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Perhaps the most popular feature created by managers of web communities is the "daily sign-in thread". Maybe I'm being a bit cynical if I were to suggest that some managers merely use this as device to boost their ratings but I've seen plenty of evidence that this feature is a genuine way for people to stay-in-touch with other (requiring next to no effort) and contributes to building that sense of community.

Our site attracts quite a lot of visitors. Our membership growth also demonstrates that people like what they find at our site, however most members appear to be content to browse the contributions of the few without taking a few seconds to let us know that they've visited. That's OK ... we're here as much for your entertainment as for you to provide your input.

So, whilst I quietly contemplated the "unfair" workload borne by a few active contributors on our message boards, I wondered whether starting a daily sign-in thread was such a bad idea.

This is your site. I'm not asking much, just a small request that once, each day before leaving our site, you post a quick "Hi" or "G'day" (cutesy pictures are unnecessary, but I'm sure we'd love to see other members' "siggies") just to let us know that you've visited. And you blokes, particularly ... you have to join in. You don't want the wimmen doing all the talking, do you?

Thanks ... cheers ... and G'day!

George, signing into the new place. Fab job, as always, Mr. Sozz.

I'm here! Roll out the barrels!

Dropping in checking out this new house and pushing all the buttons lol

Hi gang. Signing in for Wednesday.

Ahh ... yes! I s'pose I'd better put something in here for today, too

Hi. George signing in for Thursday.

Good morning, we are having extreme weather at present. Very strong gale force winds, rain & thunder-storms forecast for today. It is quiet scary as we have large gum trees in our backyard. Hope everyones day is a good one, cheers Helen.

Howdy Doody All xx
Hope your enjoying your nite

G'day, gang *S*

I had some fun today adding a flash slideshow to this site (see here). All this extra stuff that we couldn't do before with MSN Groups. It's like escaping from Devil's Island and suddenly findin' yourself in Paris.

Sozz that slide show is excellent of you having your mo cut off lol -- btw it looks good without -- well done

Tushy wrote:
Sozz that slide show is excellent of you having your mo cut off lol -- btw it looks good without -- well done Now watch it again with the soundtrack! *heh-heh-heh*

I cant hear it might be my computer

Tushy wrote:
I cant hear it might be my computer
Nah ... you probably need to empty your browser cache and then revisit the page. That's what I had to do.

Hi tushy its me pan here,
Is there a chat link in this progarm or do u just have to post.
I am confused re what this site does or doent do??/