Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Toky on May 21, 2012, 21:39:26 PM

Title: Non posting members
Post by: Toky on May 21, 2012, 21:39:26 PM: I always have a wee scroll down main page to see how many members are online. It never ceases to amaze me how many names appear but never seem to post. I know that some folks have nothing to write about but they all can't be in that position. Are they all just curious and on for a mooch around the forum?
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Title: Non posting members
Post by: Scunner on May 21, 2012, 21:47:40 PM: I think most members are active posters, just not prolific. Just as with life itself, there are chatty ones and those that are less so. What I wonder about more is the number of people who go through the process to join, then never ever come back :D
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Highlander on May 21, 2012, 22:12:55 PM: I am always curious as to why people come to the Forum as "anonymous".

I can understand why they would wish to do it under certain circumstances but not as a matter of course.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Scunner on May 21, 2012, 22:33:21 PM: Broadcasting that you are online isn't comfortable for everyone so I do understand that.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: JohnF on May 21, 2012, 22:48:52 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Highlander

I am always curious as to why people come to the Forum as "anonymous".

Wow, didn't know you could do that. Seriously!

Learn something new every day.

Confidence booster Keith, eh?

JF
Title: Non posting members
Post by: bewva on May 21, 2012, 23:33:34 PM: For the record is an anonymous member one who has registered and can post etc but has requested to be anonymous as in no user name?
Also is a guest just a browser not registered?
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Scunner on May 21, 2012, 23:38:32 PM: An anonymous member is a member who has selected (in their profile) to not show in "Active Users" at the bottom of the main forum page. They show as one of xx anonymous members rather than one of the member names shown. A guest is a non-member, a member who is not logged in or a search engine at work.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: laffa on May 22, 2012, 12:10:41 PM: Have found myself just browsing more and more, but I think as the season gets under way more people will post,
I do feel estranged on the forum in Winter months, as it is mainly the people living there that post,obviously, but its always nice to see whats happening.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Marggie on May 22, 2012, 17:06:46 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

An anonymous member is a member who has selected (in their profile) to not show in "Active Users" at the bottom of the main forum page. They show as one of xx anonymous members rather than one of the member names shown. A guest is a non-member, a member who is not logged in or a search engine at work.

How does one check if they originally selected to not show in "Active Users"[?]
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Harmless on May 22, 2012, 17:12:05 PM: I don't post very often as I find when someone has asked a question, others have already supplied good answers.
Plus I am boring with very little to say!
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Scunner on May 22, 2012, 17:30:14 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Marggie

How does one check if they originally selected to not show in "Active Users"[?]

All new members show in Active Users - all have the option in their profile not to - Show on
Active Users: Yes/No
Title: Non posting members
Post by: thebillet on May 22, 2012, 18:05:34 PM: Will there be a test on this later, if so I need to concentrate a bit more on some of the posts above. (Anon)
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Marggie on May 22, 2012, 18:22:06 PM: quote:

All new members show in Active Users - all have the option in their profile not to - Show on
Active Users: Yes/No

Thanks - sorted.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: steveb1 on May 22, 2012, 22:44:36 PM: i am the same as harmless
Title: Non posting members
Post by: julesbob0303 on May 24, 2012, 23:41:20 PM: I fall into one of two categories:-

- sometimes I'm a guest (a member who hasn't bothered to log in, for whatever reason but just wants a quick nosey round!) :)

- sometimes I'm one of the "less chatty" Active Users! (logged in, but not saying much! :P )
Title: Non posting members
Post by: turkey08 on May 25, 2012, 15:33:57 PM: Personally I think some people are afraid to post through fear of getting their head bitten off as is the case in the big forum i won't be naming, this one seems to be pretty cool and a lot of help.
Title: Non posting members
Post by: Scunner on May 25, 2012, 16:03:57 PM: Good forums come mainly from good moderation - and that is irrespective of size too. We are fairly lucky that our subject isn't particularly controversial, and it is also something most are fond of - that helps. I have seen the worst of forums (and I've seen plenty) and would say that the two most shocking examples were one about 100 times smaller than this, and one about 100 times bigger. In both cases it seemed to be collections of packs of angry wolves, ripping each other to pieces - one supported by the admin (who joined in the attacks or even started them) and the other pretty much ignored by the admin/moderators. Having a differing opinion to the main gangs on either was a lethal mistake. I would struggle to hold my own so God only knows what it must be like for a first time forumer looking to find out what time the barber opens ;)

You'll never please everyone, but I think we do fairly well here. We generally answer the question satisfactorily before taking the mick :D
Title: Non posting members
Post by: c1 on May 25, 2012, 16:42:23 PM: also worth considering is the fact that "empty vessels make the most noise". whats the cheapest beer in town or are the mossies bad at the moment thread always appear like the passing of the seasons.
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: waterdragon on June 13, 2012, 07:37:19 AM: When I 'join' a new forum I am reticent about giving too much info about myself. Fear of spam etc. But also in common probably with many others I try only to add to the 'cacophony' when I have something of interest to say! As for Keith's point about moderation it is a very good one. And he moderates the forum with just the right level of control. Well done Scunner.
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: ColinT on June 13, 2012, 08:09:31 AM: I don't post a lot, unless I've got something I want to shout about, but I really enjoy being amused and informed by all the prolific posters on here.

Its a bit like having our own Calis Beach Soap Opera! Keep it up, you make me smile when I'm not on holiday :)

Thanks to everyone for making it entertaining.
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: patrice on June 13, 2012, 11:45:47 AM: ColinT as summed it up for me I just love the forum .
Keeps me informed and up to date with any changes that occur and a link to Calis when not able to visit as often as we would like 8)
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: eagles on June 13, 2012, 12:33:55 PM: I am also with Colint & Patrice on this one!

Sue :)
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: kindbouncer on June 14, 2012, 09:33:00 AM: I agree, i log in most days to keep up with all the local gossip and general news ,as mere holidaymakers ( as much as we love calis ) we dont feel informed enough to bore you with our petty questions which if you search hard enough for on here it will almost always be answered.I find this forum to be very informative,witty , and extreemly well run ......love the new look btw !!!! and my names kevin . thanks to all who take the time to give us such a great platform for expressing our views ...once again ...bravo to all who run and contribute !!!! roll on september ,looking forward to my 1st stay in the golden moon .
Title: Re: Non posting members
Post by: LisaRob on June 18, 2012, 00:17:51 AM: I love the forum though I dont tend to post and agree whole heartedly with all the reasons posted by Patrice..Loving the new format too.