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Welcoming Newcomers

Discussion

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Posted by Dennis Plank on February 23, 2016 at 9:30 AM
I've been a bit disappointed in our community lately for its lack of welcome to new members.  It seems to me that when we see an unfamiliar name under an image, it behooves us to provide a warm welcome and to provide comments and encouragement.  It is the comments and interaction that keep the community active and interesting.  I know we bet busy and it's easy to get in the habit of posting and making one or two comments on especially striking images, but that's not what a critique site is about.  No one would bother to post here if they didn't get feedback, that's what you blog is for. sad

So lets make it a point to roll out the welcome mat, folks.
Posted by John Tobias on February 23, 2016 at 12:52 PM
OK, I'll try harder, good point.
Posted by Bill Chambers on February 24, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Excellent point Dennis.  I'll try harder as well.
Posted by Ed Williams on March 18, 2016 at 7:19 PM
Ditto Dennis, agreed.