Advice for the Newbies!

[SDG]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Its means being like ME! The mostest Apostolic person you will ever meet. I have been Apostolic longer than anyone. I dress Apostolic...talk Apostolic, think Apostolic, work Apostolic, breathe Apostolic. I am the Apostolic that other Apostolics dream of being....


Now...back to the real world. Being "the most Apostolic" is a funny. We get into some heated conversations here and some try to be funny by saying they are the most Apostolic. They are not. I am.

You're an imposter, Mr. Grinch.

[Fiyahstarter]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

If you really are a "Fiyah Starter", surely you can stand a little heat!

Crank it up and let's see...

[Enlightened]

I have lurked on these boards (which is what 95% of those who are members do) for a couple of months now, and I've pretty much realized the most of the same subject matter gets rehashed endlessly. Some topics go on for well over 100 pages, which is primarily due to the fact that these boards are used more like chat rooms for the members that have been here for a while.

This leads me to wonder why there isn't an IRC or some java based chat channel which the active "members" can use to discuss topics, joke around and goof off in. Its much less clunky and way more interactive. By the time a topic gets started, there are already ten pages of replies that you have to trudge through just to keep up....and more keeps comin. And seriously, about 25% of it is relevant.

Has anybody thought about starting a chat room? Makes more sense for the style of posting here.

Don't ge me wrong, I'm not bashing, just pointing out some deficiencies and making observations.

[simplyme]

Originally Posted by Enlightened

I have lurked on these boards (which is what 95% of those who are members do) for a couple of months now, and I've pretty much realized the most of the same subject matter gets rehashed endlessly. Some topics go on for well over 100 pages, which is primarily due to the fact that these boards are used more like chat rooms for the members that have been here for a while.

This leads me to wonder why there isn't an IRC or some java based chat channel which the active "members" can use to discuss topics, joke around and goof off in. Its much less clunky and way more interactive. By the time a topic gets started, there are already ten pages of replies that you have to trudge through just to keep up....and more keeps comin. And seriously, about 25% of it is relevant.

Has anybody thought about starting a chat room? Makes more sense for the style of posting here.

Don't ge me wrong, I'm not bashing, just pointing out some deficiencies and making observations.

I have to agree since I've thought the same thing, most of what i've read is silly goofin off btwn long time friends., newbies are pretty much left out in the cold, ignored, but I can do without so much goofiness, GOD's WORD and service to Him is serious., I think that perhaps another good idea is one just for newbies to get to know each other., just my twocents.

[Enlightened]

Originally Posted by simplyme

I have to agree since I've thought the same thing, most of what i've read is silly goofin off btwn long time friends., newbies are pretty much left out in the cold, ignored, but I can do without so much goofiness, GOD's WORD and service to Him is serious., I think that perhaps another good idea is one just for newbies to get to know each other., just my twocents.

Yup, excellent idea. I mainly come to get the latest news from across the land and see what's going on. Certain topics interest me, but I usually read the first few pages of each topic as that usually contains the best conversation...it usually goes down hill from there.

[simplyme]

Originally Posted by Enlightened

Yup, excellent idea. I mainly come to get the latest news from across the land and see what's going on. Me too. Certain topics interest me, but I usually read the first few pages of each topic as that usually contains the best conversation...it usually goes down hill from there. I agree.

Thanx for not thinking my idea is dumb, I had meant to say a chat room or special area for newbies, perhaps this thread is the closest thing; newbies aren't exactly essential, reminds me of calling a docs office and asking if he takes new patients..and they hang up on you., hehehe! An astute person would know not to call back..but me?? I am an original., perhaps a better description is 'ancient' (i.e. old paths) old school, whatever, but I miss the good ole much better in many ways, days., albeit in ignorance of GOD's Word. I do appreciate His mercy in granting me the privilege to be called and chosen. See ya 'round as we mingle., feel free to chat anytime.
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[wysiwyg]

This is a very interesting place

Does the red person nest to the user name indicate a person on probation or a newbie? Some have that next to their usernames but aren't a newbie.

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by crazy4jesus08

Does the red person nest to the user name indicate a person on probation or a newbie? Some have that next to their usernames but aren't a newbie.

It is red if the member is online and on visible... most of the forum however tends to stay invisible... at times.. but nope thats not a newbie thing welcome btw

Oh okay! lol. Thanks.