NEWBIE QUESTIONS

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by Debbie

For your information Cyclic is a recently retired COMBAT soldier with more tours of duty and combat, than 99% of the people on these boards.

I'm not trying to get into this flamewar in the least, but I am curious what kind of experience you have. You mentioned in another thread that you've been lurking as a guest here for over 7 years, but your profile shows you've only been on here since November. What's the scoop?

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

If Greylocks gets flamed because of it, I think all thats happening is the universe is rebalancing things a little. Sucks to be on the receiving end once in a while, but you reap what you sew.

In-friggin-deed. People need more balance in their lives, in all areas, not just nitpicking on a discussion board. Has any of this arguing helped anyone? Most of this should be in PM format anyways.

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by Ibby

Most of this should be in PM format anyways.

I agree, but please recall who started the thread, which started out as a PM.

My wife has been registered here for almost as long as I have, and she's probably posted once or twice.

Don't assume that because someone only just registered here, or because they have a low post count, that they're new and unknown. There are LOTS of people who play frequently, who can't be bothered to frequent ASC. Debbie makes a mean pork tenderloin, I can tell you that much, so rest assured she's not unknown.

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by MadMorbius

Don't assume that because someone only just registered here, or because they have a low post count, that they're new and unknown.

I was assuming nothing. That's why I asked the question. I think I get the jist of what's up. :wink:

Originally Posted by MadMorbius

Debbie makes a mean pork tenderloin, I can tell you that much, so rest assured she's not unknown.

Does she have a sister? :wink:

[Babydoll]

Originally Posted by Ibby

Does she have a sister? :wink:

She does ~ but she's quite HAIRY!!

[Scarecrow]

I think she's into rug if I am not mistaken....

[Babydoll]

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

I think she's into rug if I am not mistaken....

LOL ~ SHAGGY RUG IF I RECALL!!!

[wildcard]

Originally Posted by MadMorbius

Debbie makes a mean pork tenderloin

even better than me??

[Scarecrow]

Okay, here is what I mean. Read this thread.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=34322

My analysis:

Droc, good initial answer, followup sarcasm unnecessary but unharmful. Later airport advice is inflammatory and unnecessary. Your post started the spiral downwards.

LUTNIT, good initial answer. Later post ignores the fact that the father is the one that bought the airsoft gun in the first place. Work on those listening skills my friend.

HaZarD SFD, reasonable initial answer, obscure community references that don't have any bearing on the question. Later posts are simply insulting.

Amgoosen, disrespectful troll. You come up close behind Droc on representing ASC users as assholes. Wonderful first impression for this kid. If I was considering coming out to a game to check things out, I'd now be having second thoughts.

Pip, good point about his backyard, but how do you know he doesn't live up north where his backyard might be totally consealed? How do you know he's doing it without parental supervision after all his father bought the gun for him in the first place? Again, read the poster's comments carefully and fully.

Mongoose, Bravo, the first helpful and respectful post that would not dissuade a new player from joining the sport. He listened and replied to the questions and made no false assumptions or ignored anything the poster referenced.

kalnaren, my thoughts exactly.

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This kid who posted was completely polite, coherent, direct with a question, respectful and was seeking advice. Is this how you greet a guest at your front door?

Based on first impressions if I was going to dinner for the first time with these people I would think Droc and Amgoose are the first ones to get drunk and beligerant and bounced out of the restaurant, LUTNIT would be polite but would be asking me the same questions over and over, HaZarD SFD would be telling everyone how he once met James Earl Jones at a stag and wouldn't it be nice if Blueberry yogurt actually contained real blueberries and then would get drunk, then shit on you for the color of pants you're wearing, then pass out, Pip would be nice, then ask the waiter for directions to the bathroom and end up peeing in the closet and locking himself out of the restaurant out the backdoor only to find LUTNIT there already trying to get back in, and Mongoose would do his best to pass the salt and actually engage people in conversation and kalnaren would wonder how the hell he got invited to this stupid dinner in the first place.

...and no, I am not KaiSoftAir, that was a real post.

Grading our responses? Wow, Im in-fucking-pressed.

[HaZarD SFD]

OMG nice rating.. I just took a crap wanna wipe for me too?

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by Droc

Grading our responses? Wow, Im in-fucking-pressed.

Nope, just presenting an example of how we present ourselves at the front door of this board. You guys posted the responses. Please tell me if my assessment is unfair in any way.

[HaZarD SFD]

hmm.. WOw i just read the end of your post.. Nice story.. but Droc would
of left to go to the strip club.. I would of went with him "After" I shit on you.

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by HaZarD SFD

hmm.. WOw i just read the end of your post.. Nice story.. but Droc would
of left to go to the strip club.. I would of went with him "After" I shit on you.

You missed the cab while you were talking about the yogurt...

[HaZarD SFD]

Forums are a Fake Front for your personality.. I am a great guy.. but an asshole
at the same time..