How do you feel about Random Announcements as first posts?

Rocknroll64

Just curious as to what the general consensus on the board is towards bumpies who just stop by our bmb to AW their random announcement/bump pic.

It has come to my attention, (mainly by DH) that I do get a little more easily annoyed than usual, and if I've come off that way recently, I would like to apologize.

yvanehtnioj

"I don't really care" = I don't really care about the random poster or their news and don't open.

mirdamae03

Introduce yo self M14 creepers

runningyogimama

I don't care of they're a regular poster or not, but having it be the very first post with no intro, is weird.

Rocknroll64

HatchetFace said:

On a slightly related note, I'm on Troll Watch '13. After the shit that went down on TTGP last night and the sudden influx of new posters we've had the past 2 days my Spidey senses are tingling. 

There was some weird shit happening over there last night.

deanna1313

I wasn't sure what "I don't really care meant". I took it as I don't mind peoples announcements or if they don't do an intro. I wasn't sure so I voted "love them all". I do look at them and enjoy the pics and stuff.

julesf817

I think a lot of people who come on the board aren't on as much as a lot of us, so they don't realize that we've started to form a bit of a community here. plenty of people don't get that there is such a thing as "forum etiquette" if i don't recognize them, i don't always bother opening them, but it also doesn't bother me. everyone is just excited about their news, so i'm not going to go into their post just to make them feel bad about sharing. it's not hard to skip over a post. 

BlessedbyBabies

I'm special and will explain myself.

First of all, I may have been one of these posters...? I sorta intro-ed on the parenting board (in a comment, not a post of its own, does that count?) and just started commeting on other boards without intro-ing myself to those boards first... I don't think I started a post on this board for an AW, and I don't share pics (I'm on mobile and generally technologically illiterate), but I have been commenting for about a week now...

Secondly, I don't pay attention to SNs, so I can't remember who has posted what before and who's new. I jump from board to board, and that's a lot of SNs to keep track of, even without pregnancy brain... not to mention other pregnancy websites/blogs add even more SNs to the mix!

spacepotatoes

It is kind of weird and awkward but I guess for me, it depends. If I don't recognize the screen name and it's an ultrasound/sex of the baby/name thread, I usually ignore it.

I kind of like seeing different people's pregnancy announcements so I do tend to get sucked into those. From there, how I feel about it depends on my impression of the poster. If they've given some actual info about themselves and made some kind of effort to have a profile picture or ticker or something, I give them the benefit of the doubt. To me, that indicates they give a shit and may stick around. If it's just a generic bump profile pic and there's nothing more than "here's my announcement, aren't I awesome?" then I'm done.

Did someone say there was cake? After putting this much thought into this issue, I feel like I've earned some cake.

ykristos

I think it's weird. I don't really care, but mostly I don't understand the inclination to share news with random internet strangers you've never interacted with/will never interact with again. Where's the gratification in that? 

On a semi-related note, I wish everyone would get avatars, even if they were just random squares of color. I'm not the best with names, but I always remember an avatar, and it's hard to recognize some people who are pictures of changing, faceless pregnant women or fathers holding newborns. 

Empireceo

Rocknroll64 said:

HatchetFace said:

On a slightly related note, I'm on Troll Watch '13. After the shit that went down on TTGP last night and the sudden influx of new posters we've had the past 2 days my Spidey senses are tingling. 

There was some weird shit happening over there last night.

Weird doesn't even begin to cut it.  Some of that shit was vile.

GRC6713

Where is the -holy freaking pregnancy brain idk if I ever did an official intro button!?!?

I did post my announcement so I might be totally guilty of this!!!

Ahhhhhh.... =(

elizabethb3

I'm just here for the cake.  

But really I think it's weird. It doesn't really get to me, though, I have bigger fish to fry.

Now I want to know what went down on TTGP. I'm too busy these days and am constantly missing out on the good stuff.

MissLadyTay

I don't pay that much attention to screen names so its hard for me to notice if someone is a drive by AW. That said I do think it's kind of brainless. I mean, you never post when ladies have questions to help out but now you want a bunch of fanfare? I always wonder if posters like that have any friends in real life.

Rocknroll64

spacepotatoes said:

It is kind of weird and awkward but I guess for me, it depends. If I don't recognize the screen name and it's an ultrasound/sex of the baby/name thread, I usually ignore it.

I kind of like seeing different people's pregnancy announcements so I do tend to get sucked into those. From there, how I feel about it depends on my impression of the poster. If they've given some actual info about themselves and made some kind of effort to have a profile picture or ticker or something, I give them the benefit of the doubt. To me, that indicates they give a shit and may stick around. If it's just a generic bump profile pic and there's nothing more than "here's my announcement, aren't I awesome?" then I'm done.

Did someone say there was cake? After putting this much thought into this issue, I feel like I've earned some cake.

I tried to find the best picture of a cake for you and I found minion cake!!! Awesome! 

kalette

I have never introduced myself on any internet forum ever. Its weird and stupid IMO. A forum, no matter how much of a "community" is still an open, public forum. Anyone can post, anyone can read. And TBH I really don't pay any attention to s/n anyway.

Rocknroll64

kalette said:

I have never introduced myself on any internet forum ever. Its weird and stupid IMO. A forum, no matter how much of a "community" is still an open, public forum. Anyone can post, anyone can read. And TBH I really don't pay any attention to s/n anyway.

Then why do you stick around? Honestly, I'm here because I want to meet other ladies due in May and gain their support because it's nice to go through some things knowing others are going through the exact same thing.  

I mean if you're just here for pregnancy info you can just google your questions.

ThereBeDragons

Well carp. I never posted an introduction. Always kinda felt like my signature explained it all- but maybe I'll go AW myself even though I've got no real news

candrew05

I don't really care. I get that some people legit feel like "jumping right in" is ok and I can't imagine giving them a hard time for it. I think if it bothers you then that's fair, but just ignore it instead of being rude. That OP will either dissapear quickly with no harm done (maybe even give us some creative ideas) or they willl become regular posters you slowly get to know.
I also want to say...by me saying "rude" its not intended to mean "you hurt their feelings because everyone is so sensitive" to me, rudeness is only a reflection on that person and is always unecessary (unless your a crazy 6month old beater etc).

Rocknroll64

IMO, an intro isn't necessary, it's fine to just jump right in and start commenting.  I just think that a big announcement as your first post is strange, and I've noticed that those bumpies usually don't come back and contribute afterwards at all.   

kalette

Rocknroll64 said:

kalette said:

I have never introduced myself on any internet forum ever. Its weird and stupid IMO. A forum, no matter how much of a "community" is still an open, public forum. Anyone can post, anyone can read. And TBH I really don't pay any attention to s/n anyway.

Then why do you stick around? Honestly, I'm here because I want to meet other ladies due in May and gain their support because it's nice to go through some things knowing others are going through the exact same thing.  

I mean if you're just here for pregnancy info you can just google your questions.

Because its entertaining to read. I just don't feel any need to bond with people I'll never meet on a public internet forum.

SNOakes

I feel like we all have to start somewhere and people always say how much they hate intros, so sometimes your damned if you do damned if you don't. I also feel like if there's a post that annoys me I just move on, no reason to be mean about an announcement pic or video. Now hitting a 6 month old...that's just asking for it.

warmheartmom

I don't really care but it would be nice if they participated and not just a drive by. 

GRC6713

This is better than any intro I could have done.... I brought you all a cookie. 8->

Rocknroll64

HatchetFace said:

kalette said:

kalette said:

I have never introduced myself on any internet forum ever. Its weird and stupid IMO. A forum, no matter how much of a "community" is still an open, public forum. Anyone can post, anyone can read. And TBH I really don't pay any attention to s/n anyway.

Then why do you stick around? Honestly, I'm here because I want to meet other ladies due in May and gain their support because it's nice to go through some things knowing others are going through the exact same thing.  

I mean if you're just here for pregnancy info you can just google your questions.

Because its entertaining to read. I just don't feel any need to bond with people I'll never meet on a public internet forum.

Somehow I am less then shocked that you pulled a drive-by on TTGP. Bless your heart. 

Frick Hatchet, you totally beat me to it! 

mrstengallonhat1

I think it's a bizarre just to show up and post a pic of your baby's genitals, but that's just me. However, a few months back I was also getting sick of all the intro posts, so maybe I'm just a crank in general.

IBackBevo

Where's the cake?

Rocknroll64

MrsKTen said:

I think it's a bizarre just to show up and post a pic of your baby's genitals, but that's just me. However, a few months back I was also getting sick of all the intro posts, so maybe I'm just a crank in general.

This is me exactly.  I'm a crank too.

Rocknroll64

IBackBevo said:

Where's the cake?

For you, I shall give shoe cake.  I don't know who Ashley is, but her cake is sweet.

IBackBevo

I second @HatchetFace's sentiments on the Facebook page thing. When someone randomly posts for the first time about a Facebook page, it makes me wonder if they are trying to search out pregnant ladies so they can skin us, wear us like last year's Gucci and pass our babies off as their own. Weirds me out.

carissa32581

Great, I've been nauseated all day but now all I can think about is how much I really want some cake!

MissLadyTay

I hate intros and don't read them. You def don't need to intro. I never do. But you should post responses other than "look at me!" if you want people to give a shizz.

spacepotatoes

kitchencolors said:

I don't like intros. Just start posting! I don't really like the AW posts either, but if they are marked as such they bother me less because that shows a certain degree of self awareness.

I agree that an intro isn't necessary and people should feel free to contribute. But I think they should actually contribute, in that case. Just throwing up a random announcement isn't much of a contribution.

MrsLeanna

I'm not a "regular" poster here mainly because I'm not around much, I do pop in and out and respond to posts when I find them relevant or have something to add. But my first post was an intro post back when I first got a bfp. I think it makes sense to post an intro. I don't care one way or another tbh. I'm not really into rules and think people can and should post whatever they feel like. I've been around TB since 2008 so this is not my first rodeo and it's always the same thing and the same questions and the same snarkiness. To each their own, but it's NBD to me. 

Soupy84

Honestly, I have stopped reading intros. I feel like the people who were here from the start are the ones I am interested in continuing a bond with. I dont post on here as much as I used to, but I am on here daily reading about those that I have bonded with.

I think posting an intro is appropriate. AWing your team blah blah for your first intro with your kids junk? Not interested. All these new intros have caused some serious eye strain from constant eye rolling. If you post your opinion on something without giving me some background, I am going to ask "Who the fvck is this". And yes, I look at SN and avatars.

marlow1219

I really don't care. This is a forum, not a country club. I don't post on a regular basis, nor do I log in on a regular basis. I work full time and have other commitments. If that makes my posts and presence on here unworthy to some people, then oh well. I'm not interested in being a forum vigilante nor am I interested in joining the right forum clique in order to have my posts and comments acknowledged.

sisterjanet

kitchencolors said:

I don't like intros. Just start posting! I don't really like the AW posts either, but if they are marked as such they bother me less because that shows a certain degree of self awareness.

This.  I dove in with trying to answer people when I could and then saw some people indicating not doing an intro was rude, so I did one.  I never know what to say about myself so I prefer just skipping that.  People aren't going to remember the intro anyway, but if I have some helpful info then they can become acquainted with me that way.

Also, I don't necessarily remember screen names, and I don't usually bother opening announcements or "hey, check out my blurry ultrasound" posts unless I do recognize the screen name.  I'm much too busy being cranky that there's not enough chocolate in my life at the moment to care about pregnos who only want to share their stomach photos.

Storrmys

Omg I want cake now!!! And randomly I want donuts and cinnamon rolls still too !!! Ya'll cravings are killing me !! Lol

I really don't care about drive by posters...I'll look "love it " and go on ... As long as they aren't Drama monkeys here to spank the surgical extracted baby they have in their houses ..

oscarwao

MissLadyTay said:

I hate intros and don't read them. You def don't need to intro. I never do. But you should post responses other than "look at me!" if you want people to give a shizz.

This!

typeset

I was hoping we could talk and maybe hang out a bit before I'd see your uterus. 

Jillzy86

I don't care. Now there are a bunch of new intros keeping me from reading the good stuff.