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This message is directed to the recent influx of newbs to have joined MusicBanter over the last few weeks.

It's been noticed that several new posters have been abusive, offensive and generally rude towards some of the more regular and longer standing members of MusicBanter.
Notably in one or two of the 'Lounge' threads.

While the 'Lounge' is a place for light hearted, non music related topics, it's worth noticing that the forum rules still apply in the 'Lounge' as they do elsewhere.
I suggest all newcomers to MusicBanter read the forum rules if they haven't already.

While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks, or purposeless inflammatory posts.

jackhammer

The same goes for the tags that have been added to some threads. We know who you are and as far as I am concerned you are in the last chance saloon.

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Roygbiv

One should link the "Sluts of MusicBanter" thread as an example of what not to do with a Lounge or, for that matter, any thread on this site.

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PinkCigarette

It's not just new people who have this sort of behaviour. I posted my opinions in a few threads and had older members drop the f-bomb and such on me for no reason at all. Rather unfair to just assume it's new people. I might be new to this forum but I'm not new to the internet so it would be nice to not be treated like a random punching bag just because I am a new member here. It's not very welcoming and the e-thug attitude is lame.

Not to mention that I couldn't even post my picture without a few people throwing out some random insults. Yeah, I rolled with the punches and took it in good spirits but it really wasn't necessary.

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right-track

Predominantly it has, although there were older members involved too and it's been noted.

adidasss

Then you should report it. I know it's hard to keep the same standard all the time, but let's all work on making this place as amicable as possible (without taking all the fun out of it).

Just to be clear, I had a specific problem with you and veridical fiction and reported your behavior. I'd also like to say that I generally like seasoned e-people (which you both seem to be), but also thought you got a bit carried away last night.

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PinkCigarette

I think I made two posts last night that were attacking someone but not really too badly (though I don't remember if anything else happened, it was a long night and I was moody) but in general, it has nothing to do with "if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen" because, like I said, I had people randomly insult me and I didn't fire back, I just went with it. I'm pretty good with keeping my cool but I think more people jump on firing at the new people just because they're new. I highly doubt that if I were being attacked by an older member, no one else would hit the report button.


It just seems like it's easier to point the finger at new people and disregard the older members. In the thread last night, I saw two members fighting who weren't new members. Yeah, a few newer people made a few comments but it seemed in the end that the older members were easily forgiven for insulting each other but the newer people get the shaft. I even saw the idea thrown out that the new people "think they own the place". That's a pretty ridiculous statement. I'm certainly not here to own the place, I'm just posting the same as anyone else.

Meh, just an observation.

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savannah

i'd like it cited where i was insulting,...

yep, i might have called her little girl at one point, however other than that, all i did was try and help a fellow member understand me better when she expressed her confusion

i dont remember there being ill intent on my end

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Alfred

Am I in trouble?

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Freebase Dali

Can we not call new people "noobs"?
It feels derogatory.
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