topic Re: What is the problem with new posters? in Community Chat

What is the problem with new posters?

Dash — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:36:03 GMT

The last few days I have been reading lots of complaints about new posters or people like me who post infrequently. Why is that a problem? Why does that seem to offend so many?

I think I am one of the posters who is the target of these complaints, but I don't understand what I have done to offend people. I am not really new. I have been shopping with QVC for over a decade. The last year or so I have averaged 5 to 6 QVC purchases a month. My husband hates it, but I keep my UPS guy busy. I set up an account to post on these boards awhile back, don't remember when. I read several topics on the boards off and on. I usually read comments about the TSV or other products I'm interested in. Sometimes I read other posts if the subject line interests me. I rarely post, mostly because I don't have anything to add to the conversation or, I just don't want to take the time to type it out on my tablet. Also, awhile back the sign in process was cumbersome and I didn't want to bother signing in to comment. The last few days I have posted more frequently. I don't know why really. Maybe I have more time or otherwise bored or I just felt like adding my two cents to the conversation. I assure you my motives are not nefarious and I do not intend to provoke. My guess is that most of the new posters are similar to me. So why all the negativity?

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

wildcat fan — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:45:56 GMT

I haven't read any complaints about new posters. Actually, I've read several comments about how new posters are welcome.

The issue is with people who set up multiple usernames.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

SouthFlorida321 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:51:29 GMT

@Dash I'm new here as well to the forums and have made a few posts. What they are trying to say is people who have been around for a while have disagreements with others and them come back and sign in with a new"nickname" as it's called. It happens at HSN and most chatrooms. Yes, it is quite easy to spot their style of writing, subject matter, etc. very soon.

And yes, these nicknames talk and have conversations with themselves. Creepy, I know, but what can you do? Oh my goodness.....

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Noel7 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:53:11 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
I haven't read any complaints about new posters. Actually, I've read several comments about how new posters are welcome.

The issue is with people who set up multiple usernames.

Same here.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

sunshine45 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:05:11 GMT

there is a recent thread that deals with this topic of "new" posters.... can be found in Q TALK.

Anybody Notice a Sudden Influx of "New" Posters?

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Q-Talk/Anybody-Notice-a-Sudden-Influx-of-quot-New-quot-Posters/m-p/3935231#M84508

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:05:52 GMT

The problem is when one has a registration date that is almost a decade old, and they only have a dozen or less posts under that nic.

There are those who have back-up nics that they use after they get banned.

One post or less per year?

It gets my antenna up as to their motives.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

hellodali — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:08:05 GMT

Personally I think it is great to have new posters. They bring some new ideas to the forum. Another good thing is it shows the forum is still useful and hopefully QVC will keep it around for a long time.

Welcome anyone new or anyone who doesn't post often. Please don't be strangers.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

catwhisperer — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:11:03 GMT

Unfortunately, some new posters start posting only to create havoc.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

GCR18 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:13:57 GMT

I wouldn't worry about it. Keep on keeping on.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

YorkieonmyPillow — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:15:06 GMT

@Dash Everyone was a "new" poster at some point. Don't sweat it.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

SouthFlorida321 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:16:20 GMT

@catwhisperer could be a few, but most come back with new nicknames. I have read posts here for some years but recently discovered the "soap opera" section and it got me to sign in. Bold & Beautiful fan for many years.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Mellie32 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:16:33 GMT

I remember back in the day when I was brand new. I was jumped all over immediately since people assumed I was someone else.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Dash — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:23:26 GMT

@SouthFlorida321 wrote:
@Dash I'm new here as well to the forums and have made a few posts. What they are trying to say is people who have been around for a while have disagreements with others and them come back and sign in with a new"nickname" as it's called. It happens at HSN and most chatrooms. Yes, it is quite easy to spot their style of writing, subject matter, etc. very soon.

And yes, these nicknames talk and have conversations with themselves. Creepy, I know, but what can you do? Oh my goodness.....

Thank you for the explanation. I guess there is history with some posters that I am not aware of. I can see how it would be irritating if banned posters showed up under a new name or used several names to cause problems. It's unfortunate that all of us "new" posters are suspect.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

catwhisperer — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:23:34 GMT

I am aware that some posters have had to change their nics when the boards changed awhile back. However, I have had the same nic since I started posting 8 yrs. ago and have had no reason to change it. There is one nasty poster in particular who has changed her nic several times over the years, yet it doesn't take much for some of us to quickly figure out who it is.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

happycat — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:25:31 GMT

@Dash, I haven't been on much this week, so I don't know what has gone on. Try not to take it personally. And welcome to the boards.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Katcat1 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:37:49 GMT

I have not noticed any complaints that you mentoned and I am on the board almost daily for a short while. You have to ignore such complaints and consider the source.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Marp — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:03:08 GMT

I don't have a problem with new members posting but I am suspicious of "new" posters with a sign up date from 2010 (the default date after the board change) and their first post is in 2017, and that post is a much repeated complaint about Q, a really out there complaint or a divisive post on a hot topic.

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

jeanlake — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:12:35 GMT

I stopped posting for a couple of years because our home got so busy with family, down on their luck, moving in with us -- plus, the posts were getting fussy and it was a good time to slip away. I have much more time now. Seems like moderators take care of cranky posters or those who try to stir things up. It's so much better now. IMO

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:13:49 GMT

@Marp wrote:
I don't have a problem with new members posting but I am suspicious of "new" posters with a sign up date from 2010 (the default date after the board change) and their first post is in 2017, and that post is a much repeated complaint about Q, a really out there complaint or a divisive post on a hot topic.

@Marp

Bingo!

THAT'S what I'm talking about!

Re: What is the problem with new posters?

febe1 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:43:50 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@wildcat fan wrote:
I haven't read any complaints about new posters. Actually, I've read several comments about how new posters are welcome.

The issue is with people who set up multiple usernames.

Same here.

Same here. It's an influx of new nics. Really strange are the ones registered in 2010 with 1 post. I've never seen so many new posters all at one time. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.