why don't you post in the introduction forum?

[file cabinet]

I already chatted with one person about this.. but I know there are others, I think.. what are your reasons for not welcoming the noobs.. ?
I like poking and prodding them with my e-words.

[HairlessBluetick]

i Never know what to say. I always think I come off sounding not very geniune.

[Arioch]

I always say hello... I can't really think of anything enlightening to say except 42 perhaps.

[cloakable]

I sometimes say hello, or wilkommen. Depends if the noob looks interesting or not.

[EternalCynic]

i do.. just not extensively, i figure once they jump right in to the other sections, then will be the time for conversation :)

[Johnny]

Too many posts to keep up with.

Maybe an INTP welcoming committee can be formed for this task, and then other committees can be formed for other tasks, and then we can have an oversight committee to see that all the other committee members are staying within the bounds of their respective charters and are communicating their findings appropriately... :lol:

:sombrero:

[cloakable]

Too many posts to keep up with.

Maybe an INTP welcoming committee can be formed for this task, and then other committees can be formed for other tasks, and then we can have an oversight committee to see that all the other committee members are staying within the bounds of their respective charters and are communicating their findings appropriately... :lol:

:sombrero:

And then we realise we've turned into SJ's, and commit suicide.

[KentOhio]

I don't know how to say things that are welcoming.

[cloakable]

You don't need too - chances are, the newcomer will be an INTP, and will not mind if you welcome him/her with an obscure scientific theory and an offer to discuss it. I know I would enjoy that welcome.

[Claverhouse]

Sometimes I do, sometimes not. Generally not, if the only thing I can think of is:

Welcome !

It's not a discrimination thing, or being too proud to acknowledge their existence.


Must try harder.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

[cloakable]

Sometimes I do, sometimes not. Generally not, if the only thing I can think of is:

Welcome !

It's not a discrimination thing, or being too proud to acknowledge their existence.


Must try harder.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

Why does your welcome look like Schlock from Schlock Mercenary (http://www.schlockmercenary.com)?

[Claverhouse]

[ Modestly ]

Just chose the highest size and the prettiest colour: pure intuitive genius.


That site's interesting.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

[Avengardh]

I do...but...like most of everyone else here, I don't know what to say most of the time :/

[SensEye]

Because I'm an INTP. ;)

I can leave the social niceties to the overt F's (like ohnoaninfp) and the borderline F's (like Aven and NGene). Plus there is always f.c. with his stock question list.

But if enough hours went by and a newbie's post had no replies I would fire up and make with some obligatory social graces. :cheers:

[Avengardh]

Because I'm an INTP. ;)

I can leave the social niceties to the overt F's (like ohnoaninfp) and the borderline F's (like Aven and NGene). Plus there is always f.c. with his stock question list.

But if enough hours went by and a newbie's post had no replies I would fire up and make with some obligatory social graces. :cheers:

Wa?? Who said I was a borderline F? Lol.

Hahaha, that was funny. :D

[Sam172]

Because, to be honest I have limited time as it is and I have neough trouble reading the other forums in depth....let alone welcoming new people. I know I really should....

[Vagabond]

I don't usually check the intro category. Also, I usually say 'hi' and stuff if I also have an additional comment to make. I'm soc last and I hate all that ritual stuff. I would think it goes without saying that new people that care to join the forum are welcome, it's not like a verification by me is needed.

[spirilis]

I don't usually check the intro category. Also, I usually say 'hi' and stuff if I also have an additional comment to make. I'm soc last and I hate all that ritual stuff. I would think it goes without saying that new people that care to join the forum are welcome, it's not like a verification by me is needed.
vaga just wants to kill us all
mwahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Vagabond]

Hmmm... you already know too much. Say your prayers. :ph34r:


:D

[CosmicDust]

I've posted there occasionally, if I dipped in and found an interesting conversation, or just had a peanut-gallery comment to make or (self-absorbed) tangent to go off on. But this question brings that "Ugh, do I have to?" sentiment. Being the puppy that licks the people's faces and humps their legs every time they walk in the door is not my thing. Besides, I spend most of my time on other forums, so I don't read this one that extensively.

[flan2dave]

*reads over responses*

Just a bunch of excuses, you put in the effort anyways. :D


I can leave the social niceties to the overt F's (like ohnoaninfp)

Doesn't she have enough people taking advantage of her "niceness" off the forum? ;)

[Slider]

why do you post in there so frequently? just different prerogatives, dude.

personally, i think introducing yourself is pretentious and superfluous at the same time, but wotever lights yer fire . . .

[flan2dave]

I have a certain empathy for those with social paranoia, some (I say some because I know plenty like you sincerly don't care) might be expecting a decently warm welcome or they would rather not risk coming back. It's a community board after all. Of course, I don't really expect anyone to change their minds about how often they post there, I was just teasing.

[Postblank]

I never post in introduction forums when I go to new boards. As such, I feel no need to even peruse them. Basically, an introduction thread is simply talking about one's self and I hate doing that when that's the only purpose. If it were to help with empathy or to illustrate a point, something constructive, sure. Otherwise, no.

[file cabinet]

why do you post in there so frequently? just different prerogatives, dude.

personally, i think introducing yourself is pretentious and superfluous at the same time, but wotever lights yer fire . . .

I have no idea.. maybe so people don't feel alienated and to help people feel comfortable at the forum... I think..

[nobarcode]

With so many noobs(intros), it's hard to keep up sometimes. *shrugs*

[shaytana]

I usually can't think of anything to say either, so I will just say something silly or poke them with a stick. I try to say something in each one, unless I get there too late and they already have a bunch of welcomes.

[Jezebel]

I read all of the intros, but almost never say anything in them. I like people, I'm curious about people, and I like to see how people introduce themselves to others... I just don't like talking to people =P But I would say something if nobody else did. Most of the time it feels like saying something in a crowd to me, and I don't feel like my "welcome!" is going to make much of a difference.

[NGene]

I post rarely in the introductions category, which is quite ironic because I created that category in the first place. :rolleyes:

I post rarely because there are way too many posts and way too little time, but I do read as many of them as I can, but I usually respond only when I have something to say or when I think it's appropriate to greet the person with the Cheers smiley, which is absolutely one of my favorite ways to greet a person.

I know there are INTPs who think "introduction" posts are just another form of those awkward social niceties, so I never expected those people to post or respond to introduction posts. (If I did, no one would be allowed to post into any other category before they're posted an introduction :devil:)

Then there are INFPs, INTPs with a strong F, and INTPs who are Social variants. These people might enjoy posting a bit about themselves, reading posts about the other members, and responding to new members who post about themselves. I'm a Social variant and I've been quite an F these days, so yes, I enjoy this "introduction" stuff. :)

[s]

Introducing and announcing myself is not my style as I tend to just appear and disappear (in real life and online) on a whim. Also, receiving some kind of acknowledgment from forum veterns for anything other than maybe a well articulated, insightful or humorous post, is not especially important to me.

I have posted on some people's intro threads when something catches my interest, but there have been (seemingly) copious intro threads lately.