topic Re: New posters in Community Chat

New posters

catchersmom — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:40:41 GMT

I used to be on the QVC forums a long time ago, before they changed to this format. I just came back recently (once life settled down a bit). Almost all of my experiences here have been positive and my general impression is this forum is made up of a great group of individuals. Different personalities and opinions sure; but isn't that part of the draw for forums?

Anyway, I've noticed that sometimes when new posters give their first post a comment is made about them being new. From what I can tell (and this is just me trying to figure out the "why") something must have happened where there was a problem with new posters. I wasn't here when it happened, so don't know for sure. I do know I was always made to feel welcome, and that helped my comfort level tremendously.

If you are new here's a couple of tips I picked up along the way:

1. Make sure you are posting in the right forum (lol like right now, I'm not sure I should have placed this in community....maybe should have been in Q Talk??)

2. If you are using the search function to see if there is already a thread you are interested in, please pay attention to the dates of the posts. That search function will pull up threads that are many years old! It's almost caught me a couple of times.

3. Be respectful--different personalities, viewpoints, backgrounds, shopping preferences, etc. There's a pretty good variety here, and that is part of the charm.

4. If you have questions just ask! So many have helped me learn how to navigate and use the boards. I am, however, still a work in progress.

Re: New posters

meallen616 — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:05:19 GMT

Thanks for your post,

Re: New posters

LTT1 — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:47:43 GMT

@catchersmom

I’m sure that we have posted together... great tips!

Re: New posters

IMW — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:47:59 GMT

Also Great advice for seasoned posters, thank you.

Re: New posters

croemer — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:24:17 GMT

Welcome back, nice of you to be of help.

Re: New posters

Drythe — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:24:45 GMT

@croemer

Good to “see” you!

Remember you from back in the day, hope you’ll be around more.

Re: New posters

catchersmom — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:52:35 GMT

Thanks you guys .

@Drythe One of the neatest things about returning after a long absence was still seeing posters I remembered! If you think about all the changes in your life over the past 10+ years it's kind of amazing to have that happen. Nice to see you too!

Re: New posters

MKR14 — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:36:03 GMT

@catchersmom Hello and welcome back. I am new to this forum but have posted for a long time on other forums.

Some posters on a few of the forums get irritated on little things that none of us even notice. Life is too short not to just enjoy all the great people here and all kinds of wisdom and tips we bring to each other.

I have found a few really nice posters that I follow regularly and all the other delightful posters here are kind.

Re: New posters

febe1 — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:55:42 GMT

@catchersmom, I've found this question comes up for new posters sometimes. It is usually when a first time poster arrives on the board with their very first post to be an extremely negative, rude, stir-the-pot post criticizing a host.

It makes one think this poster has been around the block a few times.

Re: New posters

cecesnana — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:17:40 GMT

Very helpful for new posters @catchersmom!

Thanks for doing that and Welcome Back!

💙❤️💛💜💚

Re: New posters

dooBdoo — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:05:11 GMT

Wonderful tips, @catchersmom! So thoughtful of you to share your experienced advice. I think it's good for new posters and also a great reminder for those of us who have been here for years.

Welcome back, too! It's so nice to see you posting.😊

I would like to add another tip:

5. Take a moment to read the Standards for Participation (link available on the left side of every screen under "Quick links" and the Community Guidelines (under "Welcome Get Started" listed on the left side of every screen).

It can make posting a wee bit more pleasant if we have at least a general working knowledge of policies to which we agree when we use the forums. 😊

Re: New posters

OceanDreamer — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:17:40 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
@catchersmom, I've found this question comes up for new posters sometimes. It is usually when a first time poster arrives on the board with their very first post to be an extremely negative, rude, stir-the-pot post criticizing a host.
It makes one think this poster has been around the block a few times.

Good explanation @febe1.

Welcome back @catchersmom!

Re: New posters

KingstonsMom — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:46:25 GMT

@catchersmom

As a long time poster here (much longer than my 'sign up date' shows), it really irks me when new posters start a thread or comments on one and the "first time poster, so must be a troll" comments start!

For crying out loud, we were ALL a first time poster when we started!

IMO, this gives new posters, who may have a lot to contribute to our forums, the feeling that they are not welcome here.

Re: New posters

Spurt — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:11:04 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
@catchersmom, I've found this question comes up for new posters sometimes. It is usually when a first time poster arrives on the board with their very first post to be an extremely negative, rude, stir-the-pot post criticizing a host.
It makes one think this poster has been around the block a few times.

@febe1 @catchersmom

Or its some mysterious new poster that asks about a host that has recently quit or was let go by QVC..(and their only limited posts are strictly about that one host asking the same question) ..its more pot stirring or a relative/friend thinking they can get the host

re-hired....LOL!