encouraging and supporting new users rather than nitpicking posts. I had some kind comments when I started posting and the odd personal message giving me some guidance and this was very helpful and appreciated. In contrast it felt like others hovered hoping you would do something wrong so they could point it out publicly, even the most minor issue -it speaks volumes about some people and is contrary to growing and supporting people to leap in and start actively contributing. I started to think I can't be bothered with all this as it's really no better than what goes on in other sites. That's just my experience of what helps and what doesn't-others may be different.
I agree with you a pm would be better for new users versus a public message. I also agree with you about nit picking turning people off. a first couple of bad experiences and you don't want to get involved.
encouraging and supporting new users rather than nitpicking posts. I had some kind comments when I started posting and the odd personal message giving me some guidance and this was very helpful and appreciated. In contrast it felt like others hovered hoping you would do something wrong so they could point it out publicly, even the most minor issue -it speaks volumes about some people and is contrary to growing and supporting people to leap in and start actively contributing. I started to think I can't be bothered with all this as it's really no better than what goes on in other sites. That's just my experience of what helps and what doesn't-others may be different.
I haven't experience the negative responses so much as no responses generally. But I do tend to post in tribes that are fairly small :P
Sorry to hear that you have had bad experiences.
Thanks. Just thought it was worth sharing.
I agree with you a pm would be better for new users versus a public message. I also agree with you about nit picking turning people off. a first couple of bad experiences and you don't want to get involved.