Community Events Committee Meeting: Thursday 03.17.2011

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Community Events Committee Meeting: Thursday 03.17.2011

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Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Kindred
Maybe you should change your name to Greenboxbaby?
heh!
03/17/2011
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Kindred
Also, how many new accounts are created daily?

And I think the offer for a BB/BS should be offered to current members as well. I think there are a lot who would still appreciate this program.
Agreed.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Kindred
Gary, any idea what percentage of new accounts actually become reviewers?
Not off the top of my head, but I am sure that a lot of people never really get a chance to familiarize themselves. It is hard for me, and a lot of us to see the site with fresh eyes. We expand, grown new programs, add new options and community features, and for those of us who have been around for a while - we have all had a chance to slowly evolve with the community. So now that more is going on than ever before, I worry that it can be a little intimidating or confusing.

One of the most helpful things I could use, is maybe some critique from you newer members; feedback on your sign-up process and how you initially figured things out.
03/17/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Redboxbaby
Yay! Thanks Gary!
I think you should keep it. That way I can tell you apart from the others who use that avatar.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kindred
Maybe you should change your name to Greenboxbaby?
There are going to be a lot of envious people over at the St. Pat's party. Green with envy, I dare say.
03/17/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Kindred
Maybe you should change your name to Greenboxbaby?
Took the word right out from my fingers.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
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Originally posted by Kindred
Maybe you should change your name to Greenboxbaby?
HA! Maybe just for the day?
03/17/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Also, how many new accounts are created daily?

And I think the offer for a BB/BS should be offered to current members as well. I think there are a lot who would still appreciate this program.
I agree. There are a lot of people who don't necessarily want to review that get pushed into the mentor program because of the ability for the one on one. This could be a great solution to that
03/17/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by *Ashley*
reading things makes me want to get more involved. Sometimes I don't feel experienced enough..
All you have to do is ask. There are a lot of folks here who would be more than happy to answer questions if you send them a message too, myself included
03/17/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Gary
Not off the top of my head, but I am sure that a lot of people never really get a chance to familiarize themselves. It is hard for me, and a lot of us to see the site with fresh eyes. We expand, grown new programs, add new options and community ... more
EF was confusing 6 months ago when I joined and the community has grown exponentially since then.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I think you should keep it. That way I can tell you apart from the others who use that avatar.
I believe I will! I like it a lot!
03/17/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kindred
EF was confusing 6 months ago when I joined and the community has grown exponentially since then.
I've been here for 2.5 months, and I'm still learning things every day.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Also, how many new accounts are created daily?

And I think the offer for a BB/BS should be offered to current members as well. I think there are a lot who would still appreciate this program.
Good idea, even being away from the site for a few month can get you way behind with all the new stuff thats always being added.
03/17/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Kindred
EF was confusing 6 months ago when I joined and the community has grown exponentially since then.
I think we joined about the same time! It's amazing what's happened here in the very short time I've been here.

And honestly, can't wait to see what's next, it's truly an honor to be a part of it.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by *Ashley*
reading things makes me want to get more involved. Sometimes I don't feel experienced enough..
I showed up in my first month here and they haven't kicked me out yet!
03/17/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Hey Gary or Sam, is there going to be a rule on how long you've been in the community or if you've gone through the mentor program as a baseline.

Not in a rude way, but even 1-2 months around here isn't always enough time to ... more
Well for this program I am thinking (right now at least), that even the most basic knowledge of the community could help point someone in the right direction. I think we are starting to see some people joining just to attend the discussion, some people want to review toys, some people want to interact on the forums, etc. I don't think a lot of experience would really be necessary to help someone complete their account and figure out the basics.

(I am not ruling out any limitations either, I am just letting you know what I am thinking here)
03/17/2011
Contributor: *Ashley* *Ashley*
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Originally posted by Gary
Not off the top of my head, but I am sure that a lot of people never really get a chance to familiarize themselves. It is hard for me, and a lot of us to see the site with fresh eyes. We expand, grown new programs, add new options and community ... more
They just need to stick with it and explore, the more they are on it the more they'll learn. Like me.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
2 minutes 'til St. Pat's, FYI.
03/17/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
2 minutes 'til St. Pat's, FYI.
I'm already there! TWO tabs, baby!
03/17/2011
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Ajax
Good idea, even being away from the site for a few month can get you way behind with all the new stuff thats always being added.
Oh, definitely. I was gone for maybe six months last year, I think, and I came back to an almost completely different place!
03/17/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Alys
I showed up in my first month here and they haven't kicked me out yet!
Same here, although perhaps there is some groundswell for that.

Actually, I think we showed up for the same first meeting, Alys.
03/17/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Not off the top of my head, but I am sure that a lot of people never really get a chance to familiarize themselves. It is hard for me, and a lot of us to see the site with fresh eyes. We expand, grown new programs, add new options and community ... more
This so true. I often forget that I have been here for a year now. For the most part I had to figure things out for myself. I bet it is very overwhelming for new comers.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I think we joined about the same time! It's amazing what's happened here in the very short time I've been here.

And honestly, can't wait to see what's next, it's truly an honor to be a part of it.
Agreed! I have been on and off the site for about months too. It is truly amazing!
03/17/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Stephanie Marie
I think that is a good idea. I mean I am new, and I really don't like getting involved in these things. I bet a few others are the same way. Don't want to get involved in something we are not maybe welcome in because we don't feel welcome ... more
I know it is common for online communities to be kind of cliquey, but really everyone is welcome here, and everyone should feel welcome! That is what we are striving for!
03/17/2011
Contributor: *Ashley* *Ashley*
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I'm already there! TWO tabs, baby!
same here! lol
03/17/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Ok, well I have to run to the St. Patty's Day party, but I had a great time here folks!
03/17/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Same here, although perhaps there is some groundswell for that.

Actually, I think we showed up for the same first meeting, Alys.
Could be, we are pretty good at putting ourselves out there
03/17/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
FN f5
thats the only thing that works for me.
I got a new comp w/windows 7... and many things are different.
03/17/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Gary
I know it is common for online communities to be kind of cliquey, but really everyone is welcome here, and everyone should feel welcome! That is what we are striving for!
Alys and I were having the exact same conversation today about our clubs. We're going to be working on recruiting people for the clubs one by one rather than hoping they get involved.
03/17/2011
Contributor: *Ashley* *Ashley*
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Ok, well I have to run to the St. Patty's Day party, but I had a great time here folks!
I'm headed off of here too.
03/17/2011