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 2006-09-27 3:05 PM |
 Crystal Lake, IL |  Subject: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!All righty boys and girls. Tom’s (madcow) thread in COJ about this subject got me thinking. He’s got a great point about how some of us could do a little better job of welcoming new members in the Introduce Yourself forum and also commenting on Race Reports. I know I am someone who could certainly divert a little time from COJ into those other forums! Someone else recently mentioned that BT has become insular. I remember when I was just a BT pup the thrill I got from feeling included into such a great community. I’ve gotten to know a great group of people and I communicate regularly with them but that has come at the expense of time spent making newcomers feel welcome. This is an attempt to right that ship. I hope many of you will join me in this.
I’m proposing an OCTOBER CHALLENGE. First, find your statistics. Click on your name and then click on ‘see user statistics’. Scroll down to the bottom and copy and paste this graph or just type your numbers here. For example,
I’m 209 in Race Reports and 31 in Introduce Yourself. Next, challenge yourself by proposing how much you are going to increase your posts in each category during October. Now, some of you may think there won’t be many race reports in October to do. I think there will be plenty of new reports to comment on, but there is no reason you can’t go back to some reports from this summer and post comments.
At the end of the month we’ll all repost where we are and see how everyone did. I want to make sure to emphasize something here:
***THIS IS ABOUT QUALITY – NOT QUANTITY!***
Estimate your # of posts based on how many quality, thoughtful comments you will be capable of posting. This is not a number contest, even though that is one way we are measuring it. We don’t want a bunch of “Great race!” and “Welcome to BT” comments cut and pasted over and over. One thoughtful post, personalized to speak to a person’s specific concerns, interests, etc. will have more of an impact than a hundred “Way to go”s. (I just noticed I keep saying “we”. I think the voices in my head are getting louder.)
Anyway, I’ve always been a believer in karma and good things come to those who do good deeds. I’m not making any promises but I’d be a big fan of someone who makes an extraordinary effort to help make BT a little warmer and fuzzier for newcomers. J Even if you don’t participate in this challenge every once in a while try to do a little to make others feel welcome here.
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| 2006-09-27 3:13 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Champion  5183   Wisconsin | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Sounds cool. I'm in. I'll do 20 each in RR and Introduce yo' bad self:
Edited by possum 2006-09-27 3:15 PM |
| 2006-09-27 3:45 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Expert 1092 Earth | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!
Ok, I am game. But I guess I can shower to take care of that.... 20 In Race Reports |
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Pro 4292 Evanston, | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! I like this idea!
I, CitySky, will add 30 meaningful welcomes to Introduce Yourself and 20 non-generic comments to race reports... this is by the end of October, right? (By the way, I'd estimate that about 1/3 of my COJ posts were in the past two weeks... guess who's leaving her job on Friday? Whoops!) |
| 2006-09-27 4:08 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 1732 Delafield, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Hey I'm all about being warm and fuzzy. I'm in for 20 on Race reports and 20 on Introduce yourself. My Cup of Joe 105 Triathlon Talk 81 Race Reports! 68 Wisconsin 29 Introduce Yourself!!! 9 Iron Distance 5 Challenge Me! 3 Classifieds 2 Nutritional Cafe 1 Gear Reviews & Questions 1 |
| 2006-09-27 4:44 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Extreme Veteran 351 Seattle | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! I'm game. I love a good race report... and if it's for a Cause... heck, count me in.
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I'll go for 15 new RR posts, and 10 Introduce Yourself posts for the month of Oct. | 2006-09-27 5:30 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! |
| 2006-09-27 5:38 PM in reply to: #553544 |
 Extreme Veteran 1491 northeast Ohio | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!
hehehehe! I already do most of my posting in RR. Although, yes I have a confession, I am bad about just doing the "way to go" or "great race" thing. So here is my goal. 32 RR comments to bring my total to 270 and 18 introduce yourself comments to bring the total to 30. And I raise my hand and promise to be more thoughtful and personal with my comments. Good challenge! Diane PS I know I am owing a couple of Ohio people some RR comments that I will get to tonight or tomorrow a.m.! Edited by drdi 2006-09-27 5:40 PM |
I figure I just like it when someone reads my report and they make any comment. Just to know I'm loved. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! So that's kind of how I reciprocate. | 2006-09-27 6:59 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 2139 piece o heaven | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Great Idea - IN!!!! Triathlon Talk 20 Wisconsin 12 Introduce Yourself!!! 5 Race Reports! 5 Illinois 4 Gear Reviews & Questions 3 Iron Distance 2 Georgia 1 My Cup of Joe 1 Since I am relatively new to the site, the stats are low, but I'll try to crank it up and Hammer it home! I'll try to Up the RR's and IntroSelf more into the 25-30 range and try to hit 100 posts overall (50 for the month) It will be my birthday gift to everyone! |
| 2006-09-27 7:12 PM in reply to: #553711 |
Champion 5615 | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!
*8*? Do I really only have *8* Introduce Yourself posts? Wow, I suck at welcoming new folks. This shall change in October. I pledge to quadruple my IY numbers by posting another 24 in IY. In addition, I'll post in 20 race reports and pick 5 people in Tri'ing for Weightloss to Inspire on a regular basis. |
| 2006-09-27 8:16 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 1551 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Triathlon Talk 308 Race Reports! 306 Tri'ing for Weightloss 93 Challenge Me! 60 Virginia 39 My Cup of Joe 36 Gear Reviews & Questions 31 Florida 31 Tour de France 2006 30 Introduce Yourself!!! 23 Well, I obviously don't have a problem with too many posts in COJ. |
| 2006-09-27 9:03 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 1249 Lexington, Kentucky | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! A very cool idea, hangloose. I'm in for 20 and 20. |
| 2006-09-27 9:05 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Champion 5807 Henderson NV | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Okay, I am a real newbie so I hope I am not screwing this up. I know as a newbie that I don't know what to ask or I may see answers like "ride more' Swim more". I know this is true buuuuuuuut, How about trying a short term mentoring type program for newbies. something like: Newbie ask for Mentor/s Mentor looks at training logs and and makes suggestions on how to get better with a little more than DO MORE. If this is out of line for this location I am sorry. Brian |
| 2006-09-27 9:12 PM in reply to: #553880 |
Master 2139 piece o heaven | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! saling4 - 2006-09-27 9:05 PM Okay, I am a real newbie so I hope I am not screwing this up. I know as a newbie that I don't know what to ask or I may see answers like "ride more' Swim more". I know this is true buuuuuuuut, How about trying a short term mentoring type program for newbies. something like: Newbie ask for Mentor/s Mentor looks at training logs and and makes suggestions on how to get better with a little more than DO MORE. If this is out of line for this location I am sorry. Brian Definitely not out of line, if no other more experienced triath comes forward i will be glad to offer my opinion and or knowledge whenever you would like/need. We all are newbies at one time and the best way to grow the support group is to start with the newest members like yourself. By the way, where are you from? |
| 2006-09-27 9:24 PM in reply to: #553544 |
| Master 1362 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Excellent idea! I've only been on board for about 2 months and I felt welcomed right away (ironically mostly by other newbies). As I posted more and got to learn some personalities I've managed to connect with others as well. Here are my stats:
I commit to 2 more Race Reports posts (I'm too new to make anything honestly worthwhile since I haven't raced yet myself - kind of odd offering loads of meaning when I don't know what I mean... know what I mean? haha). And I commit to 20 Introduce Yourself posts. As a newbie its easy to type these up since I've already seen dramatic changes in my fitness levels and waist line in just 8 weeks. Thanks for pulling this together hangloose. |
| 2006-09-27 9:41 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Expert 694 Charleston, SC | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Over the last couple of days I thought that BT could use a little extra cheer. Count me in for the 20/20 plan!
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| 2006-09-27 9:43 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Extreme Veteran 656 quebec's belly button | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! i really need to pass some of the warm fuzziness that i got when i joined. Count me in for 15 posts in the introduce yourself, 10 in the race report. I will also welcome a newbie in my friends section to cheer on via their logs on a regular basis. |
| 2006-09-27 9:51 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Champion 5807 Henderson NV | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! TriDDS. Las Vegas, NV |
| 2006-09-27 10:04 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! I think this is a great idea!!
I plan to make 20 posts in each Introduce Yourself and Race Reports in October. |
| 2006-09-27 10:19 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Elite 3489 Lakewood, CO | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Sounds like something good. I was just noticing this week a number of race reports in the last month with either 1 or fewer comments on them. 20 x 20 sounds like a good number. It sure seems like I have posted more than I have.
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| 2006-09-27 11:03 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 1506 Minnesota | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Triathlon Talk 361 My Cup of Joe 271 Race Reports! 108 Introduce Yourself!!! 87 Minnesota 77 Challenge Me! 62 Gear Reviews & Questions 54 Injuries & Health Issues 21 Iron Distance 13 Tri'ing for Weightloss 11 I'll add another 30 posts for October (one a day, or so) |
| 2006-09-27 11:05 PM in reply to: #553544 |
Veteran 494 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Count me in too! I like race report best so how about 30 for race reports and 20 for intros. And thanks for doing this! Great Idea! Triathlon Talk 127 My Cup of Joe 66 Challenge Me! 27 Race Reports! 23 Injuries & Health Issues 8 Gear Reviews & Questions 5 Introduce Yourself!!! 4 Nutritional Cafe 2 Classifieds 1 |
| 2006-09-28 12:07 AM in reply to: #553544 |
| Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!
OK cool deal, I'll give it a shot for 20 and 20, even though I did notice that my appearance on the Race Report board is pretty high up there. I'll try and visit the reports of people that I haven't met before!
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| 2006-09-28 6:53 AM in reply to: #553544 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE!
I'll give it a shot. Only prob is I don't have a lot of time to spend on any forums right now. Lets see how it rolls out. |
| 2006-09-28 6:56 AM in reply to: #553544 |
| Crystal Lake, IL | Subject: RE: OCT: HELP MAKE BT WARM AND FUZZY CHALLENGE! Thanks for jumping on board everyone. I didn't mention how many I would do myself. I go back and forth between a lower number to go for quality and a higher number fearing I'll get too automatic with my comments just to reach a number that really doesn't matter. So I'll go for 25 and 25. By the way, there are many times when "Way to go" or "Great Job" are perfectly acceptable posts and I do not mean to disparage those. We are just concerned about a fresh flood of seemingly automatic responses and don't want to appear fake or insincere to those receiving these posts. One more thing - if you can, get the word out about this challenge by letting your BT peeps know about it. We all have groups that we "speak" to and not everyone is going to see this thread on their own. Thanks.
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