Adopt a Newbie!

Trollheart · 08-12-2013, 07:16 PM

I've certainly no problem doing it, but I'm not sure if I'm the one who should. I mean, who am I to tell people how they should treat new members? I wouldn't presume. All I offered were suggestions, ideas. If anyone wants me to setup a list of let's say responsibilities I can, but I think either a mod or mods should approve that, or perhaps they should be the ones to set up the rules, if any are to be set up.

It's really not that big a deal to me; I'm thinking more of poor guys and gals who come on here looking to be adopted, are, and then nothing happens. Yeah I do like structure and I think this is one place where it's definitely needed. Saying "it's up to you" is all fine and good, but then you can decide to do nothing, or just do the minimum; basically, when you get bored being a mentor you can just forget about it, but what about the person you're mentoring? Maybe there should be certain qualifications? Again, I don't know: I'm just throwing ideas around here, despite the fact that dj thinks I'm setting myself up as the one to do this. I'm not. If enough people think I should then I may, but again is it my place to do that?

Remember: a newbie is not just for Christmas!

djchameleon · 08-13-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I've certainly no problem doing it, but I'm not sure if I'm the one who should. I mean, who am I to tell people how they should treat new members? I wouldn't presume. All I offered were suggestions, ideas. If anyone wants me to setup a list of let's say responsibilities I can, but I think either a mod or mods should approve that, or perhaps they should be the ones to set up the rules, if any are to be set up.

It's really not that big a deal to me; I'm thinking more of poor guys and gals who come on here looking to be adopted, are, and then nothing happens. Yeah I do like structure and I think this is one place where it's definitely needed. Saying "it's up to you" is all fine and good, but then you can decide to do nothing, or just do the minimum; basically, when you get bored being a mentor you can just forget about it, but what about the person you're mentoring? Maybe there should be certain qualifications? Again, I don't know: I'm just throwing ideas around here, despite the fact that dj thinks I'm setting myself up as the one to do this. I'm not. If enough people think I should then I may, but again is it my place to do that?

Remember: a newbie is not just for Christmas!

This was a member run type of thing though. I don't feel like mods need to approve diddly squat as long as the guidelines don't cross the general rules of MB. Also another thing that I used to give my newbies was the newcomer guide that tore I believe wrote up. It comes in handy for that.

Go ahead Trollheart you know you want to set this up. I'm not sure why you are trying to convince yourself or that you feel you need a pat on the back from others to set it up. Go ahead and take the initiative and set it up.

misspoptart · 08-13-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

go ahead trollheart you know you want to set this up. I'm not sure why you are trying to convince yourself or that you feel you need a pat on the back from others to set it up. Go ahead and take the initiative and set it up.

Trollheart · 08-13-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

This was a member run type of thing though. I don't feel like mods need to approve diddly squat as long as the guidelines don't cross the general rules of MB. Also another thing that I used to give my newbies was the newcomer guide that tore I believe wrote up. It comes in handy for that.

Go ahead Trollheart you know you want to set this up. I'm not sure why you are trying to convince yourself or that you feel you need a pat on the back from others to set it up. Go ahead and take the initiative and set it up.

Why is it that every contact you have with me has to have a thinly-disguised vein of sneering, disdain or sarcasm in it? What did I ever do to you? I am NOT looking for a "pat on the back" so just get off mine okay? Every time I make any sort of suggestion you're there to sneer at me and I'm getting pretty damn tired of it. All I said was I don't feel I should be the one setting anything up without backing/approval/authority and you've somehow made it into this just to fit your own little twisted idea of who I am.

Maybe you just need to work on your own people skills or communication but your sneering is really beginning to wear old with me, so I'm asking you nicely to stop it. I'm doing all I can to be civil to you. I don't like you, but I don't take every opportunity to put you down either, so kindly do me the same courtesy. We have to share this forum together so the least we can do is be tolerant of each other.

Does that sound like a deal?

djchameleon · 08-13-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Why is it that every contact you have with me has to have a thinly-disguised vein of sneering, disdain or sarcasm in it? What did I ever do to you? I am NOT looking for a "pat on the back" so just get off mine okay? Every time I make any sort of suggestion you're there to sneer at me and I'm getting pretty damn tired of it. All I said was I don't feel I should be the one setting anything up without backing/approval/authority and you've somehow made it into this just to fit your own little twisted idea of who I am.

Maybe you just need to work on your own people skills or communication but your sneering is really beginning to wear old with me, so I'm asking you nicely to stop it. I'm doing all I can to be civil to you. I don't like you, but I don't take every opportunity to put you down either, so kindly do me the same courtesy. We have to share this forum together so the least we can do is be tolerant of each other.

Does that sound like a deal?

The bolded part is the reason why you read into things more than they are. I'm not trying to sneer at you and yes I can be sarcastic at times but that's kind of hard for me to dial back because I'm so used to doing it. Every thing I said, I genuinely meant it. I have good intentions for this I swear. You might not like me but please see through your hatred and continue with this idea. Since you also don't like me I guess you don't want support from me to do this idea but you also have Misspoptart up there that has co-signed it and would also like you to head up the project for the newbies.

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 08-12-2013, 11:24 PM

who wanna adopt me

i will also adopt someone newer

Christine_Blackwell · 09-17-2013, 07:01 AM

If anyone would like to adopt me, please let me know. New and looking for some guidance

Texas · 09-22-2013, 12:18 PM

I'm adoptable. Introduction.

djchameleon · 09-22-2013, 05:53 PM

I adopted Christine already if someone wants to take Texas on their wing go ahead. If not, I will as well.

Neapolitan · 09-22-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

who wanna adopt me

i will also adopt someone newer

I'll adopt up only if I can smack-yo-up-side-the-head when you get out of line.

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Originally Posted by Texas

I'm adoptable. Introduction.

Yeah I wouldn't mind.

08-12-2013, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	I've certainly no problem doing it, but I'm not sure if I'm the one who should. I mean, who am I to tell people how they should treat new members? I wouldn't presume. All I offered were suggestions, ideas. If anyone wants me to setup a list of let's say responsibilities I can, but I think either a mod or mods should approve that, or perhaps they should be the ones to set up the rules, if any are to be set up. It's really not that big a deal to me; I'm thinking more of poor guys and gals who come on here looking to be adopted, are, and then nothing happens. Yeah I do like structure and I think this is one place where it's definitely needed. Saying "it's up to you" is all fine and good, but then you can decide to do nothing, or just do the minimum; basically, when you get bored being a mentor you can just forget about it, but what about the person you're mentoring? Maybe there should be certain qualifications? Again, I don't know: I'm just throwing ideas around here, despite the fact that dj thinks I'm setting myself up as the one to do this. I'm not. If enough people think I should then I may, but again is it my place to do that? Remember: a newbie is not just for Christmas! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

09-22-2013, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Texas Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 28	I'm adoptable. Introduction. __________________ RYM.

08-12-2013, 11:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~butthead aka 216~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: freely swimmin thru the waters of glory much like a majestic bald eagle soars thru the skies Posts: 1,463	who wanna adopt me i will also adopt someone newer

09-17-2013, 07:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Christine_Blackwell Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 9	If anyone would like to adopt me, please let me know. New and looking for some guidance