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Originally Posted by Dodger
I cannot agree with this attitude, I think the guy can pop into any thread and ask any question he wishes, whenever. Thats what a forum is all about, isn't it?
Who says every new member has to do an introductory thread that is read by so few and remembered by even less, before he's allowed by you to post a question?
Did you do an introductory post before ever posting anything? I didn't and cannot seem to find where it states by Nicke that its a forum rule.
I also didn't find your post reprimanding him 'polite' either but rather rude and full of self importance.
26,000 members now, if everyone posted a introductory thread the board would be cluttered.
Welcome to the board matey and take no notice of Faulty, think he was having an off day!!
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Ooops , almost missed this one......but you just know I'll have to reply.
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Must read for all newbies
Here are a couple of tips to help you find your way around and make sure you get the information your looking for.
1. Post a quick introduction - It is always nice to get some idea about who new members are. Also , different nationalities may be able to provide specific tips regarding accommodation/food/sports etc.
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Not a forum rule , just some advice for Newbies so that other BM's will be able to base their replies on the "prior knowledge" of our new members.
To say that a Newbies intro "
is read by so few and remembered by even less" doesn't sound like a very good way of getting new members to interact and feel welcome on the forum.
As for a newbie having to post a intro "before being
allowed by me to post a question" , don't know where you get that silly idea from ???
But there have been first posts (from some newbies) asking for details of bar-owners/BGs/ BMs and in the majority of cases these have received replies to the effect of "Who are you ???" and "Why do you want to know ????", I just suggested a way to save others asking these questions.
My reply to mcdon11 was not intended to be either rude or arrogant , and he was kind enough to post a brief intro which clarified why he was asking the question. I then thanked him (politely) for his intro and hopefully pointed him in the right direction (Hobbsy) to get the answer he was after.
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my post being "
rather rude and full of self importance", I can only guess that there are no mirrors in Kamala ............ but there again I may be wrong as I am only a tourist/holidaymaker and not an expat living there.
PS. I was actually having a day off , rather than an off day and would still ask Newbies to please post an intro as it helps to 'tailor' information to suit their needs/nationality/experience/age etc.
