Wow.
I had an account here when I was a lot younger, and I was here every day. I'm happy to see that people still post here. I rejoined and everything!
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Big friendly hello to All Da Haywire n Havoc 
and to Funguss
and to Funguss
Heya Funguss.
Just outta curiosity, who were you before?
Just outta curiosity, who were you before?
Hello, I'm quite new here, and I'm not desperate, but I would apprieciate being 'adopted as a n00b' kinda thing, ya know? Thx in advance.
Well, from the 13 posts I've seen of you, you seem cool. Shall I be your adoptee?
Sure, thanks alot.
So, if I have a question, do I just PM you?
So, if I have a question, do I just PM you?
Yeah. That'd be easiest.
Hello, i'm a sad, lonely Newbie 
If someone would adopt me that would be uber-useful and lovely
If someone would adopt me that would be uber-useful and lovely
QUOTE (-The Duchess- @ May 4 2007, 05:21 PM) 
Hello, i'm a sad, lonely Newbie If someone would adopt me that would be uber-useful and lovely
If someone would adopt me that would be uber-useful and lovelySure, I'll adopt ya. Just PM me with any questions/comments/concerns/randomocity you might have
Thank you
Hey there Duchess, welcome to my site! Get chatting in the threads or post your own
QUOTE (prezgfish @ Mar 11 2003, 08:22 AM)
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I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
Ok, I admit it I need help... hope you're friendly and dont bite...
QUOTE (Nikki @ May 28 2007, 07:45 PM)
QUOTE (prezgfish @ Mar 11 2003, 08:22 AM)
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I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
Ok, I admit it I need help... hope you're friendly and dont bite...
Erm.. prezgfish hasn't been on here for over 2 years... And is in fact banned.
So yeah, possibly try someone else on one of the later pages?
I'm not adopting people at the moment, but I'm always open to PMs asking questions or whatever.
QUOTE (CheeseMoose @ May 28 2007, 04:31 PM)
QUOTE (Nikki @ May 28 2007, 07:45 PM)
QUOTE (prezgfish @ Mar 11 2003, 08:22 AM)
CODE
I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
Ok, I admit it I need help... hope you're friendly and dont bite...
Erm.. prezgfish hasn't been on here for over 2 years... And is in fact banned.
So yeah, possibly try someone else on one of the later pages?
I'm not adopting people at the moment, but I'm always open to PMs asking questions or whatever.
Well I noticed a little late that some of this stuff is really old.... Doesnt anyone clean up ( archive ) this old stuff... its a bit of a mess
It's mostly fine if you just look at the last page or two of the thread. And maybe the first post to see what the thread is for. The majority of threads are already archived, you only see the active ones, but there're a fair few which were started a long time ago, and have been kept going.
And some that just won't die, however much they should do 
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QUOTE (Industrial Kybosh @ Mar 11 2003, 04:41 PM)
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...
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...
I'm a newbie! I wuld love to be adopted!
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QUOTE (prezgfish @ Mar 11 2003, 05:22 PM)
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I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
I need to be addopted
QUOTE (gerhard @ Jun 20 2007, 04:09 PM)
QUOTE (prezgfish @ Mar 11 2003, 05:22 PM)
CODE
I want a pet Noob, i promise to feed it and walk it and.. i dunno teach it and stuff
I need to be addopted
To rephrase Cheese Moose, that person has been banned.
I'm not adopting, but feel free to PM me questions regarding anything Matazonian.
Like Daria, I don't really want to adopt anyone, but I'm also open for any questions you may have. And, to be honest, if you PMed almost any of the regular posters, they'd almost certainly help you with anything that you're having problems with.
This adoption thing is a rather good idea. A lot of other boards wouldn't be bothered with holding noobs' hands and stuff.
Awesome.
Awesome.
We're a friendly bunch. I'm working full time these days, but if people have questions then post away. Don't be shy about making new threads either. You can do this after you've posted a couple of replies to other people's threads (this helps prevent spammers). Welcome to my forums!
whagwahn bredrins
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QUOTE (Daria @ Jun 20 2007, 04:38 PM)
I'm not adopting
You're not? Damn!
Why, you got n00bs I can claim off the government for?
im a noob here and i dont really want to choose an adopter so iif anyone would like to adopt me, just message me. if it helps, i dont like bothering people so i wont ask to many questions unless im really confused.
You seem nice, which is a good start. It's probably safe to pester SPS if you have problems. He'll deny it, but he's nice really.
Well, I´m here, and usually bored at work, so if anyone need a hand, I still have both... at least, I had, since last time checked.
Just to note, Selina accepted my proposal, being my first and only pupil. Please, be nice to her =^.^=
And with that a new signature was in order.
And with that a new signature was in order.
QUOTE (Mata @ Aug 5 2007, 01:45 AM)
It's probably safe to pester SPS if you have problems. He'll deny it, but he's nice really.
Lies lies lies!
...except for the true parts.
QUOTE (Sir_Psycho_Sexy @ Sep 2 2007, 01:49 PM)
QUOTE (Mata @ Aug 5 2007, 01:45 AM)
It's probably safe to pester SPS if you have problems. He'll deny it, but he's nice really.
Lies lies lies!
...except for the true parts.
so you're sps.
hmm... which part's true?
*points* That bit.
...no no, just to the left. Little further. Liiiittle further. There!
...no no, just to the left. Little further. Liiiittle further. There!
QUOTE (Sir_Psycho_Sexy @ Sep 3 2007, 10:07 AM)
*points* That bit.
...no no, just to the left. Little further. Liiiittle further. There!
...no no, just to the left. Little further. Liiiittle further. There!
Don't listen to him, he's trying to fool you.
We keep the true part of SPS on that shelf over there, behind the pringles.
...bastards, I wondered where that was.
*chuckles at Bill Bailey reference*
*chuckles at Bill Bailey reference*
I'm a noob. And I need some assistance...
Adopt me?
Adopt me?
Ok, it's been a while since I've actually helped anyone (yes, I do help people once in a while)
Feel free to PM away.
-Ange
Feel free to PM away.
-Ange
I'm a noob, to this forum in particular. I don't suspect I'll be asking tooo many questions, so if someone wants to adopt someone without having to help excessive amounts, give me a shout, or something.
*dances* N00b Power!
QUOTE (tomorrow @ Feb 11 2008, 05:35 PM)
I'm a noob, to this forum in particular. I don't suspect I'll be asking tooo many questions, so if someone wants to adopt someone without having to help excessive amounts, give me a shout, or something.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, but to be honest, you could ask pretty much anyone, they're all very lovely people. So yeah, consider yourself adopted if you want.
I am not new to forums in general but I am new here. I would like to be adopted and taken under someones wing to tell me about how this site works what is acceptable and not. I realise that there are are prob a list of them somewhere which I will read but the personal touch is always nice 
I dont mind male or female.
about me I am 40. I live in Edinburgh Scotland. I live with my husband, boyfriend and my 2 children. If anyone wants to know more then just ask
My first questions are does this site have a chat room as I love to chat and what does the comments under my name stand for at present I am guppy extreme!
Carol
I dont mind male or female.about me I am 40. I live in Edinburgh Scotland. I live with my husband, boyfriend and my 2 children. If anyone wants to know more then just ask
My first questions are does this site have a chat room as I love to chat and what does the comments under my name stand for at present I am guppy extreme!
Carol
Guppy Xtreme! is the default title for someone with your post count. As you post more on these boards, the title will change.
Or, if you wish, you can create custom title in your My Controls section; there's a link to it at the top of the page. You might need to have posted a certain amount before you can create custom title; I'm not sure.
Or, if you wish, you can create custom title in your My Controls section; there's a link to it at the top of the page. You might need to have posted a certain amount before you can create custom title; I'm not sure.
Greetings Forummers,
Though I am newly at your door, I bid you thanks, but have no need of guide.
For through many boards such as this have I roamed, even managing my own small, humble abodes once or twice.
'Tis why sometimes I may be a rare visitor, stopping briefly to rest my bones as I travel the boards though the starlight.
Though I am newly at your door, I bid you thanks, but have no need of guide.
For through many boards such as this have I roamed, even managing my own small, humble abodes once or twice.
'Tis why sometimes I may be a rare visitor, stopping briefly to rest my bones as I travel the boards though the starlight.
That..was..moving. Now I want to adopt you, even though you don't need an adopter.
Hello,
I am one of those 'noob' things that people in this thread apparently want to adopt.
I'm cheap.
By the way, hello!!
I am one of those 'noob' things that people in this thread apparently want to adopt.
I'm cheap.
By the way, hello!!
QUOTE (ewomack @ Apr 21 2008, 04:27 AM)
Hello,
I am one of those 'noob' things that people in this thread apparently want to adopt.
I'm cheap.
By the way, hello!!
I am one of those 'noob' things that people in this thread apparently want to adopt.
I'm cheap.
By the way, hello!!
How cheap?
Hi I'm a 'NOOB' but i prefer to be called Raven 
I might as well put myself up for adoption as it seems like a fun thing to do!! I'm gonna go sit bk in that corner now..... bye
I might as well put myself up for adoption as it seems like a fun thing to do!! I'm gonna go sit bk in that corner now..... bye
*Wraps Raven in duct-tape and ties her to the ceiling*
Welcome my little newb.
Welcome my little newb.
Pokes Calantyr with a sledge hammer!!
I'm new to this site, my friend sent me some link to the Goth Girl series, and then i started roaming around the site, and Man can I say no other place made me think more ahahaha.
So yeah any1 wanna tell me a little more about this site and stuffs. That'd be cool =) But I guess I can say I'm good at figuring stuff out haha
So yeah any1 wanna tell me a little more about this site and stuffs. That'd be cool =) But I guess I can say I'm good at figuring stuff out haha
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