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Rules For n00bs

I think, first, a definition of n00b is in order. Five years should be the “I’m not a n00b anymore” parameter.

But, I also think a n00b should not be allowed to make a vanity for their first year, unless they are asking for assistance in a specific area, like “tech” help, for instance.

Also, a n00b school should be mandatory. Who can post what, when, and where, and ALWAYS remembering that “Preview is your friend”, would be the first month’s lesson.

Then, on to Admin Mod worship and fear lessons for the next month.

After that, learning to highlight each poster’s name to determine who is or is not a n00b, followed by learning to “virtually” genuflect in the presence of FReepers of the Classes of 1997-2000 and practicing in front of a mirror (proof such as a video of said practice would be required) and an informal curtsy with the salutation of “Greetings, your Royal Highness, would fill the third month.

Simple courtesies afforded to FReepers from the Classes of 2001-2003, such as “Yes, Sir/Ma’am” and learning self defense techniques such as “STFU!” and KMA!” with, at least, 20 hours of certified practice, would account for month four.

Month five would be an exciting month, as a n00b would be allowed to make their first post in the “Bloggers and Chat” forum, but ONLY under the supervision of a “non-n00b”. One per week, for four weeks, and they WILL be critiqued!

Month six would coincide with a FReepathon. The n00b would be required to follow a Senior Non-n00b (SNn) around after the SNn made and started a FReepathon thread. The n00b would then be responsible for thanking each poster for their thoughts and contributions, no matter how trivial and cheap they are. They would ALWAYS include the “sig” of the supervising SNn at the bottom of the post, so there was no mistaking who’s thread it was!

The n00b, having successfully completed the n00b school, would then be on probation for six additional months, at which time their Training SNn will officially certify them a FReeper of the third order!

So, your Royal Admin Mod Highness Sir, if that meets with your approval, I shall click “preview” now. (see, I already learned that one :) )

Hey Boss! We are getting close!

I think, first, a definition of n00b is in order. Five years should be the “I’m not a n00b anymore” parameter.

learning to “virtually” genuflect in the presence of FReepers of the Classes of 1997-2000 and practicing in front of a mirror (proof such as a video of said practice would be required) and an informal curtsy with the salutation of “Greetings, your Royal Highness, would fill the third month.

Hey, I like it!!

-- LCS (Class of 2000)