[toku58]

Let me know what you guys think and I will make changes as necessary?

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[Jredneck480]

i like that idea.

 

[lotust]

I like it. I hope it helps out.







I also like this one. :lol:

 

[borderbrat]

this should be a pm sent to a new member upon creating a new account.

 

[eyedoc]

you might tell them that when they start a new thread title to include in the title brands, manufacturers, or KEY/descriptive words.

for example, if I had a question about BFG KM2 size options on my 6" lift....my thread title would be "BFG KM2 on 6 inch lift and size opinion needed" just so when members see the title and before they click it will be known what we're gonna be reading about within the thread.

 

[ghan]

That is an excellent short little tutorial complete with pictures for the newb to find their way.

One question though, if they can't find the sticky section without 1st reading your sticky, then how they gonna learn anything?

Is there anyway to send that info in an email when someone joins. I know some sites require that you give an email address when signing up and then you have to respond to confirm before you get an active sign on.

Just a thought.

 

[mikenilson]

I like it! Good Work! I still like the idea that someone had about not letting people post for a certain amount of time after first joining. This way they can get the hang of things before jumping right in.

 

[Jredneck480]

hahaha i like what lotust post.

 

[SteelCity]

I like it. I hope it helps out.







I also like this one. :lol:

Where in the heck did you get that? It's awesome!!
(yes this thread should be a sticky!)

 

[brny67]

I like it. I hope it helps out.







I also like this one. :lol:

:clap::lol::thumbup:

toku looks great man I would use that if I were a neewb...

 

[lotust]

this should be a pm sent to a new member upon creating a new account.

Im not sure they will see the PM and or if this is even possable with the forum software. But Its step in the right direction.

That is an excellent short little tutorial complete with pictures for the newb to find their way.

One question though, if they can't find the sticky section without 1st reading your sticky, then how they gonna learn anything?

Just a thought.

this was my first thought actually. I dont know why the thought did not make it to my hands to type it.

Where in the heck did you get that? It's awesome!!
(yes this thread should be a sticky!)

I forget who on this forum posted it. Its pretty funny. I wish someone with Skills could redo the .gif to represent the backround of this forum.

 

[cj99si]

Unfortunately it wont help. Good effort though.... people just wont take the time to look.

there 2 reasons why people join a forum:

#1 they have a "huge problem/concern"(or they think) so they post ASAP

#2 they sold a car/truck that had a forum and moved here so they know whats up, so they wont look at that either.

 

[Volrus]

this should be a pm sent to a new member upon creating a new account.

Agree ^

 

[Sinjin]

I found the email I received from TN when I first joined, and while it did mention using the search function and other tips for new users, Toku's write-up is much more user friendly and eye-catching.

Here is a copy of the email:


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I don't remember if I read the whole email when I first got it, but something like what Toku wrote up would have caught my eye, and tutorials for first time users are always helpful. Any reason why that couldn't be added to the welcome email?

 

[EchoHoLiK]

this should be a pm sent to a new member upon creating a new account.

Best idea :thumbup: I think Toku's sticky post should be sent as part of the email registration process, and then again as the 1st PM as a reminder.

 

[2 tacomas]

Nice job Toku, I think it is definitely a step in the right direction.

New users should be forced to take a short "tutorial" on the search feature before they are allowed to make a new post (it should be part of the registration process). There should even be a mini quiz/test at the end of the tutorial simply so they can't blast through it without looking at it. Keep it simple, but at the same time force the new user to pay attention to what is being shown to them.

I know at my company we have to do short automated security "tutorials" throughout the year and the ones that have a mini quiz at the end always force you to pay attention to what is actually being shown to you. The ones with no quiz at the end never work because people just blast through them to get to the end and never look at what is being shown to them.

 

[IndiCaliTaco]

Toku, I think it’s a step in the right direction. It won’t weed out all the ones cj99 mentioned but it will help. Good work.

Reflecting back on the first time I got onto a forum and after reading some of the questions here, you might want to break out DIY and TSB into what they stand for. Maybe I’m lowering the bar too here. And finding the PM area would be harder than finding the sticky one.

Also the word site should be “sites.”

 

[docindahouze]

I think it's a somewhat good idea.

 

[toku58]

I found the email I received from TN when I first joined, and while it did mention using the search function and other tips for new users, Toku's write-up is much more user friendly and eye-catching.

Here is a copy of the email:


Thanks for joining us at Toyota Nation! We are glad you have chosen to
be a part of our community and we hope you enjoy your stay.

Why not make your first post today by saying hello to our community in
our "Introduce Yourself Here" forum
(http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/f5). Here are a few more useful
links to read first before you post:

Forum Rules: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1779
Signature Rules:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20118
General Posting Suggestions:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1778

Also don't forget that the search function is your BEST FRIEND!
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/search.php

Start with your first post today and become an active part of the
world's largest online Toyota community!

Thanks again,
Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation team

I don't remember if I read the whole email when I first got it, but something like what Toku wrote up would have caught my eye, and tutorials for first time users are always helpful. Any reason why that couldn't be added to the welcome email?

Best idea :thumbup: I think Toku's sticky post should be sent as part of the email registration process, and then again as the 1st PM as a reminder.

Thanks for all the great in put!:thumbup:

Sorry it was only a rough draft. I wrote it while I was on the was out to my sons soccer practice.

I'll try and incorporate some of the other ideas that you guys gave!:thumbup:

I really like the idea of sending this to New users when they register! That would be a great idea.:clap:

I need to get together with the Admins, and see what we can come up with?

But I do think something like this would really help!

 

[LaPerouseBay]

It may have been Pb.

Toku, that is a great idea. thanks for your continuing efforts. :thumbup: