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NEWBIES

Comment Published at 18:2518:2519 comments19 comments36 Visits36 VisitsReport

hey everyone has anyone noticed a massive influx of newbies to the site recently? loli know my report section has! hahah

look i know it can be irritating, my advice that i worked really hard on www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9562/DEALING-WITH-THE-DEADBEAT/  got pushed off the activity page in less than 24 hours by a whole heap of advices that are less than a line long or not much more.

but what to do hey? i think  remembering that we were all newbies once upon a time helps and that i know i for one wrote sum pretty crappy advice thinking i was being incredibly helpful lol

i think if i was reported i woulve been gutted and probably left the site for good before i even got to know my way around and we dont want that for newbies who once they get used to minti are probably going to be a great contribution to the site.

so im thinkin a better way than reporting them and emailing them after reporting would be maybe to email them and offer the hand of friendship, send a link to a group that applys to their advice or point out that its not really eligable to be advice set the way it is and offer some pointers? if its still there in a couple of days report it then knowing you have given them the chance to get to know all of us mintiers a lil better and they will at least know whats going on and not be so upset?

i know the system is set up to sometimes make it easier to just report and be done with it and i totally understand the reasons for ppl reporting the ones that have im just trying to come up with a solution to all this reporting hopefully that will make minti a richer better place to be for newbies that are trying to help and contribute but may not know how?

 

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emmie
October 4th | emmie
Re: NEWBIES

yes i totally agree with you be nice to et to know more new members xx



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Domestic-warrior
October 4th | Domestic-warrior
Re: NEWBIES

Yes, it would be nice to see some new members that stay.  I have noticed a lot of advice reported but i haven't looked at it yet, not in the mood lately.  Good idea to email them first, i will keep it in mind.



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mumof2b
October 4th | mumof2b
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I absolutely agree with you chook.

I couldn't believe all the reported articles......I know they need a bit of work on them but everyone needs a break, especially the newbies.

xxxx



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janicepovey
October 3rd | janicepovey
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 I whole heartly agree with you Nat, we should encouraging the newbies not reporting them without giving them information or guidelines first. We were all new once.

Love Janice



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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thanks hunni knew u would agree lol

its really hard when you first join to work it all out

i know its irritating for all of us that have been here so long and its more noticable because there ahve been so MANY new ppl lately but im sure if we are all pateint and supportive it will be a terrific thing for all of us



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Amerlinwinga
October 3rd | Amerlinwinga
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INDEED!!!!! Totally agree with you hunny!  Hopefully they all enjoy this site as much as us!....

kisses Tee



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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yeah i hope so too hunni alot of the tips were fantastic and its always nice to see new face erm type? lol



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toosh
October 3rd | toosh
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Great blog Nat...totally agree with you on this one!

xxoo



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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thanks tooshapants lol




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Juzzy
October 3rd | Juzzy
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Hi Nat,

I did go on a little reporting spree last night but i did send each author an e mail explaining what i did and also welcomed them to the site. My only problem is i don't know how to do the link thing so i just told them if they wanted to expand the article then that could work. Some of the tips were great but were just not 50 words (or even close).

It is great to see so many new member in the last few days. Hopefully they will stay around and i look forward to getting to know them.

I am still wondering where they all saw the site at once.

Have a great weekend,

Juzzy xoxox



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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hey hunni

your not the only one lol and dont worry we are all tempted you werent in the wrong at all.

the advices WERE indeed breach and with the system the way it is thats what we are supposed to do when something is in breach

i am just thinkin bout all these newbies and how we can work around the prob



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      Amerlinwinga
October 3rd | Amerlinwinga
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Juzzy i was driving the other day in the car and heard minti parenting site been plugged by someone.... not sure it was a commercial or it was someone just talking about it. Thought id share that with ya

Hugs Tee



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           Juzzy
October 4th | Juzzy
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Thanks Tee, it's just been one of those things doing my head in for a few days.



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cathbusymum
October 3rd | cathbusymum
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 Good idea. Maybe newbies could get emailed with tips or links straight away about writing advice? Getting reported the minute they contribute (with advice) would be upsetting for most.

So many new members lately! A great thing for minti!

Cath xxoo



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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thats a great idea hunni!

i think the prob is they are offered moolah for advice but not with much info as to what advice is reasonable



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ellamia
October 3rd | ellamia
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I agree hun. They would feel pretty upset and hurt about there advice being reported. Maybe suggest in the advice comment to extend there points on the advice or to remove it and put it in the appropriate group.

Great blog Nat. I think some of these ideas would be a perfect solution to keep all these newbies comming on the site.

Love Kell



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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hey hun thanks for that

yeah i hope some of these suggestions help as id love for these new members to enjoty their time her



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FremantleDocker
October 3rd | FremantleDocker
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i also have done a blog on this too. Alot of us has noticed this aswell. :) Have a great weekend



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      winja
October 3rd | winja
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hey i had a look but didnt comment coz im not new lol

thats really nice of u to welcome new members



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