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First off, you guys have done a wonderful job on the emu project. As lot of people stated above, there is a level of intimidation new users get when they see a load of locked threads with questions that appear to be GOOD questions. So with that said, here's a few recommendations:
Delete locked threads to make the forums look appealing to new comers.
Revise your faq. Give a timeline (even if it's a loose time-frame and update it when needed) so that new users have a sense of what's to come.
Dont make IRC a must have to get the latest information on the emu. If you want the masses to come to you, understand that IRC chat is a dinosaur chat system that isnt easy for everyone to use.
and finally:
Who is going to want to join a community where its leaders put this crapola on the front page:
"This community is doing a piss poor job of working to build a better community for the future precu."
Making this community new-user friendly is they key my friend. Give us the tools and provide us with clear answers on the status of development and you will see your community thrive with little managment needed.
A donating member,
endless
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