Idea of getting members to join

[extremelyhotsauce]

I have used many lines to recruit new members. Some I dont know if they should be used. Here are a few please comment and vote on which is the best

1. Luring them in with our perks like free admin, and the chance to win free gear.
2. Stating all the divisons we have along with all the servers we host EX: DODs tf2 css CoD ins bc2 EVE WOW. I also know of a pvkii server
3. Talking to them (I dont like this tactic mainly on dust because theres so much chat)
4. Say for example I see someone that broke a rule, minor swearing I might say "hey -----, I would like it if you would join eGO. But first you have to clean up your act (I recently got a recruit today from that)
5. saying /me (makes the message yellow) WHO WANTS TO JOIN eGO! or PRESS 1 IF YOU LOVE eGO

please post yours and comments

 

[Death_Blade]

If I were you Id use all of them, but first adding them on steam.. thats how i do it

 

[Kryptonian]

If I were you Id use all of them, but first adding them on steam.. thats how i do it

Yep

 

[Simon]

A mixture of all 5. And I sometimes invite them to ventrilo, which impresses then because of all the people

 

[Gorilla]

Same here

 

[ChaosCat]

I usually do the third, after I add them on steam and make friends with them.

 

[joshcash]

Most of these are taught at recruiting classes and are already on forums. I encourage all of you to attend one they are very useful. Here are some other good ways.
Get comfortable using your mic. This does not only apply to in game commands. One of the best things I have seen recruiting-wise is complimenting people. Spec someone when you die, and for that 10-12 seconds, see if they get a kill. Then, upon respawn, let them know you were watching and give them a compliment like, "Nice shot <insert name>." From there, you can gradually work up the courage to talk to them about possibly joining.
Use your friends list. If someone is thinking about joining, or isn't sure, ask if you can add him or her to your friends list. It's nice to know that someone is looking after you, and you can use this to remind them or answer questions in private.

 

[Gunney]

First option is not a good idea in my oppinion as far as recruiting quality members goes. You'll end up with alot of people just here for the admin and in most cases they dont do a very good job. But to each his own i usually just greet them and talk to them for a while, observe their skill and overall attitude before i ask if they want to join eGO.

 

[Turk]

try the way death blade does..
-you join, I give you cookies

 

[Lucky c]

I always add someone to steam, make it personal, Talk to them on steam not just in the server. It makes it seem like you want him and not the other guy. Try it out, it works better then just HEY WHO WANTS TO JOIN EGO WE ARE LEET!!!!!!

I promise, if you just do pretty much like Death Blades post, you'll get more people to join.