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Originally Posted by curiousSasha
Is there any way that when someone registers they can automatically receive an introduction statement? Something along the lines of how GC works, what is acceptable (i.e. no MIP questioning), and what the environment of GC is like. I think it would save many new users from feeling out of place and/or offended. Some newbies eagerly post without reading about the frustrations of veteran users first and receive hostile reply because they are unaware that many would prefer the "search first, ask later" policy that seems to be in practice.  |
This is actually a nice idea. Perhaps a general email once the account is activated can be generated. However, I just don't see it happening.
Many will argue that it's the user's responsibility to pay attention to the stickied threads at the top of each forum, and in a way, I agree. At the same time, I know for a fact that pulling teeth would be more pleasant than getting all the mods to agree on what gets included in that introduction statement. Take Recruitment/Membership Intake, for example. MIP discussion in NPHC forums is strictly forbidden. Recruitment discussion is not only welcomed, but encouraged, in the General Recruitment Forums. I think it'd be difficult to not get detailed in a general intro statement.
But hey, if that's something you really want...by all means, PM John. $5 says he'll get back to you in two years.