11 November 2009 Update: please read through the thread to follow the evolution of this idea. Lot of great additions! I will be ending the pilot phase very soon and start the formalizing process. Stay tuned!

After much discussion and deliberation, we are moving forward with testing the Maemo Greeters Brainstorm idea (see http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=32835). Note that the actual Brainstorm solution for this (#1) has not actually moved to the implementation stage as of this writing, but it will be.

The basic idea is that any member can volunteer for this activity, and it can be implemented by simply using the following (or similar) for your posting signature:

This renders as:

Hi! I'm a Maemo Greeter!

Useful links for newcomers: New members say hello, New users start here, Community subforum, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If I can help with anything else, just ask!
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In addition, participants are encouraged (but not expected) to perform typical help desk activities in talk.maemo.org.

Some notes for participants:

• Try to remain courteous at all times
• This program is strictly voluntary
• There is no official status conferred by this "title"
• There are no offers or guarantees of any reward
• There will be no formal scoring of participation

Notes for newcomers:

• Please Thank any post that assists you, directly or indirectly
• Keep in mind that any Greeter is a volunteer
• Feel free to suggest ideas to any Greeter

It is expected that Greeter participation will result in Thanks from those who directly benefit, as well as anyone appreciative of the effort.

Since this is a pilot, it is subject to change without notice, including dissolution of the program if it has too low or no participation, or there is no obvious benefit. Constructive feedback of all kinds is welcome. You may contact any Greeter, or me directly.

Let's make this work!

Thanks! And special thanks to Den in USA, whose shining example in New members say hello inspired this idea. You guys reward him by Thanking his greeting posts when you think of it.


EDIT: code wrapper not working-- any ideas?