Welcoming Newcomers

[vintageairguncollector@gm]

I want new people to feel welcome when they are new. Often times a new person asks about the value of an airgun usually because they are considering selling it. We have moderator/administrators who I believe make the decision of when someone is not following the rules. It is unfortunate when a "non - moderator/admin" person decides it is their job to engage in corrective actions with a new member.

Should we maybe try to avoid negative interactions with our new people? Maybe I am wrong and AGN wants every member to engage in rule enforcement. I am here for the joy of collecting and shooting. Many people seem to think the ten-post rule protects AGN, I just hope the benefit is greater than effectively pushing new people away.

I would enjoy having someone explain to me the value of requiring 10 postings from new members? I remember being treated just as HarryJ HW30 was treated and I felt unwelcome. Maybe we could consider only having the moderators rather than members, tactfully address our 1st time posters.

Randall D Murdoch

 

[Kgphotos]

He did receive a bit of a harsh reply to his first ever post. I see that he did not come back. That's too bad; perhaps your idea has merit.
Kenny

 

[vintageairguncollector@gm]

Kenny

I cannot see the value in everyone policing the forum . We need new members. Why is everyone treated as a threat or fraud when they 1st post? If the AGN wants to solve the scammer problem, an immaterial credit/debit card transaction would provide identity. Combine the transaction and an escrow account to eliminate scammers. Maybe the Moderators should be the only ones enforcing the rules. I think AGR meant well, but, his post frustrated the new member. How did turning away a new member help the AGN?

Randy

 

[Moderator3]

If you see a post that your believe violates a rule, use the REPORT button. Admin and moderator staff do not monitor every post. Help us keep the forum active and welcoming to new members.