stay away if your a newbie

ocracoker · Post by **ocracoker** » April 20, 2005 1:21 pm

i wish i had stayed away the more i look at the discussions on this web
the more i realize it's obvious that there is a group on here that think since they have been on board for whatever time they have, we newbies are not worthy. love the news you get here but think i will leave the chats
to the old timers

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » April 20, 2005 1:26 pm

ocracoker wrote:i wish i had stayed away the more i look at the discussions on this web
the more i realize it's obvious that there is a group on here that think since they have been on board for whatever time they have, we newbies are not worthy. love the news you get here but think i will leave the chats
to the old timers

You are more than welcome here, don't be discouraged by those "holier than thou" fans. I guess they forgot they were all "newbies" once too. I think people also tend to forget that some fans are just "newbies" to this board and that they're not new fans to Jimmy Buffett at all.

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » April 20, 2005 1:27 pm

ocracoker wrote:i wish i had stayed away the more i look at the discussions on this web
the more i realize it's obvious that there is a group on here that think since they have been on board for whatever time they have, we newbies are not worthy. love the news you get here but think i will leave the chats
to the old timers

Can't say I blame you based o the current threads. However, this seems to be a unique time. BN is usually a welcoming, gracious place to catch up on Buffett and talk to friends. I think everyone is a little tightly wound due to some changes on tour this year. Stick with us. It will be worth it for you.

Welcome to BN. We're happy to have you on board.

DonnaKayDunbar · Post by **DonnaKayDunbar** » April 20, 2005 1:29 pm

Sounds like you need a hug!

MojosMama · Post by **MojosMama** » April 20, 2005 1:29 pm

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » April 20, 2005 1:30 pm

or take what you read with a grain of salt, salt, salt!

or

roll with the punches
play off of your hunches
make the best of whatever may come your way

Sorry you feel that way ocracoke. Not everyone feels that way about newbies - we were all new at one time. We're just getting an onslaught of them, and many are bringing up the same topics over and over.

Obviously, it is possible to break through the initial hurdles, and find a comfort level here. I hope you reconsider, but BN is what it is... an assorted fruit basket!

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » April 20, 2005 1:37 pm

It has nothing to do with being a newbie. The conflicts arise when people with very few posts, start a thread just to complain or they start one where there are already multiple other threads with the same topic.

Personally, until I had well over 500 posts, I never started a thread. I simply went to other threads and got to know other BNers.

Many newbies come to BN and get to know people before they go attacking or flaming. (Please note; I am not implying you've done any of these things because I haven't taken the time to go back and read all your posts.) When people come in with friendly banter, they are usually welcomed with open arms. If someone comes in complaining, there are usually a few people around who would like to set them back in their place.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 20, 2005 1:38 pm

MojosMama wrote:

I LOVE YOU SANDI!!

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » April 20, 2005 1:42 pm

land_shark3 wrote:It has nothing to do with being a newbie. The conflicts arise when people with very few posts, start a thread just to complain or they start one where there are already multiple other threads with the same topic.

Personally, until I had well over 500 posts, I never started a thread. I simply went to other threads and got to know other BNers.

Many newbies come to BN and get to know people before they go attacking or flaming. (Please note; I am not implying you've done any of these things because I haven't taken the time to go back and read all your posts.) When people come in with friendly banter, they are usually welcomed with open arms. If someone comes in complaining, there are usually a few people around who would like to set them back in their place.

I was a newbie not very long ago . .and my first day I was offered a ride in the Fur Bus . . ! ! !

and like everyone says . . it has been one of the most fun things I've ever done. .

stay a while . . you'll be glad you did . .

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » April 20, 2005 1:43 pm

MojosMama wrote:

Some people just came by to see why I was laughing so hysterically. Thanks a lot...

Seriously ocracoker - I just try to avoid most of the heated threads, or interject some comedy. It wasn't this bad when I started, so I'm not saying that will work for you. I hope you stick around but I understand if you don't

phenwayparrothead · Post by **phenwayparrothead** » April 20, 2005 1:45 pm

MojosMama wrote:

That's awesome

ocracoker · Post by **ocracoker** » April 20, 2005 1:47 pm

you my friend are exactly who i am trying to warn people who come here to beware of

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » April 20, 2005 1:52 pm

ocracoker wrote:you my friend are exactly who i am trying to warn people who come here to beware of

would you put a name to that , please. .

I'm reading back and can't find anyone's comments that might have deserved that . .

? ? ?

phenwayparrothead · Post by **phenwayparrothead** » April 20, 2005 1:54 pm

balcony girls wrote:
ocracoker wrote:you my friend are exactly who i am trying to warn people who come here to beware of
would you put a name to that , please. .

I'm reading back and can't find anyone's comments that might have deserved that . .

? ? ?

I think Ocracoker is jealous about the fur bus ride offer

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » April 20, 2005 1:57 pm

balcony girls wrote:I was a newbie not very long ago . .and my first day I was offered a ride in the Fur Bus . . ! ! !

ride ON darlin'... ride ON... trust me... it's better that way!

Fur Play · Post by **Fur Play** » April 20, 2005 1:57 pm

You wanna git on up in da Fur Bus ocracoker? I got a fridge full of Colt 45.

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » April 20, 2005 1:58 pm

I lurked for a long time and then started posting, but it hasn't been that long ago compared to some. It can be all good and fun and then there are times when you need a thicker skin. Kind of like...

Good days and bad days
And going half-mad days.

BN seems to be going through a bit of a tough time right now (as said previously) due to this year's tour changes and ticket prices. To me it has a bit of a No Plane on Sunday feel to it. If you're disappointed by what's on the JB discussion thread, however, I've discovered that there are other discussion areas where people are still having fun. You're a part of making it what you want it to be.

Keep your fins up!

phenwayparrothead · Post by **phenwayparrothead** » April 20, 2005 1:58 pm

Fur Play wrote:You wanna git on up in da Fur Bus ocracoker? I got a fridge full of Colt 45.

TThat shoudl fix the situation, good work bus.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » April 20, 2005 1:59 pm

balcony girls wrote:I was a newbie not very long ago . .and my first day I was offered a ride in the Fur Bus . . ! ! !

Well yeah, but you're a Balcony Girl!

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » April 20, 2005 2:00 pm

iuparrothead wrote:
balcony girls wrote:I was a newbie not very long ago . .and my first day I was offered a ride in the Fur Bus . . ! ! !
ride ON darlin'... ride ON... trust me... it's better that way!

sorry. . .that does sound more fun . . .! !

I just get so flustered when his name is brought up . .

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