REDFEATHERS said:

All of the above...

Sinister said:

Well said.

On the whole, I think it is, though I agree with much of what Sinister said. I don't think it's particularly welcoming for new members.

Fauxie said:

Now the question is...How do we change that.

Fauxie said:

I don't think there is really such a thing as a newbie on here.

littlemissG said:

they can all be honorary members of the NOC!! except for hot guys. they still have to submit pics.

You guys missed me!

are their cliques on here?? cuz i know for sure nobody gave me a special happy b-day thread...

littlemissG said:

You really can't change it...Old members would have to move on in some mass exodus and stay gone...and new peeps would eventually repopulate the forum...then the same thing as before would happen.

It's human nature...you can't change that. The nature of this site is built around being different. Your different cause you like Prince...or the way you think...or dress...or live. When you find a group that is just like you or understands you you tend to be guarded about who comes into your circle...Especially if you let a few bad eggs in your circle in the past (and you don't want to repeat the mistake).

littlemissG said:

Simply be nicer to new members. The problem is, with all these aliases being created I think we tend to be a little cynical about how 'new' a new orger is.

missfee said:

you have to organise them yourself - tip off a reliable orger and away you go! Worked for me

retina said:

You just need to talk to me more often!

missfee said:

It's not personal. We didn't know it was your birthday.

I think there may be cliques on here but some of us know people outside of here. I gravitate towards people I have something in common with.

I don't know how the org used to be, but I love it just the way it is and the rude beyond belief orgers keep me coming back just for the laughs

Stymie said:

oh no, i don't take it personal, i was just making a statement is all...

There are no real NEW people.....just recycled users

HollowellSA said:

Sometimes people are mean. You just have to roll with it. I've met a lot of people and they've all shown me respect so I'm happy. I've met some great people here.


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MIGUELGOMEZ said:

i love it when the mean people are ganged up on and beaten down!

fantasyislander said:

and banned

charlottegelin said:

missfee said:

Come to think of it, it would be nice if the Org automatically pointed out when it was someone's birthday. In other words, when creating your account, you input your birthday, then when the day comes, maybe it highlights your avatar or something, I dunno...

Sinister said:

What a sad commentary...

Tom said:

That's a great idea!

Lets ass 9s out!

2the9s said:

For some its very much true. This ain't Disneyland...

Sinister said:

I don't doubt it, just sorry to hear it...

2teh9s said:

I know...It used to kill me to see new people get ignored. Me and you been here about the same amount of time (you are way more active) but when I was more active here I tried my best to try make new folks seem at home (welcome orgnotes and such) I recall Milty doing the same...making threads for new folks...But it seems a few but not many followed the example.

Sinister said:

I was reading an article on people's surfing habbits, and it pointed out that in recent years, fewer people are exploring new sites on the web. Once they've been online for a while, they find a few specific places they like to go, they hesitate to explore any further.

Sometimes the Org feels the same way. On one hand, it's amazing to see the pics and reports from Org invasions, people from all over the world meeting up and what not. For newbies though, it can probabbly feel like walking in on a private orgy or something.

There's alot of different personalities on here, some are quieter, some are social butterflies. It's all good.

MichaelsLight said:

Well that is certainly one way to see it..... I return only to prove hate is not a valuable nor effective commoditee!