SagaLore
Elite Member
We should have another category where noobs can introduce themselves and established members can say hi back, with the occasionally witty remark. 😉
That way a dedicated area would have threads like this:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1768853&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1755756&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1767826&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1715993&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1720996&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1776026&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1769629&enterthread=y
etc.
Right now, if someone says hi in Off Topic, a few things happen - the thread is quickly gone so most of us never see it, the new person is bashed until they break down in uncontrollable sobbing, or the thread grows into a nef fest.
On this new category, I suggest adding several sticky topics important for new members. Most important, the basic forum rules. Secondly, a How-to, like using PM, what the member titles mean, who do you contact if you have problems, etc.. Third, the growing lexicon of acronyms. And whatever else a new member should read up on.
I think this would be great, because you could even have a welcoming committee, designated in your sig as Official Member of the ATOT Welcoming Crew. :thumbsup:
That Forum already exists. We call it Off Topic. You may need add it to your viewed Forums. Check your profile for this option.
AnandTech Moderator.
That way a dedicated area would have threads like this:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1768853&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1755756&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1767826&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1715993&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1720996&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1776026&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1769629&enterthread=y
etc.
Right now, if someone says hi in Off Topic, a few things happen - the thread is quickly gone so most of us never see it, the new person is bashed until they break down in uncontrollable sobbing, or the thread grows into a nef fest.
On this new category, I suggest adding several sticky topics important for new members. Most important, the basic forum rules. Secondly, a How-to, like using PM, what the member titles mean, who do you contact if you have problems, etc.. Third, the growing lexicon of acronyms. And whatever else a new member should read up on.
I think this would be great, because you could even have a welcoming committee, designated in your sig as Official Member of the ATOT Welcoming Crew. :thumbsup:
That Forum already exists. We call it Off Topic. You may need add it to your viewed Forums. Check your profile for this option.
AnandTech Moderator.
