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JustAskJulie

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I've seen a few posts from people that they have a "newbie forum" that only new members can see and post in. I'm thinking about doing this to see if it may help more new members overcome any intimidation they may feel and join in.

I'm curious, those who have this type of forum, what are your cut-offs for new members? Is it a post count/ length of membership (either /or?) and how many posts/ how long of membership?

Right now I'm thinking something like 50 posts/ 6 months membership, but I'm wondering if those numbers are too high? I don't want it so low that if they get involved in the newbie forum they are thrown out too quick... but I don't want people in there forever either.
 
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thedemon

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Its a very good idea to have a N00B forum, the cut of date of 50 posts is very reasonable. The members would be able to meet new members to be thrown into the main forums with. It would allow people to find there groups if you know what i mean. They wouldn't just be thrown out, they would have found there feet and piers.

Hope ive helped set your mind at ease.

TD
 
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Nick25

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I personally don't like this idea.

There really is no point to it... it's not like they are really that scared to post elsewhere in the forum. Besides, when they "graduate" and no longer have access to that section, they will want to be able to go back and to see their old threads/posts, etc.
 
maylu_sakurai

maylu_sakurai

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sorry for a double post but i moved to another forums site and it looks like if we merge wqith this one froum my member rate will go up like crazy
 
Kingmush

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Going back to your original point, I don't like the ideas of "noob boards". People aren't that scared to post elsewhere. Also, regarding your limit, 50 posts isn't too much but 6 months is too long. However, I'd rethink the whole "noob board" anyway.
 
Wicked

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I have ALWAYS supported the idea of a forum for new members to get to know everybody, but NEVER supported the idea of seperating them from each generation. Unfortunately, a practice like this is likely to create cliques, which leads to a bunch of tight knit groups, as opposed to one tight knit community.

I've always had an "Introductions" forum where new members can make their first post, say hello to everyone, and be greeted by the staff (so they can get to know who to go to if they have a problem) and the members that wish to participate in welcoming new members. It has always been successful for me, and it really gives the members a chance to meet and interact with older members outside of a stricter forum where there are dedicated subjects and discussions.
 
maylu_sakurai

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I am now using VB its real fun now isee too really gotten the hang of it no w i used to use phpbb3
 
Master_At_Arms

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Wicked said:
I have ALWAYS supported the idea of a forum for new members to get to know everybody, but NEVER supported the idea of seperating them from each generation. Unfortunately, a practice like this is likely to create cliques, which leads to a bunch of tight knit groups, as opposed to one tight knit community.

I've always had an "Introductions" forum where new members can make their first post, say hello to everyone, and be greeted by the staff (so they can get to know who to go to if they have a problem) and the members that wish to participate in welcoming new members. It has always been successful for me, and it really gives the members a chance to meet and interact with older members outside of a stricter forum where there are dedicated subjects and discussions.
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i totally agree & it's working quite well with my forum aswell :)
 
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