Thanks for the generalization, pal.
Some posters are obviously trolls, just looking for trouble, and they get it. Some posters are genuine newbies. They are usually treated with a bit of skepticism, maybe even hazed a little, but if they have something intelligent to add to the forum they are quickly welcomed in. A little thick skin may be in order for newbies the first few weeks. Big deal! Sticks and stones, as they say.
BITF, when you first signed on, what was your impression of the way you were treated?
BITF, when you first signed on, what was your impression of the way you were treated?
I am a sorta-newbie. I joined the Monday after President Reagans death. I am a poster at crushkerry.com, and on that Monday, the guys had on the front page the ugliness posted over at du. I was mourning, and wanted to share with someone, and found my way over here. I didn't hesitate, I joined up right away, but took some time to post. I remember my first post.... "color me stupid, but what does BTTT And Ping mean?" For the most part everyone was very nice in answering, the rest proceeded in busting my chops, but I know it was all in fun.
I love it here, and would have tolerated a much harsher hazing to be excepted.
BTW, what does BITF mean? (color me stupid, one more time :)