MODS...NOOBS...read!! (please?)

[blubaja]

If you mean me, I try to be helpful as much as I can. But I get tired of the same shit all the time. Consider this a hazing I reckon. If you can make it though this, then you really should stay. But is it too much for someone to work themselves and use methods we've all been told to use?? Not directed at you Aaron.

[jswillmon]

Originally Posted by LS1Aaron

Posts like this give "noobs" the impression that peolple are assholes.

If you read his post you will see that he said several times it is nothing personal against all noobs, but people who do not follow the rules and that constantly ask questions that have been answerd over and over. If someone gets the impression that we are assholes you are probally one of the noobs we are talking about.
Everybody is a noob at one time or another. It is very easy to tell the diffrence between a new member with common sence and a kid playing on the internet.

[g00eY]

Originally Posted by Vric

Soooo true.. Every year, when the school end, Noobs come in bunch here.

This problem will be solved in September

roflolmao... this is about when i came last year...

[alakai]

I know I'm not very high in post count, and am probably still considered a noob, but I see where Frank's coming from on this one. It's been said time and time again... read the FAQ, then search, and if your question still isn't answered, then post a question.
But I think digging up old threads and posting something like "kool, that car is so rad!" annoys me the most. Complimenting the modeler is great, but not 6 months after the thread was posted.
Ok, I think I've vented enough for the summer!

[tonioseven]

I'm damned if I do, I'm damned if I don't so I do what I've been entrusted to do by the owner of the site; he trusts my judgement and has for a while now so if I can't please everyone, I don't really care. I'll not let the forum go to hell but no matter what I do, people complain. Look at how many mods are in this forum and think about how many even bother to visit regularly; There's a whole REAL world out there for you to enjoy!! If it gets too thick in here, log off and go enjoy life!! I mean this towards no one in particular so if anyone gets offended, please get over it!! Have a nice day.

[Layla's Keeper]

Don't worry Tonio. If it get's to be too much for you, I can be Bad Mod to your Good Mod.

Or we can just rely on RallyRaider, he's got more experience at that.

[tonioseven]

I'm actually about ready to tell them to rescind my modship.

[hirofkd]

There's no such thing as useless thread. The problem is those who think they're smarter, but not experienced (in both internet and modeling) to realize the fact that they can always direct such a thread into a meaningful one. That's when a thread turns useless. Keep in mind that any idiot can call for an FAQ, and such a post is no more than a garbage.

The industry is changing constantly, so are the technique and products, and that means even if a particular question sounds familiar to a few regular people, there's always an option to make the thread meaningful by injecting new ideas and giving fresh information. That can never be done by the novice, which means it's one of the responsibilities of the experienced modelers. Also, we always see new people joining in, and they might know something we, the frequents, don't. FAQ is convenient, and ours is definitely more useful and informative than the others, but it's important to know that FAQ has a risk of restricting people's ability to seek out new ideas.

If you find a familiar-sounding title, just skip it. No one's forcing you to open and read it, let alone adding useless replies.

[LS1Aaron]

I actually had an account for several years just have not been here in about a year and forgot my name.Got tired of people making stupid comments and assumptions.The only thing more annoying than the same newb questions is people complaining about newbs.If your so very annoyed there is a simple solution,dont reply to there posts. You cant do that though and pass up an opportunity to talk down to someone can you?

[LS1Aaron]

That is not directed towards you BlueBaja,someone else said something smart ass about me being a newb.Simply a general assumption by someone with a poor attitude.Its no wonder this hobby isnt so popular now,people are assholes.
The New Guy

[RallyRaider]

Hmm. Kind of loathe to step into this one.

Just let me say that I hope all new (newbie, n00b, etc) members feel welcome on this site. After all, sharing information and improving our skills is what this place is all about. We all had to start somewhere and it is fun to assist others on their journey through the hobby. Feel free to ask any question you wish but as Frank quite reasonably requests, please be polite enough to follow forum etiquette, like reading the FAQ and searching first. Chances are your questions will be answered much quicker that way anyway!

Having said that, somebody is always going to get up somebody else’s nose from time to time. I for one dislike those who refuse to post clearly in their native tongue. But hey this is the internet, not part of real life, just step away from the computer and have some flesh and blood fun if goings on here are becoming a bit too much.

As for the question at the beginning of the thread about why mods don’t close down “useless” threads. Well I guess the definition of useless is different to each individual. I like to think the content of this forum belongs to all of us members so we mods should try not to stifle discussion and only step in if a clear guideline has been breached.

LK, fortunately I haven’t had the need to play evil mod or wield the ban stick for a long time.

[Bas Carwash]

Just like Will said, it´s the time of the year again. Everybody that gets annoyed by the noobs posting useless stuff, take a break until september Everybody that is able to ignore it, just enjoy the good threads and nice projects that are going on at the moment.

Tonio, you were the last one I would expect to get so depressed by these things! I never have had any problems with the mods and their judgements since I´ve been here. AF is a great place and although there might be people that do not agree with your judgement, as long as there are satisfied people you´re doing well.

[alakai]

I've got to say that this forum, and actually AF in general is probably one of the friendliest, good natured and informative forums I've ventured onto. I see no problems with the mods, they're neither overly laid back letting anything go, nor or they "mod nazis" bringing the smackdown on every single thread. I'm also proud to see that this particular forum includes a good deal of self-moderation as well.
Tonio you've done a great job, and everything needing to be addressed has already been done in your previous post. As stated earlier, it's that time of year and along with more newbie confusion will be the occassional thread complaining about the newbs. Sadly, it's a fact of life. That being said, I hope these thread rants don't scare away any potential members. The more the merrier, and the more progress pics for me to drool over!

[D_LaMz]

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[freakmech]

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