A distinct lack of information in members profiles

[Basil Henriques]

Why is it that most people joining don't give us more information about themselves and their music in their profile ?
Maybe a general PM from the ADMIN would help jizz them up a bit, but then again if they haven't set their preferences correctly they wouldn't necessarily get it would they ? So maybe a bulk E-Mail to all , re preferences etc ?

[Arcada]

I guess some may only put limited info on their profile, or may not be aware that it can be filled in at all (as all that's required to register is username, email address and password).

Once approved, users can update their profile by clicking on the User Control Panel link (at the top of the page), then on the Profile tab.

If you want any custom field(s) in profiles (for example, current instrument of choice) let me know and I'll add them, too.

[bob adams]

You! D'webman!

Baz! that lot would drive me round the bend, I hardly get time to go the toilet as it is without having all those to answer !

[Alan Mills]

This subject led me to look at my profile and to see what a sorry picture it was. I've updated it as much as I know how and I agree with Baz, it would be good to know a little more about other members. For instance, just by looking at Baz's profile I realised I was missing out on getting know a lot of steelies on Facebook , most of whom are not on this forum. I now have some new steelie friends and, as a relative beginner,I now have a much wider knowledge base. I need that.

I am not looking to marry any of you guys so I don't need to get to know you too intimately but, hey, strangers remain strangers but friends have an opportunity to grow together.

I know there are members on here who, like me, don't post too often but who log in daily because just reading the posts keeps us familiar and up to date. I see healthy debate on this forum, I gain valuable information from it and all this is good but the most valuable thing I get from it is getting to know people who once were strangers and being able to relate with them as friends. You can't do that with a pseudonym. It starts with disclosure and that's why I've updated my profile.

Good subject Baz.

Blessings on y'all
Alan

[Arcada]

...the most valuable thing I get from it is getting to know people who once were strangers and being able to relate with them as friends. You can't do that with a pseudonym. It starts disclosure and that's why I've updated my profile.

Good point, and so I've added a profile field for "Real Name". This is, of course, optional.

[James Crowbear]

i keep away from face book, twitter & a bunch of others
the mother ship ( b0b's forum), my french steel guit'fo' ( as well as this one ) & skype keep me poppin'
i also try to get in at least 2 hours a day pickin' & clickin' in
like Bob A, sometimes, i don't even have time to go the toilet
i put zee info on my profile practically from day 1

[Arcada]

For the record, actual usernames (that which you log in with and is shown on every post you make) can't be changed by the user. If anyone wants theirs changed just send a Forum Administrator a PM with your request.

[Ken Byng]

i keep away from face book, twitter & a bunch of others

Same here too James. I can live my life quite happily without social networking. I know people who are quite addicted to facebook. They can keep my share of that