Okay so my name is **Hinata** but just call me Miranda, it's so much easier remembering my own name. So I am a total newb at forums. My little brother hooked me up with this one. I really like it a lot. So if anybody can give me any good advice about foruming that would totally ROCK!

edit:OMFG! I found you! My first thread ever!

Rule 1. Read the FAQ and the pinned articles at the top of each Forum section.

Rule 2. Don't double-post.

Rule 3. Don't create needless or useless posts or polls.

Rule 4. Don't get on Angelic's bad side. (This can be easily accomplished by obeying rules 1, 2 & 3.)

Rule 5. Have fun -- or we'll poke you! :poke:

->Ichigos Forums Helpdesk (http://forums.ichigos.com/showthread.php?t=2291)
->What earns a member respect from fellow members? (http://forums.ichigos.com/showthread.php?t=5004)

->Don't use size 5 in your posts. (slam)
->Be happy with your User Name. If your not, you can change it in the Name Changes (http://forums.ichigos.com/showthread.php?t=1184) thread (slam2)
->Check ahead to see if a smimilar thread exists before you create a new thread (slam3 maybe)
->Be nice
->Check the FAQ (http://forums.ichigos.com/faq.php) Guidlines
->Type in a clear and percise way; no japanese or AIM speak.
->Contribute your thoughts of things. Even if it's the minority, the forum exists because of people's differing opinions.
->Don't do anything your Guardian would be ashamed of!

That's all I can think of.

The two sirs in above floors pretty much has it.

Read all the rules you can find.
If anything, type in default font size, not humongous text.
Look around the place first, and get a feel of how things are around here.

Don't piss the staff off.

Don't ever piss the staff off.

and of course..... just, have fun. Enjoy yourself. ^_^

Edit: Now.. if we actually have time we'd revise the FAQ's and create a thorough guideline that has everything you need to know. :stoned:

EDIT:- :lol: so didn't mean to double post. Ichigos is so slow today.

alternatively you can ignore all of the above and just have fun. :lol:

For a forum newb, i think sometimes it's hard to get into a community so fast. But if you post some interesting things in topics, involve in General Chats (best way to interact with ONLINE people, some days it seems like Instant Messenging XD), and also in the case of joining Ichigo, in my opinion you gotta be a bit more mature than in other forums (which i think it's great because everyone shows discipline)

ah i'll stop now XD

Thanks for all you're help guys. I hope I get to know all of you. You all seem so cool.

Rule 4. Don't get on Angelic's bad side. (This can be easily accomplished by obeying rules 1, 2 & 3.)



:torch:

I'll try my best not to get on your bad side Angelic. But there are no guarantees.

:torch:
LMAO

Don't spam... or die!!! :lol:

oh wow.

In that case, I should be dead hundreds of times over by now.

Well you aren't a newbie ;)

How am I not a newbie?

I was talking to MuFFiNmAsTeR

Oh I see.

advice?

....i guess try to get to know everyone..

i guess.

Yeah that makes sense.

Respect everyone and be respected in return.

Pierce the way strikingly, and open your soul... don't hesitate the firm blade of morality and stand steadfast in the gust of opinion. At the same time catch it in a pail it may serve good for you. If acceptance is the keyhole than being yourself and having fun is the key.

My bad. Sorry I misunderstood.:unsure:

XD

basically, dont piss off any of the colored names under 'currently active users'

where does it say 'currently active users'?

Yeah, the different colors mean they have REALLY bad tempers

not always...

btw, its at the bottom of the forums home screen..

Hmmm...
I think everyone's said what I wanted to say :P
Just make lots of good friends! Well, at least you will eventually! ^^

Hmmm...
I think everyone's said what I wanted to say :P
Just make lots of good friends! Well, at least you will eventually! ^^

couldn't have said it better myself ^_^

Pierce the way strikingly, and open your soul... don't hesitate the firm blade of morality and stand steadfast in the gust of opinion. At the same time catch it in a pail it may serve good for you. If acceptance is the keyhole than being yourself and having fun is the key.

:blink:

diamond, your random post makes me @_@.

*spends teh next 3 hrs trying to interpretate dia's post into english*

Exercise extreme caution around random posts and users that post them.

*runs for the hills!*

:blink:

diamond, your random post makes me @_@.

*spends teh next 3 hrs trying to interpretate dia's post into english*
Pierce the way strikingly, and open your soul... don't hesitate the firm blade of morality and stand steadfast in the gust of opinion. At the same time catch it in a pail it may serve good for you. If acceptance is the keyhole than being yourself and having fun is the key.

Look for what you want and go for it, and try not to hide what's inside you too much. Don't be scared to talk about what you think is right and don't let people force you to beleive what they believe. also don't push aside what they have to say because you may like what they say. The rest should be simple

thank you, diamond.

...i wouldve eventually done it though...

[QUOTE=Look for what you want and go for it, and try not to hide what's inside you too much. Don't be scared to talk about what you think is right and don't let people force you to beleive what they believe. also don't push aside what they have to say because you may like what they say. The rest should be simple[/QUOTE]
Thank you for explaining your advice, I'm sure that it will become very helpful. Plus it sounds really cool.:bigsmile:

Somebody used the :bigsmile: smiley! I love the :bigsmile: smiley! It's so cute ~ lol

Somebody used the :bigsmile: smiley! I love the :bigsmile: smiley! It's so cute ~ lol
I HATE that one...

:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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XD
nicely done angelic :lol:

i love the :bleh: and :unsure: smilys

:bleh: is great too XD but this topic isn't about smilies ;)

:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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lol...

That's why I love this place, the admins are cool :D

I don't mind. Smiles make me happy, unlike little brothers that are too immature. (Sorry I am a little mad)

:china: :poke: :sherlock: :bandage: :cheers: :yawn: :halo: :kfloat:

...Um, another tip for forum newbies.
Be amusing to others and they will be amusing to you.

I think. :heh:

:yawn:

be boring like me, and you can be here for two years and a half and get barely noticed

^I know what you mean, Kou...


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LMFAO!

Try to be active. If your an active memeber most people will tend to remember you better and you can have a better interaction on the fourms.

Yeah, unless you're active because you spam...:o

Sorry, I spamed a lot when I was a new newb but now that I am a more mature newb, I have learned to read a lot more and spam a lot less. Cuz not only do you learn about people better, but you don't piss off as many people either. My foruming skills are growing thanks to all your help so keep posting and I'll keep learning.

It's better to have a new member of ichigos wanting to cooperate productivly in the community than a new member who really doesn't care at all.

The emoticons on these forums are stupid. Also, there are too many!!!! Information overload, BA-BEEP

Newbie, eh? First of all, CUT THE SILLY FONT!!! People that change font colour/font creep me out... What about the ulterior motives?

Aww, Letehn, do you really fear my ulterior motives?

Ahh! The horror!

Wow let's bring my old thread back! Why? CUZ I CAN!

OMG! this thread is from last year!!! XD so, is this advice for u still? or for other n00bs?

lol

you necromancer, you.

Umm well I guess the advice can be for me and other people cuz I still consider myself a newb

IM A NEWB *wait should i say that out loud* :heh:ahahah...j/k *umm i think it's to late :sigh: *

Go n00bs! I should know, I'm still one in many aspects of life XD

The only advice I have is don't try to make yourself the center of attention. It annoys a lot more people than you would think.

i am such a veteran of this site. i have been here for two years.^_^

huh? it does not say dec 2005 to the left... its um... a typo.. or sumthink...
NOOBS RULE! * gets dragged away by security*

Woohoo! I'm renewing my "Necromancer Skillz" Umm...n00bs should probably act nothing like me ^_~

very true miranda, one of you is fine, but two...

No... Mesmer/Warrior skills PWN YOURS!

While I am new to the Anime world, I've been using the internet for 13+ years now (before it really _was_ the internet) and it used to be nothing but email and bulletin boards. For those of you just getting into the world of online forums, trust me - we've come a looong way.

I must say you have a very interesting mix of people here.

Simple etiquette and respecting others' opinions are always appreciated.

I agree that noobs should be encouraged because they can only be noobs for so long, and they are probably really good at something else and will have much to offer once they become comfortable. It still bugs me when people use the word noob as an insult. We were all noobs once. That is all. :P

While I am new to the Anime world, I've been using the internet for 13+ years now (before it really _was_ the internet) and it used to be nothing but email and bulletin boards. For those of you just getting into the world of online forums, trust me - we've come a looong way.

I must say you have a very interesting mix of people here.
It's similar to the other forums I lurk on,

Simple etiquette and respecting others' opinions are always appreciated.

I agree that noobs should be encouraged because they can only be noobs for so long, and they are probably really good at something else and will have much to offer once they become comfortable. It still bugs me when people use the word noob as an insult. We were all noobs once. That is all. :P

uhm, you're not supposed to link to other forums here, it's in the rule section

uhm, you're not supposed to link to other forums here, it's in the rule section I guess this is the perfect place to mention that too.
:\ Sorry about that, I wasn't trying to spam or anything. I removed it from my post.

uhm, you're not supposed to link to other forums here, it's in the rule section
careful quoting people who break the rules, if we were mean you'd get in trouble for it too XD

Oooo my n00b skills are slowly decreasing whereas my member skills are increasing....I feel smart...but does that truly make me smart? I don't thinka soo but that's okay. Alrighty it may be a little obvious to some but I have still noticed it quite often and that is double posting on purpose how is this such a deathly act?

hmm... good question Miranda, anybody have an answer

I take it nobody knows why.........

Because it's a pain in the ass when you can just hit the little button that says 'edit' ? :P Also, it makes you look like an attention seeker!

Ahhh, n00bness, I remember those days :D Uh, basically, don't spam - try to get around the different forums so people get to know you, but don't post for the sake of posting. Accept other people's opinions.

*grins* And if you're gonna make an RP character, read the guidelines or be prepared to get

a) Corrected
or
b) MOD SMASHHHHEEDDDD!! (note: I do not believe the global mods mod-smash too often :D It's just us purple people!)

oh, and respect the nutters. We rule this place :D And don't get scared or insulted by people saying things to you... we're generally nice people! Well, most of us are....

Rule 2. Don't double-post.

I done that by accident. x_x

lol so have i but i deleted it XD whenever i do it its only cus my internet is to slow. and wow this is a really really old topic

yay for my first thread it still lives on! w00t

n00bs should post alot.

Then ya's aint n00bs duh >.>

but if most of the posts are spam you will still be a n00b

yah I learned that the hard way and the stupid thing is all I seem to do nowadays is spam like a mad lunatic. I guess some of my spam may inspire some random topic someday...hopefully :heh:

Try to consider others feelings when you are writing on touchy subjects, choose proper words and avoid using short forms.

dont ever do something idiotic like: go to the forum games section and post a game thats already obviously there.

Never call any of the mods a
mother fucking lard ass who doesnt know that he was born from a gay ass ho

*takes notes*
:sweat: Thanks, you guys!

Never call any of the mods a
mother fucking lard ass who doesnt know that he was born from a gay ass ho
XD

Or argue with mods/admins about people who get banned for saying this. XD

Someone got banned?

Never call any of the mods a
mother fucking lard ass who doesnt know that he was born from a gay ass ho

How about this one: Know your place.

Someone got banned?
http://forums.ichigos.com/showthread.php?t=9356

Oh, I see...

You'd probably get banned for saying that too. It was harsh, and she couldn't back it up. I wasn't actually here, but I've done old forums browsing.

WolfGoddess was just a stupid kid with too much of an attitude and some serious personality problems.

Don't try and mod the forums until your a mod. or at least a resident member, but even that all you should do is say no, stop it, your stupid.

If you know what you're talking about, feel FREE to tell people where they SHOULD be posting or if they're breaking the rules, actually. But be prepared to be ignored and report as a backup ;)

Listen to the red and green people, they know what they're talking about!

And the purple people generally are purple for a reason - they're official non-idiots ;)

ok why can't I add attatchments? I'm trying to get my pic on the 'what do you look like' thread or whatever and I can't put stuff on....help!

Attachments cannot be posted on the "Everyday Chatter" forum, so I would suggest hosting the image somewhere.