Post #335020 by Tiki-Kate on Wed, Sep 26, 2007 12:52 PM

On 2007-09-26 12:13, Psycho Tiki D wrote:

To my friends point and some things that have been mentioned on TC and this thread, he just didn't get the criticism? I know it was tongue in cheek humor, I have seen it here time and time again and I have hashed some out myself. But when a newbie is introduced to this site and finds a less than lukewarm reception to an inquiry or is scolded for not posting in the correct thread, my friend's question was "Why would you want to put yourself out there like that"?

How many TC'ers cringe at a Leilani or wood carved mug? This is where many tiki collectors start their journey and unfortunately may end it if they are offended the first time they post.

But how will they learn? Granted, they shouldn't get their heads bitten off, but if people don't guide them in the right direction, they will just run amok.

Plus, it's hard to respect someone who just jumps into the middle of everything and in the wrong place no less. If you have any respect for a group that you would like to join, maybe you should learn a little something about them first. Take some time to read a bit and learn how to navigate the sight instead of just jumping in to General Tiki and starting a brand new thread to introduce yourself and let everyone know that you didn't bother to read the friendly warning that advises you to figure out what you're doing before you post if you have fewer that 25 posts.

I think that a nice shade of brown often works well for a ceiling.