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Originally Posted by skwinty
Hi All
What is expected of a person who is not Australian and wishes for meaningful participation in this forum.
I have been a member of this forum for a few months now and have to date posted 40 messages.
I get the distinct impression that as I am not Australian I am not considered worthy of participation .
For example, I posted 4 attachments on various issues where i felt that certain detail as stated by members was incorrect. I had 35 downloads of the attachments and not one reply or comment in return. I was hoping that the time i spent collating these attachments would elicit something in return, even if it was a rebuttal.
It seems to me that to elicit a response one has to either praise someone or indicate displeasure at sarcasm or facetious attempts at humour.
I find it a real pity as started out enjoying the IIS experience but am now asking myself whether I should participate any further in what appears to be a cul de sac.
I hope this does not come across as puerile but rather a questioning of the validity of my contribution.
Kind Regards
Steve
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Steve,
I AM Australian,and have been a member here, for Almost 3 years.
And,I feel I dont belong here also.
In Fact I rarely post anymore,as I feel "Out of Place"
It's NOT anyone's fault.
For Medical reasons,
I dont get out a lot,and Therefore the general members DONT get to know me Personally,and Vice/Versa
I think Knowing Someone,and being able to put a face,to a name,
Makes a big difference to your Standing,and Acceptance,not only Here,
But on any Forum.
I also think, its a case, of, it's easier to Converse,and Interact, with someone you have actually met,and Feel you Know.
I think the Above, explains,the "Shrug Shoulder Icon",I got from a "MODERATOR",
When I posted a Question/Suggestion in the Website Feedback forum Last year.
As I said.
I have rarely posted Since.
Regards.
John