Well, i peeked inside of it the other day. Not many newbies have even posted in there either. Is there a way to publicize it more? make people more aware that it exists and encourage them to participate in it?
But, just as a side note, we don't need a center, charity or event just to make a newbie feel comfortable. All it takes is someone from the main thread who's around a lot to befriend someone they notice who's new. I noticed someone around this week; I co-owned one of my stallions with her. She is super excited about it. I just know she will rp him. She's already sending me pm's about the kind of familiars and accessories she wants to buy for him.lol
Just saying, at least a minimal amount of this can be streamlined by the shop regs themselves taking some initiative.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:14 pm
That's good we have those like you, Grace, to help the newbies so much. I been a newbie myself and remember what its like to go into a big thread and being ignored. Everyone else has been a newbie too so should go out of their way to welcome someone new. I can't force people to welcome newbies but maybe you can form a newbie welcoming committee that recruits others to welcome newbies.
I've been trying to welcome them too. Its a great way to make friends in the shop, cause even though I've been around a while, I oftentimes get missed in the conversation. Newbies are usually pretty happy to talk to anyone, and feel acknowledged. And hey, you never know who you could meet.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:21 pm
I adopted a newbie myself. Marzipanz. She co owns Amethyst and now has a basket due to the breeding I won.
I always do my best to talk to the newbies I see in the thread or help them out. I remember what it was like to be new in Soq. It's why I made the suggestion to Eve to totally revamp our charity to specifically help Soq newbies and eventually help newbies in other shops.
That's a great way of thinking about newbies, Kaitaia. I seen people flat out ignore a newbie if they are wearing shabby clothing or have a name with too many numbers. You gotta remember that behind every avatar there is a person with thoughts and feelings.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:34 pm
Exactly. You could meet a friend for life. You never know. Most of the newbies in Soq seem pretty awesome anyway, and like I said. If you make friends with a newbie, and they stick around, which they are more likely to do if they have friends, then you'll always have someone to talk to in the thread. x3
Exactly. You could meet a friend for life. You never know. Most of the newbies in Soq seem pretty awesome anyway, and like I said. If you make friends with a newbie, and they stick around, which they are more likely to do if they have friends, then you'll always have someone to talk to in the thread. x3
ilu *glomp* whee
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:38 pm
I remember how scary it was trying to join into Soquili. Not only is the size of the thread intimidating, sometimes the people within are as well. When I first joined in, I was promptly ignored. But Wyn helped coax me in. <3
I personally don't find Soq that bad. There's other shops I find worse. You can usually find someone to talk to here. xD
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:43 pm
So I think to best answer this suggestion is the best way to keep the Center filled with welcomers is to form a Welcoming Committee for those who want to make newbies feel comfortable. It would be strictly volunteer because Id on't think its right to give out prizes to someone for behaving in a courteous manner.
So I think to best answer this suggestion is the best way to keep the Center filled with welcomers is to form a Welcoming Committee for those who want to make newbies feel comfortable. It would be strictly volunteer because Id on't think its right to give out prizes to someone for behaving in a courteous manner.
I'd like to permanently volunteer to be involved in that Sirenz.
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