The Adopt a Newb Project - Volunteers Wanted

[Oso Mocoso]

http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=29188

Referencing this thread. Would you be willing to volunteer as a Mentor to a fledgling newb with perhaps a postcount of around 25 or 50? Basically answer questions they have about the forum, ensure they stay away from common newb mistakes, or such? I'm interested in how many of us would be willing to commit to this.

Volunteers So Far:

Oso Mocoso
Delilah
Twitch
Madrigal
MGB
MadamI'madaM
Ptah
Sandwich
Dune_E
Dr. Haight (INTP newbs only)
Bluebell
LowEnd
CorporateWhore

Explicitly DIDN'T Volunteer - No Seriously, Don't Call Her

Ivy

Part of the Unofficial List

Titania

[Delilah]

Maybe, but I'm not taking BM.

I called it! No backs.

[Oso Mocoso]

There will be a list somewhere of willing Mentor volunteers, and then newbs could PM them to ask if they'd be willing to take them on. It would have to be agreed to by both parties.

You wouldn't ever have to be like "Oh, crap. I got assigned as a Mentor to this wanker?"

I think this could help with reducing the number of newbie witch burnings that Edahn pointed out.

[trapstar]

I want Delilah!

[Delilah]

I want Delilah!

I hear that everyday.......

[Oso Mocoso]

I want Delilah!

Down boy, 781 postcount? You're too old.

Want to be a volunteer Mentor?

[Madrigal]

I think this could help with reducing the number of newbie witch burnings that Edahn pointed out.

:lol: Imagine when they want to pick on them, their Mommy/Daddy would be there. Aww.

Okay seriously. It's a cool idea because if the new member has questions about topics which have been discussed, or about MBTI, about forum history, etc., or just about anything, they can just ask that person.

[Twitch]

I've actually done this once or twice in a particularly unofficial capacity and wouldn't be opposed to doing it in the future. Good thing very few people seem to know who I am or I might actually be expected to be helpful.
*shudder*

-edit to add-

Also, I'd like to point out that my postcount isn't very indicative of the sheer amount of wandering the forum I've done over the years.

[Psy-goat]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/psy-goat/bland.jpg

[trapstar]

I hear that everyday.......

;)


Down boy, 781 postcount? You're too old.

Want to be a volunteer Mentor?

No not really. All of this time and I'm still clueless about stuff around here. :mellow:

[Madrigal]

What?! When did I volunteer?!

Hehe.

Hmm, okay. I'll take BlackMage.

Kidding again.


:unsure:

[Delilah]

;)

It's my sparkly sunshiney personality and my love for others that drew you in isn't it?

[Oso Mocoso]

What?! When did I volunteer?!

Hehe.

Oh, well you said you thought it was a good idea. You being an individual of the highest moral caliber, I assumed that meant you were volunteering to consider putting your time into the service of your ideals on a case by case basis.

[Madrigal]

Oh, well you said you thought it was a good idea. You being an individual of the highest moral caliber, I assumed that meant you were volunteering to put your time into the service of your ideals.

:soap:

sold

[Twitch]

...volunteering to consider putting your time into the service of your ideals on a case by case basis.

That's a reasonable summation of why I didn't argue once I found my name on the list.

[mgb]

I'm in. This thread should be private for volunteers. Poor BlackMage. Of course I'll take her!

You should have seen my little brother in the frat. What a disaster (whoops, not saying that BlackMage is a disaster, more that I am :( )

[Psy-goat]

douche-baguerry at its worst. Most normal(non INTP) people have children, they believe their germ is important, that they are handing to the world a replicant of themselves, that their ideas, beliefs, and values should live on.

At the next level of hell are people who raise gerbils and hamsters, I don't know what the fuck they are thinking, but they tend to care for them and lead them towards a productive life.

Lastly come the INTP mentors, they mean well, but, lets face it, social graces are not our forte. Would you want to be led in a mating ritual by Richard Simmons? a debate on the purpose of life by George Bush? Proper Rap syntax by Queen Elizabeth II?. There are some things in life that are just not meant to be, I'm afraid that leadership in forum behaviour, nurturing of N00bs, the gentle and careful nurturing of our young, its just not our bag

We are Ps people, we take things as they happen. learn and adapt. Do you really want to control what happens on this forum? Do you really want to even out every little bump on the road? Throw a wrench in the works!

Namaste, MotherFuckers!!!

[Oso Mocoso]

I'm afraid that leadership in forum behaviour, nurturing of N00bs, the gentle and careful nurturing of our young, its just not our bag.

Okay, you suck at nurturing things. We get it. Projecting your failure on the rest of us isn't working for you. Please refrain from posting in this thread in the future. Plenty of INTPs are qualified for this role. Not to brag, but I've actually been pretty good at taking care of other people and encouraging their success both in a work situation, a family setting, and in my personal life.


Namaste, MotherFuckers!!!

That's great. You suck at encouraging people. Now STFU.

[Zero Angel]

I'm adopting mastermind, but only because she thinks INFJ types sit around feeling things all day.

Victory will be mine! :devil:

[Twitch]

We are Ps people, we take things as they happen. learn and adapt.

This was the best counter argument I could think of as well. (Un)Fortunately, it also happens to be largely irrelevant as a counter-point since I'm choosing to adapt to how I view the current state of affairs.

[Psy-goat]

:rolleyes:
Okay, you suck at nurturing things. We get it. Projecting your failure on the rest of us isn't working for you. Please refrain from posting in this thread in the future. Plenty of INTPs are qualified for this role. Not to brag, but I've actually been pretty good at taking care of other people and encouraging their success both in a work situation, a family setting, and in my personal life.



That's great. You suck at encouraging people. Now STFU.


:hug:awww, now I see the light :sorry:, please forgive me :boohoo:, I didn't know you had feelings :sobs:, you're a warm and sensitive guy :nerd:. Let me make it up to you :cry: maybe we can meet up at ESFJcentral:wave:.

Bye,
hugs n kisses

:puppy: :eek:

[mgb]

:rolleyes:


:hug:awww, now I see the light :sorry:, please forgive me :boohoo:, I didn't know you had feelings :sobs:, you're a warm and sensitive guy :nerd:. Let me make it up to you :cry: maybe we can meet up at ESFJcentral:wave:.

Bye,
hugs n kisses

:puppy: :eek:

So you don't want to mentor anyone?

[trapstar]

It's my sparkly sunshiney personality and my love for others that drew you in isn't it?

Sure, and the fact that anyone in your care will wind up as a prison bitch



Punish me x)

[MadamI'madaM]

Sure, and the fact that anyone in your care will wind up as a prison bitch

"I hear the best thing to do is kick someone's ass, or become somone's bitch."

Ha, I almost made that analogy earlier.

[Oso Mocoso]

"I hear the best thing to do is kick someone's ass, or become somone's bitch."

Ha, I almost made that analogy earlier.

So, Adam. You're saying that you'd be willing to sponsor a newb to make sure they had a gentle entrance to the forum? Because if you weren't willing to do that, I might have to kick your ass. I mean, I might just hurt you until you begged for death. Or something like that. You should volunteer! Of course you will. I'll add you to the list.

Dude, you're awesome. I love you. Thanks for going along with this.

[Ptah]

I'd do it, if I'd be acceptable for such a role. Why? Consider it covering a philosophical base.

[MadamI'madaM]

So, Adam. You're saying that you'd be willing to sponsor a newb to make sure they had a gentle entrance to the forum? Because if you weren't willing to do that, I might have to kick your ass. I mean, I might be willing to hurt you until you begged for death. Or something like that. You should volunteer!

I'm pretty sure you'd have to go through Delilah for that one, seeing as how I need her permission to take a piss and all.


But seriously, yeah I'm moderately cool, but I don't really think the forum needs more like me. I'm not the greatest example.

I'm also a half-noob myself.

EDIT: W/E, noone will probably choose me, anyway

[Oso Mocoso]

I'd do it, if I'd be acceptable for such a role. Why? Consider it covering a philosophical base.

Absolutely. I could understand why someone would consider you to be a highly desirable mentor. I will add you to the list on the front page.

[Oso Mocoso]

But seriously, yeah I'm moderately cool, but I don't really think the forum needs more like me. I'm not the greatest example.

I'm also a half-noob myself.

No, you're one of the posters I'd hold up as an example of awesome. Moderately cool? Fuck no. You rock.

The greatest example? Okay, maybe not. I'm not sure who is, though. But, the forum could use more like you, absolutely. Half noob? Fuck, no. Don't make me smack you.

[MadamI'madaM]

Cool, but the first dude who hits on me/patronizes me 'cause he thinks I'm a chick is getting counter-advised.

And I'll quit, too.

[Oso Mocoso]

Cool, but the first dude who hits on me/patronizes me 'cause he thinks I'm a chick is getting counter-advised.

And I'll quit, too.

Fair deal. I wouldn't ask you to put up with that. Just act hyper-masculine.

[Ptah]

Absolutely. I could understand why someone would consider you to be a highly desirable mentor. I will add you to the list on the front page.

It could be like giving someone the Mentorship that I never got... *sniff*

[MadamI'madaM]

I think fripping should be the designated noob shepherd. The results would at least be hilarious, if not completely "constructive", whatever the hell that means.

[sandwich]

Damn, if Adam's giving his conditional consent then I will, too. But if any n00b pretends to eat me I'm out.

Team Voldemort FTW!

[Oso Mocoso]

I think fripping should be the designated noob shepherd. The results would at least be hilarious, if not completely "constructive", whatever the hell that means.

Hey, I think he should be an option. But that's up to him. I think the Mentor/Newb relationship should be voluntary on both parts. Although I'll confess I'm willing to somewhat shove people into accepting a role as potential Mentors. It's for a good cause, yes?

[Oso Mocoso]

Damn, if Adam's giving his conditional consent then I will, too. But if any n00b pretends to eat me I'm out.

Sandwich, have I ever mentioned that you are greatness personified?

[Ptah]

Damn, if Adam's giving his conditional consent then I will, too. But if any n00b pretends to eat me I'm out.


I'd be ok with the occasional genuflection...jk.

[dunee]

I'm in. (like Twitch, my post count may be lower than some but my wandering in this forest has been long...)


We are Ps people, we take things as they happen. learn and adapt. Do you really want to control what happens on this forum? Do you really want to even out every little bump on the road? Throw a wrench in the works!

Namaste, MotherFuckers!!!
I'd agree, but I do actually see this as an experiment uh I mean wrench of sorts. It's new and sure, it's not something you'd usually expect of INTPs, and it might could actually help stem the rising n00b foot-mouth and/or necromantic syndrome.

[sandwich]

Sandwich, have I ever mentioned that you are greatness personified?

It's been a while, but I always know you mean it :smooch:

[Oso Mocoso]

I'd agree, but I do actually see this as an experiment uh I mean wrench of sorts. It's new and sure, it's not something you'd usually expect of INTPs, and it might could actually help stem the rising n00b foot-mouth and/or necromantic syndrome.

Exactly! We're pioneering new territory here. We'll tend to the newbs.


It's been a while, but I always know you mean it :smooch:

Sandwich, you know my affection for you is real.

[MadamI'madaM]

I dunno...maybe I'm underestimating the fearsomeness of some old timers to a noob, but I don't see this taking off with an INTP majority. It's a good idea, but there are too many cracks to slip through. This is exactly the sort of thing that usually requires mandate in the real world. But it's a good idea, and we should still leave the option open.

Where's the madmin sponsorship?

Can a brotha get a sticky in this bitch?

[Oso Mocoso]

I dunno...maybe I'm underestimating the fearsomeness of some old timers to a noob, but I don't see this taking off with an INTP majority.

I think a noob would welcome a Sponsor at a certain point. Especially if the idea were suggested to them. Especially if they were on the verge of being a problem.


Where's the madmin sponsorship?

Right now, there ain't no madmin sponsorship.


Can a brotha get a sticky in this bitch?

I dunno. Can a brotha get a sticky up in this bitch?

[Oso Mocoso]

I dunno...maybe I'm underestimating the fearsomeness of some old timers to a noob, but I don't see this taking off with an INTP majority.

And do you consider yourself fearsome to a noob? Seriously?

[Ptah]

I think a noob would welcome a Sponsor at a certain point. Especially if the idea were suggested to them. Especially if they were on the verge of being a problem.

Right. It's not like a mentor would have to be in their face (I certainly wouldn't want that) unless they act in a manner contrary to the forum's guidelines/mores, at which point a mentor ought to proffer the "mentorship" for the good of the n00b and the forum at large.

Otherwise, I figure a mentor is a passive being to the extent not explicitly welcomed otherwise. Introduced (during which time a friendly package of links to the FAQs, etc are rendered) and then retreating to a kind of living FAQ available in the background (interpreting the written and unwritten rules as necessary) unless called upon otherwise?

That's how I would have enjoyed having a Mentor. Little did I know the standing madmin policies on this or that until I bumped up against them directly or otherwise. Or how excessive multi-quoting is frowned upon, etc.

Just ruminating.

edit: I'm practically a n00b myself, hm?

[MadamI'madaM]

And do you consider yourself fearsome to a noob? Seriously?

No, but I don't consider myself all that similar to a lot of posters here.

In case there was some misinterpretation, what I was referring to was the miserable old coot factor motivating noobs to seek out a mentor. I don't fit that profile for a number of reasons.

EDIT: that didn't explain shit

I mean that the fearsome ones are the reason for noobs wanting us benign mentors.

RE-EDIT: although the fearsome ones play a vital role in the circle of [something that rhymes with life], and the perception of their overall pissiness is usually skewed by ages-old politics and troll regulation.

[Delilah]

I'm pretty sure you'd have to go through Delilah for that one, seeing as how I need her permission to take a piss and all.

I will allow it, for the good of INTPc and all. Plus we need more volunteers because I don't really count, I really don't see anyone picking me, I guess I have to work on my approachability or some such bullshit. Bunch of fucking chicken shit pansies

On the off chance some psycho does though I had better get to naming my cult team.

[Ivy]

Namaste, MotherFuckers!!!

:highfive:

I do not volunteer!

[Delilah]

:highfive:

I do not volunteer!

Speaking of, should the madmins even be included as possibilities? Couldn't that give the appearance of preferential treatment by some? Especially if said newb is really a douche and needs an offical smack down. Not to mention the fct that they give enough of their time to this place the way it is and I imagine they also field enough stupid questions.

[joeb0b]

...waiting for the I need a sponsor thread...

[Delilah]

...waiting for the I need a sponsor thread...

Why? Are your fingers broken?

[joeb0b]

Why? Are your fingers broken?

See what I mean, :) making mistakes all over the place...

[blobusus]

Would Delilah sponsor an old noob like me? She's prolly half my age...

[Delilah]

Would Delilah sponsor an old noob like me? She's prolly half my age...

Can you hack it? *eyes you warily* Well, I do like owls....

Only of you're 78.

[blobusus]

Can you hack it? *eyes you warily* Well, I do like owls....

Only of you're 78.

Hmmm. I suppose I could give it a try. No, I'm not 78 yet - just almost 50.

Thanks about the owl. My daughter drew it a while back for my company and we didn't use it. I thought it would work well here - looks kinda cute.

What must I do now?

[Delilah]

See what I mean, :) making mistakes all over the place...

Pff. noob. :P Cleary you need help.


Hmmm. I suppose I could give it a try. No, I'm not 78 yet - just almost 50.

Thanks about the owl. My daughter drew it a while back for my company and we didn't use it. I thought it would work well here - looks kinda cute.

What must I do now?


Hell if I know, I guess if you have questions about...stuff you pm them to me? And if you get out of line I lay the smack down on you like a good and proper Mistress Trainer prison guard sponser should?

[blobusus]

Just like my big sister.

[Night]

I could use a patron.

Many things routinely fail my comprehension.

[Delilah]

Big sisters are mean. I should know, I play one in real life too.


Whatever did happen to Baby Jane? :devil:

[Oso Mocoso]

What must I do now?


I could use a patron.

The list of Mentor volunteers is in the first post of this thread. I've edited it as people have volunteered.

[mgb]

I could use a patron.

Many things routinely fail my comprehension.

That's 'cause you're INTJ, not 'cause you're new. Silly.

[Night]

Ah - and will my guide be adequately educated such that all of my questions are fully explored - even the touristy ones - with equal measures of elegance and grace?

I want to be absolutely certain that I'm tendering my time appropriately, you see.

Flirting, I am not.


That's 'cause you're INTJ, not 'cause you're new. Silly.

This is likely true.

I've spent most of my life (presently as well) as an INTP under the veneer of something else.

I do hope my robe isn't slipping...

[Delilah]

mgb is graceful as hell.

[Anonymous]

Can I have a patron too?

[mgb]

mgb is graceful as hell.

You should see me dance.

[Night]

Can I have a patron too?

It is a wonderful idea isn't it?

To have something to aspire to; a veteran willing to overlook our inadequacies in favor of showing us the grace of communal behavior.

I once ran across a quote that compared imitation to flattery.

I can't remember if it was cynical or not.

[Oso Mocoso]

Can I have a patron too?

You'd probably be better as someone else's Mentor, don't you think? What could someone tell you about this forum that you don't already know?


You should see me dance.

Why do I get the feeling we don't really want to see you dance?

[Delilah]

You should see me dance.



Why do I get the feeling we don't really want to see you dance?

I would, but I have a sick sense of humor. :ph34r:

[Delilah]

Oh, and if Anon and Night get patrons I would like to request a keeper for myself. I think everyone here would agree that I am in desperate need of one.

[Anonymous]

You'd probably be better as someone else's Mentor, don't you think? What could someone tell you about this forum that you don't already know?


Well, the thing with me is that there's a lot of threads that I only read grudgingly. That is, only because they're obviously important. Like the BlackMage thread, for instance. I only skimmed through that, which was quite a painful experience, I might add, but it was necessary, because it was a big event. So I'm thinking that if I had someone to send me a daily update on what those threads are about and who the important players are, I'd have a much nicer time at INTPc.

[Shades of Gray]

Oh, and if Anon and Night get patrons I would like to request a keeper for myself. I think everyone here would agree that I am in desperate need of one.

I was curious as to whether the mentors would go through some sort of mentor training so things would be consistant. I'd hate to see a bunch of mini-Delilah's running around. Sorry dear, as much as I :wub: you, one of you is enough.

And I explicitly do not volunteer to be a mentor as well.

[Delilah]

I'd hate to see a bunch of mini-Delilah's running around. Sorry dear, as much as I :wub: you, one of you is enough.

You won't get any disagreement here, hell, I annoy myself and if there were another like being I would have to destroy it, it's in my nature.

[Kevinaswell]

I don't want one, if anyone was even interested.

Even though I think it's possible one already found me >.<

And I don't know exactly how I feel about that.

Whatevz.

[Delilah]

And I don't know exactly how I feel about that.

Feel? I can honestly say I feel nothing about it at all. Nothing.

It's not a requirement, some people will appreciate and seek out help, others won't. I wouldn't have. Even though I desperatley need it.

[Oso Mocoso]

I don't want one, if anyone was even interested.


No. We're not interested. If you don't want a Mentor, feel free to simply STFU newb.

This thread is all about connecting people who actually want a Mentor with people who are willing to be a Mentor. If you're disgruntled, make your own thread.

[Titania]

I probably shouldn't be part of the official list, BUT I think it's a good idea, and I tend not to bite over PM. If you want to know privately what's up with such and such, shoot me a PM.

I will say, though, ask more than one person on certain things. We've all got our own biases, it doesn't hurt to ask around a little.

[Delilah]

I will say, though, ask more than one person on certain things. We've all got our own biases, it doesn't hurt to ask around a little.

Excellent point, it doesn't have to be an official "adoption" the list can serve as a "who to contact in case of ______ " list. It's just a way of letting them know that the people on the list are okay with being contacted regarding questions of the newb nature.

[C.J.Woolf]

A "won't bite over PM" list should be sufficient, but nothing's stopping anyone from forming closer relationships. The main thing is making some senior members more approachable to the noobs.

[Edit: Delilah wrote the same thing. Doh.]

[Kevinaswell]

Wow you people are gay.

Hahaha.

[C.J.Woolf]

Kevinaswell, your posts and your sig are out of sequence.


</thought>

Wow you people are gay.

Hahaha.
Better!

[Dr. Haight]

I'll be happy to volunteer for this well crafted project.

[mgb]

Wow you people are gay.

Hahaha.

You're the one with the jiz avatar.

[Kevinaswell]

Oh, look. Another example.

[mgb]

Maybe someone can volunteer to be Kevinaswell's mentor. Soon.

[trapstar]

Maybe someone can volunteer to be Kevinaswell's mentor. Soon.

Can't we just ban him?
I get physically sick everytime I see his damn avatar

[mgb]

Can't we just ban him?
I get physically sick everytime I see his damn avatar

Oso is under the impression that people like him can be helped.

[Oso Mocoso]

Oso is under the impression that people like him can be helped.

Well, I think he might benefit from a well-intentioned ass kicking. You know, try to turn him around with some tough love. We certainly won't help everyone. But I think we could help some people.

[Delilah]

Well, I think he might benefit from a well-intentioned ass kicking. You know, try to turn him around with some tough love. We certainly won't help everyone. But I think we could help some people.

And if not, you still have the pride and glory of a good solid ass-kicking to keep your spirits up.
It's a win-win.

[bluebell]

You can add me to the list too.

[mgb]

It's a win-win.

I don't know why certain people don't get that about these situations.

[Delilah]

I don't know why certain people don't get that about these situations.

It's crazy isn't t?

The way I see this is the good newbs have more people invested in their success (and the forum's) and can help them to more quickly become productive (and fun) members, and the bad newbs will be gone just as quick, if not quicker.
It's not as if we are all overly prone to deep emotional ties and I don't see any thinking member going to the mat to defend a complete and utter douchebag like some we have seen recently. All of the people on the list seem rational enough to realize that even if they really like the person it does not mean they are a good fit here, it happens.

[mgb]

It's crazy isn't t?

The way I see this is the good newbs have more people invested in their success (and the forum's) and can help them to more quickly become productive (and fun) members, and the bad newbs will be gone just as quick, if not quicker.
It's not as if we are all overly prone to deep emotional ties and I don't see any thinking member going to the mat to defend a complete and utter douchebag like some we have seen recently. All of the people on the list seem rational enough to realize that even if they really like the person it does not mean they are a good fit here, it happens.

Aww, I'd hug you for typing that out if you didn't like knives so much.

[Delilah]

Aww, I'd hug you for typing that out if you didn't like knives so much.

Just for those who annoy me and you don't, so just this once. :hug:

[mgb]

Ok, I did a member search. The confines of the search was members with 40 to 120 posts who have joined this year and have posted withing the last month or so.

I got 28 results:

Linkage
Blackmail!
centerofthesun
blobusus
timeresident
nozflubber
Rivelli
PhantoM
Christopher
StarNips
nullPointerException
ln(e)
chris1207
Makkis
Dana
colormegone
aelan
A Schnitzel
b9588
eggs
Grape-Jelly
Bwian
Scribbling Man
edel weiss
whatever
Gracchus
AliciaS2R
ectomorph

Obviously not everyone on the list fits the description of the program, but I think this is a great list for us to start with. I'm not sure how we should divide it up (picking people is a horrible idea I think). But maybe we could send them a PM and see if they are interested in this idea?

[Ptah]

I'm not sure how we should divide it up (picking people is a horrible idea I think). But maybe we could send them a PM and see if they are interested in this idea?

Nice!

I'm standing ready. Although often accused of being a J, I'm 100% P. That being the case, I stand idle awaiting assignment/approach.:mellow:

[Delilah]

Ok, I did a member search.

Well you seem to have all kinds of energy tonght, go for it. Although a few I recognize from MBTI so I imagine they have a grasp of what the deal is, and I see one that is a hidden long time member.

[Oso Mocoso]

Ok, I did a member search. The confines of the search was members with 40 to 120 posts who have joined this year and have posted withing the last month or so.

From that list, I'll just state that I think Linkage is pretty cool. He seems bright and promising as a newb. I'd gladly sponsor him if he was interested in the idea.

Maybe I'll PM him.

[Delilah]

And I have already claimed blobusus so paws off!

[Oso Mocoso]

And I have already claimed blobusus so paws off!

Girlfriend, no worries. Blobusus is all yours.

[Delilah]

Girlfriend, no worries. Blobusus is all yours.

:devil:

I mean..... :wub:

:mellow:

[Twitch]

From that list, I'll just state that I think Linkage is pretty cool. He seems bright and promising as a newb. I'd gladly sponsor him if he was interested in the idea.

Maybe I'll PM him.

I did that last night.

Would have mentioned it too, but it didn't seem particularly necessary at the time.

[Delilah]

I did that last night.

Would have mentioned it too, but it didn't seem particularly necessary at the time.

Damn, quit making all kinds of effort and making the rest of look bad. :rolleyes2:

[Twitch]

Damn, quit making all kinds of effort and making the rest of look bad. :rolleyes2:

If I was attempting that, I'm afraid I would be failing miserably.

[Delilah]

If I was attempting that, I'm afraid I would be failing miserably.

Don't sell youself short, it's easy to make me look bad, I do it all the time. ;)

[Twitch]

Don't sell youself short, it's easy to make me look bad, I do it all the time. ;)

Yes, but the locals both love and fear you.

Me? Not so much.

[Delilah]

Yes, but the locals both love and fear you.

Me? Not so much.

Well that's just because I'm a bitch and a psycho, you, you're approachable and nice, who the hell would ask me for advice?

Besides rainfall. ;)

[bluebell]

I did that last night.

Would have mentioned it too, but it didn't seem particularly necessary at the time.

In that case, maybe I should mention I adopted aelan last night.

[Oso Mocoso]

Yes, but the locals both love and fear you.

Yeah, but I was the one to PM the same newb as yourself. Unlike Delilah, I'm not so fearsome. I don't have her expertise with a knife. I'm just a simple bear, hanging out in the woods, kicking it old school.

[Delilah]

In that case, maybe I should mention I adopted aelan last night.

Wow. I am so failing at this.

Now I need a keeper and someone to kick me in the ass to make me actually do stuff.

[Delilah]

Yeah, but I was the one to PM the same newb as yourself. Unlike Delilah, I'm not so fearsome. I don't have her expertise with a knife. I'm just a simple bear, hanging out in the woods, kicking it old school.

Or maybe a stick man checking out a stick vag?

[Twitch]

Well that's just because I'm a bitch and a psycho, you, you're approachable and nice, who the hell would ask me for advice?

Besides rainfall. ;)

Rainfall would be far more likely to give you advice than ask for it. I suggest asking him to mentor you.

[Delilah]

Rainfall would be far more likely to give you advice than ask for it. I suggest asking him to mentor you.

Maybe he could be my handler? Good call. I need help.

[Oso Mocoso]

Or maybe a stick man checking out a stick vag?

Nah, I'm definitely a bear. Check yourself, girlfriend.

[Delilah]

Nah, I'm definitely a bear. Check yourself, girlfriend.

Grrrr. So manly!

Liked your other av though too.

[mgb]

I'll cross people off the list as people are not picked like I said they shouldn't be.

You dorks.

[Twitch]

I'll cross people off the list as people are not picked like I said they shouldn't be.

You dorks.

Get over it. Just be proud this thread inspired me to figure out who Jemma from Tannum Sands (http://intpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=83148#post83148) is for future reference.

Nice handiwork, by the way.

[mgb]

StarNips
b9588
Gracchus
nullPointerException

I'll PM these four in the morning.

[Ptah]

I'll cross people off the list as people are not picked like I said they shouldn't be.

You dorks.

I had imagined it would go "I sit here (or wherever), in a place where it is known that others on the same mission sit, awaiting approach, which then commences the whole mentor/sponsor thing"?

:mellow: (looks around, everyone's already left for the party...)

[mgb]

Get over it. Just be proud this thread inspired me to figure out who Jemma from Tannum Sands (http://intpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=83148#post83148) is for future reference.

Nice handiwork, by the way.
It's extremely important you know about that.

I'm not even kidding.

[Delilah]

I had imagined it would go "I sit here (or wherever), in a place where it is known that others on the same mission sit, awaiting approach, which then commences the whole mentor/sponsor thing"?

:mellow: (looks around, everyone's already left for the party...)

I'm still sitting too.

Do you want a beer?

[sandwich]

I had imagined it would go "I sit here (or wherever), in a place where it is known that others on the same mission sit, awaiting approach, which then commences the whole mentor/sponsor thing"?

:mellow: (looks around, everyone's already left for the party...)

I didn't expect this either. If any n00b desires the delight of my guidance, I'll be right here. Don't expect me to find you.

[Delilah]

I didn't expect this either. If any n00b desires the delight of my guidance, I'll be right here. Don't expect me to find you.

*hands sandwich a beer while eyeing her tasty filling*

[Madrigal]

Ok, I did a member search. The confines of the search was members with 40 to 120 posts who have joined this year and have posted withing the last month or so.

I got 28 results:

Linkage
Blackmail!
centerofthesun
blobusus
timeresident
nozflubber
Rivelli
PhantoM
Christopher
StarNips
nullPointerException
ln(e)
chris1207
Makkis
Dana
colormegone
aelan
A Schnitzel
b9588
eggs
Grape-Jelly
Bwian
Scribbling Man
edel weiss
whatever
Gracchus
AliciaS2R
ectomorph

Obviously not everyone on the list fits the description of the program, but I think this is a great list for us to start with. I'm not sure how we should divide it up (picking people is a horrible idea I think). But maybe we could send them a PM and see if they are interested in this idea?

Blackmail!

He could totally help me with French. ;)

edit:


(picking people is a horrible idea I think).

You're right. I couldn't help myself!

I think that if they're interested they should just pick us.

[Twitch]

(picking people is a horrible idea I think).
You're right.

I think that if they're interested they should just pick us.

That's how I ended up with Linkage. I just happened to be the one who PMed him a link to the list of volunteers when he asked in the other thread.:ph34r:

[Hustler]

I am totally going to undermine this nonsense.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7702/roflbotcrz5ro8zn8.jpg

[bluebell]

I am totally going to undermine this nonsense.


So you're volunteering to be the uber-n00b-mentor? Awesome.












;)

[Dr. Haight]

Two things:

- Why would you want to adopt, and therefore encourage a non-INTP n00b?
- I don't recognize people after they've been here for years, let alone months. So if someone cares enough. . . then they can assign an INTP n00b to me. Otherwise, I'll just watch and learn.

[LowEnd]

Can't resist the potential of manipulation new friends.

Count me in, I love cheap giggles helping people.

[mgb]

The problem with them coming to us is that they might not be aware of the new program, or being new or worried about contacting someone initially. They can choose whether or not they are interested in participating though. So why not send them a PM and just let them know you are here for them if they want you to be?

I wanted to avoid picking people, so we'd come up with something arbitrary so people didn't feel like they were getting picked last....but whatever, I'd rather get going with this than spend a week trying to figure out that detail.

[Delilah]

I added the link to my sig, it took about 30 seconds. That's effort right?

[mgb]

I added the link to my sig, it took about 30 seconds. That's effort right?

Sort of.

I have to add people to my buddy list.

Basically, I think this will work better if we reach out to them instead of sitting here hoping they will reach out to us. But I know you know that.

[Delilah]

Sort of.

I have to add people to my buddy list.

Basically, I think this will work better if we reach out to them instead of sitting here hoping they will reach out to us. But I know you know that.

Yeah, I do. I posted welcomes for a couple yesterday and I will do that more often and pm them as I see them. I accept Pm's from everyone though, even BM and she has used it. <_<

[Oso Mocoso]

I accept Pm's from everyone though, even BM and she has used it. <_<

LOL! You're BFF with BlackMage.

Yeah, I'll start PMing newbs as well. I started with Linkage because he seems cool, but I'll keep an eye out for people with relatively low post-counts. I don't know if we can match the group-hug people get over at MBTIc but maybe we can come up with a more one-on-one way of welcoming people who show up here.

[Delilah]

LOL! You're BFF with BlackMage.

Yeah, I'll start PMing newbs as well. I started with Linkage because he seems cool, but I'll keep an eye out for people with relatively low post-counts. I don't know if we can match the group-hug people get over at MBTIc but maybe we can come up with a more one-on-one way of welcoming people who show up here.

We are hardly BFF's, she thinks I am "spiffy", I don't know what to make of that, the girl is strange.

I was thinking about this whole pm business and I have very rarely ever pmed anyone first in my entire life, I'm not one to make the first effort IRL or anywhere apparently. I'm not good at this.

Guess I have to start somewhere. *sigh*

[Delilah]

Okay, I posted in like 400 welcome threads (or 3) and I sent 20,000 pm's (5).

I am exhausted.

[Dr. Haight]

Basically, I think this will work better if we reach out to them instead of sitting here hoping they will reach out to us. But I know you know that.Of course that's better. But this is a site for Ps. You know, procrastination and all the rest.

You're going to have to assign n00bs to volunteers if you want this to work.

. . . just my humble opinion, of course.

[mgb]

Of course that's better. But this is a site for Ps. You know, procrastination and all the rest.

You're going to have to assign n00bs to volunteers if you want this to work.

. . . just my humble opinion, of course.

You might be right. I'll leave the list up for tomorrow if anyone wants to pick and then start assigning them next week.

[Oso Mocoso]

You might be right. I'll leave the list up for tomorrow if anyone wants to pick and then start assigning them next week.

That's cool. I'll take whoever you assign me.

[!diom]

Why are so many n00bs listed as potential volunteers?

[LowEnd]

Can't resist the potential of manipulation new friends.

Count me in, I love cheap giggles helping people.

I wasn't joking.
N00bs are like new toys.
It may not work properly, but at least then it's worth smashing up.

either way, it affords me interest.


Oh wait, do I have to be certified by an independent adjudicator of some sort?

I have my passport, drivers license, and a recent utility bill...

[Dr. Haight]

You might be right. I'll leave the list up for tomorrow if anyone wants to pick and then start assigning them next week.INTP-only for me, please. :)

[mgb]

INTP-only for me, please. :)

BlackMage approved INTPs or just regular ones who have it on their profile? :grin:

I'll do my best.

[Dr. Haight]

BlackMage approved INTPs or just regular ones who have it on their profile? :grin:

I'll do my best.I'm already babysitting him at the other site.

[CoHo]

Sign me up.

[mgb]

Ok, here is the list:


Oso Mocoso
Kevinaswell, I'm singing him up against his will. He needs it.
whatever

Twitch
AliciaS2R
ectomorph

Madrigal
edel weiss
Blackmail!

MadamI'madaM
Bwian
Scribbling Man

Ptah
eggs
Grape-Jelly

Sandwich
I should have put Grape-Jelly here
A Schnitzel
colormegone

Dune_E
Makkis
Dana

Dr. Haight
ln(e)
PhantoM

Bluebell
Christopher
chris1207

LowEnd
nozflubber
Rivelli

CorporateWhore
timeresident
centerofthesun

I left Delilah out because I'm not sure who she contacted, but if you let me know Delilah, I can move some stuff around. And it looks like bluebell is master of all things Chris.

[Delilah]

Ok, here is the list:


Oso Mocoso
Kevinaswell, I'm singing him up against his will. He needs it.

Ha ha!



I left Delilah out because I'm not sure who she contacted, but if you let me know Delilah, I can move some stuff around. And it looks like bluebell is master of all things Chris.

I forget, I will have to look. :sadbanana:

[Twitch]

That's all well and good, but there still aren't any established protocols for this.

Am I just supposed to send these people a PM letting them know they can ask me questions should they arise, or follow them around holding their hands until they get a handle on how this place operates? I ask because if it's the latter, I should probably be moved to the "Does not bite via PM" list instead.

I'm far more likely to watch someone make an ass of themselves than step in and intervene. However, if they went out of their way to ask a question, I'd be more than willing to respond thoughtfully.

[Ptah]

Ok, here is the list:


Ptah
eggs
Grape-Jelly



Mission accepted.

[Oso Mocoso]

Oso Mocoso
Kevinaswell, I'm singing him up against his will. He needs it.
whatever

Oh no you didn't. I don't think so, girlfriend.

[mgb]

That's all well and good, but there still aren't any established protocols for this.

Am I just supposed to send these people a PM letting them know they can ask me questions should they arise, or follow them around holding their hands until they get a handle on how this place operates? I ask because if it's the latter, I should probably be moved to the "Does not bite via PM" list instead.

I'm far more likely to watch someone make an ass of themselves than step in and intervene. However, if they went out of their way to ask a question, I'd be more than willing to respond thoughtfully.

I guess it's up to you how you want to handle it. You could send them a PM, just saying hi and introducing yourself. Maybe even tell them about fripping. The possibilities are endless. I suppose there isn't really a wrong way to do this.

[bluebell]

I suppose there isn't really a wrong way to do this.

I'm sure there is. Unless you want to change the definition of 'wrong'.

[Delilah]

I suppose there isn't really a wrong way to do this.

Oh, we will just see about that!

Be afraid newbs.



Of course I am joking, I am actually a lovely woman, very pleasant and kind. :grin: < << see the big smile? I mean that because I care.

[Twitch]

Oh no you didn't. I don't think so, girlfriend.

I'm sure Delilah wants him. She might want to lose that shiny new Mrs Nicelady routine first, though.


I guess it's up to you how you want to handle it. You could send them a PM, just saying hi and introducing yourself. Maybe even tell them about fripping. The possibilities are endless. I suppose there isn't really a wrong way to do this.

Then it's already done.

[Delilah]

I'm sure Delilah wants him. She might want to lose that shiny new Mrs Nicelady routine first, though.

Oh I could just hug you for that! :smooch:

[Twitch]

Oh I could just hug you for that! :smooch:

:crazy:

[mgb]

I'm sure there is. Unless you want to change the definition of 'wrong'.

I think there are better ways of doing it...but given the consistent flood of new members, as I was telling Delilah, I keep getting older and they stay the same age ;)

[Delilah]

:crazy:

Crazy and sweet, and snuggly and nice! So very very nice. :yes:

[Twitch]

Crazy and sweet, and snuggly and nice! So very very nice. :yes:

Now you're just being creepy.

[Delilah]

Now you're just being creepy.

But in a cute and nice way right?

[Twitch]

But in a cute and nice way right?

Yeah, that's the problem. Straightforward creepiness is far more endearing than "cute and nice."

[Delilah]

Yeah, that's the problem. Straightforward creepiness is far more endearing than "cute and nice."

Hey, I'll take what I can get.

Wanna snuggle?

[Rincon]

I can't decide if I should volunteer to mentor or be assigned one. :mellow:

Survey says!? :ph34r:

[Delilah]

I can't decide if I should volunteer to mentor or be assigned one. :mellow:

Survey says!? :ph34r:

Don't ask me, I still think I need a handler of some sort.

[WhiteRaven]

Hey, I'll take what I can get.

Wanna snuggle?


I can't decide if I should volunteer to mentor or be assigned one. :mellow:

Survey says!? :ph34r:


Don't ask me, I still think I need a handler of some sort.

He just wants you to offer him a snuggle...

[Delilah]

He just wants you to offer him a snuggle...

Done! :wub:

[Rincon]

He just wants you to offer him a snuggle...

Hey, now! Don't go putting words in my mou...


Done! :wub:

How you doin'? :smooch:

[Twitch]

Hey, now! Don't go putting words in my mou...



How you doin'? :smooch:

BACK OFF! SHE'S MINE!

*grabs the creepy postwhore and runs*

Now, where were we?

[Rincon]

BACK OFF! SHE'S MINE!

*grabs the creepy postwhore and runs*

Now, where were we?

Heeeeeyyy, take it easy, no problem...

Hope you *really* like knives...

[WhiteRaven]

Heeeeeyyy, take it easy, no problem...

Hope you *really* like knives...

You could always make due with her wingman...:ph34r:

[Rincon]

You could always make due with her wingman...:ph34r:

'make due'? Psshaw! Wing... uh, wingpeople are the true champions!

So... lovely night, isn't it? :wub:

[Twitch]

Hope you *really* like knives...

You have no idea.

[Rincon]

You have no idea.

:popcorn:

[PilesAreAFilingSytem]

I'd take a mentor, even if just to argue with them. Sounds fun.

Now I just need to make a few more posts to qualify... If only I had some opinions.

Oh, there they are.

[Delilah]

Hey, now! Don't go putting words in my mou...



How you doin'? :smooch:


BACK OFF! SHE'S MINE!

*grabs the creepy postwhore and runs*

Now, where were we?

Hey hey hey....no need to fight, there is plenty of :wub: to go around.

Also plenty of knives.


Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what Delilah is made of. :smooch:

[chris1207]

Hey hey hey....no need to fight, there is plenty of :wub: to go around.

Also plenty of knives.


Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what Delilah is made of. :smooch:

You're not supposed to say those things! You an inTp not inFp! I, however, can do anything I want including this :theclap:

[Delilah]

You're not supposed to say those things! You an inTp not inFp! I, however, can do anything I want including this :theclap:

And I need you to contact your mentor immediately! I will be having none of that newb! NONE!

Er, I mean, well done, super job, way to clap at me and....stuff. Wanna hug?

[Twitch]

Hey hey hey....no need to fight, there is plenty of :wub: to go around.

Also plenty of knives.
:wub:

Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what Delilah is made of. :smooch:
Still creepy.

You're not supposed to say those things! You an inTp not inFp! I, however, can do anything I want including this :theclap:

:dont:

[Oso Mocoso]

And I need you to contact your mentor immediately! I will be having none of that newb! NONE!

He was assigned to Bluebell, take it up with her.

[Delilah]

Still creepy.

That's what I am going for :grin:


He was assigned to Bluebell, take it up with her.

bluebell is going to get you so bad chriswithabunchofnumbersafteryourname!

So bad.

[Twitch]

That's what I am going for :grin:

I know, and it's a little bit hilarious.:smooch:

[Delilah]

I know, and it's a little bit hilarious.:smooch:

My evil sweet and lovely plan is working then. :smooch:

[Linkage]

I'm glad I got the sane one :highfive:
*hides knife collection*

[Delilah]

I'm glad I got the sane one :highfive:
*hides knife collection*

Sanity is overrated.

Knives you say? :devil:

[Blackmail!]

Newbie reporting! :wave:

OK, I'm fine with Madrigal and feel honored.

[bluebell]

And I need you to contact your mentor immediately! I will be having none of that newb! NONE!

Er, I mean, well done, super job, way to clap at me and....stuff. Wanna hug?


He was assigned to Bluebell, take it up with her.

*grin* I'm a follower of the Twitch mentoring method (more out of laziness than anything else):



Am I just supposed to send these people a PM letting them know they can ask me questions should they arise, or follow them around holding their hands until they get a handle on how this place operates? I ask because if it's the latter, I should probably be moved to the "Does not bite via PM" list instead.

I'm far more likely to watch someone make an ass of themselves than step in and intervene. However, if they went out of their way to ask a question, I'd be more than willing to respond thoughtfully.

[mgb]

Newbie reporting! :wave:

OK, I'm fine with Madrigal and feel honored.

It wasn't a coincidence.

[nullPointerException]

this is getting no where, even if we [noobs] are being assigned mentors, we all know that no one is going to ask for help or guidence. it is a complete waste of time. be honest, have any of you [mentors] actually been asked to do anything of substance yet? any real intp is probably not going to realize they need help and if they do, they are going to be too flamming lazy to ask for it.

[Oso Mocoso]

this is getting no where, even if we [noobs] are being assigned mentors, we all know that no one is going to ask for help or guidence. it is a complete waste of time. be honest, have any of you [mentors] actually been asked to do anything of substance yet?

Well, maybe the really dumb ones would act in the way you describe, but I've had some luck. Mostly, I've explained some of our forum memes to people, I've welcomed them to the site in a personal way, and I've allayed what I think were some fears that INTPc is likely to swarm like piranha on newbs.

This might be more accurately described as "newb encouragement" than being a bona fide Mentor, but I think it addresses the problems we identified which prompted this thread.

[Madrigal]

Newbie reporting! :wave:

OK, I'm fine with Madrigal and feel honored.

We're gonna be best friends! :nerd:

[mgb]

this is getting no where, even if we [noobs] are being assigned mentors, we all know that no one is going to ask for help or guidence. it is a complete waste of time. be honest, have any of you [mentors] actually been asked to do anything of substance yet? any real intp is probably not going to realize they need help and if they do, they are going to be too flamming lazy to ask for it.

Don't make me give you to Delilah.

[joeb0b]

From my own personal experience, Delilah is a lot less scary now. Just kidding! Did you know some of her favorite things are knives and rocks?

Or think of it like the greeters at walmart. Just do what I do, look down, don't hesitate and keep walking!

Sorry mentors for comparing you to walmart greeters that wasn't intentional at all. :devil:

[C.J.Woolf]

Don't make me give you to Delilah.
DO IT

[Delilah]

Don't make me give you to Delilah.

Oh yes please, I am feeling a bit hungry generous tonight. :devil:


From my own personal experience, Delilah is a lot less scary now.

Don't make me come after you joe!

[Ptah]

this is getting no where, even if we [noobs] are being assigned mentors, we all know that no one is going to ask for help or guidence. it is a complete waste of time. be honest, have any of you [mentors] actually been asked to do anything of substance yet? any real intp is probably not going to realize they need help and if they do, they are going to be too flamming lazy to ask for it.

Well, that remains to be seen. Actually, I have reason to suspect you are not entirely accurate in your prediction.

I've approached the two people I've been allotted to approach via PM in the manner that I would prefer to have been approached were the roles reversed. That is: directly, honestly, and with clarification that I'm there to help answer what questions I can, while otherwise I'll remain out of their hair -- including the case where they'd prefer to ignore/reject my offer altogether.

We'll see how it goes.

[joeb0b]

Oh yes please, I am feeling a bit hungry generous tonight. :devil:



Don't make me come after you joe!

Ack!

Be Afraid ^nullexception; be very afraid.

[Delilah]

Ack!

Be Afraid ^nullexception; be very afraid.

Such a good newb. Geez I just love new toys.



Hi null, we're gonna have us a good old time. :smooch:

[mgb]

Oh yes please, I am feeling a bit hungry generous tonight. :devil:



Don't make me come after you joe!

Maybe taking nullPointerException is biting off a little more than you can chew right now.

[Delilah]

Maybe taking nullPointerException is biting off a little more than you can chew right now.

My response to that is so terribly inappropriate I am going to have to keep it to myself.

It's fucking funny though.

[mgb]

My response to that is so terribly inappropriate I am going to have to keep it to myself.

It's fucking funny though.

qft

[nullPointerException]

Don't make me give you to Delilah.

*smirks at the thought of sharp projectiles* *contemplates* *decides that a large enferno would be both more painful and more fun* :devil:

[mgb]

*smirks at the thought of sharp projectiles* *contemplates* *decides that a large enferno would be both more painful and more fun* :devil:
You need to read The Art of War. You're in over your head kiddo.

[Delilah]

*smirks at the thought of sharp projectiles* *contemplates* *decides that a large enferno would be both more painful and more fun* :devil:

Fire is good, I can do that.

Don't make me to that.:ph34r:

[nzashadow]

Can't you just assign me one? Mentor sounds fun but I don't want to do the initiation.

[Delilah]

Can't you just assign me one? Mentor sounds fun but I don't want to do the initiation.

Oh, you'll get yours, yes you will.

Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Delilah, I like to bake brownies and pet kitties.

[digesthisickness]

infpglobal (http://infp.globalchatter.com/messageboard/)

[Delilah]

infpglobal (http://infp.globalchatter.com/messageboard/)

:sick:

[digesthisickness]

:sick:

exactly!

[Delilah]

exactly!

I tried to go there once but I set off their metal detectors.

I guess they don't like to be cut. Whatever.

[digesthisickness]

I tried to go there once but I set off their metal detectors.

I guess they don't like to be cut. Whatever.

i think a lot of INTPc members have meandered over there for some reason or another. a few have even stayed.

i go over maybe twice a year as a lurker to see if anyone's bitching about NTs. it can be entertaining reading. so much 'wrong' backed up by so many saying, "yes! that's IT!"

not to mention the fun i get reading the things that well-known posters from here have said.

[Delilah]

i think a lot of INTPc members have meandered over there for some reason or another. a few have even stayed.

i go over maybe twice a year as a lurker to see if anyone's bitching about NTs. it can be entertaining reading. so much 'wrong' backed up by so many saying, "yes! that's IT!" not to mention the fun i get reading the things that well-known posters from here have said.

That's why I spend most of my forum time here. If I wanted to hear that kind of mindless idiocy I would talk to my coworkers.

I fucking hate my coworkers.

[digesthisickness]

That's why I spend most of my forum time here. If I wanted to hear that kind of mindless idiocy I would talk to my coworkers.

I fucking hate my coworkers.

i DID say about twice a year for a reason. it's not the complaining itself, or the praises, themselves, etc., it's the 'fly-on-the-wall' factor.

one can learn a lot of things that way.

and, like i said before, not just about infps.

[Delilah]

i DID say about twice a year for a reason. it's not the complaining itself, or the praises, themselves, etc., it's the 'fly-on-the-wall' factor.

one can learn a lot of things that way.

Oh yes, I do spy on occasion, under an alias of course.

I am on many forums, you may have seen me somewhere before, but you would never know it. I am stealthy :ph34r:

The only other forum who knows I am me is MBTIc. They scare me over there too though.

[Jennywocky]

You guys are so cute. :)


Only INTPs would sit around and argue about a theoretical "Help the n00b" program that would never really take off within an INTP group anyway.

The system as implemented will police itself and "train" members (and it has).

And if they don't happen to get their hands slapped at first, n00bs who want help will either be coached informally by someone who is observant, or they'll figure out who to ask for advice.


(... and barring that, give 'em all to Hustler, like he asked for. Heh.)

[nzashadow]

Never will start? My dreams of being a more terrifying student than my terrifying teacher will never happen? :(

[Delilah]

You guys are so cute. :)

We really are cute, like a kitten under a car tire.

Regardless of the half assed way in which we are doing it (which was to be expected) I think there have been benefits already, personally, I have talked to other members via pm more in the last week or so than ever before, newbs and more established ones. Which has not sucked at all, and it is another venue for the newbs to jump into a conversation and know that we probably won't kill them immediately.

This was not ever meant to be a hand holding, kumbaya singing, group hugging, lets' skip around the park together while babbling nonsense incoherently while drooling like mongoloids and be BFF's.
Not enough booze in the world to make me play that game.

Plus, for me, it has made me pay more attention to them, and I realized, some of them don't suck. Yet.

[Gaupa]

Never will start? My dreams of being a more terrifying student than my terrifying teacher will never happen? :(

I was curious about the "common noob mistakes", but I fear I don't qualify as a noob anymore... :sadbanana:
So I will never know (until I make one...!:devil: ).

[Gaupa]

... kumbaya singing...

I'd like to see a group of INTPs doing that...

[Delilah]

I'd like to see a group of INTPs doing that...

How much booze do ya got? I don't know the words but I can make them up.......

[shadow1986]

An INTP mentor wouldn't do jackshit until you nag them

Can't I just get a tour-guide and show me to all the cool nooks-and-crannies of this forum.

And the idea of a "mentor" strikes me as very ghey, in the non-homosexual sense, as it pertains to some form of relationshp of care and respect.

A lecturer/professor of mine suggested I become a mentor of 1st year students here. I laughed in her face and said "HAHAHAHA! DO I look like I have some form of leadership qualities?" Mentoring is such a ghey concept.

[Oso Mocoso]

A lecturer/professor of mine suggested I become a mentor of 1st year students here. I laughed in her face and said "HAHAHAHA! DO I look like I have some form of leadership qualities?" Mentoring is such a ghey concept.

Careful with your vocabulary, newb. If you were in Works classroom he would rap you on the knuckles with a ruler and give you a long-winded lecture about political correctness and how you are using a doubleplusungood vocabulary which could lead to wrongthink.

[Ivy]

Probably so, but only because if you say it out loud you can't distinguish it from gay. In text, ghey (my preferred form is ghei, but whatevs) is completely distinct from gay and not at all a slur.

[intrepid_wanders]

Probably so, but only because if you say it out loud you can't distinguish it from gay. In text, ghey (my preferred form is ghei, but whatevs) is completely distinct from gay and not at all a slur.

I believe this is a dark path...

The only accepted phonetic spelling would be gey. Other than that, one would have to accept the phonetics of u for you and r for are.

[shadow1986]

Probably so, but only because if you say it out loud you can't distinguish it from gay. In text, ghey (my preferred form is ghei, but whatevs) is completely distinct from gay and not at all a slur.

OMG!
LIKE!
TOTALLY!

[ds_null]

Isn't this just another "I'm tired of others getting into my post-whoring" threads?

[Oso Mocoso]

Isn't this just another "I'm tired of others getting into my post-whoring" threads?

Nah, it's more like if you're going to post-whore, we encourage you to use protection. Bareback post-whoring could cut short an otherwise promising career, n00b.

[mgb]

Nah, it's more like if you're going to post-whore, we encourage you to use protection. Bareback post-whoring could cut short an otherwise promising career, n00b.

ssshhh. It's been too long.

[elfsprin]

i'm not really one to work well with a mentor, but i am fond of masochistically requesting negative feedback about myself / reality checks. am i annoying enough as a relatively new person that i need to tweak any of my behaviors?

if so, i can independently adjust.

i haven't gotten any vibes or anything. but sometimes i'm really clueless about that. and my basic assumption about any new group of people is that they secretly can't stand me / wish i would fuck off and die, but are too polite to say so. so. yeah.

[MacGuffin]

i'm not really one to work well with a mentor, but i am fond of masochistically requesting negative feedback about myself / reality checks.

Strange, I do that myself. But usually only after people get to know me a bit.


am i annoying enough as a relatively new person that i need to tweak any of my behaviors?
Nah.

[Night]

i'm not really one to work well with a mentor, but i am fond of masochistically requesting negative feedback about myself / reality checks. am i annoying enough as a relatively new person that i need to tweak any of my behaviors?

if so, i can independently adjust.


My only advice would be to drop your need for critical evaluation.

The machinery of Internet forums allows but a glimpse into your global identity. Many times, any advice you'll receive serves a wider agenda of social conformity instead of providing instructive feedback into how you might "improve" your overall forum performance.

Just don't troll. Share your opinions honestly. Remain open to error.

[Delilah]

i haven't gotten any vibes or anything. but sometimes i'm really clueless about that. and my basic assumption about any new group of people is that they secretly can't stand me / wish i would fuck off and die, but are too polite to say so. so. yeah.

You should definitely come to our meet-up (http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=29807) fellow Minnesotan. :devil:

I'll mentor the hell out of you.

[mgb]

but are too polite to say so.[/SIZE] so. yeah.

Awww. You're cute. I'm not too polite to say so and would have by now if I felt that way. If others felt that way they would have joined me as we pounced on your every word, delighting in your shame.



Actually, where the hell have all the trolls been lately?

[Delilah]

Actually, where the hell have all the trolls been lately?

I don't know, but I could really use one tonight.

I have had a bad day. :devil:

[Rincon]

I don't know, but I could really use one tonight.

I have had a bad day. :devil:

*looks around nervously* Uh, well ok then, here goes:

Hey look! She wants to be your friend and talk to you alot! You guys would get along great!

http://mamapalooza.com/blog/uploaded_images/soccer_FPO%5B1%5D-726968.JPG

:ph34r:

[Delilah]

*looks around nervously* Uh, well ok then, here goes:

Hey look! She wants to be your friend and talk to you alot! You guys would get along great!

http://mamapalooza.com/blog/uploaded_images/soccer_FPO%5B1%5D-726968.JPG

:ph34r:

Oh sweet jesus! I wil string that bitch up good!

Ever seen Texas Chainsaw Massacre?

That's nothing.:devil:

[Rincon]

Oh sweet jesus! I wil string that bitch up good!

Ever seen Texas Chainsaw Massacre?

That's nothing.:devil:

She even brought along some non-alcoholic beer!!! That should really help loosen things up! Don't get too crazy, you two ;)

[Delilah]

She even brought along some non-alcoholic beer!!! That should really help loosen things up! Don't get too crazy, you two ;)

Are you sure it's not Zima's or wine coolers? "Cuz I am pretty sure I caught a whiff of something nauseatingly fruity.

I am getting my knife!

[Rincon]

I am getting my knife!

Mission Accomplished! :grin:

[Delilah]

Mission Accomplished! :grin:

You should probably back up sexy, wouldn't want to hurt your fine ass. ;)



*starts ctting bitches viciously and indescriminantly*

[Delilah]

Whoa, hey Disregard that last post, I am super sweet and I want to mentor you newbs, especially if you are a non-stop talking, super touchy, barbequeing softball mom.

Especially.

I have wine coolers.........






*tucks knife in pants and smiles innocently*

[Shades of Gray]

Whoa, hey Disregard that last post, I am super sweet and I want to mentor you newbs, especially if you are a non-stop talking, super touchy, barbequeing softball mom.

Especially.

I have wine coolers.........






*tucks knife in pants and smiles innocently*

Is that a knife in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

[Twitch]

Is that a knife in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Undoubtedly both.

[syzygy]

How do I get "mentored"?

[mgb]

How do I get "mentored"?



Oso Mocoso
Delilah
Twitch
Madrigal
MGB
MadamI'madaM
Ptah
Sandwich
Dune_E
Dr. Haight (INTP newbs only)
Bluebell
LowEnd
CorporateWhore

Who do you want to mentor you?

[syzygy]

I don't know any of you. Whoever will take me on, I guess?

[mgb]

I don't know any of you. Whoever will take me on, I guess?

Give us a day or two to get back to you. We're organized like that.

[Delilah]

I don't know any of you. Whoever will take me on, I guess?

Huh, that made me think of that song from the 80's...."Take on Me" By Ah Ha? Is that right?

Hm. I liked that video.

We're all super good at it, very focused.


Give us a day or two to get back to you. We're organized like that.

Yeah, a a day or two, I'm still thinking about that video and if I got the band name right, and that curly fries sound pretty good right now. But more than one, one isn't enough.

Maybe because I forgot to eat today, and maybe yesterday.....not sure.

What was I saying?

[syzygy]

I think you got the band name right. It was one of those songs I used to have in my iTunes Library before I realised I'd never listened to it and trashed it, along with about a thousand other songs.

...wait, why am I on this thread, again?

[Delilah]

I think you got the band name right. It was one of those songs I used to have in my iTunes Library before I realised I'd never listened to it and trashed it, along with about a thousand other songs.

...wait, why am I on this thread, again?

Because you threw songs away, which is utter madness! A clear sign that you desperately need help! What if you want to listen to it someday? It could happen, I'm just saying.

I wonder if It's one of my 4400+ items on mine? Hm. I dunno.

[syzygy]

Because you threw songs away, which is utter madness! A clear sign that you desperately need help! What if you want to listen to it someday? It could happen, I'm just saying.

I wonder if It's one of my 4400+ items on mine? Hm. I dunno.

I still have 4959 songs! Less than half of which I've listened to! I only threw out the ones that were erm... free, and that I knew weren't on the top of my list.

There's a TV show called the 4400... I've never watched it, though.

[mgb]

Huh, that made me think of that song from the 80's...."Take on Me" By Ah Ha? Is that right?



I think it's Aha. I also think Toonia has it as her usertitle.

[Delilah]

There's a TV show called the 4400... I've never watched it, though.

I've heard of that. Never seen it either.


I think it's Aha. I also think Toonia has it as her usertitle.


Ah ha, it's Aha! I meant to get around to looking that up but I was eating chips.