Calling all lurkers and new posters!

[billybreen]

Looking at the Members List, it's clear that there are a number of posters who read frequently but rarely, if ever, post. That's cool, of course, but we as a community can do a better job of reaching out to new posters.

So, here's my idea: a thread designed for Lurkers and New Posters. Drop by and say hi. Even if that's your only post, it'll be good to hear from you. And who knows, maybe you'll develop a taste for it, and before long you'll be posting about your toenail fungus like EarlJam. :)

[Misunderestimated]

I've lurked since around 2000. DBR is one of my required daily websites. Registered as TW Crew before the formatting change and had about 50 or so posts. Just took the time to re-register. IMO, the tone of the Main Board has changed drastically (not for the better) since 2000. Again, just my $.02. However, there are still some posters who always make the visit worthwhile.

[billybreen]

I've lurked since around 2000. DBR is one of my required daily websites. Registered as TW Crew before the formatting change and had about 50 or so posts. Just took the time to re-register. IMO, the tone of the Main Board has changed drastically (not for the better) since 2000. Again, just my $.02. However, there are still some posters who always make the visit worthwhile.

Thanks, Misunderestimated! Great name, btw.

I think I started lurking around the same time. I started posting around 2001 or 2002.

[colchar]

I think I started lurking around the same time. I started posting around 2001 or 2002.

And things haven't been the same around here since.

[SouthgateWindsor]

Thanks for starting this thread.

Semi-newbie here. Went to Duke (T'90, English). LOVE Duke. Husband went to Duke too, but AFAIK he doesn't have a screen name here. (Maybe he posts on the main board?)

Anyway, my main hobbies are perfume and tea and I love to read.

And I'm more moderate than some of my PPB posts suggest.:)

[billybreen]

Semi-newbie here. Went to Duke (T'90, English). LOVE Duke. Husband went to Duke too, but AFAIK he doesn't have a screen name here. (Maybe he posts on the main board?)

Anyway, my main hobbies are perfume and tea and I love to read.

And I'm more moderate than some of my PPB posts suggest.:)

Hey SGW, thanks for posting. It's good to have you here.

[SouthgateWindsor]

Hey SGW, thanks for posting. It's good to have you here.

Thanks!!

[Lavabe]

Thanks!!

Welcome to another tea person! Have you tried TEAVANA?

Rooibos Chai Cheers,
Lavabe

[SouthgateWindsor]

Welcome to another tea person! Have you tried TEAVANA?

Rooibos Chai Cheers,
Lavabe

Good to see another tea person! ::raises teacup::

We do not have a Teavana around here, I would love to try it. I do all of my tea shopping online. Adagio, TeaGschwendner, and Harney and Sons are my favorites.

The only bad thing is (like my perfume habit), it is far too easy to spend a small fortune on samples! :o

[ArkieDukie]

I'm a big fan of Republic of Tea.

[prefan21]

I've lurked since around 2000. DBR is one of my required daily websites. Registered as TW Crew before the formatting change and had about 50 or so posts. Just took the time to re-register. IMO, the tone of the Main Board has changed drastically (not for the better) since 2000. Again, just my $.02. However, there are still some posters who always make the visit worthwhile.I've lurked for a similar amount of time... one of my first posts was in that "It's Over" thread.

I didn't think it was over :p

I was also lucky enough to be a classmate of Mike Corey

[dukegirlinsc]

I've been lurking and stalking all of you for what seems like forever. I finally got the guts to start posting, and now I'm a tiny bit addicted. LOVE IT. :D

[billybreen]

I've been lurking and stalking all of you for what seems like forever. I finally got the guts to start posting, and now I'm a tiny bit addicted. LOVE IT. :D

That's the kind of testimonial I like to hear!

[Lavabe]

I've been lurking and stalking all of you for what seems like forever. I finally got the guts to start posting, and now I'm a tiny bit addicted. LOVE IT. :D

We have to send out congrat's on turning 100 (well, you're close enough on the post count to offer congrats). Enjoy the name game that follows as you move through the 100's!

Cheers,
Lavabe

[duke74]

Thanks for starting this thread.

Semi-newbie here. Went to Duke (T'90, English). LOVE Duke. Husband went to Duke too, but AFAIK he doesn't have a screen name here. (Maybe he posts on the main board?)

Anyway, my main hobbies are perfume and tea and I love to read.

And I'm more moderate than some of my PPB posts suggest.:)

Great name. I actual am the REVERSE. Was in Windsor as a freshman and then moved next year to Southgate when it became one of the first co-ed dorms. (1970-1971)

[pamtar]

Looking at the Members List, it's clear that there are a number of posters who read frequently but rarely, if ever, post. That's cool, of course, but we as a community can do a better job of reaching out to new posters.

So, here's my idea: a thread designed for Lurkers and New Posters. Drop by and say hi. Even if that's your only post, it'll be good to hear from you. And who knows, maybe you'll develop a taste for it, and before long you'll be posting about your toenail fungus like EarlJam. :)

Are you just doing this to get to 2000? ;) :D

[DukeDevil]

I'm a big fan of Republic of Tea.

I find the psycho Tea to be bitter and Foul tasting.

*ba dum bum*

[billybreen]

Are you just doing this to get to 2000? ;) :D

I don't need much help. My natural obsessiveness will carry me there in a day or two.

Are there any licensed counselors on the board? I may need an intervention.

[billybreen]

I find the psycho Tea to be bitter and Foul tasting.

*ba dum bum*

Well played.

[Lid]

I'll pop in. I've been lurking for years and years, but never really posted. I am part of the wannabe Atlanta mafia. :) Ugh, now I feel like a stalker.

[JohnEdwardThomas]

I'll pop in. I've been lurking for years and years, but never really posted. I am part of the wannabe Atlanta mafia. :) Ugh, now I feel like a stalker.

Hey why not. GTHC -- Wednesday will ease the pain from last night!

[billybreen]

Hey why not. GTHC -- Wednesday will ease the pain from last night!


I'll pop in. I've been lurking for years and years, but never really posted. I am part of the wannabe Atlanta mafia. Ugh, now I feel like a stalker.

Nice, welcome!

Lid, Lavabe will be around shortly to collect your initiation fee.

[Lid]

Lid, Lavabe will be around shortly to collect your initiation fee.
I guessed as much. That's why I've put off registering and posting for so long.

[dukegirlinsc]

We have to send out congrat's on turning 100 (well, you're close enough on the post count to offer congrats). Enjoy the name game that follows as you move through the 100's!

Cheers,
Lavabe

wooo go me!!!
:cool:

[ugadevil]

I finally got the guts to start posting, and now I'm a tiny bit addicted. LOVE IT. :D

I agree. I used to just read a lot of the threads and manage to pull myself away from DBR. Now, it's always open on my screen...making me less and less productive. :D

[jimbonelson]

great idea for a post

[Lavabe]

Nice, welcome!

Lid, Lavabe will be around shortly to collect your initiation fee.

... it was Indoor66 who came up with the term "Atlanta Mafia." If he holds the copyright, all money would go to him.;)

Where in Atlanta, Lid?

Cheers,
Lavabe

[billybreen]

... it was Indoor66 who came up with the term "Atlanta Mafia." If he holds the copyright, all money would go to him.;)

Where in Atlanta, Lid?

Oh, I just assumed you were the Collections man. Or the Treasurer.

[Lid]

Where in Atlanta, Lid?

Cheers,
Lavabe
Decatur-ish, Emory-ish, etc. Where are the rest of you guys?

[dukegirlinsc]

I don't need much help. My natural obsessiveness will carry me there in a day or two.

Are there any licensed counselors on the board? I may need an intervention.

Can we use the TV show on A&E?
I've always wanted to be able to sit on the couch and read a letter to someone.

(Hmm..that probably just sounded pretty sick...The fact that I want to know someone with an addiction. But, IMO, a DBR addiction is the best kind to acquire.) :D

[dukegirlinsc]

I agree. I used to just read a lot of the threads and manage to pull myself away from DBR. Now, it's always open on my screen...making me less and less productive. :D

DBR at work really helps my day go MUCH smoother.
Not sure what I did beforehand.

[TillyGalore]

DBR at work really helps my day go MUCH smoother.
Not sure what I did beforehand.

Me too, me too. Though sometimes pay more attention to DBR than work. Bad, Tilly, bad. But is it better than doing other things I suppose.

[dukegirlinsc]

We have to send out congrat's on turning 100 (well, you're close enough on the post count to offer congrats). Enjoy the name game that follows as you move through the 100's!

Cheers,
Lavabe

omg i'm elton brand!!
suh-weet!!! :cool:

[TillyGalore]

omg i'm elton brand!!
suh-weet!!! :cool:

And now, you're Chris Carrawell.

[dukegirlinsc]

And now, you're Chris Carrawell.

"movinnnn' on upppp...!!"

[devildeac]

"movinnnn' on upppp...!!"

and now you are back to the bench:(

[grad_devil]

Long time lurker, and semi-infrequent poster. Actually, I think BillyBreen got me hooked on DBR in 200, when we worked together in Durham; it's been on my daily reading list ever since!

--grad_devil

[billybreen]

Long time lurker, and semi-infrequent poster. Actually, I think BillyBreen got me hooked on DBR in 200, when we worked together in Durham; it's been on my daily reading list ever since!

--grad_devil

Dude, we're not that old.

I may have gotten you hooked on DBR, but you were the first to point me in the direction of the Boards. I had never been till you prompted me.

[Gooch]

Long time lurker but always on the Main Board...just posted #1 today on Status Check...

My wife thinks I've started working from home because I don't like the commute but it's really because I can't get away with DBR when I'm in the office...too many UConn fans around.

Just found the ymmm Beer thread--I'll be frequenting that one much to the dismay of my expanding midsection.

Gooch T'94

[pamtar]

Long time lurker but always on the Main Board...just posted #1 today on Status Check...

My wife thinks I've started working from home because I don't like the commute but it's really because I can't get away with DBR when I'm in the office...too many UConn fans around.

Just found the ymmm Beer thread--I'll be frequenting that one much to the dismay of my expanding midsection.

Gooch T'94

Great screen name!

[devildeac]

Long time lurker but always on the Main Board...just posted #1 today on Status Check...

My wife thinks I've started working from home because I don't like the commute but it's really because I can't get away with DBR when I'm in the office...too many UConn fans around.

Just found the ymmm Beer thread--I'll be frequenting that one much to the dismay of my expanding midsection.

Gooch T'94

Welcome to the boards. I like this poster already as s/he has located the 'ymm, beer' thread and promises to be a frequent visitor and, hopefully, a frequent contributor. The keys to the expanding midsection are adult beverages in moderation, frequent exercise and limiting your munchies with your beverages.

[grad_devil]

Long time lurker, and semi-infrequent poster. Actually, I think BillyBreen got me hooked on DBR in 200, when we worked together in Durham; it's been on my daily reading list ever since!

Ha ha...200, eh? Glad I edited that one for clarification ;) 2000 is what I meant, obviously!


Dude, we're not that old.

I may have gotten you hooked on DBR, but you were the first to point me in the direction of the Boards. I had never been till you prompted me.

Does that mean that I was goofing off too much, instead of writing code?

The boards back then really sucked me in...probably had a lot to do with the fact that I was going to the games. You really do feel like you're part of the team when you're always at Cameron!

--grad_devil

[billybreen]

Does that mean that I was goofing off too much, instead of writing code?

Dude, you were a Servlet master. Being a DBR junkie merely provided color and context to your greatness.