Song
New Member
Vampire
The light looks good against the bruises on your cheek.
Posts: 136
|
Post by Song on Aug 19, 2004 11:55:42 GMT
*grins* Marina, I wasn't having a go at you, at least not intentionally. And it's nice that you said it here.
Adhara - I remember *grins* I was beside my sister at the time of when she told you. It was great.
|
|
|
Post by Jesika (retired) on Aug 19, 2004 15:37:29 GMT
*sighs*
I know I haven't been here for a while but I would just like to say one thing.
Have any of the people complaining about the over abundance of the newbies, done anything about it? Getting all rude about it on the student council board is not going to fix things. Have any of you ever tried to take a newbie or two under your wing? Maybe HELP them with their grammar problems? Or has it not occured to you that not everyone is up to your 'Good Rping' level? Just food for thought. Wilting Rose, and Claire can't solve all the problems by themselves, so why don't you lighten the load for them and do something influential? Maybe then this site will strengthen and more people will become better RPers. Isn't that what all of you want?
|
|
|
Post by Kasatzia on Aug 19, 2004 15:40:27 GMT
Actually, Jesika, I've done it quite a few times. It's something that we need to do, other than accept that they're not going to be brilliant when it's their first RPG, so...
Anyway.
|
|
|
Post by Hayzie on Aug 19, 2004 15:42:22 GMT
Five...Hayz, this is about newbies, not about my laziness with logging in. And can I help it if I've started a trend? *grin* *glomps everyone, even the newbies* Hey, I wasn't just addressing you there Besides, it was just something I'd noticed... -shuts up- And it's not just newbies at all. Some regulars make the same mistakes. True? -goes back to shutting up-
|
|
|
Post by Jesika (retired) on Aug 19, 2004 15:43:10 GMT
I totally agree, Kasatzia! Yes, just because most of the newbies are literal newbies to RPing doesn't mean they deserve less respect than someone who is gifted with awesome writing skills. It's great that you've helped, Kasatzia. ^^
|
|
|
Post by Kasatzia on Aug 19, 2004 15:47:24 GMT
*laughs slightly*
It wasn't really much... I just IMed a few a couple of months back on the other MH explaining about punctuation and how it makes it a lot easier for us all to read it.
True, some of the replies weren't very nice, but what can you do?
And I know, I make mistakes quite a lot.
|
|
|
Post by Jesika (retired) on Aug 19, 2004 16:35:41 GMT
Everyone makes mistakes. It's sad when people aren't compassionate toward others. No one is perfect. I think alot of people have yet to realize that. All you can do is be the best person you can be, and help when it's needed. Unfortunately, to many people here are imature, rude, and selfish, which is one of the many reason why so many 'oldies' don't visit quite as often. And yes, most of these inconsiderate people are the ones would have been here for a while. I wish MH and it's kindhearted members luck.
|
|
|
Post by Albert Jefferson on Aug 19, 2004 17:08:16 GMT
Well that is what we are talking about doing. Marina Roeswood thought of newbie buddies, so I thought about helping others out too. Right now I am helping out Justin Lee.
It should not be manditory, because some people barely has time for this site. I think people who has the time should help out at least one though.
|
|
|
Post by ~<3~Morgan Voltaire~<3~ on Aug 19, 2004 17:44:08 GMT
Okay, let me be the first one to say I'm sorry. I was being completly evil. I swear I slapped my self when I went to bed and called my self a b****.
Personally I am sorry. I wont be as evil and I'll actually try to help. *jumps on my head* that was difficult.
|
|
|
Post by Marina Roeswood on Aug 19, 2004 19:40:56 GMT
*sighs* I know I haven't been here for a while but I would just like to say one thing. Have any of the people complaining about the over abundance of the newbies, done anything about it? Getting all rude about it on the student council board is not going to fix things. Have any of you ever tried to take a newbie or two under your wing? Maybe HELP them with their grammar problems? Or has it not occured to you that not everyone is up to your 'Good Rping' level? Just food for thought. Wilting Rose, and Claire can't solve all the problems by themselves, so why don't you lighten the load for them and do something influential? Maybe then this site will strengthen and more people will become better RPers. Isn't that what all of you want? I don't know if you were refering to me, in particular, but my intentions with this thread was to take positive steps in improving this site for everyone. I know a lot of RPers don't start off very good, but they need someone to tell them to apply themselves. It took me a long time to set higher standards for myself as an RPer because I didn't know any better. My brother started as a great RPer because I showed him the ropes and gave him an idea of what was a good post. I think everyone's capable of doing the same if they apply themselves. And that's all I ask personally.
|
|
Jade Cross
New Member
Ravenclaw Student
~})i({~
Posts: 734
|
Post by Jade Cross on Aug 19, 2004 20:14:37 GMT
I'm not sure if you mean me but my intention was not to seem immature, etc, etc. but then again, I guess such traits aren't supposed to be intentional. I have helped a few people out when I could even when they ignored me. Like Albert said, some of us just don't have the time. I think the purpose of this thread is for the people who want to do something about it, convene and talk it over, discussing what could be done. A lot of us understandably have a lot of frustration to get out, and I really doubt anyone of us mean any harm. How about a class for them? Like say, if we see any that need it, we'll set up a time and place in the classroom hall and we could either set up some guidelines or tips and refer them there. Or actually rp is like a real classroom setting, and put them through the ropes.
|
|
|
Post by Wilting Rose on Aug 19, 2004 22:27:29 GMT
A few things - firstly, nobody is going to get any better if all you do is insult them, that's only going to wound their pride. It's not about what you're trying to say, but the way you put it. I once helped a newbie by IMing them and saying something like "Hi, I noticed your post in the Entrance Hall and thought you had a lot of potential... however..." and then followed it up with stuff they could do to get their posts noticed. They seemed perfectly OK with that. And secondly, this post will now be stickied. Oh, and... don't any of you worry about the Prefect thing, LOL, I completely understand. I remember what it was like when I was made Prefect back at the HF. Ho hum.
|
|
|
Post by Professor Windwaltz on Aug 19, 2004 22:38:19 GMT
When Albert said that last thing, I was reminded of something:
'This is Justin. At one point, he made horrible posts that even caused physical pain to some experienced RP-ers. But he was only new, and with my help, he is now better. However, there are newbies out there just like Justin who are still causing physical pain! But with your help, and a phone call, we could make them into better RP-ers!
Give us a call, at the 'Help-a-Newbie' association. That's:
1-800-555-HELP'
The help a newbie association is not a real association, and the phone number is non-existant. Jacob King, Talon Windwaltz, and Kaiser Inferno do not take responsibility for you calling that phone number for sh*ts and giggles.
|
|
|
Post by Adhara Naunet on Aug 20, 2004 0:10:50 GMT
Point--I've offered to help people, and I've gotten my head bitten off. Not exactly encouraging for dealing with them nicely. And really, I was being nice *huffs*
Ok, done with the rant.
It is a good point, I know without certain people's help I would probably still be turning people into chinchillas in the EH...oh wait....*angellic look*
*cough*
I seem to have lost my point, although I suspect Jesika was ever so politely referring to me and a little situation with a certain pink haired girl. Anyhoo, I think that's what Prefects are basically here for anyhoo, to help people that need help. Even if they don't realize it yet. But I will take pains to be even nicer with the next newbie who needs to be "taken under my wing."
And I rather like Jade's idea. We could have a seminar or something about correct ways to RP so there is no causing of physical pain.
Edit: Oh yes...I rather forgot....*glomps Song*
|
|
|
Post by Marina Roeswood on Aug 20, 2004 4:48:16 GMT
I sent an IM with a few tips to Sketchydoodlez, or whatever they have as their name now. They didn't get mad at me, and they apologized. I just told them that I'm always there if they need to ask questions and nobody starts off amazing.
Yeah, so I'm taking efforts to follow my own advice. Isn't that tough.
|
|