An introduction sub forum?

snow1 · #1 08-11-2010, 09:17 AM

How come this site does not have a place were new commers to canreef can introduce themselves and say a little about what they keep and what not. I belong to 11 different fish forums and this is the only one that does not have an introduction place.

Aquattro · #2 08-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Guess we never thought about it, and nobody mentioned it before. It seems that most new people introduce themselves in the main forums, but we'll discuss and see if we feel there is a need for this.

paddyob · #3 08-11-2010, 02:38 PM

Starting a journal is a good way for people to get to know you.

Everyone can see it and it shows up in new posts. Introduce yourself there and your tank. People will follow. I started a new thread about my new set up. I am not new here, but I got hundreds of hits.

Give it a shot.

damtrees420 · #4 08-11-2010, 05:00 PM

A thank you button would be sweet as well i know snow and mud has it and every one uses it when helping others out witch this site is amazing at

snow1 · #5 08-11-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddyob

Starting a journal is a good way for people to get to know you.

Everyone can see it and it shows up in new posts. Introduce yourself there and your tank. People will follow. I started a new thread about my new set up. I am not new here, but I got hundreds of hits.

Give it a shot.

Yes but the thing is a lot of people don't want to start journals b/c there tank set-up is already done so they just then post pictures of the tank in the picture section. It an intro section people can say where they come from and how long they have been in the hobby and how they got started etc....

lastlight · #6 08-11-2010, 07:07 PM

The journal section is a document of your tank in its creation and continuing journey. I think that's the best place to introduce yourself. While it's nice to say 'hi i'm new here'...we're all here for our tanks. Either running or in the works. I'd rather see more tank threads than a bunch of intro threads where I'm likely not going to see much besides a bunch of hellos and welcomes.

Just my 0.02 though.

noirsphynx · #7 08-11-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

The journal section is a document of your tank in its creation and continuing journey. I think that's the best place to introduce yourself. While it's nice to say 'hi i'm new here'...we're all here for our tanks. Either running or in the works. I'd rather see more tank threads than a bunch of intro threads where I'm likely not going to see much besides a bunch of hellos and welcomes.

Just my 0.02 though.

I feel the same way.

intarsiabox · #8 08-12-2010, 12:11 AM

Personally I wouldn't look at intro threads but if you introduced yourself with a question or tank journal then for sure I would.

Llamarama · #9 08-12-2010, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

The journal section is a document of your tank in its creation and continuing journey. I think that's the best place to introduce yourself. While it's nice to say 'hi i'm new here'...we're all here for our tanks. Either running or in the works. I'd rather see more tank threads than a bunch of intro threads where I'm likely not going to see much besides a bunch of hellos and welcomes.

+1