Newbies - Page 4

norompanlasolas · 02-12-2002, 11:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Barry the Sprout:
Whatever happened to Lord_Gabriel? He posted some stuff in a forthright manner and got flamed a bit, now where did he go? It happens quite a lot I think, but because the people in question aren't here for long us regulars don't notice it as much.

guess he left when the forum closed down because of the server thingy. after that the war forum wasnt active any more, and he only seemed to post there.

Bahamut · 02-12-2002, 11:55 AM

I am lucky, like Harkoliar that this was my first time and it was great... we are both lucky... [img]smile.gif[/img]

I have also been out there at other forums, and they seem to be nice too for some reason... but then there i see more idiotic answers, flaming and spamming...

Cloudbringer · 02-12-2002, 06:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ziroc:

Why? It's simple, SOME people think they are 'hot shit' just because they are 'regulars' or have tons of posts, and this seems to be the ONLY thing in their life they have, so they must strut around acting like they are cool and know -EVERYTHING- . In most cases, this is very wrong.

We don't have that here, all of our regulars and even NON-regulars are extremely nice to new users, and go the extra mile to help them. That is why I think we get so many new users--word spreads around that 'you can ask a question without feeling you're going to be attacked'.. Now I HAVE caught a few people since the forum was founded, but those people were either warned HARSHLY or banned. We just won't tolerate that sadistic attitude here.

So if any New users are reading this, JOIN in on discussions!! We'd love to hear from you!! The more the better!

Just had to say that.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

EXACTLY!!! I remember lurking for a while and seeing that people did help if a question was asked and I jumped in with both feet. Something I later found that a lot of new members don't do, they lurk but don't post or only a little. One day it hit me, INVITE THEM to post! Tell 'em we're waiting to be nice to them! And the Welcome Wagon was born. Ironworks has always welcomed it's new members, we just got very outgoing about it on this new board.

The friendly way all the members, new and old, are treated is one of our hallmarks here at IW and I'm proud to be a member here! New members may need help navigating or may be 'new' to the games they need help with but as far as being part of our community, they are as much so as any of us 'old timers' are! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Now that's not to say some people don't breeze in with chips on their shoulders from bad experiences elsewhere but they learn quickly that nobody will bite their heads off if the ask questions and are polite! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cloudy

Lucre · 02-12-2002, 07:07 PM

You know i think that "newbie" bashers have got the phrase "Respect your elders" stucck in their heads.

slackerboy · 02-12-2002, 07:35 PM

one thing i have noticed that helps us, is that ironworks is not affiliated with any major company. forums that are owned and/or operated by actual game manufacturors seem to be the worst in my opinion.

Reeka · 02-12-2002, 08:53 PM

I think we have to remember that we were all newbies once.

[ 02-12-2002: Message edited by: Reeka ]

Lucre · 02-12-2002, 08:59 PM

I just found an example of "newbie" bashing in a Diablo 2 Forum all because they made a simple spelling error:

"In Reply To #1
omg u ****ing dumba$$ no **** you cant kill. GO BACK TO NORM ACT 1 WHERE YOU BELONG. or ATLEAST leech the rest of your way through hell and leech off of cows. i can guarantee you at least 5 lvls each run. dumba$$ you cant use any good throwing weapons at lvl 5 anyway. argh newbs..."
[img]redface.gif[/img] Shocking!

Chris77Se · 02-12-2002, 09:13 PM

Ohhh, I don't want to know what this person from the Diablo2 forum has for problems in real live. Maybe the forum is the only place in the his world where he can show that he is superior...

Heqakheperre Shoshenq II · 02-13-2002, 06:08 AM

Well, I hope no-one bashes this newbie, 'cos I'm likely ta fall apart!

[ 02-13-2002: Message edited by: Heqakheperre Shoshenq II ]

[ 02-13-2002: Message edited by: Heqakheperre Shoshenq II ]

slackerboy · 02-13-2002, 06:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Heqakheperre Shoshenq II:
Well, I hope no-one bashes this newbie, 'cos I'm likely ta fall apart!

Aaarg!!! bash! bash! bash!!!

Welcome, and enjoy [img]tongue.gif[/img]

02-12-2002, 11:47 AM	#31
norompanlasolas Avatar Join Date: November 13, 2001 Location: madrid, spain... made in argentina Age: 47 Posts: 569	quote: Originally posted by Barry the Sprout: Whatever happened to Lord_Gabriel? He posted some stuff in a forthright manner and got flamed a bit, now where did he go? It happens quite a lot I think, but because the people in question aren't here for long us regulars don't notice it as much. guess he left when the forum closed down because of the server thingy. after that the war forum wasnt active any more, and he only seemed to post there. __________________ no

02-12-2002, 11:55 AM	#32
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	I am lucky, like Harkoliar that this was my first time and it was great... we are both lucky... [img]smile.gif[/img] I have also been out there at other forums, and they seem to be nice too for some reason... but then there i see more idiotic answers, flaming and spamming... __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

02-12-2002, 06:31 PM	#33
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	quote: Originally posted by Ziroc: Why? It's simple, SOME people think they are 'hot shit' just because they are 'regulars' or have tons of posts, and this seems to be the ONLY thing in their life they have, so they must strut around acting like they are cool and know -EVERYTHING- . In most cases, this is very wrong. We don't have that here, all of our regulars and even NON-regulars are extremely nice to new users, and go the extra mile to help them. That is why I think we get so many new users--word spreads around that 'you can ask a question without feeling you're going to be attacked'.. Now I HAVE caught a few people since the forum was founded, but those people were either warned HARSHLY or banned. We just won't tolerate that sadistic attitude here. So if any New users are reading this, JOIN in on discussions!! We'd love to hear from you!! The more the better! Just had to say that.. [img]smile.gif[/img] EXACTLY!!! I remember lurking for a while and seeing that people did help if a question was asked and I jumped in with both feet. Something I later found that a lot of new members don't do, they lurk but don't post or only a little. One day it hit me, INVITE THEM to post! Tell 'em we're waiting to be nice to them! And the Welcome Wagon was born. Ironworks has always welcomed it's new members, we just got very outgoing about it on this new board. The friendly way all the members, new and old, are treated is one of our hallmarks here at IW and I'm proud to be a member here! New members may need help navigating or may be 'new' to the games they need help with but as far as being part of our community, they are as much so as any of us 'old timers' are! [img]smile.gif[/img] Now that's not to say some people don't breeze in with chips on their shoulders from bad experiences elsewhere but they learn quickly that nobody will bite their heads off if the ask questions and are polite! [img]smile.gif[/img] Cloudy __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

02-12-2002, 07:35 PM	#35
slackerboy Gold Dragon Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: smyrna, tn, usa Age: 46 Posts: 2,506	one thing i have noticed that helps us, is that ironworks is not affiliated with any major company. forums that are owned and/or operated by actual game manufacturors seem to be the worst in my opinion. __________________

02-12-2002, 08:53 PM	#36
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	I think we have to remember that we were all newbies once. [ 02-12-2002: Message edited by: Reeka ] __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

02-12-2002, 07:07 PM	#34
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	You know i think that "newbie" bashers have got the phrase "Respect your elders" stucck in their heads.

02-12-2002, 08:59 PM	#37
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	I just found an example of "newbie" bashing in a Diablo 2 Forum all because they made a simple spelling error: "In Reply To #1 omg u **ing dumba$$ no ** you cant kill. GO BACK TO NORM ACT 1 WHERE YOU BELONG. or ATLEAST leech the rest of your way through hell and leech off of cows. i can guarantee you at least 5 lvls each run. dumba$$ you cant use any good throwing weapons at lvl 5 anyway. argh newbs..." [img]redface.gif[/img] Shocking!

02-12-2002, 09:13 PM	#38
Chris77Se Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Braunschweig, Germany Posts: 335	Ohhh, I don't want to know what this person from the Diablo2 forum has for problems in real live. Maybe the forum is the only place in the his world where he can show that he is superior...

02-13-2002, 06:08 AM	#39
Heqakheperre Shoshenq II Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Northern England Posts: 8	Well, I hope no-one bashes this newbie, 'cos I'm likely ta fall apart! [ 02-13-2002: Message edited by: Heqakheperre Shoshenq II ] [ 02-13-2002: Message edited by: Heqakheperre Shoshenq II ] __________________ <i> Nearly Greater Undead Mummy</i><p><p><i>Part-time Barman and Interstellar Warlord</i>

02-13-2002, 06:14 AM	#40
slackerboy Gold Dragon Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: smyrna, tn, usa Age: 46 Posts: 2,506	quote: Originally posted by Heqakheperre Shoshenq II: *Well, I hope no-one bashes this* newbie, 'cos I'm likely ta fall apart!** Aaarg!!! bash! bash! bash!!! Welcome, and enjoy [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________

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