Posted by Kam on January 12, 2003, at 9:41:01
In reply to Re: Newcomers » Kam, posted by Dinah on January 12, 2003, at 3:22:29
> You are right. They should feel welcome. Please share any ways that we fellow babblers can help with that. Because Dr. Bob's role is limited here, and it's up to the people on the board to make others feel welcome. And I know most of us want to.
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> I did want to say that it certainly is not necessary for newcomers to read the years of archives to feel that they have the right to comment on anything or to contribute. I didn't want anyone to think that based on comments made in this thread. I mean, you might just as well tell us we can't make comments to you without reading your attached 15 page life history.
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> The fact is that some of us know each other a bit from our time here on the board. That's inevitable. And if you don't understand an allusion to something or another from our shared pasts, just ask. We don't mean to exclude by that. It's just kind of natural to refer to things in the past.
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> Some of us have formed friendships. That's inevitable too. But those aren't for the most part exclusive friendships. You can't have too many friends. Especially since participation here tends to be fluid. People feel better and reduce or stop their participation. Or they get their feelings hurt and move on.
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> Babble depends on newcomers, and I think we're all open to suggestions on how to make it a more inviting place.
Thanks for responding,As far as suggestions to make it more inviting. When I first saw this site I saw the in the definition, the word support. I posted about abuse (too boldy) I know, and have made the decision to no longer post on that. But I also have an anxiety disorder so I have come back to the board every now and then. But for the most part what I have read has been he said she said, or name calling. I am all about having many friends or developing new friendships, but I haven't seen the opportunity very much to jump in and/or join in a topic that has had to do with any type of support. If anyone else out there would like to give me ideas on how to speak in public with out looking like I am having a seizure, I would love to have their ideas or help. I have severe panic attacks, and GAD. Anyway that was somewhat what I was expecting from this board. And from reading other posts, I have seen that friendships have been made and I think that is awesome, there seem to be a lot of very nice people here, I'm just a little confused, thats all. Thanks again Dinah!!
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