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On 2001-12-13 18:51, Briareos wrote:
...Actually I resent being compared with these n00bs...
Hey, I understand. If you hadn't asked, I wouldn't have done. And I
don't presume to lecture you; I'm 26 with 10 years experience (school and work) in computers and about 8 on the 'Net.
I think not even Chris feels that every n00b needs to be initiated in a bloody and vicious manner. Case in point, mika, who he stomped on, then healed up, then gave ice cream.
Now, from what I've seen, there's three kinds of n00bs:
<ul><li> Type A n00bs read the entire archive, at least the last few weeks active threads, and then lurk on the board for a couple weeks. When they post they add something constructive to a discussion, point out a plothole, start a fun RP, etc. If they can pull that off for a few months, they cease being n00bs and largely escape initiation.
<li>Type B n00bs read the comic, reg for the board, and then they spam, post crap in a serious RP, attack/flame an established poster, use l33t- or aol-speak, start "here-I-am" threads, or have terrible spelling and grammar (usually some combination of these). They have violated the first rule of Netiquette,
Don't speak until you know your audience. Their activities disturb the regulars, who disturb them in return;
<li> Type C n00bs are masochistic, antagonistic, and/or curious. They're looking to provoke someone into initiating them, maybe to get a flame war going, maybe 'cause it'll be fun to RP.</ul>
Some folks who fit Type A are iniated in a relatively innocuous manner, if only to satisfy custom or the whim of the initiator. Examples: mika, yourself. Some Type B n00bs take it in stride and become productive members (DrunkenDwarf seems to be heading this direction). Most Type C n00bs seem to either fight it out or lose interest. Some of them convert too, I guess.
I just don't think initiations are requried for everyone who joins the board. It's not always fair, and besides, it gets tough to come up with original material. For me, at least...
Edit: always proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: kyhm on 2001-12-14 01:10 ]</font>