Newbs, we love you. Without a steady flow of newbies, our community would whither and die. (I've seen it happen.) You are as children to us.
Yet, like children you are un-acculturated to who we are and what we are like. Sometimes, the acculturation process takes a while. That's ok. In any event, it's best to lurk for a couple weeks before jumping in with both feet to post.
It might also be a good idea to watch this orientation video. It's from another forum but it's still makes some good points: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php (warning: very mild profanity)
So please, take a Valium, read lots of other threads, THEN post.
Pix
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Is YOUR post necessary? Unnecessary posting INTERFERES with the WAR EFFORT!
I must admit, I read your title as being armed with weapons. Posted by SenojRetep (Member # 8614) on :
quote:Originally posted by King of Men: I must admit, I read your title as being armed with weapons.
That would be "An openly armed welcome to the current crop of newbies."
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
I warmly welcome all newbies over the age of...*sticks finger in the mental wind*...25.
Other newbies can just go away. Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :
Storm: Be nice. We have a lot of younger posters who really contribute.
KoM: It's funny that you should be the first to post when it was you I was thinking of when I wrote "Sometimes, the acculturation process takes a while."
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Yes, it's really quite amazing how people here cling to their superstitions even after their silliness has been pointed out.
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
quote: Storm: Be nice. We have a lot of younger posters who really contribute.
*grumble...stupid kids with their 'rock n roll'...grumble*
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I have been resisting the urge to dobie this thread ever since I saw it, using the line in Peter's post as my subject and having the words "The question you have to ask yourself is 'are you feeling lucky?'. Huh? Are you punk?" (though of course I'd look up the quote and get it exactly right before I posted it). The link would have been to some Dirty Harry pic or another.
Luckily, I recognize dobies for the abominations they are and don't actually create them.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: I have been resisting the urge to dobie this thread ever since I saw it, using the line in Peter's post as my subject and having the words "The question you have to ask yourself is 'are you feeling lucky?'. Huh? Are you punk?" (though of course I'd look up the quote and get it exactly right before I posted it). The link would have been to some Dirty Harry pic or another.
Luckily, I recognize dobies for the abominations they are and don't actually create them.
Let's face it, Noemon: how is this any better? Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
It's tons better. Noemon gets to show how clever he is, and he gets warm fuzzies for not cluttering up the front page with flotsam.
I don't see a down side.
Posted by SenojRetep (Member # 8614) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: I have been resisting the urge to dobie this thread ever since I saw it, using the line in Peter's post as my subject and having the words "The question you have to ask yourself is 'are you feeling lucky?'. Huh? Are you punk?" (though of course I'd look up the quote and get it exactly right before I posted it). The link would have been to some Dirty Harry pic or another.
Perfect. Except the quote should be: "Feel like posting? Go ahead. Make my day."
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Originally posted by King of Men: I must admit, I read your title as being armed with weapons.
I read it the same way, as "An open, armed welcome..."
Sax -
quote:I warmly welcome all newbies over the age of...*sticks finger in the mental wind*...25.
You heard it here folks! Storm Saxon wants me to leave! Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
*stabs Lyrhawn in the eye*
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
Storm Saxon, you want me to leave too?! I'm so hurt. I think I'm just going to cry and sulk in the corner *goes to corner to sulk*
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
*sets Evie on fire*
Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :
*grabs everyone by the hand (I have lots of hands) and starts singing Kumbaya*
Posted by MightyCow (Member # 9253) on :
*stares into the campfire and cries*
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
quote:Originally posted by mr_porteiro_head: It's tons better. Noemon gets to show how clever he is, and he gets warm fuzzies for not cluttering up the front page with flotsam.
I don't see a down side.
Neither do I. It made me laugh.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
quote:Originally posted by SenojRetep:
quote:Originally posted by King of Men: I must admit, I read your title as being armed with weapons.
That would be "An openly armed welcome to the current crop of newbies."
Actually, I read it as open and armed.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Lyrhawn, don't worry, I'm pretty sure you're not really a newbie anymore. Once we're here long enough mean old Stormy can't get rid of us.
*nyah nyah*
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
*neuters Dragon*
No, but I can make sure future generations of posters don't have to worry about dealing with your damn hellspawn! Posted by SenojRetep (Member # 8614) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lisa: Actually, I read it as open and armed.
True. It should actually be "An open-armed welcome," I believe (as opposed to "An open, armed welcome, as in your reading). Either way, it needs some punctuation to be correct.
Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
Stormy is mean! *cries*
Posted by RunningBear (Member # 8477) on :
Storm Saxon, why did you pick that particular name?
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Because 'Storm Saxon' = Fun!
Posted by aspectre (Member # 2222) on :
Cuz 'kingofallcorgis' was way too cool
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Storm Saxon is fun! Muwahahahahahaha!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Oh, I was so relieved to know that others read that as an "armed" title. *phew*
I don't know what's wrong with the rest of youse -- Stormy is a gentle lamb and would never hurt anyone. What a way to spread false information. tsk, tsk.
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