new member message

DWP · 09-04-2012, 07:41 AM

It has been a while since I joined, and if you are already doing something like this, or if it is not practical, I apologize.
When a new member signs in and send their first hello, do they get an automatic message or email that welcomes them to the site with some helpful hints? The site has been invaluable to me, but I asked some questions and posted them that could have been easily answered by searching the site first. I am not bothered by all the ear postings, but do know that the info is easily found by searching.
I understand that all this info is found with little effort. It just takes a few searches and looking around the site a bit. The only reason I think it would be helpful is that when someone is expecting a new pup, or they just found the site and their GSD has an issue, the excitement lends itself to immediately signing in and posting a question.
The message would be as you see fit. Maybe a brief hello and some instructions on how to get needed help and how to search a thread for quick answer to their question.
Just a suggestion. Love the site. Thanks

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 09-04-2012, 08:24 AM

Hmmmm...that's a neat idea. Is there an email with the registration? I sent this to Shepherds, the board owner's administrator.

onyx'girl · 09-04-2012, 08:45 AM

I would also suggest that before a 1st post is allowed the admin or mods review that 'first' post.
It would help keep the spammers from putting up post after post all over the board.

Twyla · 09-04-2012, 09:07 AM

Maybe all of the above could be combined with this one

Advice on Giving and Taking Advice from the Internet/Forums

**shepherds** · 09-04-2012, 03:19 PM

The mods and admins have reviewed this and will have a discussion about your suggestions. Thank you for the input!

09-04-2012, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
DWP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 218	new member message It has been a while since I joined, and if you are already doing something like this, or if it is not practical, I apologize. When a new member signs in and send their first hello, do they get an automatic message or email that welcomes them to the site with some helpful hints? The site has been invaluable to me, but I asked some questions and posted them that could have been easily answered by searching the site first. I am not bothered by all the ear postings, but do know that the info is easily found by searching. I understand that all this info is found with little effort. It just takes a few searches and looking around the site a bit. The only reason I think it would be helpful is that when someone is expecting a new pup, or they just found the site and their GSD has an issue, the excitement lends itself to immediately signing in and posting a question. The message would be as you see fit. Maybe a brief hello and some instructions on how to get needed help and how to search a thread for quick answer to their question. Just a suggestion. Love the site. Thanks __________________ "Dogs were put on Earth to demonstrate unconditional love, cats are here to teach us we aren't that **** important" Philip Perkins

09-04-2012, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,776	Hmmmm...that's a neat idea. Is there an email with the registration? I sent this to Shepherds, the board owner's administrator. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

09-04-2012, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,160	I would also suggest that before a 1st post is allowed the admin or mods review that 'first' post. It would help keep the spammers from putting up post after post all over the board. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

09-04-2012, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Twyla Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,202	Maybe all of the above could be combined with this one Advice on Giving and Taking Advice from the Internet/Forums

09-04-2012, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
shepherds Administrator Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 972	The mods and admins have reviewed this and will have a discussion about your suggestions. Thank you for the input!

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