How come we don't welcome new members?

Originally Posted by Rant

I don't think @NOBLE is talking about posting in threads here, @Nicholas. I think what he is suggesting, is that we take the initiative with new members to personally greet them on their profiles, or, in their personal messages, to help them become more acquainted with the site.

I thought he meant the 'Welcome Forum'? If this wasn't automated but new users were encouraged to post here (could be in the video tutorials mentioned) then I think people would be more inclined to say Hi there.

Originally Posted by Rant

I don't think @NOBLE is talking about posting in threads here, @Nicholas. I think what he is suggesting, is that we take the initiative with new members to personally greet them on their profiles, or, in their personal messages, to help them become more acquainted with the site.

I thought he meant the 'Welcome Forum'? If this wasn't automated but new users were encouraged to post here (could be in the video tutorials mentioned) then I think people would be more inclined to say Hi there.