Hiya

[birdie]

Have to admit that I signed up in order to be able to view photos in certain topics, not quite sure why admin chose to set things up that way (surely the padded member list must clutter up the database?), but it's no big deal to register so here goes. Not really a MLP fan, although - as my ava indicates - at least I have one to show for.

Anyway, have fun with the ponies, and thanks for having me! I promise to behave well. And even write the odd post about dolls, who knows? *waves to Pullip friends*

[Tiella]

Welcome, we have plenty of doll collectors here too!

[achab1984]

Welcome to the arena!

[kittybethy]

Hello and Welcome!

[birdie]

Thank you for the welcome greetings!

[kiwimlp]

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I take it that you are a pullip fan?  Either way, you are now free to either browse or post to your hearts content

[ZennaBug]

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I had Pullips, though I've sold one and am in the process of selling the other.  They are lovely dolls.  It's nice to meet you!

[birdie]

Thanks, both of you. Yep, Pullips were what got me hooked, but I've since (5 years in the hobby) collected a broad collection of dolls, from (Asian) fashion dolls through BJDs to Monster High. Ever so curious!

[SourdoughStomper]

Hiya, birdie. Welcome to the Arena.

[Diamond]

and welcome to the Arena.  While it maybe a bit of a pain, it was done to protect our members.

[birdie]

Thank you both for welcoming me!

[kiwimlp]

Thanks, both of you. Yep, Pullips were what got me hooked, but I've since (5 years in the hobby) collected a broad collection of dolls, from (Asian) fashion dolls through BJDs to Monster High. Ever so curious!

I'm always interested to see the images in the dollhouse forum.  Some of our members have awesome collections of dolls that I've never even heard of before

[birdie]

Well, having been "forced" to register, I did give it an honest shot at being active here. I believe that lurkers and passive members are dead weight and not good for building a community, but being muffled by the new members' posting limit I guess an active membership is not an option for me. I am not very good at waiting when I see so many topics I could have contributed to. When I can't chime in the moment I read a question I know the answer to, I tend to just drop it and not return to that topic later. I heard about the massive influx of new members and their jolly posting - based on personal experience with running forums, I believe that more moderators (eg. dedicated to specific sub forums) would perhaps be a better solution than keeping new members from taking part? Compared to a meetup, you wouldn't have it in a glass cage with newer collectors forced to sit on the outside for the first three events, silently observing? My two cents, and an explanation to why I withdraw to lurker mode.

[LunaDehligt]

 

[Eviecorn]

Welcome to the Arena, birdie!  Enjoy your stay!