Posted by shar on January 14, 2004, at 0:00:53
In reply to Re: Administration as an appeals board/ Blocks » SLS, posted by Karen_kay on January 13, 2004, at 14:51:47
> What I am saying is that when posters frequently make accusations that "newbies" aren't what they seem it is quite hurtful, at least to me.
KK,
I might feel the same frustration in your situation. In fact, the few forums in which I have been a newbie *have* tended to be somewhat distrustful at first. If I've made a post, it might get one or two responses. If I'm there more often, more people tend to respond.One of the unfortunate problems here is that your statement above is correct: "newbies" aren't what they seem--well, not always. I know it seems like painting everyone with a broad brush, but it is so easy for people to post under different names, I've begun to think I don't really ever know who I'm talking to.
Some people here seem to have a gift of recognizing people's posting styles and linguistics, phrasing, etc. and can identify ABC as being XYZ in a past life. I don't have that gift and have been caught off guard more than once in a negative way.
However, by and large, you are right when you say the "newbies" bring new life to the board--at least most of them do.
Another thing about having been a newbie here once, too, is that when I first came it was a much smaller group of people, so it seemed easier to get to know folks. There was only one board and we all posted there together. Now that PB's gone "corporate" we have more boards, more people, more turnover (I would guess)--it feels like a big city compared to what used to be a small town. There are pros and cons to each.
At any rate, I hope you've been reassured by the other posters who have commented on what a valued member of this community you are. I also consider you a welcome member here.
Shar
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