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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
 Posted - 01/15/2004 : 2:27:43 PM
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Poll Question:
Inspired by the Welcome new members! topic started by cpatch last year, I was wondering if we should create a forum just for people to introduce themselves? Or is the info provided in our profiles enough?
Please do not "view Results" before you vote or you may waive your right to vote. Vote first!
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| Yes, an area to introduce ourselves is a great idea! |
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32 votes |
| The cold weather has frozen your brain. I vote no. |
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2 votes |
| No opinion. |
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2 votes |
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Total Votes: 36 counted »» |
Last Vote:
01/12/2007 3:38:33 PM |
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Andy |
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catheglass
Lokahi
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2004 : 02:38:09 AM
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Aloha Andy:
the special forum for new member introductions is a great idea - I don't scan the profiles, da ol' brain would nevah remembah to do dat thang. |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2004 : 10:33:36 AM
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It's true that the profiles are short and often not read. Hopefully, people will be inspired to tell their stories here.
Aloha. |
Andy |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2004 : 01:31:59 AM
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Aloha all,
I would love to learn more about all of these wonderful people with their great ideas and questions. Where do you live, what kind of career do you have, what got you to fall in love with that sweet nahenahe Hawaiian music, etc. But I feel a little intimidated about sharing all these same things with everyone for fear I'll look like I'm feeling too self-important. Are there others who feel that way? Am I just shy? 
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 02/08/2004 : 5:49:13 PM
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I almost always check the profiles, 'cause I, too, like to "flesh out" the names. Like pictures, too.
Raymond
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chica
Aloha
Germany
10 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2004 : 6:00:09 PM
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| Introductions are great. But, I've noticed that, while a lot of newbie's intros get read, hardly anyone responds to even say hi. What's up with that? That's not the Aloha spirit I remember. Or am I wrong? |
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
1526 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 09:02:32 AM
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Aloha kakou e Corinna,
Kala mai ia`u. I am one of the offenders. So...ho`okipa i na malihini!
One of the reasons is that many of us kama`âina (so to speak) have seen so many people that have come and gone, as this creation of Andy's has grown, that some of us have become numbed to newbies. The way in which malihini have been integrated into the larger group, before this "welcome" category was created, was simply to engage in meaningful conversation on some germane topic. Now that the category has been created (against my vote - see, I came out of the closet as a curmudgeon) there is pressure, mandatory almost, to respond all the time. For those of us who are occupied in lots of other activities, that just isn't possible. (Right now I have a few minutes to do this before I have to do some work.) So, that's my excuse which might seem lame to some, who, for one reason or another, spend lots of time on the computer. Basically, this situtation is no different than on any Usenet Newsgroup. After a while there, the same topics get repeated and people tune out.
Taropatch is actually lots better, because the topics are so pointed and of direct interest to many of us. In addition, many of us are real friends - in the flesh, too.
Anyway...that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Me ke aloha,
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islandboo
Lokahi
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 10:38:55 AM
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I am also sorry for any perceived lack of welcome on this particular forum, but I had looked at it as a way for people to put forward the information that had previously been buried in the member profiles, which are more declarative than conversational (profiles on parade!). In other words, that it was less a "chat-room" type of thing than a place to just describe who you are and what your interests are, and why you decided to join us. Like Reid said, many of the "old-timers" know each other in person, so the forum is a way to get to know something about the newer members other than just their username.
I also can see Reid's point about time - besides Hawaiian music, I enjoy the music of Warren Zevon, and have been on a bulletin board for his fans which has exploded since the Grammys. It is now literally impossible for me to follow all of the posts on that board - it would take hours a day, and I am lucky most days to get 45 minutes to check in at all of my regular sites. I have pretty much given up on that board. (Not that it wouldn't be great to see that sort of traffic here, but it does make it difficult to follow and take part in all of the threads).
So, anyway, no slight intended. Just post away with questions and comments, and you will get many helpful responses from all of the wonderful folks who hang out here.
Me ke aloha,
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Karl Monetti
`Olu`olu
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 5:23:37 PM
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Aloha,
I first logged on in mid-February and posted a ridiculous intro that, after I sent it, wished I had not. After a few days i checked to see if any responses had come in, and I could not even find my own post. I was relieved and delighted at thinking perhaps the Admin folks had censored mine for its borderline questionable content. A few days later I did get a personal email via taropatch from a friend in Hawaii who saw my post. Well, maybe that horrible item did get on the air anyway, and eveidently it did not offend anyone after all. I can tell it didn;t because I just read the responses to a new member who introduced himself in pidgin and got a string of about 25 posts! And all he asked for is help.
The relevance here is that, if my post did really get out there, nobody made any effort ot reply. I have since participated in some other discussions here and have found a couple of very helpful folks and a lot of kindred spirits. Lets do answer those new members, even if they do "come and go". After all, who knows if a new person will stay or not? And, how better to help them mdecide to do so than to in clude them mright off the bat?
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 6:10:29 PM
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Agreed...I read everyone's posts and respond whenever I feel I can be helpful (or humorous), but it does seem somewhat trite to respond to everyone's intro with a "hi and welcome!" (not that I don't every now and then), especially when there are dozens of us doing it!
Your best bet if you'd like a response to your intro is to tell a little about yourself and then ask a question. We're suckers for answering questions. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2004 : 10:27:31 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by chica
Introductions are great. But, I've noticed that, while a lot of newbie's intros get read, hardly anyone responds to even say hi. What's up with that? That's not the Aloha spirit I remember. Or am I wrong?
Hi Chica,
I see your point and I agree that I do not reply to each "introduction." On the other hand, I do not see it as a lack of aloha spirit. My motivation for setting up the "introduce yourself" forum was for several reasons. For example, I think there are many lurkers who read but do not post. This forum provides an opportunity to break the ice, a convenient place to get started. BTW, we wish that everyone was as enthusiastic as you on day one. Welcome! Moreover, this forum can suit anyone. Even long time posters can post here because in the course of day to day postings on various topics, it is not always clear who you are or where you come from.
I hope that new intros do not feel unwelcomed if their post does not receive quick welcome replies. |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 5:04:40 PM
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| I'm with Craig - sometimes it just seems trite to repeat "hi, welcome aboard." Someimes I do just that. Not that anyone has ever accused me of being moody. On the other hand if I seem some content that makes me think I can be of help, or that "pushes a button," the odds are very high that I will respond. There are some days that I actually have to work and spend less time on this site, and if a message seems too old or has moved on, I usually don't respond. No dissing intended. |
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cmdrpiffle
`Olu`olu
USA
553 Posts |
Posted - 03/30/2004 : 1:15:11 PM
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I welcome anyone and everyone to share on the forum. Even, especially
if I only get to sign once a week or so.
I am amazed everytime I see the forum all of the new names. That
if a beautiful thing. I won't make a rote or an automatic response
just because someone is new. But, I wish I did have the time to
read and digest every response on the forum, and respond. So I
welcome everyone in spirit. Sometimes we're away for long periods
of time.
So, if you're newer to this forum, and feel you've been ignored...
you so have not. Like a lot of other folks, I'll glance at a new name
see where they're from and wish I could respond.
We all have our days, Raymond...geez, how moody can someone be or what? Debbie, well she's still on her 'Bad Luck Streak in Dancing
School', but as the days warm up, she'll come around. Andy is
secretly ensconed in a castle somewhere on the right coast pulling
the strings, and Craig...uh, well Craig is ... Craig.
that is all. The staff meeting is supposed to break up soon
and my boss will be coming back. Gotta go look like I'm
doing something 'aviation' related.
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 12:31:17 AM
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I so enjoy reading a little something about the new (and old) people on this site, but had not thought about responding to everyone. However, now when I read posts on the other subjects, I have a little more information on the people, and so I enjoy the "conversation" just a little bit more. This site is such a great resource, I hope everyone who is new and may feel a little vulnerable will give it some time. Friendships are sometimes slow to blossom, but when they do: look out! My aloha to everyone who comes to this site. My special aloha to Andy and Lynette. You're extra ono!
Hugs, Julie |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2004 : 01:49:54 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by cmdrpiffle
Craig...uh, well Craig is ... Craig.
I'm so touched. (But you knew that already.) |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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