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Legolas · 02-11-2002, 02:57 PM

I believe the newbie flaming is due to two reasons.
First, like Regin on a larger scale, many posters form groups as they post along, befriending several other posters, or taking a dislike to someone. The closer the groups, the harder it is to break in, because you are either seen as a threat or simply someone below the others. After all, they have friends on the forum, and you don't.
The second reason is the terrible misconception that 'new to the forum' means the same as 'new to the game', and therefor unable to contribute useful information.
Part of this is because the older players believe they have owned the game longer, since they found the forum longer ago. But it is also because many new players come to a forum seeking help, and simply asking about the game (as they should, that's what the forum is for). Because they are asking so many questions, and sometimes questions which have been answered earlier, it may seem like they do not know much about the game at all, and so are only a pain in the side of others.

Why that gives posters the right to 'bash' newbies though is beyond me.

02-11-2002, 02:57 PM	#7
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	I believe the newbie flaming is due to two reasons. First, like Regin on a larger scale, many posters form groups as they post along, befriending several other posters, or taking a dislike to someone. The closer the groups, the harder it is to break in, because you are either seen as a threat or simply someone below the others. After all, they have friends on the forum, and you don't. The second reason is the terrible misconception that 'new to the forum' means the same as 'new to the game', and therefor unable to contribute useful information. Part of this is because the older players believe they have owned the game longer, since they found the forum longer ago. But it is also because many new players come to a forum seeking help, and simply asking about the game (as they should, that's what the forum is for). Because they are asking so many questions, and sometimes questions which have been answered earlier, it may seem like they do not know much about the game at all, and so are only a pain in the side of others. Why that gives posters the right to 'bash' newbies though is beyond me. __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!