Posted by Dinah on June 14, 2005, at 9:44:09
In reply to Re: how we welcome newbies, posted by Dr. Bob on June 13, 2005, at 23:11:45
> > I had long ago suggested that people could volunteer to respond to anyone who identified themselves as a newcomer or who had a green flag.
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> Sure, everyone's always been welcome to do that.No, no. I meant people would volunteer on different boards to do that. Not unlike official greeters on the Newbie board. If there can be official greeters on Newbies, why not elsewhere?
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> > I also think you should allow anyone to respond to newbies on the newbie board. Who has something to offer will vary based on the subject matter and it seems logical to me that the widest range of potential contributors would lead to the warmest welcome.
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> I agree, but if it's *too* nice at Newbies, they might just want to stay there?I don't think that would happen. I think they would be encouraged to migrate to the regular boards. Wouldn't it be nice to try it out? You've tried the other method for a while now. You could have a comparison.
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> > maybe a request for feedback with your email address, or a separate email address just for that purpose, listed prominently on all the pages would enable those who don't feel comfortable posting for the first time or continuing to post to give you direct feedback on why.
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> That's a good idea. Should it be multiple choice or completely open-ended?
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Room for both? I haven't started taking my psychology courses yet, so I have no real input on how the best way to design something to yield optimum information would be. ;)> --
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> > the mentor..should have a way to "bail"..things happen..we may not be able to post often..would this not hurt the "newbie more"
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> > justyourlaugh
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> Sure, the mentor would need to be able to take care of themselves, but having a mentor bail might not be optimal, either...
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> BobI'm not sure every newbie would need a mentor or sponsor. Maybe if they request it? Let's face it, the majority of people who come here are looking to get an answer to a question, or to see if their side effects or normal. Some decide to stay on. But not everyone who comes here wants to make Babble a way of life. They might actually find having a mentor a bit intrusive. Maybe it's a box you could check in registration? I dunno, though.
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