3000th Member

[Paul Hinge]

A question for our Forum Administrators.

If the counter on the forum is correct then we are 6 new members away from 3000. How do you think we should mark this fantastic acheivement?

Hingey:biggrin:

[Gwyn Nicholas]

By getting a few of the other 2000 + to join in and contribute to the Forum. I'm sure many members have plenty to offer in the way of tips, stories, memories and comments. Sadly, many tune in from time to time have a quick browse and disappear again back into cyber space (as is their right of course). There are many members on this site that I remember as great characters, it seems such a shame that they dont feel able to comunicate their personalities on this medium. Lets celebrate by posting threads and getting the Forum busy.

[rikoshea]

what do you suggest we do and say nick, you start it and i'm sure we'll get the response.

[davidrmac]

Just a thought , but would it not be more pertinent to mark agreed landmarks . As in birthdays 18th / 21st / 40th / 50th etc .
Anniversaries , silver / gold / diamond .

Suggest , 5000 / 7500 / 10000 members perhaps .?

Whilst I agree with Hingey , yes 3000 is a significant number and very admirable , but , I would also agree with Nick , for it to have substance , it would be good to see the majority making a contribution .

After all , you do not become a Honary President of a rugby club just for the international tickets , do you ?

[HOWIE WILLIAMS]

I think they should buy a round!:winker:

[Paul Hinge]

Whilst I agree with everything that's been said. The point of my post was to mark No 3000 in someway in the first instance.

The problem of members using this forum is about relevence to each individual.
It's the same problem every membership organisation has regarding members being more inclusive.

Can I perhaps make a suggestion? How about a stand at the LOF and Annual Reunion for the Forum pop-ups to advertise and mention of this being at these events on mailings etc. Also word of mouth is the best method of getting people involved.

Just a couple of suggestions....anyone else?


Cofion

Hingey

[Gwyn Nicholas]

what do you suggest we do and say nick, you start it and i'm sure we'll get the response.

Rik, I do believe I have "started" it by suggesting to the "characters" on this Forum, that their input would be valuable to this site. Perhaps one or two of them will respond and perhaps not. Nothing lost in trying is there? I know that it is not easy for everyone to communicate in this way, but once they start they wont look back. 3000 is just a number as far as I am concerned, and I would rather see 300 regular contributors to the Forum. Now that would be cause for celebration.

[jcj]

Gwyn'if it is any consolation we have far fewer contributors posting threads/articles etc on the sister site Royal Welsh Veterans than on this site.There are over a thousand members on the site but the number of regular contributors barely reach double figures.But as you stated you cant force people to join the debate.One member of the sister site eloquently stated he was minded to a post carved on a thunderbox wall.

" Some come here to S*** and stink, others come to sit and think."

"I come here to scratch my b@lls and read the writing on the walls"

[tom33]

not so long ago bb (before bob) we were very few..i think under 100 but the banter between sharon and anita was bril..dont see that anymore..very sad..

[ap1]

We were excited when we hit 50!!!!

[mogs22]

Rik, I do believe I have "started" it by suggesting to the "characters" on this Forum, that their input would be valuable to this site. Perhaps one or two of them will respond and perhaps not. Nothing lost in trying is there? I know that it is not easy for everyone to communicate in this way, but once they start they wont look back. 3000 is just a number as far as I am concerned, and I would rather see 300 regular contributors to the Forum. Now that would be cause for celebration.

Gwyn I count myself lucky to be a part of this Regiment and the forum family.I remember the 60s, 70s, when the Red Dragon was at it's best in my opinionthe laughs the ups and the downs but we did'nt care because there was always a solution. Remember the NCO's cadre. One word BRILLIANT.

Allan Morgan 22 (don't bug me boy).

[Gwyn Nicholas]

I agree Allan. The Red Dragon Club, now that stirs up the memories. What a privilege it was to be a member of that club. DAD was the boss Fred Dargie was "mine host" and the place was buzzing particularly after a home game of Rugby or the 5 Nations on the box. The singing was fantastic and the friendships therin, second to none. Oh to be able to re-live those days.

[Clive Rees (08)]

Hey Al,
Any photos of the NCO's Cardre (I was on the same one as you)

Okay I know we are digressing from the point, just thought I would ask when I had the opportunity.

Sorryyyyyy!!!!!!

[mogs22]

Hey Al,
Any photos of the NCO's Cardre (I was on the same one as you)

Okay I know we are digressing from the point, just thought I would ask when I had the opportunity.

Sorryyyyyy!!!!!!

Not one Clive was'nt one for them. Hope that this year to be at Wrexham. Got to meet up with some old pals and sing away the night.

Allan 22.

[steve bird]

i wounder, how many of us still have our red dragon club ties????