Block introductions sub forum on TAT

[Elvis]

I don't want to sound like a curmudgeon but is there any way to block the intros sub forum from showing up in new posts on TAT it's just with everyone moving over, means that everyone seems to feel the need to introduce themselves to (largely) the same group of people that already know them and its swamping real content, not really being helped by some users copy and pasting the same welcome message to every thread on there either.

[Beaker]

Block introductions sub forum on TAT

Know what you mean, you get the intro then the 'Welcome blah blah...' messages (particularly from one person that copies/pastes the same sentiment to all newcomers!)


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[nickb]

...not really being helped by some users copy and pasting the same welcome message to every thread on there either.

I think a few people are desperate to get their post rate up without having to go to the effort of thinking-up any actual content - we all know who they are.

Welcome to TDF BTW

+1

ditto

[ootini]

To play devil's advocate, isn't the point of the intros subforum so that existing members get the chance to read the introduction and welcome the new user should they so choose? If we all ignored the intro subforum, it might make the place seem quite unfriendly?

[nickb]

To play devil's advocate, isn't the point of the intros subforum so that existing members get the chance to read the introduction and welcome the new user should they so choose? If we all ignored the intro subforum, it might make the place seem quite unfriendly?

I think what Elvis is saying is that there's no real need to keep welcoming people you were conversing with elsewhere only a week before. The reason I didn't bother posting an introduction is that I didn't want to add to the noise.

[Squidge]

I think what Elvis is saying is that there's no real need to keep welcoming people you were conversing with elsewhere only a week before. The reason I didn't bother posting an introduction is that I didn't want to add to the noise.

Your avatar makes you look like Bruce Willis.

[ootini]

Oh, that makes sense. But when do you then "unblock" the subforum so you get to see "new users" who weren't in the other place? I must admit I did add an intro of my own, kept it short n sweet though, but at the time there weren't a huge number of people here. I don't think I've replied to any intros as yet. The other thing is I don't use the New post functionality either, I just browse and subscribe if something takes my fancy.

[ootini]

Your avatar makes you look like Bruce Willis.

Nope, Peter Mullan.

[nickb]

Your avatar makes you look like Bruce Willis.

No mate, my rugged good looks make me look like Bruce Willis

[edward]

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[ootini]

[nickb]

Handsome man.

Edward - 'koff!!

[edward]

Edward - 'koff!!

Sorry mate, couldn't resist

[Beaker]

Block introductions sub forum on TAT

Your avatar makes you look like Wincey Willis.

Corrected that for you :-)


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[nickb]

I'm gonna save up on the reds until my rep power increases by an order of magnitude.................

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