Newbies??? - Beyond Tiki

UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Thu, Jan 29, 2004 2:57 PM On 2004-01-29 14:15, 8FT Tiki wrote: Anyone know where the term originated? Whenever in doubt, blame it on Bongster. On 2004-01-29 14:15, 8FT Tiki wrote: I don't think it is an offensive term but is there another word we can use which might seem more welcoming? Embryonic Member All kidding aside, I really don't see it used that much. In fact I don't even recall the last time I've seen it. I am sure the word (newbie) was derived from some past forum, for there are thousands and thousands of them. Now I must admit, I will subconsciously look at a members "joining date" when I am reading their post, but I have never allowed it to effect my response to the poster member when I reply, unless they would need to be reminded about the search option. Unga A Tiki Cheers To You [ Edited by: Unga Bunga on 2004-01-29 14:57 ]

On 2004-01-29 14:15, 8FT Tiki wrote:
Anyone know where the term originated?

Whenever in doubt, blame it on Bongster.

On 2004-01-29 14:15, 8FT Tiki wrote:
I don't think it is an offensive term but is there another word we can use which might seem more welcoming?

Embryonic Member

All kidding aside, I really don't see it used that much. In fact I don't even recall the last time I've seen it. I am sure the word (newbie) was derived from some past forum, for there are thousands and thousands of them.
Now I must admit, I will subconsciously look at a members "joining date" when I am reading their post, but I have never allowed it to effect my response to the poster member when I reply, unless they would need to be reminded about the search option.

Unga

A Tiki Cheers To You

[ Edited by: Unga Bunga on 2004-01-29 14:57 ]

Post #73420 by Unga Bunga on Thu, Jan 29, 2004 2:57 PM