An appeal to all non-posting members

Rick · 2nd June 2006, 02:29 AM

I have to admit to not having been nervous about my first posting here almost ten years ago .
It's only electrons folks .

I found the group to be warm and welcoming ; eager to help me learn .
That atmosphere still exists here ; I honestly do not understand why someone would join with no intention of posting ; why join when you can just lurk as a non member ?

Feel free to jump in ; the water's fine and always remember there are no stupid questions only stupid answers and you're not likely to get those here .

Rick

Aurangzeb · 2nd June 2006, 02:56 AM

Hello All!

I have asked my share of strange questions and some that were simplistic. It's very freindly here and I have learned much. I lurked for a while before I joined and it was interesting but sometimes as a lurking non-member the question I wanted answred was not asked yet, bou when I became a member I found that I can now ask the questions and not just sit on the side-lines! I joined here when I was 14 years old and now am 15, I was nervous when I made my first post that I whould make a fool of myself.... But I did not!

Mark...

ariel · 2nd June 2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurangzeb

Hello All!

I have asked my share of strange questions and some that were simplistic. It's very freindly here and I have learned much. I lurked for a while before I joined and it was interesting but sometimes as a lurking non-member the question I wanted answred was not asked yet, bou when I became a member I found that I can now ask the questions and not just sit on the side-lines! I joined here when I was 14 years old and now am 15, I was nervous when I made my first post that I whould make a fool of myself.... But I did not!

Mark...

Oh, my God!
Sorry for all the "adult" jokes, and my offer to go for a beer is rescinded!

Seriously, Mark, that young? I am a bit envious but wish I'd started with collecting when I was your age... All the best, kid!

wolviex · 2nd June 2006, 11:21 AM

Mark - you are our future and our hope

- there was a time I thought I'm the youngest member of this forum, and thought the average age on this board is 50-60 years

Now I know I was very wrong

katana · 2nd June 2006, 12:21 PM

I only joined around 4 months ago. Previously I had never posted on ANY forum. The members here are friendly, informative and dare I say humourous. The forum staff are excellent, (give yourselves a pat on the back, boys

).

So I say, to all those who have considered posting a thread or joining the discussions........just do it......you wont regret it.

Rick · 2nd June 2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

The members here are friendly, informative and dare I say humourous. The forum staff are excellent, (give yourselves a pat on the back, boys

).

< SNAP > Oww !!

I think I broke my arm following your advice Katana .

katana · 2nd June 2006, 03:22 PM

Ah....the perils of ....self gratification

2nd June 2006, 02:29 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	It's Funny I have to admit to not having been nervous about my first posting here almost ten years ago . It's only electrons folks . I found the group to be warm and welcoming ; eager to help me learn . That atmosphere still exists here ; I honestly do not understand why someone would join with no intention of posting ; why join when you can just lurk as a non member ? Feel free to jump in ; the water's fine and always remember there are no stupid questions only stupid answers and you're not likely to get those here . Rick

2nd June 2006, 02:56 AM	#2
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello All! I have asked my share of strange questions and some that were simplistic. It's very freindly here and I have learned much. I lurked for a while before I joined and it was interesting but sometimes as a lurking non-member the question I wanted answred was not asked yet, bou when I became a member I found that I can now ask the questions and not just sit on the side-lines! I joined here when I was 14 years old and now am 15, I was nervous when I made my first post that I whould make a fool of myself.... But I did not! Mark...

2nd June 2006, 11:21 AM	#4
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Mark - you are our future and our hope - there was a time I thought I'm the youngest member of this forum, and thought the average age on this board is 50-60 years Now I know I was very wrong

2nd June 2006, 12:21 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I only joined around 4 months ago. Previously I had never posted on ANY forum. The members here are friendly, informative and dare I say humourous. The forum staff are excellent, (give yourselves a pat on the back, boys ). So I say, to all those who have considered posting a thread or joining the discussions........just do it......you wont regret it.

2nd June 2006, 03:22 PM	#7
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Ah....the perils of ....self gratification