Is it rude to just jump in when your new?

[shayla_rose]

did you guys all post an introduction thread? The new one had me thinking... I just filled out the new cherry ??'s and said "hello i am new" when I asked a question.. then just jumped in posting lol.. I was just wondering if you guys find it rude when someone just jumps in and starts chatting? Also adding a poll in case someone is shy about the wy they want to answer.. I am super curious what you guys think.. even if it's too late for me lol!!

[LyndaKay]

BLess your heart, Shayla, for being concerned! I've been on the board less than a year and have found this to be a very easy going, fun-loving, supportive group of women of all ages who are very welcoming of new posters! Jumping into a thread and posting your view is how we all get to know each other a little. Be sassy...be sweet, we love it all! You're very thoughtful to ask and popping into a thread as a newbie is fine with me!

[shayla_rose]

Thank you, I just like everyone here and I have so much fun here I didn't want people thinking I was rude.. I know it's way too late 2-3 months later lol, but I was still curious what the general felling was. I feel so comfortable here, but I don't want to walk into someones house and put my feet up on the table because Im comfortable. (not that I would ever do that, even at my own house lol) Anyways Thanks for answering and thanks to everyone who has voted

[JulesinParadise]

Just jump on in as far as I am concerned. An introduction does help us to get to know you better but so does posting to those posts that interest you and even some that don't. It is a warm friendly easy going kind of place. I think that is one of the things that makes us all love it so!

[JanetM]

Jump in feet first and get to know everyone- glad to have you on here.

[scraptag]

It's not like we can see you standing outside the circle. So jump on in!

[Laura Fiore]

I don't think it's rude at all! I've been here a long time, but I don't think I ever posted an introduction thread. I may have to go back and do that now if your vote changes

[suslvgeo]

Jump right in!!!!! I do love reading the intro threads and the questionairre, but by no means are they required!!!!!!

[beachlover]

SHOOT, JUMP ON IN! whoops, excuse them darn caps locks! how are we ever to hear from you or about you if you don't? it's not like we can see you

[shayla_rose]

lol thanks ladies, seriously I was getting paranoid. I really like it here too, glad to be a part of this site!

[shayla_rose]

I don't think it's rude at all! I've been here a long time, but I don't think I ever posted an introduction thread. I may have to go back and do that now if your vote changes

lol

[PezKat]

I've been involved in many different online communities, all with their own feel and rules. Personally I make sure I read the FAQ and a few threads to try to get the feel for the place before posting, but that can be done in a day (usually; one board I'm on requires you to have read the last 15 pages on a particular thread before posting there, because it's a huge board & they want to avoid having people ask & answer the same things over & over again, which makes sense!). I will echo the others in saying that this is the most laid back board I've ever been privileged to belong to! Good to have you join us.

[anazelia]

I think it is the only way to do it. Jump right in. How else are you going to get to know the board and its members?

[RitaS]

Jumping in is the way to go!! And Kudos to you for figuring out how to do a poll right away!!:-D

[scrapy1967]

I think I just jumped right in with no introduction. About 6 months later I thought maybe I should have introduced myself but by then it was to late.

[shayla_rose]

I think I just jumped right in with no introduction. About 6 months later I thought maybe I should have introduced myself but by then it was to late.

lol yeah it didn't really hit me till today and then I was like "well it's too late" then my mind started going crazy, like oh no I hope they don't think Im rude, everyone here seems really nice and laid back that is why I like it here but I just had to make sure I wasn't coming off as rude. I really worry about these things, I have delt with a lot of rude people and don't want to be one of them!
Being online I am not as formal as I would be irl, I will just start a message without even saying Hello if we were already talking the day before, but irl everyday you say hello even if it was the same convo just a different day lol.

[shayla_rose]

Jumping in is the way to go!! And Kudos to you for figuring out how to do a poll right away!!:-D

I won't lie I was shocked it came out and I also thought I messed up when I didn't see my post but it just showed under the poll. but thanks for kudos

[Firegems]

When I joined this group I jumped right in and everyone made me feel welcomed. This is a great group.

[JeanG]

Jump on in! I think that's the best way to get aquainted and it seems to me we all encourage newbies to jump on in. If I hadn't been encouraged, I'd probably still be hiding in the woodwork.

[AlwaysHappy]

Absolutely not rude. I just jumped in and started posting. Heck, I don't think I even introuduced myself. LOL