EoFF Generation Gap?

Chemical · 03-09-2002, 07:15 PM

Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, and perhaps I'm not... but it feels like, with all these newbies.. that I just don't click with them anymore. There seems to be a bit of a generation gap between veterans and n00bs.

Even in the chats there seems to be a good difference between the newer members and older members... and though I've tried connecting, it just seems to difficult.

I thought of ways that may help us all get to know eachother. Also, this idea could allow the younger and newer members to appreciate the Veteran's morales ideas and feelings towards the forums.

And so, here's my idea. A buddy system.

I know it doesn't sound like the keenest thing of hand.... but what if The "recognized members" took turns becoming "buddy's" with new members. They could help them out, explain the rules, give them a helping hand and just kinda' be there to laughand tell stories and hear stories. ^_^

I think it just could help us all come together more.

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This would be good for older members because they can explain there centemental attachment to the place, help avoid those threads everyone is always closing down and it just let's them get to know more people with a lot of the older ones leaving all the time

This would be good for the newer members because they get some attention when they first coming, so perhaps it's a little more likely they won't just run away. They also have someone to understand their actions, and someone to consult if they're not sure of things... I think consulting with someone who's there to give their attention to you, rather than just ask misc. people... that's it's a lot easier to not feel stupid. I can remember being new here and when Elyse wasn't around for me to ask questions.. I felt I couldn't ask any questions because I didn't want to appear like I was incapable.

ShlupQuack · 03-09-2002, 09:27 PM

It's a good idea, in theory. What would these "buddy" vets have to do? PM a bunch of n00bs and tell them about the good ol' days? I don't really get the point. Not that I think it's bad, I just think the acctuall process needs better explaining.

I agree with it being a good idea that newbies get some attention right off, though. Ones that don't immediatly come off as obnoxious anyway.

Spatvark · 03-09-2002, 10:42 PM

They had this sorta thing at my school... it basically involves showing the newbies the ropes and then being someone they can talk to if they have problems... basically, if that's what you're thinking Ashley, then the idea is kinda redundant...

There aren't exactly many ropes to learn and the ones that are there just involve common sense. People always tell you these things in the newbie threads anyway...

And as for someone to talk to if they have problems, that's what EoEO is for...

03-09-2002, 11:02 PM

I think it's a nice idea, I remember when I first registered I got a wlecoming email off Mr Rocko and it made me feel right at home, it was really nice. It's good to know you have an instant friend and someone you can ask questions to.

The only thing I would advise against is throwing a list of rules on all the newbies as you may find they have been to message boards before and find it patronising, but I'm sure that wouldn't happen

Bahamut2000X · 03-09-2002, 11:45 PM

I like the idea. But what am I considered? A veteran or a noobie? I've been here about a year.

Sakura Yume · 03-11-2002, 03:59 AM

I totally think that would be a great idea. The going into chat and finding newbies and ONLY newbies is somewhat... weird. *nod nods* *waits to see what the staff'll say* What exactly do you define as a older member etc though?

Loony BoB · 03-11-2002, 04:09 AM

Ehhh, I dunno. Imagine all the organisation that would have to go through. There's things like time zones, ages, who-gets-who's, who is a newbie, when do they stop being a newbie, blah blah blah blah blah...

I dunno though. I just think that it's much easier said than done. If you ever see a newbie, just talk to them, if you really want to. I don't think anyone besides the person can choose who they want to look after, so there's nothing stopping anyone from doing it right now. I for one don't want to be forced into it - although I do talk to some newbies, I'd hate to have one shoved in front of me with an admin saying "Teach it."

Rampala · 03-11-2002, 04:55 AM

Well, I do like the idea. There's something called "Friends for Friends" at my school and they pair Freshman and Seniors together (but only those who want to do it.) It's quite successful. But I see what Looney Bob is saying, but it would only be for those who want to do it, right?

Although, it would involved determining, who's a newbie and when are you not a newbie any longer?

Bahamut2000X Onwards^2 Location: Elsewhere	#5 (permalink) I like the idea. But what am I considered? A veteran or a noobie? I've been here about a year.
03-09-2002, 11:45 PM

Sakura Yume ~ Sweet Misery ~ Location: Transforming clow cards into star cards.	#6 (permalink) I totally think that would be a great idea. The going into chat and finding newbies and ONLY newbies is somewhat... weird. nod nods waits to see what the staff'll say What exactly do you define as a older member etc though?
03-11-2002, 03:59 AM