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A rant about a lost rant of a whole nother rant
NWR_Lindy:
Hang in there, Snipper. You gotta realize that there are people on this forum that have literally been posting here for ten years now. The simple truth is that you can't just waltz in here and immediately get accepted, just like in the real world. You gotta lurk for a little while, interject a few good points here and there, and soon you'll be off to the races.
Mop it up:
Things don't always work out however. Take me as an example, I've been here for over four and a half years, and there are still some people who don't get my name right.
Stratos:
--- Quote from: Mop_it_up on May 07, 2009, 12:03:16 AM ---Things don't always work out however. Take me as an example, I've been here for over four and a half years, and there are still some people who don't get my name right.
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Or even your name's initials, Mop it up. ;)
I say just be yourself, Snipper. Don't be afraid to ask questions or get things wrong. We learn from our mistakes. I know there have been several times on this site I was wrong on something and had to recant a statement or apologize for words I typed. Just earlier this week I unintentionally attacked Greg Leahy and had to apologize for it. Some of us here are big old grumpy bulls, but most us mean well. Don't be afraid to stand up for your opinions and beliefs.
A diverse lineup of people help to make the community more balanced. I personally believe that if something is messed up I should stick around. Paraphrasing one of my professors, "If all the people with lights leave a room, how can those who remain in darkness see the truth?"
You are an important part of that balance. Don't let the general age/'maturity' matter dissuade you from participating with us. Nintendo is a company for people of all ages and I believe this forum and site are as well. Just remember to be willing and open to listening and learning from other members. We other members should follow suit and listen and learn from you as well. Sometimes it is easy to forget that we are talking to other human beings with emotions and feelings. I hope everyone will remember to be nice to others on the site and be respectful to them. There are ways to respectfully disagree with others and still interact with them in a civil manner.
I hope you take heart and stick around. It would be sad to see another person leave like this.
UltimatePartyBear:
--- Quote from: Stratos on May 07, 2009, 02:11:20 AM ---It would be sad to see another person leave like this.
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Actually, it would be par for the course. This place is very newbie-hostile, though in an odd way that's part of what drew me here. Anyway, don't let them beat you, Snipper64! Over 10,000 posters have tried and failed. Be better than them!
Caliban:
--- Quote from: Mop_it_up on May 07, 2009, 12:03:16 AM ---Things don't always work out however. Take me as an example, I've been here for over four and a half years, and there are still some people who don't get my name right.
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To be honest you were away for 3 years, which is why I don't recognize your username from anywhere other than your recent posts that started last year.