# Why is the SDMB membership declining, and what's the best way to add younger members?

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### Author: ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-sdmb-membership-declining-and-whats-the-best-way-to-add-younger-members/944208/349 "2021-06-17T15:06:47Z")

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> [@RickJay](#):
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> Here’s a suggestion; create a forum just for new members to introduce themselves and be welcomed.

We have a [recent thread for lurkers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lurkers-show-yourselves/943968) which, while not exactly the same, might be the sort of place to start.

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