer. beware !!
Yes...giving me all her/his photos too.
got ourselves another scammer spammer. beware !!
Yes...giving me all her/his photos too.
