Noob Forum?

[wizard1961]

Would a forum to invite newbies to ask questions help increase participation?

[wizard1961]

This forum could include posts about Free Republic itself.

For instance, I'd like to see a "block" for the current hottest top 20 posts. This would measure hits over time, weighing the last hour as much more important than hits more than 12 hours ago. This would help avoid duplicate posts & help organize comments.

I'd post questions about "us" there as well, such as: is the main thing we have in common a love for the literal US Constitution?

[silverleaf]

"I'd post questions about "us" there as well, such as: is the main thing we have in common a love for the literal US Constitution?"

Are you sure you're not looking for e-Harmony?

[woofie]

What IS FR?

[Touch Not the Cat]

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What's a beeber?

Did a moose really bite your sister?

Do I have to like cheese?

Are your series about BTTT?

Is there a hugh problem if I am not IBTZ?

I'm getting into the shower now, so please keep me posted.

[McGruff]

If you posted to the chat forum

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/chat-forum/index

It would be hard to criticize but I'm sure someone would. If so, ping me.

[theDentist]

As long as they're at it; why not a section for video links. And even without a video section, a requirement that a link to a video (you tube, live leak, weasel zippers) have SOME DESCRIPTION of the video in it, instead of "Hey, you gotta see this".

Off soapbox....

[the long march]

Why not just wade in and become part of instead of hanging to the side????

[occamrzr06]

What’s up with THAILAND????

[the long march]

COme on now this is series and hugh

[Eagle of Liberty]

Is there a hugh problem if I am not IBTZ?

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes, there is. The viking kitties will come and hunt you down!

[Allegra]

Do I have to like cheese?

There's no hard rule, but it really, really helps if you do.

[redhead]

"COme on now this is series and hugh"

Cool! I'll get the popcorn. You jump in the shower.

[evets]

[Airwinger]

What’s a NOOB???

[StopObama2012]

Why is 0bama such a moslem?

[posterchild]

One thing that would be helpful to noobs (well, I would find it helpful) is to have a link to the list of news sources with copyright restrictions (i.e. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1111944/posts ) directly on the posting page. Whenever I am posting from a new source I lose a minute or two trying to find it.

[Ramius]

For instance, I'd like to see a "block" for the current hottest top 20 posts. This would measure hits over time, weighing the last hour as much more important than hits more than 12 hours ago. This would help avoid duplicate posts & help organize comments.

That's what the "Activity" sort already does.

[Andonius_99]

The best way to increase participation is to jump right in and follow these two rules:

1. Don’t make it/take it personal
2. Don’t be an a$$

Simple as that. As a noob, prepare to piled on because, well, that’s how we do it ‘round these parts...

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

All you seek is here.

[stayathomemom]

For a Noob, you certainly know the right questions to ask!