Is it me or?

I had to smile at the "crabby pants" Thanks I needed that.

I think that some of us, certainly it was me, are not familiar with how things work on forums. I am much more educated now that its been several years on this and other forums. So to me its now obvious that a introduction is appropriate.

Others who are new to forum may need the kind words of a wise young lady to lead them to doing the correct thing. Mike

Greetings from Wyoming! There's a ton of knowledge here. We're a pretty gentle, happy (And strange) family.

Originally Posted by matador

Greetings from Wyoming! There's a ton of knowledge here. We're a pretty gentle, happy (And strange) family.

Some questions are better left unanswered....

Seriously, it's just an inside joke among a few of us.

When I first joined, I had no idea about forums, forum etiquette, expectations, or the rules. I had some farm machinery to scrap for a relative and my focus was on that, not the forum. Needless to say, my post had lots of questions and I got land blasted because a lot of the answers were in old posts. The research would have taken longer than the project. I was hurt and wanted nothing to do with this site after that experience.

As more projects came along, I did research on the site but did not interact. As new members joined I saw a pattern, most were like me with no knowledge of the forum or scrapping. They just had one project they were focused on. My demeanor for greeting new members is based on this experience. If they find value in the forum, they will become contributing members, if not maybe I helped make life easier for them.

Mechanics method of answering new members questions is the best. He posts links that answer their questions, something I have not learned. I would encourage all of us to remember, we were all newbies at one time, both to forums and scrapping. Treat new members the way you would want to be treated.

Now a question, how do I scrap a computer?

Originally Posted by Patriot76

Now a question, how do I scrap a computer?

Here you go:
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap...ter-tower.html

I always remember something that was told to me a long time ago. I had just been promoted to a division managers position, one week later the person who had promoted me, was fired. The new Vice President wanted to meet his managers. We are all setting around this large conference table, waiting to meet the new "Top Dog". He comes in, first thing apologized for being late, then says it's important we all know a little about each other! Gives us a quick intro of himself and his background. Then starts randomly asking one manager at a time to do the same. At this time I'm starting to realize just how young and inexperienced I really am. I had already been feeling the heat and the attitudes from most of this room full of veteran managers. These guys start telling about their 20 and 25+ years of aircraft expertise. I'm really starting to feel like crawling away and like I don't belong here!

The VP waits until I'm the last guy he calls upon, when he ask me to stand and introduce myself. I had only been with the company for four years, but had already been promoted three times. Still I only had 10 years of actual aircraft experience, nothing compared to my peers. I knew how hard I had worked to get there, so that's how I started my intro. When I was done, the VP said to me and the room. Your "Fresh Meet" and every organization needs fresh meet with new ideas, experiences, and questions the accepted norm. He goes on to say he wants more "Fresh Meet".

Here at SMF we need "Fresh Meet" too! Introductions are appropriate and needed, there is no best way to do it though. Intro's can be in a formal way or by demonstrating you want, desire and care to be part of something. The best way I know to be part of any group is to actively participate. Here that can be asking, answering and questioning, but most importantly wanting to be here!