I had an idea I thought I'd share with the rest of the class :). Recently, I've found myself strolling through the new monks section of Newest Nodes, and sending out a few "welcome" messages when I had time, remembered and found the nodes either through curiosity or direct search. It's starting to become a little bit of a habit, and I'm sure lots of others think about the same type of thing. Of course, I'm a bit apprehensive about it because I don't want to bother anyone who's joined already bogged down by numerous projects, I myself am very new and feel a bit silly welcoming other new monks...( "Hey, yeah we're all vets here, us Perl programmers, you'll get used to it.." koolgirl's stats--member for less than 2 weeks; see what I mean?) and I tend to feel guilty over picking some to welcome and not others.
So, just out of curiosity, how does the Monastery feel about a "Welcome Mat" of sorts? Something a bit like this: A "Welcome Mat" node, sort of a node new monks would be directed to in the Guide To The Monastary. Monks who so chose, could become a part of this node, and have links to their home nodes for the new monks to come have a look. It could include some tips from these users, based on their own experiences, or whatever the Monk chose, but basically, there would be a little phrase or tip or what have you, next to each participating monk's home node link. It would also list all links new users need, PM FAQ, Write-up Formating Tips, etc., perhaps a few unwritten rules of conduct and courtesy some of the older members could put together, and also a link section dedicated to resources.
I know almost all of the resource links and such are already in place here, however, I just thought that, coupled with some friendly monks offering their support (kind of a "Hey welcome to the neighborhood, call us if you want a buddy..." type of a thing) and some codes of conduct and courtesy easily pointed out, might be a nice little node to think about?
As most of ya'll know, I am very new to programming, so sorry I have nothing to offer with this idea in the form of how it would done from a technical point of view, but I am very willing to learn, and would of course be more than willing to donate my time to help something like this, or another monk's idea along. :)
So, what do ya'll think? Too much? Waste of time? Nice thought? Perhaps a reality? I just thought about it, because I did receive a few private message welcomes when I first got here and it felt so good. It really makes people feel warm and fuzzy, when someone personally offers it, not just a guide. I know this site was not created to make warm and fuzzies, and I know as new as I am I certainly might be out of line to make any suggestions, but as I said, I am willing to donate my time to helping a welcome process along, whether it's my idea, or perhaps the idea of a more experienced monk, who knows a better route :)
So, Perl Monks, Welcome Mat node, a good idea? Just trying to contribute something back, as Perl Monks has already done so much for me. :) koolgirl In addition Monks, I know this might be a bit over my head, but I would be more than willing to put this page together. I think it would be a great learning experience for my Perl venture, and I would love to be able to contribute something I worked on, as so many other greats before me have, to Perl Monks. :)In reply to Perl Monks Welcome Mat by koolgirl
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