Club spirit

• by golden_snitch
• 2013-08-06 12:08:11
• General Posting
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Hi all!

The question popped up here, why mostly the same members always answer all the questions. In my opinion this is definitely not because only certain views are allowed or welcomed, but rather because quite a lot of members never really actively engage. So, I thought it would be a good idea to remind people of what Blake posted under "club spirit":

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If you are a member or are considering joining, please consider these important points and think about what you can do. Many members never filled out the account information, but it's really important because this often helps when others try to answer a person's question. So, this might be a good start. If you don't feel confident about answering a question that's ok. What you can still do is show your support (fingers crossed for an upcoming test or surgery; get better wishes; other words of encouragement). Also, if you ask a question, it'd be nice to thank those who answered or even give them an update (Did the advice help? What happened at the next doctor's appointment?). Some people always do, others never. I have seen this in other forums, too, and it's just not nice. People take some of their leisure time to answers questions; they often do some research before they answer; they re-read old messages, so it won't hurt to thank them for that time they took to help.

The spirit of this club is active participation and caring members who are willing to engage. Kennedy once said: Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. In this sense, I'd like to say: There is a lot this club can do for you, but you should also think about what you can do for the community here. Hope you understand what I've been trying to say.

Best wishes
Inga