As the season approaches...

[nehalita]

What these two men say above is true. Our attitude reflects our community and we cannot come across as a welcome community without the welcoming attitude.

To the rookies: I still consider myself as a rookie so I want you to know that I still go through what you all go through. There's a lot to learn here and make sure you get a chance to look at some of these threads, especially the stickies. Many of us here are MORE than happy to talk to you about anything you might want to know. Don't feel intimidated, we don't bite =).

[Arkorobotics]

Talk about bad experiences... I defiantly agree with this, people were not so nice when I first joined, but after a while I caught on. I just think it would be nice if can show the newbies how great ChiefDelphi really is.

[coastertux]

I totally agree! I was a noobie last year and I was warmly welcomed. I am ready to give something back to the community and show this year's noobies and show them how great ChiefDelphi really is.

[Cory]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again.

Best way to welcome new users...don't call them n00b, newb, etc.

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by Cory

I've said this before, and I'll say it again.

Best way to welcome new users...don't call them n00b, newb, etc.

Newb, or not newb: that is the question?

[ClintDog]

Good call

[wilshire]

We also need to remember to refrain from going for that rep button right off the bat. I know I got the blunt end of this last year when I first joined.
Luckily I'm a quick learner. Like Arefin said before a nice polite pm is always a positive way to showing the new user what he or she may have done wrong. I know I definitely appreciated the people that PMed me instead of giving me bad rep.
So with that being said:
Welcome to Chiefdelphi forums new users

[Damian Manda]

This is exactly what needs to happen. Our team eliminated the language of rookie/newbie vs. veteran from our communication due to the negative connotation it seemed to carry for new members. The best way to keep people enjoying the FIRST program is to help them and make them feel included, not differentiate certain people into categories. We were all once in the same position, and I remember I was sometimes hesitant to post just because I though someone might catch me on reposting something or asking an easy to answer question. Thanks for posting this reminder Arefin.