Attracting new members to PA

[sleek]

Well I dont know if this is a bad thing or hurtful to the site at all but if you use the browser duck duck go you get no ads and no issues.

If that works for you, please use it then.

[jameswoodmot]

Yeah pop ups are a big pain for me, I’ve had to get through about 5 just to make this reply and they’re not easy ones to close. Will try in another browser. I also often can’t access the site on my phone, something to do with a security risk or something?

To be honest there is a reason I don’t post of many Facebook groups, there are far too few hurdles for people to join so, as said earlier in the thread, half the people have never shot a bow let alone made one.
That said I think there’s a few too many hurdles to get over to sign up here, you have to be pretty hardcore I think.
Personally, the thing that would make me check in more is more pics of finished bows/ bows in progress. More bows! Nah I think for people to post anything and everything they’re up to and not just showing the things they’re proud of. I included myself in that. Personally I don’t wan to spam the place with beginner questions and pics of my own stuff but I think there needs to be a bit of that to make it inviting for other people.
If the last few posts are fantastic bows or high brow questions from experienced bowyers it can be intimidating for new people to chime in

[bentstick54]

Jameswoodmot, don’t be intimidated. I have learned 90% of what I know about building bows from this site. I have not found another site with so many experienced people willing to share their knowledge with anybody willing to ask and learn. Please don’t be afraid to participate.

[Pat B]

Yes, Jameswoodmot, don't be afraid to participate. We all started somewhere and at least here on PA nobody should be afraid to ask questions, as stupid as you might think they are. Your questions will be answered and great info will be given. We want to see your bows and watch your progress through this madness of wood bow building. The more pics you share and the more questions you ask the more we will understand where you are in the process. We can also see how far we have come just remembering the questions we asked back when we started. Remember, none of us came to this great sport knowing anything but we stuck to it and now we have the privilege to help someone else along. Just remember when the time comes please help to Pass It On to the next generation.        

[sleek]

Yeah James, stop being quiet! You have any idea how dull it is in a room full of people who agree with everything you say? We need fresh meat! Stick around and we will turn you into a bobblehead nodding along with all the experts here too before long! Im on the verge of saying something crazy just to get folks talking, like... osage is mediocre at best!

[bentstick54]

Well sleek,,,, TO QUOTE ARVIN, “ OSAGE IS KING” . And I just happen to agree.  But then I’m still a rookie, so there’s that.
But seriously, there’s no better primitive site for learning, and everyone’s serious willingness to pass on knowledge that I know of. But we need more participation from both new and old members.