Feedback Greeters... SO PROUD!!

[Nifty-Chicken]

I just want to say how crazy proud / happy I am to go to the new-member introduction section and see every single introduction (even when sorting by start-date) has a bunch of replies!

This may not seem like a big deal, but feeling welcome when joining a new group makes ALL the difference in the world!

Thanks to all those that help welcome our new members, especially those that reply with custom messages and questions!!!

 

[N F C]

Saying hi to new members is an easy way to make a person feel they've been noticed and that BYC is a welcoming community. I work during the summers so can't do as many greets as I'd like, but look out this winter...I'll be right there saying Hello!

 

[HuffleClaw]

I absolutely LOVE greeting new members each day! It makes my heart happy to see and here all the heartwarming stories most of them have to share!

 

[Kiki]

If you found us through Google...what was the question you asked Google.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

, good job greeters.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I haven't looked at in a while, but does it have a spot for the persons location? Some people have issues and knowing their location would help in many cases.

 

[staceyj]

Hi Nifty,

I’d like to see a question about the geographic location of the new member right off the bat.


If it would be rude to ask:

Dude/Dudette! Where you at?

You could say something like:

What challenges do you anticipate in providing protection from the type of weather your geographical location poses?

Some people mention it in their introduction.
I can understand that for certain situations, or in the case of a youngster signing on as a member, a location may not be something they (or their parents) want to share.
Having said that, especially in the case of a new /newish member who is suddenly facing the stress of a timely emergency, there are many times when already having that info would be helpful.

I think a lot of the daily users here, even if they don’t post a hello, maybe because they see there’s already three pages of greetings, (that would be me sometimes when I’m dashing out the door )
at least read the new member’s post.
Narrative details like that, tend to stick comprehensively and that might be helpful down the line.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[TwoCrows]

I love greeting new members! Nothing says "we are a friendly, helpful, wonderful community like a nice Hello and Welcome to BYC!!" It really helps get the newbies off to a good start, helps set our friendly tone.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

I have a question...

I think we might be able to setup a default template for people's first posts in a particular section. I'm wondering if we should have every new topic / thread started in the intro section automatically populated with the questions here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-member-introductions-sample-questions-template.125892/

??

Also, it's been a while since we've updated that list of questions. Anything we should add, remove, or change?