Favourite Events!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I just wanna point out that PXR is pretty small so as far as having cliques and stuff, it's more like the forum is one big clique. I recognise every username that is logged in (that has posted at least once) and I've probably had at least a short exchange with all of our "active" members! It's one of the reasons I love PXR and is an advantage of small communities.

Of course for those of us used to it, it can be hard to remember what it is like to be new and not know anyone. Even though we know we are friendly, not everyone will know that and some people are more shy and take longer to feel at home. I tried to find a way to tag the whole forum to the valentines thread but that wasn't an option, so I hoped the notice at the top would suffice!

Echoing Xanthe, I promise that anyone joining, new or old, would have received some messages. And saying "happy valentines" or "You're a good artist" or "you seem friendly, I hope we can chat one day" are perfectly good messages that anyone can send. Even sending out funny ones is fine!

We want members to be active and try to encourage activity, so I don't think the fact that active members have an advantage is a really big issue. If you can even call it an advantage, since it's not like you win anything for getting heaps of Pokemon. The time and effort you put into the event or the forum in general should reflect the result somewhat. (If less active people were sending out lots and getting nothing, I would agree with you! But overall, it's been pretty fair!) Personally I get more joy out of sending messages to other people!

The main reason that it is one per day is because with only 2 of us handling it, it is already a lot to keep up with. And also if everyone sent out all their messages on day one, the event would kind of be over xD At least this way there is some mystery. And by the end of the free for all, hopefully everyone will be happy with their messages! :)

I appreciate you taking the time to discuss this, Vishnal! I'd you have ideas for how we can better engage with newer members, I'm totally open to them. :)

Edit: ALSO it's not too late to join in! :D :D :D