I have been noticing lately that there does seem to be many members on the site on a daily basis. As I look around and read the posts I can see just how many other people have also read the same posts. We are glad that there are many people reading the posts and blogs. Do you know what would make this site better? If you would take a few minutes to leave a comment or a question others will get to know you and what you are all about. By posting and leaving a comment you will be making friends in the Art Show Business all over the country. This will be great networking for you, too. It is very rewarding when you finally get to meet other artists that you have interacted with here at AFI. Meeting artists at shows allows you to actually put a face to the name that you have been conversing with for months and maybe eventually years.
As I have been looking around and reading blogs and posts I can actually see that many postings have 100, 200, or more views but maybe only 5 people have left a comment. I understand that we can't always leave a comment because sometimes we don't have a background on a particular topic. Sometimes just leaving a simple "this has been great reading" or "I have enjoyed reading all these comments", or even "thanks for starting this topic". We will all benefit as more and more people take part and get involved. Reach out, welcome new people, comment, that is the kind of interaction and activity that makes this such a great site. If you have just been a lurker for a while break out of your shell and get to know us so we can get to know you. Lurkers, we are calling you to come out and get to know us.
I think it is safe to say that we would all be disappointed if there weren't blogs and posts to read here. We would soon become bored and wouldn't be coming back here. Don't be afraid to leave a comment no matter how small. It is appreciated. Start a post or blog. What is on your mind? What are you having a problem with? Take a few minutes and welcome the newbies. Just make sure you leave a little comment so that we know you are here! The AFI members are what makes this site great.
Jacki B
