MWO is not a clique or a private club

[headbanger]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

Dear SKendall,

I was feeling pretty disgusting when I registerred, and my avitar reflects my mood that day. Maybe when my self image is not so low, I'll chose a prettier one. Thanks for the welcome!

headbanger

[lucky 2.0]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

Looks like banger is feeling pretty today!

[tawnyfrog]

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...aaaaw .... I really liked the old banger ...

[diamond]

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Thanks.... we do feel welcomed now x

[MonaCat]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

SK, well said.
I try at least once a week, to send a PM to new members welcoming them, and encouraging them to post.
Everyday, the newest member is listed.
I can't do it daily, so maybe some others can join me in this endeavor.
Occassionally, I receive a PM back saying thanks for the welcome.
Sometimes that new member just vanishes to Never-Never Land.

[Bookish]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

Mona,

Thanks for the idea. On most days, I get about 30 minutes out here so I tend to stay in the moderation thread where I can post a message and catch up if time allows. I often feel I don?t give as much as I get from this site, but sending a PM to a new member is a good way to connect.

Laura

[louise]

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Thanks SK

[redrobin]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

Yes Mona that's a great idea and one well worth emulating (particularly for those of us with limited time.) Only hope we don't scare off the poor ol' newbie with such concerted attention - pretty unlikeythough. I know I treasured (still do) every response I got from the hostile universe out there....

[Mags]

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Great post SK. And great idea Mona. I will try to PM new members also. I have been sticking pretting much to the General Discussion and this reminds me I need to start going to the Just Getting Started part. After all, I found this place by mistake (trying to look up an AA meeting) and was brand new just about 3 or 4 months ago. So I am still a baby. I remember how scared I was to make that first post and how absolutely wonderful it felt for people to come pouring in with warm welcomes. I just couldn't believe that anyone could love a drunk like me. Since then, it has just gotten better. Thanks for reminding me. And thanks to all you guys and gals.
:l

[Saint Jude]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

I remember being scared & shy... Hard to believe, I know. But just jump in... We're all pretty much nuts anyway! :welcome: :welcome:

Great post SK!

[trixietrack]

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I've always felt warmly welcome to this site. The advice and support I have received here has been very,very helpful and insightful.

[betty boop]

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I was scared and shy too judie .... honest ....

I try to PM new members too, but as you say some just disappear .......

Lurkers beware .......

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[MKR]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

Hilary, you said it perfectly, I hope newbies feel welcome! Love you, Mary

[Arial]

MWO is not a clique or a private club

I remember posting my first 'hi I'm new here' and feeling pretty sick about it - just really nervous as to whether anyone would respond or not - or even whether I deserved to get noticed! It was such a relief when people did actually respond with a warm welcome.

I now try to visit the just starting out forum or the my story to try to welcome people the way I was welcomed, but I have to admit there are so many new threads at times that it's difficult keeping up. I also find, even after 4 months actively joining in, I still can't keep up with some of the repartee between people - the quick one-liners, the wit- so I just enjoy reading the threads rather than participating!

Anyway, SK said it so well - a warm welcome to all newcomers and hope you find what you're looking for here.