Hey Guys: Just a "LIttle More" info as it would help in answering your posted questions.

[AntonioFP45]

Hello guys & ladies,

I'm sure many of us have experienced the following: A question is posted, and you diligently strive to help the poster with info that you think is helpful.

Before answering it, you click on the member's profile and basically it's blank. You go ahead and answer the person's question only to find out:

[1] That his/her interest lay somewhere else, so your answer is not helpful.
[2] The poster only needed basic info and didn't need a page full of details. (Yes, I've done this!)
[3] A "Newbie" (beginner) that didn't need a lot of the technical jargon you replied with.

I'm simply suggesting that we Edit our Profiles by going to the "More About Me" category, and just add in for example:
"I'm a 40 something BNSF modeler", "SP fan", CSX fan, 50ish Baby Boomer - Northern Pacific modeler, 30 something Alco steam fan, Senior - specialty in electronics, 60 something-L&N 1970s modeler, etc,......You get the picture.

Follow it with:
HO scale. N scale. TinPlater. On3 scale. HOn3 scale. #1 scale. etc, (LIst: DC or DCC)
[1] '1x'15 shelf point to point industrial switching layout. Era: 1940s,
[2] '4x'12 layout double track main with continuous loop- freight & passenger.
[3] No layout yet, just working on locos and rolling stock.

Keep the info "minimal" and "model railroad related" as we all are concerned about potential abuse and most of us do value our privacy. This would not be at all intrusive. [8)]

No need to reveal your life's story or family details but just the basic info of modeling interest so we could better focus our replies by "trimming down" or "detailing up"our responses as needed to help each other.

This in turn helps make this Forum safe and enjoyable! [:)][;)][:D][8D][C):-)][4:-)][tup]

Cheers!

[simon1966]

Done!

[eng22]

Update complete!

[Anonymous]

Done and a great idea. Another thing that might help is if you if use a Dc or a DCC system.

[lupo]

AY AY SIR! [4:-)]

[johncolley]

Been there, Done that ! Now where's the T-shirt? Keep your wheels clean and stay off the ground, eh?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone read mine? Its very extensive and detailed. However some time has passed since I filled it out, I should put a few updates in.

James

[Eriediamond]

OK Antonio, just updated my profile and not much to really update. Found one problem though, no matter how I tried to update it, it still makes me out as an old geezer!!!! [banghead][banghead][(-D][(-D][(-D]

[AntonioFP45]

ErieDiamond!

Instead of "Geezer" how about 'Well Seasoned"! And you should enjoy the respect that goes with it!

10-4[swg][tup]

[jjbmish]

Just got done updating, Very good idea!

John

[vsmith]

Mine already was !

[Vampire]

An excellent point. Updating completed!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: [i] it still makes me out as an old geezer!!!! [banghead][banghead][(-D][(-D][(-D]

Old farts supercede old geezer.

Interesting, I never bothered to scroll down to"about me"
Really never paid any attention beyond profile basics

[Anonymous]

done ! Great idea !

Thanks

[CBQ_Guy]

They told me to only divulge name, rank and serial number.

Sorry...

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy

They told me to only divulge name, rank and serial number.

Sorry...

You're not being held hostage here

[Anonymous]

Great idea, Antonio! Update complete!

[trainfan1221]

As always, a good suggestion from Antonio. I don't actually know how to add any more to my profile, however. I will tell you I'm in n scale and my name is Roy. Hey, we are all friends here.

[cisco1]

Great idea! Hadn't taken the time before. Green boards and RUN8 to all!

[CP5415]

Mine was already filled out!

Gordon

[Anonymous]

Great idea Antonio--update complete and ready for inspection!!![:D][C):-)]

[AntonioFP45]

Glad the suggestion was helpful!

Trainfan1221; Roy

When you first get on to the magazine page and you've entered your password, look towards the top and you will see a narrow gray bar. All the way on the left side it should say "Welcome Trainfan1221. Look all the way over to the rightside and you will see "Help: Update Profile: Logout. Click on "Update Profile". When the screen opens, scroll down and you will see a lot of blank boxes that are "OPTIONAL" for you to fill.

My suggestion is that if any of us are concerned about privacy, leave the other boxes blank and just fill out the Hobbies and Bio categories with very basic info. Then when you post a question; a modeler can quickly check your profile to gauge what type of reply to give you. [:)][;)][8D][8)]

Hope this helps!

Thanks again, guys![;)][:P][:)][C):-)]

[Anonymous]

Done
Dont know why I hadn't bothered before (maybe oldsheimers disease is kicking in).

Lee

[Anonymous]

Didn't really add much but I redid almost everything

[fec153]

I tried to but my 'puker won't scroll down. I'm H.O. ,continuous run with a 20 in. radius
inside a 22 in. rad. The 20 in. goes up to another shelf with a siding.

[AggroJones]

I'm updated now. Plus some more.

[Chompers]

Done! Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

your right it is hard to explane when you don't know what the person really needs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

would some one check mine out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[88gta350]

done!

[AntonioFP45]

Hello friends,

Thanks again for your encouragement! [:)][:D]

I've gotten into the habit of clicking on a poster's profile before answering. In reading these updated backgrounds it's really neat getting to know you guys & gals a little better. Makes a warmer, friendlier environment.

Some of you have some INTERESTING favorite quotes! Enjoyable reading.

[CBQ_Guy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomotive3

QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy

They told me to only divulge name, rank and serial number.

Sorry...

You're not being held hostage here

Exactly!