Why Do People Join..Then Not Join In?

[ginger ninger]

As the question Say's "Why do people join, then not join in". I was looking through our members list this morning, when I noticed lots of members that have never posted a reply or set a thread off, my only conclusion is they just want the information without taking part!! I love taking part in all the discussions and banter, plus asking my own questions. What do you think?

[piskieinboots]

I guess this forum isn't for them - there are many gardening forums out there, some good, some bad, maybe they are elsewhere now

[Nicos]

As Piskie says- I suppose we're like a library facility to some peeps( if only I knew what I was talking about!!!)

[zazen999]

You have to join to see people's profiles; which sometimes include email addresses......so it is a handy way if you are a spammer to get free email addresses to add to your list.



Not that I'm cynical or 'owt.

[Pumpkin Becki]

I've often wondered that myself. I am a member of three forums. One I do look at occasionally, but I find it very hard to navigate and get fed up pretty quickly with it. Another, is very new and only has a handful of members, so it takes a long time to get any responses to threads or posts, and then of course there is this one, which is fab. It took me a while to get into my stride here, and I did experience a blip, but 99.9% of the time it is such a friendly place to be, and I'd rather contribute (in my own little way) than sit on the sidelines gleaning information and tips from other members.

[piskieinboots]

ooh Andrea! and there was me being all nice and sweet and all - well it is OCTOBER today

[Incy]

Lol Nicos,
I have to admit to feeling very unknowledgeable most of the time....There's just so much to learn! I was saying to OH just last night that I need to get on top of some of the things I already try and grow (like onions from seeds) before I branch out any further. The trouble is it's all so exciting I want to try it all now
As far as not joining in, well, they don't know what they're missing....

[piskieinboots]

The trouble is it's all so exciting I want to try it all now

crack on then

[Rhona]

Some people like to feel involved but not bovved about the banter? Some dip a toe in once in a blue moon, others don't but they like to read what's here. I did for a bit before I started posting. I think it's fine to be honest.

[Scunny Zeb]

As a newbie gardener, I have zero advice to give
and as its the 'wrong' time of year to be planting, theres not a lot of questions I need to ask.

So I'll just sit here quietly until spring

[piskieinboots]

So I'll just sit here quietly until spring

and more than welcome you are too SZ but don't ever feel awkward about asking anything, I ask - all the time

[zazen999]

As a newbie gardener, I have zero advice to give
and as its the 'wrong' time of year to be planting, theres not a lot of questions I need to ask.

So I'll just sit here quietly until spring

I'm impatiently waiting for my beans to be finished to get the rest of my garlic, onions, beetroot, winter lettuces, kale, random brassicas in and more leeks moved......there isn't a wrong time of year to be planting, if you are planting the right stuff

[scarey55]

Sometimes people are too shy to post or afraid that they might ask a stupid question.

There are a couple of other fora that I visit but they can be quite cruel to each other so I rarely post on them for fear of being shot down.

That doesn't apply here, of course. We are all lovely - so to anyone watching but not posting - don't be afraid we're not that scary - well, I am, obviously but you know what I mean.

[ginger ninger]

Don't you dare sit there till spring there's way too much fun to be had Jump on one of the treads and have a giggle wth us, "Olivier's been looking at my profile" thead's been a good giggle, what do you say girl's and boys? Come on "Scunny Zeb" you know you want to.

[piskieinboots]

...we're not that scary - well, I am, obviously but you know what I mean.

yer but - you are scary with an 'e' so that removes any scariness