Hi everyone,
First and foremost, I apologize if a similar thread was already posted, this was already implemented, or can't be implemented. I think this suggestion was posted before, but I can't find the thread.
SuggestionAn automated private message sent via the d2jsp Notifier to new forum users that provides helpful information like the
rules and
help links, a link to the
General Help Unified Sticky, or just a link to the
General Help sub-forum. Ideally, it could take the place of, and be a more eloquent solution, than the current
D2jsp New User Guide which is currently buried in the General Help Unified Sticky.
ReasoningQuite a few new users post in
General Help with questions about how to do simple things such as post a screenshot to the forums, how to obtain forum gold, where to find a Mediator, etc.... A lot of these questions can be answers by providing the user with informative tips/guides from the very start. The general idea is to (hopefully) not overwhelm the user with information, and guide them in the right direction to help them answer their own question(s).
ExampleObviously the verbiage can be changed, but maybe something like this:
Quote (d2jsp Notifier @ date("F j Y h:ia"))
Hi $username!
Welcome to d2jsp Forums. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
Site Rules and
Help and Information Center.
If you have any questions, please start in the
General Help sub-forum or with the appropriate staff group relative to your question. This will ensure you receive timely assistance.
Thanks and enjoy your stay here at d2jsp. :)
- d2jsp Staff
Thanks for reading!