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 Mar 11 2003, 12:41 PM
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 Light On The Surface  Group: Moderators Posts: 4,370 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Banjomouse Record House Member No.: 91 Gender: Male  |
It is quite plain to see that this site is on the up and up - over 30 people have joined in the week since I did! This number will probably keep growing at an even greater rate as word-of-mouth introduces more people to Matazone, and so to the forums.
This, of course, means that there will be an influx of people with no idea what is going on, who anyone is, and what to do. Granted, there are pinned notices to help folks out, but admit it, how often do you read the instructions when you've just got something new? It is in this spirit that I propose an idea: Adoption! It's simple - newbies use this thread to put themselves up for adoption by an established user (Advanced Member or higher preferably), who will then show them the ropes and answer any questions (such as 'Why won't my avatar work?', 'how do I write things in red?' or 'Does that gerbilfromhell fellow ever calm down?') via PMs. If you like the idea, why not make your name known as being available to the Adopt A Noob scheme? And just to make things more fun, why not put the name of you newbie (or your adopter if you are a newbie) in your signature? If this works, the forums will be an even more pleasant place for everyone, and we may even convince some of those quiet noobs to come out of their shells... BTW, one noob each would be ideal. This isn't Pokemon, and you don't have to catch 'em all... [EDIT] Here begins a list of useful links within the forum - links to threads that, despite not being pinned, are very much worth a look: MissyA's Unofficial Matazone Fansite The Colours Thread - for use in the [color] tags The Links Thread - a link to more links - useful and informative links, mind! Adoptions Gone Wild - take note, both those adopting and those being adopted... -------------------- the end is nice |
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Mar 11 2003, 01:22 PM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
CODE I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
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Mar 11 2003, 01:23 PM
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Light On The Surface Group: Moderators Posts: 4,370 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Banjomouse Record House Member No.: 91 Gender: Male |
That's the spirit, fishy!
-------------------- the end is nice |
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Mar 11 2003, 06:42 PM
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 Obsessive Group: New Members Posts: 287 Joined: 3-March 03 Member No.: 88 |
If you want me to adopt you just send me a private message saying why I should adopt you.
-------------------- The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet, Untill it joins some larger way, Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say."-J.R.R.T Here is my Acid Bunny:  Frodo is his name Here is my vodca imp: Sam is his nameLle quena i'lambe tel' Eldalie? (Do you speak elvish?)Amin n'rangwa edanea.(I don't understand these humans) Oni Usagi naa Amin verno!(Oni Usagi is my husband!) The Tortured Soul is my e-brother so don't mess with me. Member of The Ejit cult:Princess of The Ejits Member of the Animal Spirit Club: I'm a Hobbit |
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Mar 11 2003, 06:46 PM
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Light On The Surface Group: Moderators Posts: 4,370 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Banjomouse Record House Member No.: 91 Gender: Male |
That goes for me, too.
Send me a PM, tell me about yourself, and if I likes ye, I'll adopts ye! -------------------- the end is nice |
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 Mar 11 2003, 07:45 PM
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 I am perpetually confused. Group: New Members Posts: 1,457 Joined: 26-February 03 From: Cupertino CA Member No.: 32 |
im no longer a noob and i would like a noob but i don't think im ready yet...... and yet
NOOBS FLOCK TO MY GREATNESS AND ASK ME EASY QUESTIONS! OK IM DONE really i just want a noob to call my own! --------------------  |
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Mar 11 2003, 09:57 PM
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 crazi Group: Established Members Posts: 4,010 Joined: 25-February 03 From: New Orleans Member No.: 20 Gender: Female |
i would adopt a noob, but i am quite ignorant and cant write things in red or upload an avaitor as you may have notcied....i would be a horrible parent. but you noobs can pm me asking about gerbil........ dont worry gerbil we love you
update- i just figured out how to write in red!!!!!! wow i feel really smart now... -------------------- Love is real.
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Mar 11 2003, 10:16 PM
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 Kiefer > Jason Group: Admin Posts: 9,698 Joined: 26-February 03 From: UK Member No.: 51 Gender: Female |
I'll adopt a newbie who doesnt have too many questions. I'm horrible at explaing things.
--------------------  Being Pimped By Aries Since 2003 |
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Mar 11 2003, 10:22 PM
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 w00t! I'm back! At least for a bit. er... Hi! Group: New Members Posts: 517 Joined: 26-February 03 From: North Carolina, USA Member No.: 35 |
I want a pet n00b! I mean... I'm always open to help people out. Don't quite have as many posts as Crazy or Gerbil, but then again I'm around less than I used to be. Plus my hand went gimp for awhile.... oh well.
Hehe, key to calming Gerbil down, don't mention Mr. SB....  (hehe, dido Crazy's remark) -------------------- I am Mysterious Posting Man! A proud member of OPLI.
Showing up to fight spam across the world! Lead by Kaptain Kybosh. Ably assisted by The Lady of Relevant Posts, The Penguin Prince, Mysterious Posting Man, The Uniposter, The Post Transformer, The Flying Fool, DtRW, and Smacko The Wonder Junkie! Proud owner of the Vodka Imp named Poot. |
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Mar 11 2003, 10:23 PM
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the spam bunny Group: New Members Posts: 1,490 Joined: 24-February 03 From: New Jersey, USA Member No.: 11 |
i want a noob too... i have too boobs and you can only have so much fun with them... uhhhh
I WANT A NOOB!!! |
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Mar 11 2003, 10:59 PM
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crazi Group: Established Members Posts: 4,010 Joined: 25-February 03 From: New Orleans Member No.: 20 Gender: Female |
ok now i waNT A noob
calling all noobs- i will adopt you as long as you dont have any avaitor questions. -------------------- Love is real.
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Mar 11 2003, 11:06 PM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
any noob wanting adoption e-mail or other wise contact me and i shall mold you in my immage and prepare you for greatness.
what type of greatness you ask ..... em well.... you'll just have to wait and find out my young aprentice |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:08 PM
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 theres a chance im dead... 25¢ a poke! Group: New Members Posts: 815 Joined: 11-March 03 From: im in my room on my computer(hopefully) Member No.: 122 |
well, i think that as a noob you may want to adopt me, im cynical, im really quite insane, i am a through bush hater, i am rather intelectual, im a computer geek but cool enough i guess, and also, you wont have to know anything other than whats gone on in the forum before, i have a good deal of experiance with forums.
-------------------- "An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind" Gahndi
caffine is truely good for you *starts twitching uncontrollably* this sig is best viewed using notepad...i do this because no one wants to read my stupid crap ok so on to the party affiliations.... i now have a noob!!! yay! zoey yay! you came to the forums! hehehe, and im one step up, i already know her! go zoey go! be anti-social in a social setting!i have an e-sister!!! yay!!! go raven!!! i used to be married to ninja kitty but she abandoned me so now my e-wife is kawaii neko who is hot and sexy. rawr i have no anti noob, PM me for anti adoption possiabilities i have no life, PM me for donations i do in fact have a vodka imp!! YAY!! shes called yodel and lives in my computer case i do in fact also have cult of my own, its the -ness cult so join so that we can spite those -ish barbarians i have a acid bunny that gives me trips and trips to las vegas... his name is Dr Gonzo and i need to rent a convertable... i am a proud member of the mr SB death cult and i have the smitemaster to prove it i have seized craziness as a minion, i dont care what she grumbles and such, i seized her and i dont see anything in the geneva convention otherwise im writing alot now, so be happy you know alot about what great humanitarian efforts i have made in this forum! also, go to My blog |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:18 PM
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Light On The Surface Group: Moderators Posts: 4,370 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Banjomouse Record House Member No.: 91 Gender: Male |
As you may have noticed from my sig, I now have a little noob of my own.
Treat her with respect, or feel the full weight of my wrath. -------------------- the end is nice |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:29 PM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
QUOTE (racingaway13 @ Mar 11 2003, 11:08 PM) well, i think that as a noob you may want to adopt me, im cynical, im really quite insane, i am a through bush hater, i am rather intelectual, im a computer geek but cool enough i guess, and also, you wont have to know anything other than whats gone on in the forum before, i have a good deal of experiance with forums. your not a noob your a member but if you want adopted. welcome to the world of the gfish just send a message to accept. |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:43 PM
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Kiefer > Jason Group: Admin Posts: 9,698 Joined: 26-February 03 From: UK Member No.: 51 Gender: Female |
What if the noobs don't know how to private message?
-------------------- Being Pimped By Aries Since 2003 |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:45 PM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
QUOTE (LoLo @ Mar 11 2003, 11:43 PM) What if the noobs don't know how to private message? then post a message on this forum requesting adoption. and we as obbsesive worrying people with too much time on our hands can private message them and controll there future devlopment. eh did i say controll i meant nurture |
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Mar 11 2003, 11:52 PM
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crazi Group: Established Members Posts: 4,010 Joined: 25-February 03 From: New Orleans Member No.: 20 Gender: Female |
hey noobs, i rule because i have the most posts right now. i am usually in second, but before gerbil gets on i am in first. who knows, im at least 10 above him right now so......and anyway im cool. racingaway-i was about to pm you asking you to be my noob but then you became a member. graa.
-------------------- Love is real.
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Mar 12 2003, 12:01 AM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
em have any noobs avtually read this post?
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Mar 12 2003, 12:09 AM
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crazi Group: Established Members Posts: 4,010 Joined: 25-February 03 From: New Orleans Member No.: 20 Gender: Female |
...i doubt it
-------------------- Love is real.
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Mar 12 2003, 12:13 AM
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I plug directly into my computer Group: Banned Posts: 3,954 Joined: 27-February 03 Member No.: 61 |
then why why do waste our time writing try to teach the young trying to create a better tomorow why must we watch as society falls and reality dies why must i be over dramatic why can't we all just get along and post with love respect and dignity
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Mar 12 2003, 01:55 AM
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 Remorseless posting machine Group: Established Members Posts: 5,224 Joined: 24-February 03 From: New York City, Boston Member No.: 15 Gender: Male |
by the time most noobs actually read this, they'll have figured out the fourm for themselves. this is actually a nicer version of what people like me do to noobs in other forums. we tell them what to do by yelling at them but that's mean so i guess i'll join this adoption thing
edit: i not only 'joined this adoption thing', i've kidnapped tens of noobs in the middle of the night
This post has been edited by gerbilfromhell: Oct 4 2003, 07:04 PM |
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Mar 12 2003, 02:50 AM
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crazi Group: Established Members Posts: 4,010 Joined: 25-February 03 From: New Orleans Member No.: 20 Gender: Female |
i will never stop posting
not unless i go away -------------------- Love is real.
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Mar 12 2003, 03:21 AM
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Light On The Surface Group: Moderators Posts: 4,370 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Banjomouse Record House Member No.: 91 Gender: Male |
It's good to see that the scheme is catching on with the established members. Now all we need is for some newbies to step forward and allow themselves to be guided by our collective *cough*wisdom*cough*...
I wonder if the big man himself will be adopting... if he ever has free time between animations, that is... If you're really into the idea of adopting, why not say so in your sig? It might help you find a noob... Go to it! 
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Mar 12 2003, 12:14 PM
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Remorseless posting machine Group: Established Members Posts: 5,224 Joined: 24-February 03 From: New York City, Boston Member No.: 15 Gender: Male |
 i like my sig i'm not getting rid of the gerbil legions
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