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Newbie Guide to the Newsgroups: Take 2 (VERY long!) (Community)
Newbie Guide to the Newsgroups: Take 2 (VERY long!) // Communitygoober kingMay 18, 2001, 3:54am
Because *you* demanded it! (Ok, so only *one* person demanded it... :P)
Here it is, the second installment of the Newbie Guide! Remember, this is all educational, so read and learn about your fellow posters! ;) Newbie Guide to the Newsgroups ------------------------------ Hello, and welcome to the AW Community NewsGroup! You are about to embark on a journey of information, communication, and learning! Before you can become a full-fledged "member" of this bustling and busy community, you must first learn how it works! This guide is here to help you get a feel for the NGs and make sure you won't run into any... trouble. But before we begin, let us introduce you to just some of the people you'll encounter here in the Newsgroups! agent fox mulder/col klink - A real mental case, this one. Changing names and personalities faster than you can say "twit", this "Jeckyl & Hyde" is hard to peg and will often come out of nowhere. Though he seems to have gone into remission as of late, there's no telling when "Hyde" will strike again... agent1 - This veteran of the NGs is still alive and kicking, and always ready and willing to annoy anyone he sees fit. Lately, however, he seems to have taken it upon himself to directing his annoying "talents" at the uneducated that stumble into his realm. Sadly, it falls on deaf ears sometimes... alphabit phalpha - Still posting, and still smiling! When reading this one's posts, you're guaranteed to either get a smiley or a CY reminder! Just try not to mention clothing or shopping, or she'll never stop posting! ananas - One of the resident techies here in the NGs, ananas is always willing and able to dish out technical advice. He's also willing and able to dish out abuse reports, so try not to piss him off too much... andras - Another NG techie, this one took it upon himself to create his own newsgroups, free from the screw-ups and harranguings of AWCom's NGs. The better to control the idiots with, my dear! anduin lothario - Former USWF head turned Gorean, he's the NGs resident expert on all things Gorean. But since no one else wants to touch the subject with a 50 ft. pole, he rarely gets to say anything... builderz - Very professional and always ready with a plug, he is the owner of Stuff-X, a hosting company. Just don't try to copy anything he does, as he's trying to maintain an image here! Watch out for falling lawsuits... captain mad mike - One of the SW "followers", this one tends to err on the side of goofiness more often than not. Maybe it's something in the SW City water? casay - Champion of Accutrans! She'll make sure you buy a copy, or die trying! For anything dealing with Accutrans, Wayne, COBs, Eep, etc, this is the chick to see! chucks party - This man has just one thing on his mind... Just In: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since he seems to have calmed down a tad from his most recent tirade, it might be a good idea to not mention you-know-who for a while... crazy glue il/s p a r k - Another of the "kiddies" running loose in the NGs, this one seems to have gone into hiding as of late. When he first arrived here, he was as green as newbies get. But, thanks to extensive and brutal NG training, there's hope for him yet! datedman - The "old fogie" of the NGs, datedman is actually the original creator of the AW NGs. Now, however, he's content to sit in his rocking chair and fling zingers at passing newbies, as well as toss in a few barbs at his former Worlds, Inc cohorts for good measure... eep - It wouldn't be the NGs without Eep. Surviving everything from "twits" to near-bannishment, Eep is like the lingering smell in the fridge that just doesn't go away. In fact, the question is no longer "What would the NGs be like without Eep?". Now, it's "What would Eep be like without the NGs?" Like the IRS, Eep once tried to go the "kinder, gentler" route, but it didn't last. At least know he knows to take a deep breath before ripping his victims to shreds... facter - Facter is the Tech Support man for AWCom who took it upon himself to actually pay attention to these NGs on behalf of the company. (We all think he just drew the short straw!) Now, whether he actually listens to what's being said is another matter entirely... gamer - Another "plugger", this one's the owner and operator of active-worlds.co.uk. He's also a rare voice of reason here in these NGs, so pay attention to him. Just don't get him started on tourists... goober king - After leaving the NGs several months back in a huge hissy-fit, the Goobster's back in the saddle again, looking to wreak havoc and chaos once more.... (Oh, wait... the NG already *has* that... damn!) j b e l l - Yet another "plugger", this guy not only operates his own NGs, but also a hosting service and a "pay-to-surf" program. But, whereas Andras's NGs seem to attract the more sensible users, JBell always seems to get stuck with the 12 yr olds... jfk2 - Chucks party's partner in crime, this one is beyond hope. Ellipse abuse, sentence fragments, and random ALL CAPS words, he seems to have taken a page or two from AFM's book. And if he can go a whole week with out typing "Just In", "New York", "Broadway", "OneSummer", "FriendPA", "Chucks Party", "GAY", or "Lit sideways", (whatever the hell THAT means...) consider it a miracle! kah - Watching this one grow in the NG environment is the perfect case study for the effects of the NGs. Formerly posting USWF spam and random tidbits, KAH has now "evolved" into a full-fledged NGer. Heck, he's almost reached "Eep" level. Just has to get past Wing.... leaf - "It's all about the Commonwealth, baby!" Yet another "plugger" here in the NGs that also runs a hosting service. Unfortunately for him, plugging is what got him into trouble in the first place, forever securing his place in NG lore. Has he learned his lesson? Only time will tell... moria - One of the "Ancients" of AW, this one is a rather on-again, off-again poster, and seems content to focus on the stupidity that's rampant in the NGs. And don't let the name fool you, it's a guy! nornny - This is another who has since grown and developed here in the NGs. Having had his optimism, objectivity, and sanity sufficiently crushed by the harsh NG environment, Nornny is now a bonafied regular! Congrats! sw chris - Another SW shadow, this one still has some cheerfulness left in him yet to be snuffed out. And so, he uses it to try and turn even the most bitter subject into something goofy, with only marginal success... sw comit - The "original" SW, when he first appeared in the NGs, he brought all his followers with him. (And they're still here!) Much like the rest of his legion, he tends towards the goofy with all manner of lingo and faces. Now if we could only get him to quote... syntax - SW follower #3! This one actually seems to be SW Comit's right-hand man, as he seems to emulate his leader the best. And whatever you do, don't look into his eyes... O_O tony m - Defender of the ASCII! If you dare post using HTML, tony will be the first to pounce on you! And don't even think of trying to defend yourself. Just get in line like the rest of us... tyrell - Another "Ancient" in the NGs, he's also quick with a plug. Unfortunately, he also seems to have a problem with the concept of "user-friendliness", as those who can't figure out programs aren't worth the attention. Tech Support, he is not... wing - Yup, he's still here. If Eep ever *were* to leave the NGs, you can be sure that Wing would be right there to take his place as Head Dick. (redundant?) With a mouth and an ego to match, Wing is sure to pick up the scraps that Eep left behind. And woe to the newbie who tries to challenge Wing's technical "skillz". In fact, the only difference between Eep and Wing is the fact that people actually listen to what Eep has to say sometimes... Whew! Now that you know some of the characters that frequent this place, now it's time to get you settled with the basic rules of how this NG operates: #1: This community NG comes with a charter that outlines certain rules one should follow when posting. Ignore it. Everyone else does, including the people who wrote it. #2: Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever post in HTML! You will be summarily drawn and quartered. #3: This is an ActiveWorlds community NG. That means that only topics that pertain to the general AW community should be discussed here. We don't want to hear about your new world's problems or the fight you had with another user the other day. And we *certainly* don't want to hear about other universes or individual organizations within AW. We like our scope nice and narrow, thank you. #4: Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever spam the NGs. You will be burned at the stake. #5: DON'T FEED THE TROLLS! (Translation: Don't encourage idiots. If you leave them alone, they do eventually go away... well, MOST do...) #6: If you do decide to get involved in a flame war, bring a flak jacket. It gets hot in there. #7: Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever use improper English spelling or grammar. You will be hanged. #8: Don't bother introducing yourself. We don't care if you're new to the NGs; we'll be able to determine that based on your first post. Trust us. #9: Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever post attachments. You will be tarred and feathered. #10: If you have a fragile ego, you shouldn't be here. It will be smashed into a bloody pulp within the week! Tips on how to get the most popular posts: ------------------------------------------ 1. Mention any of the following topics: A. Comparison of NewYork/Broadway worlds and/or their owners B. Goreans C. USWF D. AWCom's incompetence E. Eep 2. Break any of the aforementioned rules 3. Do not speak coherently or with common sense. Those who do rarely ever get replies. 4. Attempt to psychoanalyze someone 5. Preach 6. Flame (No one said anything about *positive* popularity ;)) Now that you have a much better understanding of how the newsgroups operates, you should have no trouble at all navigating this harsh environment. Welcome to the newsgroups, and have a pleasant stay! :) -- Goober King Open the flamegates of Hell! rar1 at acsu.buffalo.edu casayMay 18, 2001, 4:55am
I LOVE IT!!! :-) Roflmao.... wonder if AW will post this up? lol We need
this set up on a web site though so we can just type in the link for the education of newbies. ;-) Casay P.S.- Pretty scary you got us down us all so well! Eep, we need to throw them a curve huh? How about you post like me and I post like you for a week? rofl more... tooo funny. <snipped> moriaMay 18, 2001, 5:21am
Brilliant:)
yep should deffinately be on a fixed link to the newsgroups and updated regularly with new characters as and when they arrive:) Moria [View Quote] <snipped for brevity> jfk2May 18, 2001, 5:59am
Well.... He missed a few people in there... One of them was
Just In & the other one was Kellee... SO..... Chuck has a good point there... Just In... You post like me for a week... And I'll try my best to post like you.... With any luck you & I can pull this off. LMAO!!!!!!!!! casay <casay2 at home.com> wrote in <3b04c769$1 at server1.Activeworlds.com>: >I LOVE IT!!! :-) Roflmao.... wonder if AW will post this up? lol We need >this set up on a web site though so we can just type in the link for the >education of newbies. ;-) >Casay >P.S.- Pretty scary you got us down us all so well! Eep, we need to throw >them a curve huh? How about you post like me and I post like you for a week? >rofl more... tooo funny. > ><snipped> wingMay 18, 2001, 8:04am
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> kah - Watching this one grow in the NG environment is the perfect case
> study for the effects of the NGs. Formerly posting USWF spam and random > tidbits, KAH has now "evolved" into a full-fledged NGer. Heck, he's > almost reached "Eep" level. Just has to get past Wing.... *whack* not a CHANCE. > wing - Yup, he's still here. If Eep ever *were* to leave the NGs, you > can be sure that Wing would be right there to take his place as Head > Dick. (redundant?) With a mouth and an ego to match, Wing is sure to > pick up the scraps that Eep left behind. And woe to the newbie who tries > to challenge Wing's technical "skillz". In fact, the only difference > between Eep and Wing is the fact that people actually listen to what Eep > has to say sometimes... Hit the nail on the head. Scary though, you were the one that planted the seeds Goober. Taught me how to build and turned me from a lame tourist to a tourist with world domination on his mind. nornnyMay 18, 2001, 8:51am
kellee, we can use. But Just In doesn't even come in and post unless you
provoke him. :) He's never participated in the newsgroup really, even before you guys came along, I believe. :) An occasional help to the newsgroup, but not a serious player. :)) Nornny [View Quote] goober kingMay 18, 2001, 10:40am
Kellee's certainly been around for a long time, but she's not really
that active a member in the NGs either. She's only started posting recently. Perhaps if we give her some more time, I'll be able to put her in version 3. :) [View Quote] -- Goober King She just needs to find some free time, first! rar1 at acsu.buffalo.edu goober kingMay 18, 2001, 10:42am
heh Good point. Still, I think that should read "a lame tourist to a
lame tourist with world domination on his mind". I know I certainly didn't teach you how to be lame, you already knew that. ;) [View Quote] -- Goober King Still has the fort of yours in GooberTown... rar1 at acsu.buffalo.edu shredMay 18, 2001, 12:01pm
Hey! You forgot me.
Shred: A reclusive lurker at heart, this computer geek may actually stick his head out of his dark cave every now and then and say something. Beware. And 298819 returns to his cave... leafMay 18, 2001, 1:40pm
WTG Goober - I love it :)
Leaf The Commonwealth www.awcw.co.uk Offering World & Bot Hosting [View Quote] sw comitMay 18, 2001, 6:38pm
LOL those guides are great, Goober. Ahhh everyone tells me to learn to
quote; what do you mean anyway? I just delete everything in the message cause it screws up my signature. -- SW Comit swcomit at swcity.net Mayor of SW City http://www.swcity.net President of Community Linkage Commission http://comlinkage.tripod.com wingMay 18, 2001, 6:52pm
Not that your signature is at all important to us. We know who you are already. Just leave it in there for the hell of it, okay?
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> syntax - SW follower #3! This one actually seems to be SW Comit's
> right-hand man, as he seems to emulate his leader the best. And whatever > you do, don't look into his eyes... O_O Right-handed me captain mad mike - One of the SW "followers", this one tends to err on the side of goofiness more often than not. Maybe it's something in the SW City water? but Left-handed him O_O goober kingMay 18, 2001, 7:04pm
"Quoting" - The act of repeating the message you are replying to in your
post so that other may see what you're referring to without having to climb up the thread tree. Like so: [View Quote] See that? That's quoting. Most halfway decent news readers have the ability to quote. (Mine has a nice big Quote button :)) And if your news reader is in any way decent, it should easily be able to stick a quote between what you post and your signature without "screwing it up". -- Goober King Notes to add a "How to Quote" section to the next guide... rar1 at acsu.buffalo.edu s p a r kMay 18, 2001, 7:26pm
> crazy glue il/s p a r k - Another of the "kiddies" running loose in the
> NGs, this one seems to have gone into hiding as of late. When he first > arrived here, he was as green as newbies get. But, thanks to extensive > and brutal NG training, there's hope for him yet! <snip> HAHAHAH! I'm in NG Refuge where you con't beat me anymore! Muahahaha Well, I found another Multi-Player program--it's still not as cool as aw-- Because I'm tired of AW with all of it's errors... SO I come in about once a day to check my telegrams, can anyone inform me what's been happening lately? Besides all of the spammers?! Lol. Peace and Glod Bless you all, S p a r K(y) P.S Am I out of NG Survivor , it I'm not can someone send me to the correct place to verify I'm here? captain mad mikeMay 19, 2001, 1:15am
Oh yeah, the water? I think we had a problem at comit's pumping plant and
some of those darned radioactive chemicals leaked out of Server Island again. You forgot to tell everyone that my brain sometimes gets all big and buff and causes me to have big periods of creativity in which I spam the wishlist NGs with ideas... and this one is too long to "quote." -- My two cents, Captain MAD Mike Deleted it me O_O What comit says that O_O SW City lingo me O_O Overuses SW City lingo and the O_O me O_O fyreneMay 19, 2001, 1:23am
you forgot nova you know the one who doesnt use any punctuation and speeels
relly bad and runs his sentences all together and goes on and on mostly about nothing and gets bashed all the time for doing it [View Quote] goober kingMay 19, 2001, 2:00am
heh no, I didn't forget him... I actually talked about him in the first
Guide, and since he hasn't really posted much in here since February, I figured he'd gone to greener (pun intended) pastures. :) [View Quote] -- Goober King I don't think anyone could forget nova even if they *wanted* to! :P rar1 at acsu.buffalo.edu kelleeMay 19, 2001, 9:55pm
jfk2May 20, 2001, 6:28am
Kellee... You still haven't lost your marbles. I certainly lost my marbles
there for awhile until Kellee came to my rescue and found them for me... And that certainly will make Just In a happy camper. kellee <kellee at my.activeworlds.com> wrote in <3b0707ea at server1.Activeworlds.com>: >Yeah, i only lost my marbles recently..... before that i had more >sense...:o)) |
