A Little Information About Our Forum

[Craig Fuller]

The EarthRoamer Forum exists to allow owners and EarthRoamer enthusiasts to share information about these remarkable expedition vehicles and the places we take them. While I'm only into my second year of owning an EarthRoamer (ER#30), I've enjoyed the adventure and benefited regularly from insights offered here on the ER Forum. When the call came for a new Administrator, I offered to insure that we keep our positive and informative conversations going.

I always had a few questions about the ER Forum.  Now, after getting much better acquainted with the operation, I thought I'd share a few things I've learned. And, I hope to encourage you to make suggestions as you think of features and ideas that can enhance the experience.

First, lets understand who can visit our Forum and what can be seen...

Guests are welcomed....and, we seem to have dozens of guests every day.  Only a few of the information items on the Forum (including this topic) can be seen by guests.  If you are a Guest and are enthusiastic about what you see, you may wish to register as a member.

Members are now and always have been approved by the Forum Administrator. As part of the process of signing-up for the Forum, you will see the "rules of the road" shall we say. They were developed largely by the service that helps groups like ours build Forums and it seems they serve us well. If posts turn in directions not consistent with our purpose, or content is objectionable, an individual forfeits membership. Having been engaged in a number of Forums, the ER Forum is the most positive and constructive I've seen and it is my hope that it remains that way.

ER Owners are a segment of the Forum membership who own an EarthRoamer which we verify. For Owners, there is content on a private board that has been from the start and remains only available to ER owners.

Posting Levels -- for all members there are definitions attached (Newbie, etc) that reflect the number of posts you have submitted. This has nothing to do with how long you've been an owner or a member, it is something the system does by keeping track of your posts....want to get that Newbie label off, post more! Maybe I should share with you that the Forum founder, Bob Anderson, passed 1,000 posts at the end of the year!

I hope this is helpful. You will find some new Boards and topics added where you can share ideas for the Forum, rate services you receive and a number of other things that have been suggested as Forum members have been surveyed.  Even the photograph at the top will change as people share unique images...

If you are a guest and wish to register, please click on the button in the upper left of the screen to join.

We should have you up and running soon, but if for any reason we miss you in a day or two, send me an email.

This is our place to make as great as we can.  Please share ideas and participate.  The more you share, the more we all benefit!

The EarthRoamer Forum Team
Craig Fuller, Administrator
craig@earthroamerforum.com