New Members - Suggestions
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 by Fuzzy Logic | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Have read many threads lately regarding people who seem to think the site should be free and then complain when their 50Mb cap is reached. It seems appropriate to remind new members their status is temporary, and encourage them to become full paying members. One suggestion is their title be altered to something like 'Registered Guest' or similar, to separate them from the large number of decent Citizens who have paid their dues. New members should also be made more aware of the benefits of full membership. People who go away disappointed or disillusioned are members lost.
Not every one is a pc or internet expert. Another suggestion would be to have more links to the FAQ. It should appear on every page in a prominent position. Most questions on the message board are from people who haven't noticed the FAQ. At the least it should be made easier to see.
A positive attitude will ensure the site grows in the right way with a higher proportion of paying members. It should be the ambition of all new members to become a Citizen, and the ambition of all Citizens to encourage new members. A healthy well funded site benefits everyone.
Not every one is a pc or internet expert. Another suggestion would be to have more links to the FAQ. It should appear on every page in a prominent position. Most questions on the message board are from people who haven't noticed the FAQ. At the least it should be made easier to see.
A positive attitude will ensure the site grows in the right way with a higher proportion of paying members. It should be the ambition of all new members to become a Citizen, and the ambition of all Citizens to encourage new members. A healthy well funded site benefits everyone.
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phreak_of_nature
Reply #2 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:17 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:17 PM
I wish I had said that.
What would really help is exactly what you say, a way to differentiate between new users and floaters.
I really think that 'Registered Guest' is a more polite term then I would apply to someone, so I say go with that. Then the next level up, 'Citizen'. And finally 'Deity'?
What would really help is exactly what you say, a way to differentiate between new users and floaters.
I really think that 'Registered Guest' is a more polite term then I would apply to someone, so I say go with that. Then the next level up, 'Citizen'. And finally 'Deity'?
WOM
Reply #4 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:35 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:35 PM
Also I would make the shareware version of the SkinBrowser a different color.
Angel_Wings
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:37 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:37 PM
Fuzzy, I could just *Smooooooooooch* you to death! (
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What a wonderful, insightful and intelligent post!
I especially love your statement, "Not every one is a pc or internet expert. Another suggestion would be to have more links to the FAQ" Boy, I couldn't agree more! It would be nice if it could be available as a link on every thread so it's easier to nav for newbies in need of help etc.
And I also agree 100% on the idea of us all pitching in to do our part and be welcoming and kind and friendly rather than grumpy and cynical and snotty/snobby.
I think that does EVERYONE a world of good and not just the newbies or the future purchase-ees. 
Otay, enough of my blabbin'!
BTW...You're too precious you ol' fuzzer wuzzer bear! hehe
)What a wonderful, insightful and intelligent post!
I especially love your statement, "Not every one is a pc or internet expert. Another suggestion would be to have more links to the FAQ" Boy, I couldn't agree more! It would be nice if it could be available as a link on every thread so it's easier to nav for newbies in need of help etc.
And I also agree 100% on the idea of us all pitching in to do our part and be welcoming and kind and friendly rather than grumpy and cynical and snotty/snobby.
I think that does EVERYONE a world of good and not just the newbies or the future purchase-ees. 
Otay, enough of my blabbin'!
BTW...You're too precious you ol' fuzzer wuzzer bear!
hehe
Angel_Wings
Reply #7 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:40 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:40 PM
Oops...I just noticed I quoted Fuzzy without unquoting! For shame! 
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:51 AM
Reply #10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:51 AM
A big smooch from Shmoopy - sigh, makes it worth being alive
BTW, I asked around at work (pc users), and only my colleague in IT knew what FAQ stood for. Interesting!
BTW, I asked around at work (pc users), and only my colleague in IT knew what FAQ stood for. Interesting!
Angel_Wings
Reply #11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:00 AM
Reply #11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:00 AM
Fuzzy wuzzy...you masher~ You flatterer-er-er-er of women! ()
Whyyyyy there oughtta be a law or sumpin' akin to that!
Angel_Wings sentences you to fifty years of wet, sloppy kisses.
)Whyyyyy there oughtta be a law or sumpin' akin to that!
Angel_Wings sentences you to fifty years of wet, sloppy kisses.
Angel_Wings
Reply #12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:02 AM
Reply #12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:02 AM
Angel_Wings conjectures that the sloppy kisses will come from the stray dogs from down the alley
Angel_Wings
Reply #13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:03 AM
Reply #13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:03 AM
Nahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
No mutts for fuzzy!
Only big, heartfelt kisses all over his face!
Angel_Wings hugs fuzzy tight and kisses him on the cheek and whispers, "blessed be."
No mutts for fuzzy!
Only big, heartfelt kisses all over his face!
Angel_Wings hugs fuzzy tight and kisses him on the cheek and whispers, "blessed be."
Angel_Wings
Reply #14 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:09 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:09 AM
Angel_Wings must sleep now...before her feet take over her brain and she ends up walking on her head with a bad case of mental foot fungi. 
snore, dribble, dribble, drool, snore...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
snore, dribble, dribble, drool, snore...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #15 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:09 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:09 AM
Shmoopy sentences you to fifty years of wet, sloppy kisses
I can live with that
No dogs though - they use tongues too much...
I can live with that
No dogs though - they use tongues too much...
LazyDawg
Reply #16 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 5:43 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 5:43 AM
Get a room, for sheesh's sake!
BTW I agree with Fuzzy's post. I'm non-contributing member who still considers himself a newbie and I am extremely grateful for the fantastic pieces of work ppl contribute. The cost is very good value for what one can get in return, so get your pennie out folks.
BTW I agree with Fuzzy's post. I'm non-contributing member who still considers himself a newbie and I am extremely grateful for the fantastic pieces of work ppl contribute. The cost is very good value for what one can get in return, so get your pennie out folks.
phreak_of_nature
Reply #17 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:44 AM
Reply #17 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:44 AM
Another oddball off-the-wall suggestion.
On the Author Info page, along with the Author, Nick, UserID info, include a Member Since field.
That way you can tell just how new a person is.
On the Author Info page, along with the Author, Nick, UserID info, include a Member Since field.
That way you can tell just how new a person is.
werewolf
Reply #18 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:52 AM
Reply #18 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:52 AM
You can tell how new a member is by his member number.
werewolf is 829
werewolf is 829
Keila
Reply #19 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:52 AM
Reply #19 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:52 AM
You know I thought of a emoticon to fill the void.
One that appears to be ducking from the fall-out of whatever the poster got themselves into this time.
One that appears to be ducking from the fall-out of whatever the poster got themselves into this time.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:03 PM