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new members and chat

Posted: April 5, 2015, 9:12 pm
by Kid
We have many members who participate in chat every Sunday evening. We have had new members log in and never post anything. Is there anything we can do to make it better for new members to join in the fun. It can be intimidating to new members when they log in and see people using first names and realize most know each other and have met. We can use any advice to get new members to join in.................Kid

Re: new members and chat

Posted: April 6, 2015, 1:13 am
by LM14
Something all new chat visitors may find helpful.

When you first come to chat your page will be set to a white background and look like there is very little to do. Go to "STYLE" at the top of the page and switch it to "BLACK". Your page will change it's look and be much easier to read.

Come in and visit!

Steve

Re: new members and chat

Posted: April 8, 2015, 5:42 pm
by Alan Mclennan
yes do it, and do stick with it for awhile to get the feel for it, ask some weather related questions and not too heavy with tech questions to start with cause I might be there! :lol:
don`t try and read all LM14 posts, as he goes on and on! :P , it I feel is meant to be a social kind of get to know each other thing... so I hope to see you there one night! :burp:

Re: new members and chat

Posted: April 12, 2015, 11:42 pm
by LM14
Several "new guys" in chat tonight. Glad you came to visit!

Alan's right, I ramble on and on and.......

SPark

Re: new members and chat

Posted: April 13, 2015, 2:21 am
by orangeRcode
Wished I could have joined in tonight but I work 2 weekends a month and this was my first of 2. On days next week and will try to make an appearance.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: July 22, 2015, 11:37 am
by Hognot
Howdy! From Gulfport, Ms
I just bought a 66 short bed a week or so ago. It was last restored in '03 so, it has some issues. Since I am not the brightest guy in the world. I may need some help.
Thanks for letting me look around.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: October 25, 2015, 8:08 pm
by milomilo
You regulars might want to ask the new members where they are from, what they drive and what they do for a living, if they are still working, etc. It would probably help get them engaged in the chat.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 13, 2016, 6:32 pm
by Truckrat
We always greet them with Hellos when they log on. Some will respond
while others never say a word. And the thing is, if you don't post anything
for a while the chatbot will boot you off. TR

Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 13, 2016, 6:57 pm
by orangeRcode
What is this chat you speak of? :mrgreen:

I'm at work but will try and get on and say HOWDY!

Maybe we will get some newbies...possibly that guy we met at Sid's get together yesterday. What was his name Gary? Chris something with a nice 65 flareside.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 18, 2016, 9:05 am
by jalipke1124
Where is the chat room everyone talks about? :? I have not had any luck locating it and I would like to meet the members.

Jim

Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 18, 2016, 5:50 pm
by slick4x4
Right there in the middle, at the top of the page
Just click on where it says chat
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Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 18, 2016, 6:45 pm
by ICEMAN6166
slick4x4 wrote:Right there in the middle, at the top of the page
Just click on where it says chat
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also it tells you the number of people in the parentheses when there is anyone in there as well as there names if you point your mouse on it

it is always open for use, the main time lots are in there being sunday nites starting at 8 pm central time

as for advice to newbies, do not be afraid its a lot of fun i think.
topics vary greatly, and even if you are bad at typing no one cares as most of us make typing errors.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: March 29, 2016, 8:16 pm
by Alan Mclennan
That's 12PM Monday, for the ones here in Terra Australis ..... 8)

Re: new members and chat

Posted: August 2, 2017, 8:21 am
by Gota64
It's been awhile since this topic was updated. Still having chats on Sunday evening? I'll try to join this week.

Re: new members and chat

Posted: August 2, 2017, 8:32 am
by orangeRcode
Gota64 wrote:It's been awhile since this topic was updated. Still having chats on Sunday evening? I'll try to join this week.
Yep, generally a half dozen on. Sometimes more though. Lots of good things discussed. Come on over!