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I'm puzzled why everyone seems so keen on keeping this post on the first page. From the title of the post, it's not at all obvious that it contains a link to the FAQ for newbie users. The title makes is sound like some sort of contest or a fund raiser - or something unrelated to the forum. The title just doesn't clearly convey that there's useful information for a new user.

Besides, isn't there a rule on Garden Web against bumping postings simply to move the post to the top of the listings?

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" kailuamom" needs to address this issue. So hopefully she gets these messages.

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I'm curious as to why I need to address this issue? I have been trying to be helpful - if GWers don't think it's helpful I won't do it.

However, we often get thank yous from newbies who do look and find the link helpful. So far it seems that many other GWers think it's good. Sooooooo, should we take a vote? I have finished my kitchen and had comitted to helping keep this in the front. That said, I wouldn't mind stopping.

BTW - I feel that any newbie looking for info would click a link titled FAQ anything.

I think keeping a FAQ thread on the front page is very helpful. When this thread gets full, we'll start a new one with a title like "FAQ- Read this first!" and we'll all be trained to bump it up.

I vote for bumping. A lot of newbies come in the way I did, through a web search that lands us into a topic. It takes awhile to learn how to get around.

And I think bumping something to be helpful to all is very different from bumping just to be self important :) I don't see the powers that be yanking the topic!

I agree...if we can't get a permanent link...this is the way to go!

I suggest next time, we also include a link to the Finished Kitchens Blog...http://finishedkitchens.blogspot.com/

Any other ideas of what to include? Maybe we could draft the next thread here!

Here is a link that might be useful: Finished Kitchens Blog

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kailuamom... I apologize if I offended you by suggesting the new thread be addressed by you. It was only because it was started by you and I know you have been helping the bump. I have no problems with the bump part, however I do think a new title might help the newbies realize it's for them! I am new here since Nov. and I appreciate all the help from everyone, and I'm trying to do my little part by helping to bump. I learn new things every day here, it's a great place to spend time. Thank You Everyone

Thanks wisrose -

If you re-read your post all you said was you agreed with a previous poster and I should address it. It's funny with these forums, people don't know what you mean. (I don't mean that to be "snarkey" at all - just a difficulty with the internet).

The other poster closed with issues with bumping altogether, so I wasn't sure what I was supposed to address. If you do a search of FAQ - you will see we have tried several different titles. None of which got much action by anyone other than me. (for the most part.)

As we are getting close to the end of this thread (i50 posts max), I will let someone else come up with the next title to see if we can keep this going.

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I still think "FAQ- Read this first!" would be a good title for future threads. I also like the idea of including a link to the FKB as well as the FAQ page.

How About every one that bumps add a "new title" that you think may be useful to 'newbies'. One that is easy to spot for those of us that like to bump it up. Like this present one was always easy to spot!
"FAQ" Are you new to Garden Web?

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OK...we're going to run out of bumps today or tomorrow...so, here's my suggested draft for the next thread:

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Subject: Read Me If You're New To GW Kitchens! (Help keep on Page 1)

Welcome - If you are new here - you may find the following information and links helpful.

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages contain helpful information about how to navigate this site as well as the world of kitchen renovations.

The Kitchen Forum Acronyms will help you understand some of the acronyms used frequently in posts.

The Finished Kitchens Blog has pictures and information about many GW members' finished kitchens. Not only can you see them alphabetically, but there is also a category list if you're looking for specific things like a kitchen w/a Beverage Center or a kitchen w/a mix of dark and light cabinets.

The Appliances Forum is very useful when you have questions specific to appliances.

To start off the process...take the Sweeby Test. Then, move on to Beginning a Kitchen Plan.

Other topics such as planning for storage can be found by doing a search on the forum.

Tip: When using the "search" function, be sure to use the search box on the bottom of the page, not the top!

Again, welcome and good luck! The journey is wild, sometimes bumpy, but fun!

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Comments? Suggestions? Did I miss anything?

And thanks kKailuaMom for getting this idea moving! You were very successful; let's hope the next thread is as successful! Maybe someday we'll be able to get some permanent links (ike the FAQ & FKB & possibly a "Getting Started w/Your Kitchen Remodel"), but until then, let's keep this going!

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buehl-- this sounds great. Will you start the new thread? And thanks to kailuamom for starting this and for everyone else for keeping it on page one. Hmm, wonder if I printed it out yet??