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Originally Posted by highthief
Bigger, friendlier welcomes for new people are de rigeur - more emphasis on really welcoming new players and getting them involved.
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I agree completely. When I joined a little over two years ago, my first posts and threads were met with enthusiasm, warm welcomes, and genuine interest. When my husband joined about a year later, after seeing me spend most of my internet time here and thinking there must be something special about this TFP place, he asked me what was so great about the community because most of his posts received little response. He quickly abandoned posting and to my knowledge, does not come here anymore.
I am just as guilty as anyone about not welcoming new members; I rarely visit Newbies and don't remember the last time I posted in the Welcome to the Board area. New blood is essential for continued growth, and if new members aren't feeling welcome, why should they stick around?