members being posters.

[Emily of Halifax]

It is also worthwhile remembering to allow others to join in the banter, and to treat them as hospitable as possable, as it can be seen as a clique to the outsider.

There has been a few forums that I have struggled to break into their confidances, and be accepted as something of an equal.

some are very cliquey

You are so right Lolo there are boards that I have joined but would never in a million years posting on members come across as being very confrontational and cold just looking for an arguement making new members feel unwelcome just like throwing yourself into the lions den I would much prefer to be somewhere that is friendly and sees humour as just that humour we can all get on whether we share the same opinions or not