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joefizz

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If you are new to Christian chat,whether you have introduced yourself or not,feel free to tell everyone a little about yourself in this thread,this thread is dedicated to the new comers,hope you'll give this a try!!!
 

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Mother of 3, grandmother of 2. Living in Coos Bay, Oregon. Coming soon on 50 years old. Married! Love singing, art, gathering with others that love God!
 
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Seems a little redundant. We have an entire section of the forums devoted to this already. New users can even create an entire thread about nothing but them and get personal greetings.
 
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joefizz

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Seems a little redundant. We have an entire section of the forums devoted to this already. New users can even create an entire thread about nothing but them and get personal greetings.
I know but I also noticed that some new members get confused thinking that the intro forum is where they must post or some I noticed are new members yet they don't post or make threads at all,just figured if it was a shyness deal or confusion deal that this thread could help them,get started.
 
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NoNameMcgee

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Seems a little redundant. We have an entire section of the forums devoted to this already. New users can even create an entire thread about nothing but them and get personal greetings.
such an ugly way to say things.....












lol sorry
bad pun
 

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Hey Joe, fully understand...it is hard to get others to talk here, unless you want to get into a debate over who is right. I just want to form relationships of other forms too. Like "How has your day been?"
 
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I know but I also noticed that some new members get confused thinking that the intro forum is where they must post or some I noticed are new members yet they don't post or make threads at all,just figured if it was a shyness deal or confusion deal that this thread could help them,get started.
So if people are confused then creating a second place for them to post, an unofficial place where most users won't see them to greet them, is Less confusing? Sounds confusing.


Hey Joe, fully understand...it is hard to get others to talk here, unless you want to get into a debate over who is right. I just want to form relationships of other forms too. Like "How has your day been?"
As a member of this site since 2011 i can't say it's that difficult to get people to talk. It's simply that the site has slowed down over the years. And as always it just takes time to connect with someone.
 

Seekingfamily

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Now I am confused, I seen the post...others might not see it? Their accounts different? Just wondering
 
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Tabitha4thelord

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I like to talk, as a matter a fact...I love to talk
OOOOhhhh, new peeps, Sorry ;)
 
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joefizz

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So if people are confused then creating a second place for them to post, an unofficial place where most users won't see them to greet them, is Less confusing? Sounds confusing.



As a member of this site since 2011 i can't say it's that difficult to get people to talk. It's simply that the site has slowed down over the years. And as always it just takes time to connect with someone.
actually I was focused on the new comers being able to post somewhere that isn't so heavily focused on "introductions" because I found it a little annoying myself when I first became a member,thinking so,there is an introduction forum but not a forum for a new comer to do "more" than just introduce themselves,because when you're new to any site you want to ask questions or talk right away,but if you can't find anywhere that is appropriate for you to talk at then you get a little less wanting to post or chat,because people tell you stuff like,"you are in the wrong forum" when quite honestly the descriptions of alot sound the same like,miscellaneous,young adults forum,teen forums or even conspiracy forum,each one sounds like go ahead post here we don't mind what goofy thing you talk about,seriously if you look at the decriptions closely they are rather "misleading" got some steamed at me for this,not knowing what forum to be in,I just thought making an"effort" to fix this confusion no matter how small would be nice,because introductions are ok but having a given "spot" for new comers would have helped me out and I'm sure would help new comers right now,because people like "colour" and other new comers are pretty confused,why???? because there is no new comer forum where they can talk instead of just introduce themselves,so no when I think about it I'm not "wasting" my time with this,I'm trying to do something for the new people because I for one have "compassion" for them!
 
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Tabitha4thelord

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Well, I have 3 wonderful kids and 2 sweet doggies
Im divorce cuz he left me for some better...lol
but its all good, I have Jesus and all you sweet friends that I love so much :)
I have a sweetheart mom who helps me when I need it
Im a good cook and I love to sew
 
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actually I was focused on the new comers being able to post somewhere that isn't so heavily focused on "introductions" because I found it a little annoying myself when I first became a member,thinking so,there is an introduction forum but not a forum for a new comer to do "more" than just introduce themselves,because when you're new to any site you want to ask questions or talk right away,but if you can't find anywhere that is appropriate for you to talk at then you get a little less wanting to post or chat,because people tell you stuff like,"you are in the wrong forum" when quite honestly the descriptions of alot sound the same like,miscellaneous,young adults forum,teen forums or even conspiracy forum,each one sounds like go ahead post here we don't mind what goofy thing you talk about,seriously if you look at the decriptions closely they are rather "misleading" got some steamed at me for this,not knowing what forum to be in,I just thought making an"effort" to fix this confusion no matter how small would be nice,because introductions are ok but having a given "spot" for new comers would have helped me out and I'm sure would help new comers right now,because people like "colour" and other new comers are pretty confused,why???? because there is no new comer forum where they can talk instead of just introduce themselves,so no when I think about it I'm not "wasting" my time with this,I'm trying to do something for the new people because I for one have "compassion" for them!
Usually people are confused because they don't don't take their time to learn things, but rush. Many misunderstandings and poorly placed threads could be fixed if people took a few minutes to look around the site. It's really not that complicated.
And i don't get what's confusing about the forum headings. Teens is aimed at teens, and teen oriented topics. Singles is aimed at singles, and singles oriented topics. Family is aimed at family based topis among married people. And so on. There are even little descriptions, as if the obvious headings weren't enough. If you're asking question about your marriage, teens or singles are, obviously, not the right place. See... not so hard.
Why is it better to create a place for new users to isolate themselves from the veterans and only meet other new users? Isn't that the opposite of joining in? There's even a help for new users thread, with pictures, under the new users forums. No place for new users to post? Other than the entire site? Gosh, how did the site ever last 15+ years without two places for new users to post?? So it's less confusing!
And to prove my point that people don't pay attention, most users, even more seasoned users, couldn't find the posted rules on the site when asked. I've seen countless people, new and old, state they have no idea where they are. Well, it's the first forum section on the front page. Yet few know they're sitting there in plain site. Because they don't pay attention. Can't make it more simple or obvious. So if people don't notice the first forum section, day after day, then of course they're confused about other obvious things they aren't paying attention to either. Not the sites fault.

And misleading descriptions?
Singles - Christian and single? Seek (or give) advice and encouragement here. (18 and older unmarried Christians)
Teens - Teenage Jesus freaks (and Jesus freak wannabes): join/start a discussion here. (13-19 years old)
Young Adults - Young adults and silly people: post your topics here, and respond to others. (College age)
Stop me when i get to the confusing ones...

Can't find anywhere appropriate? We have an entire section of the forums dedicated to... anything not covered be the 'misleading' headers and descriptions. An entire area of the forums. Right on the front page.
Again, if people took a few minutes to learn about the site, and pay attention, so many problems would be resolved. But i don't see combining a misc forum and a new user forum into a single thread is less complicated.

So many hollow arguments.
 
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joefizz

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Usually people are confused because they don't don't take their time to learn things, but rush. Many misunderstandings and poorly placed threads could be fixed if people took a few minutes to look around the site. It's really not that complicated.
And i don't get what's confusing about the forum headings. Teens is aimed at teens, and teen oriented topics. Singles is aimed at singles, and singles oriented topics. Family is aimed at family based topis among married people. And so on. There are even little descriptions, as if the obvious headings weren't enough. If you're asking question about your marriage, teens or singles are, obviously, not the right place. See... not so hard.
Why is it better to create a place for new users to isolate themselves from the veterans and only meet other new users? Isn't that the opposite of joining in? There's even a help for new users thread, with pictures, under the new users forums. No place for new users to post? Other than the entire site? Gosh, how did the site ever last 15+ years without two places for new users to post?? So it's less confusing!
And to prove my point that people don't pay attention, most users, even more seasoned users, couldn't find the posted rules on the site when asked. I've seen countless people, new and old, state they have no idea where they are. Well, it's the first forum section on the front page. Yet few know they're sitting there in plain site. Because they don't pay attention. Can't make it more simple or obvious. So if people don't notice the first forum section, day after day, then of course they're confused about other obvious things they aren't paying attention to either. Not the sites fault.

And misleading descriptions?
Singles - Christian and single? Seek (or give) advice and encouragement here. (18 and older unmarried Christians)
Teens - Teenage Jesus freaks (and Jesus freak wannabes): join/start a discussion here. (13-19 years old)
Young Adults - Young adults and silly people: post your topics here, and respond to others. (College age)
Stop me when i get to the confusing ones...

Can't find anywhere appropriate? We have an entire section of the forums dedicated to... anything not covered be the 'misleading' headers and descriptions. An entire area of the forums. Right on the front page.
Again, if people took a few minutes to learn about the site, and pay attention, so many problems would be resolved. But i don't see combining a misc forum and a new user forum into a single thread is less complicated.

So many hollow arguments.
well everybody's different,gotta remember some aren't so quick to learn,as others,there are dyslexic people too,not that I am but yeah I see your point,many don't take a little time to explore the site before posting,a valid point,and I agree,but it also makes sense why people do not take such time,because some want immediate acceptance,or want to get talking first before they make any choice to stay,and actually when your mind is as attentive to details as mine is you'd see what I meant by "misleading" descriptions,like what you just posted about young adults forum,it says young adults and silly people,while miscellaneous says random topics by random people,perhaps "misleading" isn't the right word maybe...rather "similar" would be more the right word for what I was getting at,many are rather specific like singles forum,arab forum,but some sound a bit vague,and of course I know the site has lasted many years as is,I suppose I thought something new would be nice,for new members because yeah there are patient people such as yourself,but there are others who like me have gotten here and appreciate making introductions,but as you've seen a few times I'm sure,not all are openly social,and when they are finally feeling social they don't know where to post,just figured leaving a spot somewhere on here for them to post without annoying correction,would be a nice sentiment,because as I stated I went through people quickly just saying things like,"I won't read what you type if it's a wall text"'even after explaining that I only have a phone for internet not a computer,or "stop posting in the wrong forum" because while your point is valid,my point is that until you post you don't necessarily know if you posted in the right forum,and if you get immediate smart alec comments it discourages you from posting,so having a "safe zone" so to speak to me sounds helpful,because you don't have so many feeling discouraged or separated,like quickly warning people that if they don't post somewhere correct or in a certain way that they'll be banned after just getting started,can "scare" people off!
 

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I know but I also noticed that some new members get confused thinking that the intro forum is where they must post or some I noticed are new members yet they don't post or make threads at all,just figured if it was a shyness deal or confusion deal that this thread could help them,get started.
I think that it's an excellent idea.
 
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joefizz

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although this is kind of funny because ironically if you think this thread isn't useful then you could just wait and let it go to the back instead of posting in it lol!
 

tourist

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Well, I have 3 wonderful kids and 2 sweet doggies
Im divorce cuz he left me for some better...lol
but its all good, I have Jesus and all you sweet friends that I love so much :)
I have a sweetheart mom who helps me when I need it
Im a good cook and I love to sew
Well, there are a lot of divorced members here so you're not alone in this. My first marriage was a disaster and ended after 6 1/2 years. I was alone and celibate for 18 years until I met a woman online in 2002 and was married. She was a sweet woman but had a lot of health issues and died in 2014. I met my current, and last wife on this site.

I have a sweetheart mom also and my wife loves to sew.

Your ex-husband did not leave you for someone better, he just didn't realize and appreciate the wife that he had.

I have a 37 year old daughter who just recently gave birth to twin boys to go along with her 3 girls. My wife has a 37 year old daughter too. We share the grand kids and will be seeing them in Michigan in the fall.

My wife is a pretty good cook. I do a little cooking as well. My specialty is French Toast.
 

tourist

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well everybody's different,gotta remember some aren't so quick to learn,as others,there are dyslexic people too,not that I am but yeah I see your point,many don't take a little time to explore the site before posting,a valid point,and I agree,but it also makes sense why people do not take such time,because some want immediate acceptance,or want to get talking first before they make any choice to stay,and actually when your mind is as attentive to details as mine is you'd see what I meant by "misleading" descriptions,like what you just posted about young adults forum,it says young adults and silly people,while miscellaneous says random topics by random people,perhaps "misleading" isn't the right word maybe...rather "similar" would be more the right word for what I was getting at,many are rather specific like singles forum,arab forum,but some sound a bit vague,and of course I know the site has lasted many years as is,I suppose I thought something new would be nice,for new members because yeah there are patient people such as yourself,but there are others who like me have gotten here and appreciate making introductions,but as you've seen a few times I'm sure,not all are openly social,and when they are finally feeling social they don't know where to post,just figured leaving a spot somewhere on here for them to post without annoying correction,would be a nice sentiment,because as I stated I went through people quickly just saying things like,"I won't read what you type if it's a wall text"'even after explaining that I only have a phone for internet not a computer,or "stop posting in the wrong forum" because while your point is valid,my point is that until you post you don't necessarily know if you posted in the right forum,and if you get immediate smart alec comments it discourages you from posting,so having a "safe zone" so to speak to me sounds helpful,because you don't have so many feeling discouraged or separated,like quickly warning people that if they don't post somewhere correct or in a certain way that they'll be banned after just getting started,can "scare" people off!
You're right in that it may be confusing for new members in posting in the 'correct' forum or thread without being retaliated against by smart alec comments. Personally, I take no offense wherever a member may post regardless of the topic. Too many petty nitpicking remarks or personal attacks are the reason that a new member will immediately leave the site or is too discouraged to post anymore for fear of doing something 'wrong'. Sad really.