Posted on 03/28/2013 7:13:17 PM PDT by catnipman
All I can say is slow down, get a feel for posting and read everything Jim puts out, or all you can find.
The “Old Timers” will point out your mistakes, just hang-in and have fun.
Regards,
Keep her away from Laz
Post pics, let FR decide your forum fate.
Act like a puppy. When challenged by some oldtimers, Do what a puppy does: show your teeth (puppy teeth are baby teeth, a sure sign of a harmless newbie), execute the internet version of signs of submission (I’m not sure what these are, but the nasty bullies on this site will be sure to let you know).
Don’t show any evidence of thoughtfulness, logic, rationale thinking, and a grasp of the facts. That will be viewed as a threat, since most of those folks were run off long ago. Don’t challenge any of the tin foil hat conspiracy theories that abound here, don’t question pictures of military vehicles on trains, or police in SWAT gear acting stupid (exception: any LEO shooting a dog is fair game). Don’t gore any sacred cows. I can’t tell you what these are, but you will find out once you do it (I hope that you don’t have a blog).
Above all, enjoy. Most of the brilliant conservative minds have left, were driven off, or have died; so you are only dealing with those who are still living in their parent’s basement and spend most of their time playing Call of Duty.
“Is she logged in?”
Yes. She signed up for an account and stays logged in. She gets specific messages that she’s too new to do certain things.
No. Not at all. Any 'restriction' is self-imposed and usually due to a 'newbie' not knowing how to do something.
For instance, many 'noobs' don't know how to make a 'tagline' (even though it is ridiculously simple).
I agree with others here..... I think she 'registered' but has not LOGGED IN.
How do you communicate with her, if she can't make a post ?
Laz can’t play saxophone...
Certain things can be arranged. For a price. Tell her to contact me.
Completely untrue.
Catnipman's been here four years. He knows better than to post the poor girl's name to this particular thread.
“A month or two of prudent observation is not an onerous burden. “
Is that an actual rule? And if so, which is it? One month? Or two?
Ping lists: they’re lists of members who ask to be on the list, maintained by other members. It’s nothing more than “hey JoeXYZ, let me know when you post something interesting.”
Private messages: at the end of every single posting on FR there is the link “Private Reply”. Click it, and you can send a private message to that poster.
Also, at the top of the page is “Mail”; click it and you see your mailbox and can send messages.
And whatever you do, don’t ask about Hugh, Series, showers, or moose.
“As a “Newbie” myself, I can say that I was restricted to one post per day for a few weeks. After that I was “up graded” to full “newbie” status (Learn-as-you-go)”
So, did that “status” change happen automagically, or did you receive some kind of notice?
It was worth a shot.
I just saved... er... bollocks... that,...
Is your FRiend in Colorado like you?
The FNG has to earn respect.
In any case, tell him welcome to FR.
Now pound sand and howl at the moon..... /s
Me too. Wait! We have ping lists???
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