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11-26-2003, 01:56 PM
UKMan

I made a post:
http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=84167

Please read and give your comments. Its a subject very close to me and i think deserves more attention.

Peace
UKMan
11-26-2003, 01:59 PM
bigboab

Yes I definately need a new face UK. :lol: Come to think of it a new body would not go amiss. ;)
11-26-2003, 02:00 PM
UKMan

Quote:

Originally posted by bigboab@26 November 2003 - 14:59
Yes I definately need a new face UK. :lol: Come to think of it a new body would not go amiss. ;)

Errm - maybe i worded it wrong :blink:
11-26-2003, 02:07 PM
AussieSheila

:rolleyes: Well, I agree to both of the above... it's taken months for all our friends to settle in here. (pic BB?) :P

;) See? You finally have Honey! :lol: How many more 'Honeys' are not game to stick around long enough to post here?

:angry: Stop hasslin' the nOObies!

:)
11-26-2003, 02:08 PM
Rappy

read my post in the topic ;)
11-26-2003, 02:10 PM
Riddler

That's not a bad idea UKMan. We could even post some welcoming smilies to show them we're really easy to get along with. I'll provide a couple of my favourites........

http://www.jeffpylenz.com/Web%20animations/FLUKE.gif http://www.emotipad.com/emoticons/Whip.gif

:D
11-26-2003, 02:12 PM
Honey

Quote:

Originally posted by AussieSheila@26 November 2003 - 22:07
:rolleyes: Well, I agree to both of the above... it's taken months for all our friends to settle in here. (pic BB?) :P

;) See? You finally have Honey! :lol: How many more 'Honeys' are not game to stick around long enough to post here?

:angry: Stop hasslin' the nOObies!

:)

Andie hon... you and i know that if it hadnt been for you in particular.. i wouldnt have even poked my head in the door.. :huh:

it can be really intimidating.... and as i said in the thread UK posted.. its still not that easy a week down the track... :)

though its getting better... ;)
11-26-2003, 02:14 PM
Billy_Dean

I think there should be a whole area for nOObs. Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month. Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more. They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

:)
11-26-2003, 02:14 PM
UKMan

Hmmm - this is gonna be tough :unsure:
I'm not gonna give up though :D

Peace
UKMan
11-26-2003, 02:15 PM
cowswithguns

*chuckles* at Ozbabe........but you were a special nOOb hon ;)
11-26-2003, 02:15 PM
UKMan

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean@26 November 2003 - 15:14
I think there should be a whole area for nOObs. Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month. Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more. They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

:)

If i remember correctly, a similar idea like that was suggested way back. Its not THAT bad an idea actually ;)
11-26-2003, 02:16 PM
AussieSheila

UKMan! You blew it for me! I posted in your bloody thread and it's a real post, I'm not on 69 anymore!

aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-26-2003, 02:18 PM
UKMan

Quote:

Originally posted by AussieSheila@26 November 2003 - 15:16
UKMan! You blew it for me! I posted in your bloody thread and it's a real post, I'm not on 69 anymore!

aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

n00bs - :lol: :lol: :lol:

You'll allways be a 69 to me Andie :P
11-26-2003, 02:18 PM
cowswithguns

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean@27 November 2003 - 00:14
I think there should be a whole area for nOObs.  Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month.  Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more.  They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

:)

Great idea BD but you'd have to make sure the regular lounge lizards didn't venture into there and cause havoc............. :rolleyes:

Edit: Ooops..maybe I should've read BD's post slowly....I guess access would be restricted for the regulars :">
11-26-2003, 02:21 PM
Yogi

Quote:

Originally posted by UKMan+26 November 2003 - 16:15--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (UKMan @ 26 November 2003 - 16:15)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Billy_Dean@26 November 2003 - 15:14
I think there should be a whole area for nOObs.  Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month.  Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more.  They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

:)

If i remember correctly, a similar idea like that was suggested way back. Its not THAT bad an idea actually ;) [/b][/quote]
I totally support the idea of BD!!!

Yogi
11-26-2003, 02:22 PM
AussieSheila

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/crybaby.gif
11-26-2003, 02:25 PM
cowswithguns

Quote:

Originally posted by AussieSheila@27 November 2003 - 00:22
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/crybaby.gif

Don't cry Sheila....you'll always be a 69 in spirit :D
11-26-2003, 02:31 PM
AussieSheila

:lol: Don't you love the way we jump on to a thread titled lounge lizards? ;)

:rolleyes: I'm ok now, can't believe I did it, I have the alter ego for such situations!

:P
11-26-2003, 02:32 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean@26 November 2003 - 14:14
I think there should be a whole area for nOObs.  Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month.  Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more.  They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

:)

thats a joke right :huh:

what you would be trying to accomplish, ie bring people 'out of their shell' or ' give confidence' etc can be done just as well in here as anywhere. peoples characters would emerge just the same, some funny, some aggressive, some ....

if i visited a board for the first time to find that i had to go through some kind of nursey stage before i could join in with the big boys id be like....'f*ck that'

if people want to post then they post, whats the big deal. and how do you qualify as a n00b, this is supposed to be a forum about filesharing / computers etc. - if i joined when i did and someone joined today it doesnt mean i know more or are more qualified to make posts about software / whatever
11-26-2003, 02:36 PM
Yogi

Edit: Forget my remark here.

No intention bashing UKmans idea.

His intention is very good.

Sorry, Ukman.

Yogi
11-26-2003, 02:49 PM
Billy_Dean

Quote:

Originally posted by pol@26 November 2003 - 23:32
thats a joke right :huh:

what you would be trying to accomplish, ie bring people 'out of their shell' or ' give confidence' etc can be done just as well in here as anywhere. peoples characters would emerge just the same, some funny, some aggressive, some ....

if i visited a board for the first time to find that i had to go through some kind of nursey stage before i could join in with the big boys id be like....'f*ck that'

if people want to post then they post, whats the big deal. and how do you qualify as a n00b, this is supposed to be a forum about filesharing / computers etc. - if i joined when i did and someone joined today it doesnt mean i know more or are more qualified to make posts about software / whatever

Why don't you read the fucking post before you spout off and make yourself look stupid! No-one said it should be compulsary.

:)
11-26-2003, 02:49 PM
UKMan

Quote:

Originally posted by SensualGardening@26 November 2003 - 15:36
In additio to BD's idea:

Noobs coming from KinderGarten should pass a LoungeLizzard-exam!!!

Yogi-StillNoob

You dont have to rub it in you dont like my idea SG <_<

I was hoping for some genuine comments and suggestions. As usuall, lizards are not to be trusted.

Some of you obviously have not the slightest idea of what im talking about. Im very well aware that newbies or anyone else for that matter can just jump in anywhere on this site and post - and rightly so.

BUT - my trusty lizards, the lounge is somewhat different in that its a place to get to know people, settle down and just generally have fun. BUT, and this is a fact, a LOT of new members ARE VERY intimidated because this place is frequented for the most by regulars.

I want new faces in here to bring new life and new content to this room.

Thats all im suggesting. One way to accomplish this would be some sort of title to show that at least in this room thay are very welcome to come in, siot down and join in without the risk of being jumped on and flamed at the first word.

Now if you guys cant understand that, then dont bother - the ones that do bother or care will help out.

Peace
UKMan
11-26-2003, 02:59 PM
cowswithguns

I'm sure a heap of nOObs would be daunted by the Lounge...I know I was when I first arrived...still am to a certain extent!

Some people are natural extroverts and make friends easily whereas the shyer ones often hold back for fear of being flamed.

I think anything that helps newbies settle in is welcome. :)
11-26-2003, 03:00 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean+26 November 2003 - 14:49--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Billy_Dean @ 26 November 2003 - 14:49)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-pol@26 November 2003 - 23:32
thats a joke right :huh:

what you would be trying to accomplish, ie bring people 'out of their shell' or ' give confidence' etc can be done just as well in here as anywhere. peoples characters would emerge just the same, some funny, some aggressive, some ....

if i visited a board for the first time to find that i had to go through some kind of nursey stage before i could join in with the big boys id be like....'f*ck that'

if people want to post then they post, whats the big deal. and how do you qualify as a n00b, this is supposed to be a forum about filesharing / computers etc. - if i joined when i did and someone joined today it doesnt mean i know more or are more qualified to make posts about software / whatever

Why don't you read the fucking post before you spout off and make yourself look stupid! No-one said it should be compulsary.

:)[/b][/quote]
what are you talking about, compulsory ?

Quote:

I think there should be a whole area for nOObs. Give them somewhere to talk to each other for a month before they venture out onto the big board for good. Don't let anyone in who's been here for more than a month. Base it on their sign-up date, after one month they can't access the area any more. They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

where in that piece of piss does it say you have a choice ?

you posted a stupid idea, and i replied with what i thought of that stupid idea.

and learn to spell before you call someone stupid
11-26-2003, 03:01 PM
AussieSheila

:) I Care
11-26-2003, 03:05 PM
Billy_Dean

Quote:

Originally posted by pol@27 November 2003 - 00:00
where in that piece of piss does it say you have a choice ?

you posted a stupid idea, and i replied with what i thought of that stupid idea.

and learn to spell before you call someone stupid

Quote:

They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

This bit stupid, or can't you read English?

:)
11-26-2003, 03:06 PM
Yogi

Quote:

Originally posted by UKMan+26 November 2003 - 16:49--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (UKMan @ 26 November 2003 - 16:49)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SensualGardening@26 November 2003 - 15:36
In additio to BD's idea:

Noobs coming from KinderGarten should pass a LoungeLizzard-exam!!!

Yogi-StillNoob

You dont have to rub it in you dont like my idea SG <_<

[/b][/quote]
Fixed it.

Yogi
11-26-2003, 03:31 PM
MediaSlayer

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean+26 November 2003 - 14:49--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Billy_Dean @ 26 November 2003 - 14:49)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-pol@26 November 2003 - 23:32
thats a joke right :huh:

what you would be trying to accomplish, ie bring people 'out of their shell' or ' give confidence' etc can be done just as well in here as anywhere. peoples characters would emerge just the same, some funny, some aggressive, some ....

if i visited a board for the first time to find that i had to go through some kind of nursey stage before i could join in with the big boys id be like....'f*ck that'

if people want to post then they post, whats the big deal. and how do you qualify as a n00b, this is supposed to be a forum about filesharing / computers etc. - if i joined when i did and someone joined today it doesnt mean i know more or are more qualified to make posts about software / whatever

Why don't you read the fucking post before you spout off and make yourself look stupid! No-one said it should be compulsary.

:) [/b][/quote]
showing your true colors, eh Billy? ;)

but wait, i must have overlooked something. even if you were'nt allowed in an area based on your sign-up date, what about proxies? am i missing something? multiple accounts? changed netblocks?
11-26-2003, 03:31 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean+26 November 2003 - 15:05--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Billy_Dean @ 26 November 2003 - 15:05)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-pol@27 November 2003 - 00:00
where in that piece of piss does it say you have a choice ?

you posted a stupid idea, and i replied with what i thought of that stupid idea.

and learn to spell before you call someone stupid

Quote:

They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence.

This bit stupid, or can't you read English?

:)[/b][/quote]
lol

well this part, to me, reads like they can access areas but not post..

Quote:

They can still access the rest of the board during the month, but will have other nOObs to talk to and gain confidence

..as they still have other 'n00bs' to talk to so as to "gain cofindence" in themselves before entering the dark & mysterious lounge

ps - please stop calling me stupid billy boy as it really is too much to bare, and we cant all be geniuses and come up with great ideas for the board like yourself :(

i look forward to seeing the new section of the board totally devoted to "n00bs" :lol:
11-26-2003, 03:32 PM
JONNO_CELEBS

Well considering I on't come in the Lounge much I should'nt be reading this :blink:

I have stated before that the way Newbies are welcomed is'nt always good, it depends largly on the way they introduce themselfs, I remember one guy came in, started a new thread and just posted.......

"I'm new...........wazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzup"

At which point everybody ignored that fact he was new and took the piss for saying "Wazzzzzzzzzzzup", he got flamed and left within an hour, so there are 2 sides to the story

1= Introduce yourself as a normal person and just say hi

2= The regulars should not yake the piss out of n00bs

A seperate room I don't think would be the answer, it would just end up a seperate Lounge, when would they leave it, they would find their own little group and stick with it.

Thats my opinion anyway :)

Jonno B)
11-26-2003, 03:32 PM
UKMan

Quote:

Originally posted by SensualGardening+26 November 2003 - 16:06--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (SensualGardening @ 26 November 2003 - 16:06)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Quote:

Originally posted by UKMan@26 November 2003 - 16:49
<!--QuoteBegin-SensualGardening

Quote:

@26 November 2003 - 15:36
In additio to BD's idea:

Noobs coming from KinderGarten should pass a LoungeLizzard-exam!!!

Yogi-StillNoob

You dont have to rub it in you dont like my idea SG <_<

Fixed it.

Yogi [/b][/quote]
Thx - i dont mind if you have other ideas - as long as you post 'em here bro.
This is a very important subject, for me at least.

I even like some of the ideas that BD had. Every input is important here as long as it goes forward.

Peace
UKMan
11-26-2003, 03:40 PM
Yogi

Quote:

Thx - i dont mind if you have other ideas - as long as you post 'em here bro.
This is a very important subject, for me at least.

I don't have another idea. I actually like yours and BD's.

I just was trying to be funny at the wrong time/place.

That's why i corrected.

Yogi
11-26-2003, 03:42 PM
Billy_Dean

Quote:

Originally posted by pol@27 November 2003 - 00:31
well this part, to me, reads like they can access areas but not post..

I accept your apology, just be more careful in future, read the posts.

:)
11-26-2003, 03:45 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean+26 November 2003 - 15:42--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Billy_Dean @ 26 November 2003 - 15:42)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-pol@27 November 2003 - 00:31
well this part, to me, reads like they can access areas but not post..

I accept your apology, just be more careful in future, read the posts.

:)[/b][/quote]
hehe - take it how you will but it was no apology ;)

try to be a little clearer in future and we should all get along just loverly in n00bland :)
11-26-2003, 03:47 PM
Billy_Dean

Quote:

Originally posted by pol@27 November 2003 - 00:45
Thanx Billy, I'll try and lift my game.

No probs.

:)
11-26-2003, 03:50 PM
ang3968

n00bs do get flamed... and that will always happen unfortunately

a better welcome might entice them into the lounge but they wont stay if they are not made to feel comfortable.... I know I was confident only cos I came in with a group... if I had ventured in here on my own I'm not sure I would have stayed long....

maybe an area pinned at the top of the lounge for new people to post would help??
somewhere for them to say their first 'hello I'm.... '
11-26-2003, 04:00 PM
MediaSlayer

good idea, some members what not bother to click the pinned topic, but it's still a good idea
11-26-2003, 04:00 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean+26 November 2003 - 15:47--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Billy_Dean @ 26 November 2003 - 15:47)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-pol@27 November 2003 - 00:45
Thanx Billy, I'll try and lift my game.

No probs.

:)[/b][/quote]
lol@billy

i want to do my part too

http://server4.uploadit.org/files/261103-billy.jpg
11-26-2003, 04:04 PM
Billy_Dean

Quote:

Originally posted by pol@27 November 2003 - 01:00
I want to do my part too, so mommie's given me the money to start my own site. Me gonna be a mod.

http://server4.uploadit.org/files/261103-billy.jpg

Well done POL, can I be a mod too?

:)
11-26-2003, 04:06 PM
pol

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy_Dean@26 November 2003 - 16:04
Well done POL, can I be a mod too?

:)

you have me all wrong billy, i wouldnt do it for your money :)

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