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As the question Say's "Why do people join, then not join in". I was looking through our members list this morning, when I noticed lots of members that have never posted a reply or set a thread off, my only conclusion is they just want the information without taking part!! I love taking part in all the discussions and banter, plus asking my own questions. What do you think?
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I guess this forum isn't for them - there are many gardening forums out there, some good, some bad, maybe they are elsewhere nowaka
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As Piskie says- I suppose we're like a library facility to some peeps
( if only I knew what I was talking about!!!
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"Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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You have to join to see people's profiles; which sometimes include email addresses......so it is a handy way if you are a spammer to get free email addresses to add to your list.
Not that I'm cynical or 'owt.
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I've often wondered that myself. I am a member of three forums. One I do look at occasionally, but I find it very hard to navigate and get fed up pretty quickly with it. Another, is very new and only has a handful of members, so it takes a long time to get any responses to threads or posts, and then of course there is this one, which is fab. It took me a while to get into my stride here, and I did experience a blip, but 99.9% of the time it is such a friendly place to be, and I'd rather contribute (in my own little way) than sit on the sidelines gleaning information and tips from other members.Comment
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ooh Andrea! and there was me being all nice and sweet and all - well it is OCTOBER today
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Lol Nicos,
I have to admit to feeling very unknowledgeable most of the time....There's just so much to learn! I was saying to OH just last night that I need to get on top of some of the things I already try and grow (like onions from seeds) before I branch out any further. The trouble is it's all so exciting I want to try it all now
As far as not joining in, well, they don't know what they're missing....Comment
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crack on thenOriginally posted by Incy View PostThe trouble is it's all so exciting I want to try it all now
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Some people like to feel involved but not bovved about the banter? Some dip a toe in once in a blue moon, others don't but they like to read what's here. I did for a bit before I started posting. I think it's fine to be honest.I don't roll on ShabbosComment
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As a newbie gardener, I have zero advice to give
and as its the 'wrong' time of year to be planting, theres not a lot of questions I need to ask.
So I'll just sit here quietly until spring
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and more than welcome you are too SZOriginally posted by Scunny Zeb View PostSo I'll just sit here quietly until spring but don't ever feel awkward about asking anything, I ask - all the time 
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I'm impatiently waiting for my beans to be finished to get the rest of my garlic, onions, beetroot, winter lettuces, kale, random brassicas in and more leeks moved......there isn't a wrong time of year to be planting, if you are planting the right stuffOriginally posted by Scunny Zeb View PostAs a newbie gardener, I have zero advice to give
and as its the 'wrong' time of year to be planting, theres not a lot of questions I need to ask.
So I'll just sit here quietly until spring
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Sometimes people are too shy to post or afraid that they might ask a stupid question.
There are a couple of other fora that I visit but they can be quite cruel to each other so I rarely post on them for fear of being shot down.
That doesn't apply here, of course. We are all lovely - so to anyone watching but not posting - don't be afraid we're not that scary - well, I am, obviously but you know what I mean.
A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)
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Don't you dare sit there till spring there's way too much fun to be had Jump on one of the treads and have a giggle wth us, "Olivier's been looking at my profile" thead's been a good giggle, what do you say girl's and boys? Come on "Scunny Zeb" you know you want to.
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yer but - you are scary with an 'e' so that removes any scarinessOriginally posted by scarey55 View Post...we're not that scary - well, I am, obviously but you know what I mean.
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