How do we get more member traffic?

AlFajr

dont think ill ever be able to catch you though wakas.

Or me
Proof that I don't have a life.

Alen

Wow. Then how can we get them to stop being shy and post?

group group

Wakas

This month has had the highest number of member registrations ever.

A nice introductory site is www.Learn-About-Islam.com

siki

You know, I often question whenever I see your avatar. It is obscure and open to interpretation.

Born Again.

Hi

! Impact of your avatar in my perception, is probably a mixture of peace, tranquility and sex appeal. it makes me stop by, whenever i am scrolling through;

siki

BornAgain

Born Again.

Hi

! Impact of your avatar in my perception, is probably a mixture of peace, tranquility and sex appeal. it makes me stop by, whenever i am scrolling through;

siki

Siki.

Hi!

D

Hahaha errrr, well, I guess I will take that as a compliment? Though I don't know if peace and sex appeal actually go together p

Kamzo19

Peace,

Maybe some people who log on think that they have important things to say and share. But maybe they are affraid of the reactions it can create.

I'm sure that many have a lot to say, but they stay silent for reasons we don't know.

siki

Siki.

Hi!

D

Hahaha errrr, Though I don't know if peace and sex appeal actually go together p

Hi,

You are right, I brought in "peace" intenionally to sober down the "sex appeal bit" ) To be honest, it is loaded with "tranquilizing sex appeal" hypno

handshake

siki

Alen

Born Again.

Hi

! Impact of your avatar in my perception, is probably a mixture of peace, tranquility and sex appeal. &nbsp it makes me stop by, whenever i am scrolling through;

siki

Peace,
Respect.

I like her avatar too.
Reminds me of freedom.

Peace.

Magnus

I'm guessing the level of knowledge here can be intimidating, especially when it comes to quranic matters. Also, lots of noobs posting get the advice to use the search function and read threads that are several years old that raise whatever questions they have. While I understand the need for this (and also referring people to the featured articles) I think it can be a little discouraging for a newly awakened mind with lots of questions unanswered. I think it drives people into lurkerdom, sometimes for the better, but also for the worse. Everyone has something to share, but oftentimes it's deeply personal stuff and half formulated thoughts. If you're not knowledgeable and articulate it's really hard to discuss faith.

I don't really see the harm in re-hashing old discussions with new members, if it would lead to more people posting and sharing.

AlFajr

I agree completely magnus. I am sure alot of long term members would love to have to energy and time to answer questions but it is quite draining. Perhaps we need to create a wiki of rehashes etc. that can be updated as the debates are ongoing?

Jack

I'm guessing the level of knowledge here can be intimidating, especially when it comes to quranic matters. Also, lots of noobs posting get the advice to use the search function and read threads that are several years old that raise whatever questions they have. While I understand the need for this (and also referring people to the featured articles) I think it can be a little discouraging for a newly awakened mind with lots of questions unanswered. I think it drives people into lurkerdom, sometimes for the better, but also for the worse. Everyone has something to share, but oftentimes it's deeply personal stuff and half formulated thoughts. If you're not knowledgeable and articulate it's really hard to discuss faith.

I don't really see the harm in re-hashing old discussions with new members, if it would lead to more people posting and sharing.

Thanks for your thoughtful input.

I gather that it can be intimidating, but If you go back and read old posts of some long-term posters here, you'll realize how it's a step-by-step process.
The search function is often recommended because on many subjects there have been some amazing discussions over the years. That is not to say that there is anything wrong with creating new threads/topics. It's understandable that a 'newer' generation will have a different take/mindset, and may not want to re-hash old threads. Also, I think it gauges the EFFORT the poster is putting in his search for truth if he/she is willing enough to 'search' first. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to 'reward' intellectual laziness. That being said, you do make some very valid points.

To the lurkers out there We won't bite you, if you don't bite us. It's okay to not be so 'knowledgeable'. We're all there, have been there. Heck, i'd stay far away from anyone who pretended to know it all.

alalmakt

Thanks for your thoughtful input.

I gather that it can be intimidating, but If you go back and read old posts of some long-term posters here, you'll realize how it's a step-by-step process.
The search function is often recommended because on many subjects there have been some amazing discussions over the years. That is not to say that there is anything wrong with creating new threads/topics. It's understandable that a 'newer' generation will have a different take/mindset, and may not want to re-hash old threads. Also, I think it gauges the EFFORT the poster is putting in his search for truth if he/she is willing enough to 'search' first. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to 'reward' intellectual laziness. That being said, you do make some very valid points.

To the lurkers out there We won't bite you, if you don't bite us. It's okay to not be so 'knowledgeable'. We're all there, have been there. Heck, i'd stay far away from anyone who pretended to know it all.

I dunno Jack. I bite quite hard. eat.

Jack

I dunno Jack. I bite quite hard. eat.

You have to have teeth to bite my friend ;D

Alen

There's a few regular members but not a lot.

I kind of miss the reformer now. I disagree with some (most) of his opinions but he was definately a character.

Salaam.
Respectfully.

Maybea person who already is a member needs to open a subject that will attract another member .... hmm

Peace.