Introductions Forum - Probably suggested before

[quote=JunSupport]I think one big thing that this site lacks that may be holding back the forum-usage is the severe lack of an "Introductions and Absences" thread. It may not seem like much, but in my opinion, it's a great way to encourage that first forum-post. A lot of users probably don't see a reason to post; the lack of an introductions forum probably also makes them think this forum isn't really active. Being able to say "Hi, I'm ______ " and be welcomed by the regulars is a consistently proven way to break the ice for people who may not be comfortable with joining a new forum.[/quote]

[quote=Scrax]Can always just make a thread in the Matchmaking forum to introduce yourself. To say you're going away a little while (vacation, etc) just make a topic in off-topic?[/quote]

[quote=JunSupport]@Scrax: It's that kind of ambiguity that probably shuns potential forum-users. :/ Not everyone wants to do premades or matchmaking, so there's a bit of conflict there. I'm looking at the matchmaking thread now. There are a few introductions there, but they're only getting 1~3 replies at best. I may be wrong, but I'm going out on a limb here and saying the matchmaking forum, among recruiters and premaking, isn't the best place to introduce yourself. I think there needs to be a separate thread that's simply for introductions. Matchmaking and Introducing yourself should be separate topics, and I think activity revolving around new users would definitely go up if the latter would more independently displayed. A lot of people don't like taking the initiative, they like being asked.[/quote]

[quote=Scrax]"Matchmaking Introduce yourself! Recruit, find teams and clans, schedule matches and arrange tournaments." "Matchmaking [b]Introduce yourself![/b] Etc, etc, etc".[/quote]

[quote=JunSupport]@Scrax: You missed the point of my last post...[/quote]

[quote=Scrax]No, I get it. They are shy, so let's give them a push in the right direction. But I also feel it's redundant.[/quote]

[quote=JunSupport]It's that kind of attitude that doesn't bring in new users... edit: Just being redundant~[/quote]

[quote=Jebus McAzn]I kinda like it, but mainly for one other thing: It makes the FAQ more noticeable. Stickied links meant to help new members and a specific place for introductions would be helpful.[/quote]

[quote=Matt]Could just rename the matchmaking forum to something like "Introductions & Matchmaking"[/quote]

[quote=Scrax]Not redundant anymore. (y)[/quote]