Re: SALVAGING OUR REPUTATION

Another lucid dreaming forum, that shall remain nameless, seems to be disseminating the notion that we are an unfriendly forum. Notwithstanding any merit that that opinion may or may not have, I think this is something we should be heedful of and strive to avoid. While I find myself rather disappointed in regards to how some of their members conduct themselves--particularly an exuding (and unprovoked) insolence coupled with stark disdain for our forum--I feel we should take steps to rectify the situation.

So what can we do? Well, I ask that all members try to generally be friendlier to their fellow forum members here. Certainly the number one priority has always been to present a warm front to all new users...perhaps we should step this up so everyone feels completely welcome here. I know many of you openly prefer a smaller community; gradual evolution of the board dictates, however, that the board will inevitably continue to grow. The 'Community' forum was introduced to provide the best of both worlds (those of you who cannot access that forum simply have not been members long enough). There's no reason why additional community forums cannot be created, perhaps providing a smaller community atmosphere for different periods of membership here (perhaps without overlap with other community forums, so that the board doesn't become completely befuddled).

Also, I will be enlisting the help of a couple more moderators; not so much to introduce a "zero tolerance" policy regarding conduct--as that would essentially completely contravene what I'm trying to do here--but rather to help spearhead this new mandate (i.e. to be openly exuberant and warm). We are not accepting nominations this time; I already have in mind the two or three people I will be inviting to join our staff.

So again, please keep this in mind whenever posting on the forum...particularly when replying to topics started by new users.


Thanks.