How long is a N00b a N00b??

[Akumayo]

honestly, how long is a N00b considered to be a new-bie before they become "normal"

[Kinoko]

It's all objective, there's no real answer. Every single person will have a different idea on whether someone is a newbie or not, and even then, there are varying dagrees of it.

[Akumayo]

Am i a noob???

[MillsJROSS]

It's really a matter of how someone acts...there are a few people, in my mind, who are forever noobies, and then there are those who aren't a newbie for very long. A lot of it has to do with whether or not you produce a game or help in the game making process. It also helps to be mature, most of the time, bouts of immaturity are fine and can be fun, just don't do it too much.

The people who I think move out of newbie status quickly are those who post something mature, well though out, and interesting.

Are you a newbie? I don't really know you, or recall something you've writen, and sought out for your insight in the forums. So, to me, the answer is yes. That doesn't mean I don't like you, that just means I haven't seen what you can give to the community. So show me/the community something that will make us respect and know who you are, and you will achieve the brotherhood you are looking for. And above all, don't piss people off. People might think you're a newbie, but that doesn't mean people don't like you, they just don't know you. There are some people, very rare, that aren't newbies, who don't hold much respect. So forget newbie and oldbie, just try to be a nice guy, and we'll like you.

-MillsJROSS

[Akumayo]

..........okay

[Peter Thomas]

Akumayo, you are not a noob.

at least... not in my books. But nobody reads my books anyway, so you can disregard me. Or not.

[Akumayo]

thank you Peter Thomas!!!  Can I pick up your books at my local Barnes & Noble???

[Pumaman]

Am i a noob???

So long as you use smileys like that, yes

[Redwall]

I believe you are referring to newbie rather than n00b. N00b is a derogatory term used to refer to spammers, screamers, and general idiots. A newbie is just someone new. Unfortunately, in some parts of the internet, especially in the more xenophoic communities,  the terms are used interchangeabley, but they are seperate definitions.

[Akumayo]

oh, okay.... um, I mean : P

[Moox]

No your not N00b as that is a person who is flamebaiting

[Pumaman]

On the whole, a n00b can be considered somebody who is unable to string a paragraph of text together and instead uses txt-speak like 'ur'; or alternatively, someone whose posts never contain more than one sentence.

[DGMacphee]

N00b is more of how a person presents themselves rather than a length of time.

for example writeing in lower case withuot puncuation is very n00b allso when you misspel w0rds and use net acranyms and smilys alot LOL OMG :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

However, a person can be here for about a week, post just a few posts using decent spelling and grammar, and manage to sound insightful. That's very un-noobish.

[Moox]

In my oppinion, a thread like this makes you a bit n00bish...
Why did you really have to post this? (although it is a bit intresting as to others definitions)

[[Cameron]]

Am i a noob???

Ask Helm.

STFU N00b

STFU Noob

STFU N00b

STFU Noob

STFU N00b

STFU N00b

Ahh Helm...

[Oliver]

You're a Noob as long as you ask nooby questions

[Czar]

Now you see, this got me to thinking.

There are some people that are not here for long, and i dont consider them n00bs, the first example is Dan Clarke.

Somehow he did a fast morphing from a newbie to a perfectly good member (I'm talking subjectively, but not patronising).
That may be because i think he made a lot of posts that make sense and mean something.

[viktor]

N00b is more of how a person presents themselves rather than a length of time.

for example writeing in lower case withuot puncuation is very n00b allso when you misspel w0rds and use net acranyms and smilys alot LOL OMG :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

However, a person can be here for about a week, post just a few posts using decent spelling and grammar, and manage to sound insightful. That's very un-noobish.

Then I gues I'll be a newbie forewer. My speling stinks...

[Czar]

Oh yeah, and guys like viktor, who make a lot of effort don't look HARDCORE n00bs to me.

But seriously, this sounds like a n00b like patronising so i'll stop.

[Toefur]

I resent the use of the word 'n00b'.