I have recently noticed on this forum a few people having a pop at new folks, cos they haven’t gone to the Newbie section first:unsure: Eh? It seems to really get some chaps worked up:D
I’ve been on a few bike forums in the past and not gone to the Newbie section. In fact I don’t think I went to the Newbie section here first either. And on the Boxhill forum I went on a ride out with them and then straight into Rides and Events and then the dodgy photo section. No Newbie hello there straight off either LOL
I think that if people come on the forum they should be made to feel welcome, whichever section they post in. They should feel happy and welocme to chat and enjoy meeting bikers without some kind of wierd etiquette that says ‘if you don’t go to the Newbie section first you have committed a mortal sin and shall be harangued until you repent and go there immediately’;):rolleyes:
Rant over - just seen a couple of new people recently get into trouble with the Newbie police and it annoys me, as I don’t believe in negativity just forthe sake of it and think people should be made welcome.
well said hels, my life is to boring to waste bandwith telling people about I have never posted a newbie post ever anywhere, i may have to go and re-evaluate my priorities
Can I add though as a security conscious person, that maybe the “newbie police” just want to have a reassurance of protecting their thousands of pounds of investment by having an incling of who is on, talking to them, and maybe then choosing to go out on a ride out with them.
Making sure its not a thief scouting out their bikes etc. I know people could then become a newbie and fabricate their lifestyle still-but to some people just a few lines about urself may make the forum a relaxed happier, safer feeling environment for those concerned.
This is an unbiased opinion, and i personally dont care whether anyone states who they are in newbie section or not. just trying to look objectonately at the matter from the other side of the fence
I don’t think it’s necessary for newcomers to make their first post in the Newbie section - but it does help if they do make an entry there at some stage.
On an online forum there are no visual cues as to how to address someone unlike in real life and it can save some embarrassments if a newbie says a few things about themselves.
Talking about me, are you?
You will notice that I just comment on first post when it is either a very one sided (even when I actually agree with it) one or a “for sale” advert…
Although I do not think that it should be required to post in the newbies section (never did and actually never read it). I am not sure that trying to sale a bike or anything else for that matter, or commenting negatively on all section of biking (HD, Scooters or any other) is the best way to introduce yourself…
Just my opinion and as an arrogant French g1t, I share it with me, myself and I.
And that is good enough for me…
When we introduced ourselves as Newbies (3 months after joining the forum) no-one even said hello! This is probably because everyone dislikes us? We`re good people with real feelings like everyone else. We have still not fully recovered despite counselling.
We love and respect you all and really enjoyed the FBOS course today!
No D675 - not singling you out or nuffink (are you a copper though in real life mate LOL:D - joking) I just happened to notice it had come up a few times recently, not just with you, but with others too, and I thought it would be nice to put forward the point of view that anyone can join in and post what they like whether it is their first post or their two thousandth
I think this is one of the few Forums I have added a post in newbies…but generally I forget.
I also rarely go back into the Newbie sections…not through ignorance, but more forgetfulness and just pure laziness when I do remember!
I can’t see the point in giving some grief cos they haven’t posted in there, but likewise I can see its always a good idea to try and post if you are new so that everyone gets to know you…except me cos I never go in there! :w00t:
I agree with Hels. Not every body knows to post on newbie and if they don’t we should point them in the right direction not rip into them because thats enough to put people off.This is not the first time its happened hopefully it won’t happen again. I had two of my friends join LB recently and i had to tell them to introduce themself first. 1 of them posted their newbie post onto someone else post, so i had to tell him to how to do it.
Its nice for peeps to say welcome on board and others know that you are new. All am saying it wouldn’t hurt to help out a little if someone doesn’t know what to do
I have never posted a newbie post ever anywhere, i may have to go and re-evaluate my priorities 
