Originally Posted by Austruck
Hey, WE know what you mean, 7th, but noobs wouldn't have a clue. I notice how we welcome new members here (as compared to other forums I frequent), and we can be pretty harsh and standoffish to newbies until we're sure they're going to stick around.
Meanwhile, I've noticed that, on some other forums, the mere act of being friendly and welcoming (almost gushing) toward newcomers makes them WANT to stay and participate.
I don't think anyone here does it on purpose -- I think we've all been burned by rude noobs who don't really want to be here, and it happens here more than other forums, probably due to the nature of the main topic of the forums -- but it is noticeable to me. Inadvertent, but noticeable.
So, I just wanted to be sure the new guy on the block knew we just run everyone through the wringer like this, and not to take it personally.
Youse wasn't bein' reprimanded! Youse is luvvved.
hmmmm....
Just as counterpoint, I am going to offer this:
This is, by far, the friendliest forum I've been on, and I've toured about a dozen at this point. Only one came close, but all they talked about were chickens and flirty banter. Pleasant, but no substance.
As far as I've seen, Mofos have been VERY friendly and welcoming to most people. There have been exceptions, but it's been based on that person's introduction of themselves. That, to me, seems not only fair but prudent. We each choose how we communicate here. Generally speaking, people put their best foot forward at first. So if their best foot stinks... it's a fair conclusion that good things aren't on their way.
To be clear, I'm not saying Demonoid stinks.
I AM saying though, that they've informed us in their user title thing that they intend to be a pain in the ass or somesuch. I don't think it's a poor reflection on anyone here if they don't jump up and down and say "yippie" to that.
That said,
Demonoid, welcome. You'll find that we have enough pains already, but are a fun group. What kind of movies do you like?