One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Aug 23rd 2005, 8:36 pm
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One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Can I ask why is it when we have a more "controversal" thread that we get an influx of new posters who post a few times then we never see again? Usually something to flare up an arguement 
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:15 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by BLC
Can I ask why is it when we have a more "controversal" thread that we get an influx of new posters who post a few times then we never see again? Usually something to flare up an arguement
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
I've picked up on that as well, some newbie posters with only a few posts seem to infiltrate the 'controversal' threads - maybe they are trolls
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:19 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Yes it does seem to be happening a lot lately - makes me wonder if people have multiple identities (or maybe it`s split personalities).
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Yes it does seem to be happening a lot lately - makes me wonder if people have multiple identities (or maybe it`s split personalities).
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:23 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by BLC
Good cop, bad cop
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:23 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
Ooh Ooh can I be the bad cop pleeeeease!! It`s amazing what I can do with a truncheon
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:24 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by BLC
Can I ask why is it when we have a more "controversal" thread that we get an influx of new posters who post a few times then we never see again? Usually something to flare up an arguement
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
Is it me or is it most bizarre behaviour
:scared: 
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:24 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Damn, me handcuffs are never there when I need 'em!!! 
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Aug 23rd 2005, 9:25 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by Sleeping Beauty
I've picked up on that as well, some newbie posters with only a few posts seem to infiltrate the 'controversal' threads - maybe they are trolls
These new ones come in with all guns blazing
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:26 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by covonia
I have to say I think you're taking utter rubbish!
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Aug 23rd 2005, 9:26 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by DollyDaydream
Damn, me handcuffs are never there when I need 'em!!!
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Aug 23rd 2005, 9:29 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Oh bugger . . theory blown, one of the 23 August newbies as just posted 6 posts Almost into Long Service Leave!
Almost into Long Service Leave!
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:32 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by BLC
The funny thing is many of the more genuine newbies do post an intro or ask the usual questions, I remember I was terrifed to post anything other than safe when I first started out
These new ones come in with all guns blazing
These new ones come in with all guns blazing
Yes, but a lot of the genuine newbies get a bit disillusioned very quickly and give up!
I have to say i felt like this about a week ago. You make a thread or post thinking you are offering good information, or a balanced interesting point within a current debate and quite often the more "senior" members will totally ignore the newbies and carry on the debate with their "mates"
This hardly encourages new blood or input.
I am quite lucky in having a more gregarious and extrovert nature and tend to just wade in regardless, but, like a few other less forthright newbies i have spoken to via PM, you can feel like you are constantly battling to be heard.
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by Sir Les Patterson
maybe geqrge has got the pink fluffy ones
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Aug 23rd 2005, 9:35 pm
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Re: One Post Wonders (OK, maybe two)
Originally Posted by Flutterscutter
Yes, but a lot of the genuine newbies get a bit disillusioned very quickly and give up!
I have to say i felt like this about a week ago. You make a thread or post thinking you are offering good information, or a balanced interesting point within a current debate and quite often the more "senior" members will totally ignore the newbies and carry on the debate with their "mates"
This hardly encourages new blood or input.
I am quite lucky in having a more gregarious and extrovert nature and tend to just wade in regardless, but, like a few other less forthright newbies i have spoken to via PM, you can feel like you are constantly battling to be heard.
I have to say i felt like this about a week ago. You make a thread or post thinking you are offering good information, or a balanced interesting point within a current debate and quite often the more "senior" members will totally ignore the newbies and carry on the debate with their "mates"
This hardly encourages new blood or input.
I am quite lucky in having a more gregarious and extrovert nature and tend to just wade in regardless, but, like a few other less forthright newbies i have spoken to via PM, you can feel like you are constantly battling to be heard.
I have to say this has given me something to think about and I will make more of an effort to welcome the new ones and bring them in.
Cheers for that.
B