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a call to order

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skfarmer:
just like it says. a call to order. this a great site with great people. that said, we have all become somewhat laid back and comfortable.

there is a certain amount of responsibility that we all have as members.  the events of the past week have made me think more about this. i don't have a fancy shop, crazy tools are exotic cars. what i do have is a thirst for interesting topics.

what am i getting at? posts drive traffic and traffic hopefully drives to more or at least more involved members.

here is my challenge. make one post or start one new topic each time you visit. i believe that doing just that will add immensely to our content and our vistis from existing and or new members. that is for our current members.

now my challenge to our lurkers. we have piles of members with no posts or very few. some have been members for years. can i make you post? no i don't suppose that i can. i can send you a pm asking you to contribute content whether it is your own topic or just commenting on someone else.

one thing is clear. if we don't use this site or take care of it, it won't be here. so, if you are a lurker. don't be surprised if next time you are lurking you get a pm from me asking you to contribute.

Uncle Buck:
You really slobbered a bib full there SK! I have been very guilty of this myself! Thanks for this. Ya, I will do my best to step up and do a better job myself!

skfarmer:

--- Quote from: Uncle Buck on February 24, 2024, 11:51:41 PM ---You really slobbered a bib full there SK! I have been very guilty of this myself! Thanks for this. Ya, I will do my best to step up and do a better job myself!

--- End quote ---

well, sometime i open my mouth and the shit just fall out. :))

you and many of our members are pulling their weight and then some.

this is my real issue. i often look to see who is online. as i scroll through the list i see a member with 0 post checking their pms. who the hell are they talking to and about what when nobody knows a thing about you even though they may have ours of time lurking.

again, my challenge. if you are member who has never posted a single thing, why are you here? get off you duff and ask some questions, offer some insight or at least introduce yourself.

Der Bugmeister:
If you're enjoying a thread, make a comment saying so!  It can be rather disheartening putting the effort into a post only to have 50 views and no comments!

Lively discussion in threads certainly helps elevate the community feel of a board.

The Magic Ratchet:
Sorry, I'll try to be more active. I've lurked off and on since this place started but only joined recently. I come from a place where I'd become afraid to make a post anymore. I'll try to relax.

Lou Manglass

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