It would be nice to know how our name is getting around. Please take a few moments to explain your choice.

Thanks

I found it threw a link at Smart computing.Somebody posted it in a anwser to a question.

I was doing some research into the phenomenon of spam a few months ago, and came across www.spywareinfo.com.
I registered with their forum, and discovered the link here at about that time. It seemed like a good place to hang out, so here I am!

Well I came via some of our old hangout, TechGuy's BB! One of the lovely mods there invited some of us members over when SAF was just being launched. Been here since.

I can't exactly remember so I'll assume it was random surfing.... hmm perhaps if I look up my first post it'll give some insight...

I was (am) a long time member of the uk website http://www.romulus2.com and our buddy and ex-Admin Surfer and I got talking ... he must've liked what he read because he asked me to come help admin SAF and here I am

A friend, Kimmygem, was a moderator here in the graphics area and she suggested I come here. The rest is history.


I didn't smell Jt's and Ricky's crawfish dinner...but I hear they are excellent!! *waits for an invitation*

I came across this forum through this link:

http://www.compguystechweb.com/

I'm glad I did.

blackhawk, and I, must have been reading the same post

That was my lucky day

Technohead dragged me over here , well he said have a look at this forum one day at work...so I guess thats it folks...

Same as Blackhawk and Lorraine.

Phzzz used to talk about SAF all the time in the old RedRival forums. I just followed one of the links one day.

I found SAF the same way Blackhawk and others did - through a post on Smart Computing Q&A Board.

That's great. I hope to hear from as many members as possible. It will give us an information database for comparison as SAF grows over time.

CompGuy Pete personally invited me; whilst head hunting for mercenary webmasters a few years back.

I stumbled through the doors one nite and thought I was at home so I stayed. There's no place like home, There's no place like home. Oh that was another time and story.

I found my way here via the Agnitum web site along time ago.

I keep trying to run away but I keep being drawn back here by the Cajun cooking and the great help and info.

There are only 3 support web sites I frequent and this one is the Only Large or Multiple help one I go too or recommend.




Randy

I came over on the Mayflower. All in all it is a great place with great people and that is why I keep coming back. Pay isn't too bad either, not to mention the pension package and benefits.

My mom gave me the link from the newspaper.

Hi Mikel144,

Was this an Atlanta based newspaper? We've heard that there's an Atlanta paper that publishes our url, but we're not sure how it got there. None of us on the staff has ever requested advertising in print media, other than one of our staff filling up open space on a community mailer in New York. I wonder how our site is getting into newspapers, not that we mind free advertising for this free site.

I was always a little curious about that myself. I'd like to know which paper(s) in particular we made it into.

I live in Florida, I got it out of the Palm Beach Post.

This is what it said:

QUOTE

Technical Help http://suggestafix.com     Looking for a solution to your latest computer problem? The experts at Suggestafix.com can help. These aren't high-paid consultants who will keep you waiting for an answer. Instead, they're computer users like you who might have figured out the solution to your latest dilemma and are willing to share that information on these message boards.

This site was recently suggested (several times) on the Smart Computing members' forum. Figured I'd give it a whirl as part of my search for a new "home."

Well, from the caliber of members I've seen immigrating from there, it's an unfortunate loss for that site. I'm glad all of you have decided to give SAF a try. We may not always be the busiest (We're like 7-Eleven. We may not always be doing business....but we're always open ), but we are growing at a fairly decent pace. Besides, I try to keep in mind "quality...not quantity....". We've seen an excellent line of questions and solutions from our new members. Some of them are real stumpers, too. We'll always do our very best to offer the best solutions and advice, and maintain our reputation as the most civil board on the Internet.

I inquired about greendive on the Smart Computing web site and was told that he was up here.
Since "GD" has helped me in the past , I thought I'd check out this site and have been here since.
It IS a GREAT site with a lot less BS than SC and now that my subscription is about to run out, I see no reason to waste the money to renew.
Thanks for all your help,
Russ

I came by this very informative site, the same as Blackhawk, lorraine, and Kennethr, thru Smartcomputing Q&A. Great site!

Morning everybody, a couple months ago, SmartComputing put a new man in charge of monitoring their Question and Answer Board as well as their "Chat Rooms". With little notice or much explanation, he began expelling members from those forums for making post that weren't explicitly computer related. As I'm sure everyone who frequents this board knows, the members had formed a rather strong bonds to each other and had become like family to one another, and yes, occasionally there were disagreements, conflicts, and arguments, just like any good, large family. On the other hand, their board, as it was then, was dynamic, busy, fun, interesting and friendly with very few, if ever, questions that went unanswered with a workable solution. For some reason that is beyond me, Mr Dave Steen decided that he wanted to change that working relationship between members and make it a cold, heartless board with no personality. Understandably, "the family" didn't think much of these new unwritten rules and began to fuss about it. More members were expelled for voicing their objections. Even as some of the newer or more occasional members ask "Where are some of the regular members that provide such great answers", without explanation, their query would be deleted from the forum. If they persisted in the question, they too were expelled from the Board. I even witnessed one post that was edited, with words removed and new words inserted, changing the meaning of the question to something more agreeable to SmartComputing's new way of managing the Board. I was expelled from the board by suggesting, in a SmartComputing chat room, links to this as well as some other computer help forums. I e-mailed SmartComputing, asking why I was booted from their site and never received a reply.
This was all so outrageous to most of us regulars, that we began communicating, both on SmartComputing's Q&A Board and in message rooms (IM) where we might be able to meet up again in a more open and less restrictive forum. I saw this forum (SAF) posted in those communications and although SmartComputing quickly deleted the post mentioning SAF, we had by then established a strong IM network and began exploring new forums. I, as well several others, headed for this board and have enjoyed the feeling of family here and hope to become part of this group, getting help for our computer problems and contributing with answers and discussion.
Well, thanks for listening to my rant. I look forward to getting to know some of you and participating here on SAF...........ThomasO

Most informative Thomas !

thank you for you rant and welcome to our little family

I checked "IT Professional" in the poll. This is somewhat true. Our local newspaper (FL Times-Union) has an interesting computer sites column each day. I found it and what a tremendous help it is. I have learned so much.
Thank you

I strongly believe in the individualist freedom of "ranting." If you dont like it, go to next post. And I came to SAF while searching for random computer info while studying for my MCSE. Have been hooked on SAF since. Can't beat the quality and modesty combination.

I think i came about this site either through word of mouth or just surfing(maybe a combination of both)

Anyway it is without doubt the BEST site I have ever had the pleasure to visit.
I have visited other sites (which I wont slag off) and I have found them to be cold and “slightly” indifferent to me the user.

I love the clear and precise manner in which your answers are structured, and your ability to encourage users to try fixes that we would not normally even attempt!

Keep up the great work,
some day I hope to be in a position where I can contribute some advice/knowledge to members, but until that day, I will keep recommending your site to my friends and co-workers here in Ireland.

i came in from a site called mindcollisions.com, a user who recomended it to someone else, but i came along anyway

I was one of the SC members that was booted from SC for speaking my mind about Mr. Dave Steen's new policy's there. (Actually I was the 2nd one to be pushed out the door) and was told about this Forum by ThomasO, and have visited almost everyday since then, and have acquired some very valuable tips and information.
I only became a member recently, but have been a constant visitor since I was expelled by "The Other Place", and I see a lot of my old friends and "Family members" here.

You all are great additions to SAF and you have become a member of the group that you compliment. Thanks for sticking around and making us better.

Hi Pat, bout time you signed up!.........Tom

Hi Tom,

Had to check everything out first, and make sure there wasn't a "Steeno" around. I've been hanging around on the UK sites trying to pick up the lingo again, ready for my trip home.

I am so glad to find so many of the old gang hanging out here. Now I know where to go for help. I still frequent the SC site, but it is not as friendly or as helpful as it once was.

Fran



Hi Tom and Pat(BL)

Hi Fran!!

Hi Frann, "The Other Place" will never recover and be what is used to be.....never.

I found this site by doing a search for computer support forums cause I was having a problem with my computer. Needless to say I am happy I found this place and I really appreciate the help. I would recommend it to anyone!

Well, I'm certainly happy you've all shown up, as we all are. Isn't the SC forums part of the same organization that publishes the Smart Computing magazines?

The one and the same.
kennethr

Yes, the SC, Q&A Forum is a privilege the subscribers of SmartComputing magazine enjoy. They continue to enforce their attitude of only allowing computer related subject matter on the forum with little tolerance for even light hearted "chat". Although disappointed with the way the "problems" were handled in August with members being expelled without explanation and in some cases for no reason as far as I can see, in their (SC's) defense, they want a simple Question and Answer Board without distractions that come with bickering and disagreements. Unfortunately, the way they chose to resolve the problem and the resulting hard feelings by even some not involved in the ouster resulted in many longtime contributors leaving the forum. As stated in my first post on this subject, we were a large family of friends and it was a difficult divorce when we had to, or chose to leave.

Too bad. I love the Learning Series magazines they put out. They are some of the most informative and useful sources of computer information available. In fact, the only magazines I purchase are Smart Computing Learning Series and MaximumPC.

But, I am really not overly thrilled with bashing another tech site publicly for any reason, whether it's warranted or not. It's certain there was, and is, alot of useful information discussed at the SC forums. I'm not familiar with what went on...or goes on there and would rather not see SAF embroiled in a cross site squabble. This thread was created for the sole purpose of finding out how members found out about this site. Please, let's adhere to that original idea. In any case, we're glad you're all here and find SAF to be informative and friendly.

I found SAF in my list when I did an Internet search for tech support sites. I am a member of the Compaq Communities which is a tech support site as some of you may know. I was not getting too many questions and so I decided to find another tech support site where I could share what I have learned with others and maybe help someone and also maybe I could learn something new.

Hi! and welcome to SAF. Sharing what we know is what we do... nice to have you join us.

/LinuxSam

Saw a link to SAF at Windows Help.

I found this site from an article in PC Magazine. Been comming back since then. Now, if I could only get my little quote about formating C just under the hole in the page

At the top of the page, under Member Options, Edit Profile info, put it in the Custom member title line.

Hey guys,

The ability to add a custom member title is currently set at 100 posts. We set it that high for some reason, but damned if I can remember that reason now. I think it was to prevent someone from entering something objectionable after only making a few posts. I'll drop it down to 20 posts, and after you've hit that number, the Custom Member Title field will appear at the top of the 'Edit Profile' page.

Cheers

P.S. I'll fix up the open tags on your signature.. not sure how you want it formatted, but I'll give it a shot.

COOL. Thank you one and all.