Newbie Adoptions v3.0

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[b][color=white][hl=60699F][u]Newbie Adoptions List:[/u][/color][/b][/hl][hr][/blockquote]
Hello, [b][color=darkslateblue]newbies[/b][/color]! [face_grin] Are you feeling a bit lost? Are you intimidated by the sheer size of the [link=http://boards.theforce.net][b]J[/b]edi [b]C[/b]ouncil[/link]? Do you want to blend in quickly, make friends fast and avoid common rookie mistakes? Then you?ve certainly come to the right place! Here, in the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10253086][b][color=#60699F]Newbie Adoptions Thread[/color][/b][/link], we have a collection of extremely talented and caring [b][color=maroon]oldbies[/b][/color] who are dedicated to helping you learn the ways of our beloved [link=http://boards.theforce.net][b]J[/b]edi [b]C[/b]ouncil[/link]. [face_love] And once you?ve been adopted, you?ll be able to ask any question about the [link=http://boards.theforce.net][color=#60699F][b]Jedi Council[/b][/color][/link], no matter how small or silly you may think it is, to your [b][color=maroon]adopter[/b][/color]. So, come get adopted today! [face_wink]

[ul][li][i][u][b][color=blue]Newbie Adoption Co-ordinator[/b][/color][/i][/u]: If any adoption information changes or if problems arise, please notify me ([link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=726885][b][color=white][hl=#60699F]Stridarious[/b][/hl][/color][/link] ) via [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=726885]PM[/link] as soon as possible. [face_happy] . [/li]

[li][i][u][b][color=maroon]Adopters/Oldbies[/b][/color][/i][/u]: To adopt a [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbie[/b][/color], you must be a registered [b]JCer[/b] for at least the last three months and you must have at least 400 posts to your name. [b][color=maroon]Oldbies[/b][/color] may only adopt one [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbie[/b][/color] at a time; requests by [b][color=maroon]Oldbies[/b][/color] to adopt another [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbie[/b][/color] will only be heard via [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=726885][i]Private Message[/i][/link] and granted with just cause. After you have adopted a [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbie[/b][/color], it is recommended (but not mandatory) that you both make notation of your relationship in their [b]signatures[/b] ([b]E.g.[/b]: ?[i]Adopter of [b][color=darkslateblue]User B[/b][/color][/i],? and ?[i]Adoptee of [b][color=maroon]User A[/b][/color][/i]?). Lastly, [b][color=maroon]adopters[/b][/color] are encouraged let their [b][color=darkslateblue]adoptee[/b][/color] progress at their own pace and to wait until their [b][color=darkslateblue]adoptee[/b][/color] feels that they are ready to come move on and emerge from ?[i]under your protective wing.[/i]? [face_wink][/li]

[li][i][u][b][color=darkslateblue]Adoptees/Newbies[/b][/color][/i][/u]: [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbies[/b][/color] are encouraged to click on the names of free [b][color=maroon]Oldbies[/b][/color] and to look through their [i]user profiles[/i]. [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbies[/b][/color] are not restricted to selecting a free [b][color=maroon]Oldbie[/b][/color] from their continent or who shares their interests, but are encouraged to select any free [b][color=maroon]Oldbie[/b][/color] of their choice. If a [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbie[/b][/color] finds a free [b][color=maroon]Oldbie[/b][/color] who they wish to be adopted by, they are welcome to send that [b][color=maroon]Oldbie[/b][/color] a ?[i]Private Message[/i].? Alternatively, if [b][color=darkslateblue]Newbies[/b][/color] prefer, they can either wait for either an [b][color=maroon]Oldbie[/b][/color] to contact them or they can contact me via a ?[link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=726885][i]Private Message[/i][/link]? and I will pair them up with one of our extremely talented and caring [b][color=maroon]Oldbies[/b][/color], who shares similar interests. [face_wink][/li][/ul]
[blockquote][hr][b][color=darkgreen][u]Free Oldies Waiting To Adopt: (JC Forums Of Expertise).[/u][/b][/color][hr][/blockquote]
[ol][b][color=maroon][u]Asia/Oceania:[/u][/b] [/color][l

 

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[b][color=darkgreen][u]Just for Newbies: A Guide to Essential Threads.[/u][/b][/color][hr][/blockquote]
[ul][li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=3330990][b][color=red]The JC Glossary v5.0[/b][/color][/link]: Have you ever comes across a term or abbreviation in the [b]JC[/b] that you are unfamiliar with? [face_confused] If so, you may want to check out this thread, as chances are that you?ll find out what it means. [face_happy][/li]

[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=9732743][color=blue][b]A Newbie?s Map of the Boards[/b][/color][/link]: A great thread that will give you a quick overview of all the [b]JC?s[/b] main forums. [face_wink][/li]

[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10190564][color=green][b]The Guide to Administrators and Forums[/b][/color][/link]: Here is a complete and up-to-date list of all the [b]Administrators[/b], [b]Managers[/b], and [b]Moderators[/b] and the forums that they're assigned to. [face_grin][/li]

[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=5953570][color=darkorchid][b]The JCC Guide to Better Posting[/b][/color][/link]: An excellent thread that will not only help to improve the quality of your posts but will also to help you to avoid making common rookie mistakes. [face_wink][/li]

[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=4042371][color=teal][b]The Complete Colour Listing[/b][/color][/link]: Here is the thread that lists all the [b][color=navy]colours[/b][/color] that are available for use in the [b]JC[/b]. [face_grin][/li]

[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=5092339&page=11][color=deeppink][b]Practice Markup Codes[/b][/color][/link]: Have you ever wanted to try out a certain [i]markup code[/i] before using it in a formal post? [face_confused] Well, here is the appropriate thread to practice it in and to experiment with others. [face_happy][/li][/ul]

 

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[b][color=darkgoldenrod][u]Just for Oldbies: A Guide on How to Attract Newbies.[/u][/b][/color][hr][/blockquote]
[ul][li][u][b][color=red]Sell Yourself[/color][/b][/u]: Advertise yourself in your [i]bio[/i]. For example, you may want to begin by listing your favourite [i]SW[/i] film, [i]SW[/i] book and [i]SW[/i] character. Here's a true story: when I was [b][color=darkgreen]newbie[/b][/color] searching for an [b][color=darkgoldenrod]adopter[/b][/color], I ended up choosing one strictly because it was evident from both her [i]username[/i] and [i]bio[/i] that she was a huge [b]Obi-Wan Kenobi[/b] fan like me. Now, if I had found an [b][color=darkgoldenrod]adopter[/b][/color] that was an über-Björk fan too, I may have made a different choice. Thus, if you have any passions/interests outside of the [i]SW Universe[/i], you may want to list these too, as you may just happen to cross paths with a [b][color=darkgreen]newbie[/b][/color] who is also a kindred spirit. [face_wink][/li]

[li][u][b][color=blue]Get Your Hustle On[/b][/color][/u]: For those of you very keen on adopting [b][color=darkgreen]newbies[/b][/color], be sure to post in the various ?[i]introduction[/i]? and ?[i]help[/i]? threads that are often posted in the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10181][b]Welcome New Users[/b][/link] forum. In these threads, always be sure to be warm, welcoming, helpful, courteous and respectful to [b][color=darkgreen]newbies[/b][/color]. And only if the moment is fortuitous, gently re-direct them to the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10253086][b][color=darkmagenta]Newbie Adoptions Thread[/color][/b][/link] or mention the many merits of being adopted by an seasoned [b][color=goldenrod]oldbie[/b][/color] like yourself. But always be mindful not to be either overbearing or pressuring. [face_wink][/li]

[li][u][b][color=green]Adoptee Recommendations[/b][/color][/u]: If you?ve spent some serious time both helping and developing a good rapport with an [b][color=darkgreen]adoptee[/b][/color] of yours, who is now ready to graduate to [b][color=darkred]midbie[/b][/color]-status, you may want to ask them if they wouldn?t mind posting a personal recommendation of you and your abilities as an [b][color=goldenrod]adopter[/b][/color] in the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10253086][b][color=darkmagenta]Newbie Adoptions Thread[/color][/b][/link]. Most former [b][color=darkgreen]adoptees[/b][/color] will gladly do this, as a sign of their appreciation for all your efforts with them. And if you're particularly keen and if you have their permission to do so, once their recommendation is posted, you may want to add it to your [i]bio[/i] for all those searching [b][color=darkgreen]newbies[/b][/color] that may stumble across it in the future. [face_wink][/li][/ul]

 

Looks great as always, Dan.

Thank you so much for all your great work.

 

I'm available to adopt someone. I post all over the place. JCC mostly, but also FF Canada, FF Atlantic Canada, The Senate, and Games, in order of decreasing activity. Need any additional information?

 

I am willing to adopt someone as well. I usually stick to the Fanforce Pacific Region and the Collecting forum though, and will occassionally be seen in comms and the YJCC.

 

w00t!! New thread !

Great job, Dan !!

 

Looks really good, Dan!

 

good job dan, this looks excellent

 

Wonderful job, DAN.

And I'm looking for a new Newbie to adopt. I post mainly in the JCC, but definitely know my way around the Amphitheatre and Fan Force - Southeast U.S.



JPK

 

Beautifully put together Dan. Thanks for the time you've put into this.

 

Dan, this is seriously awesome. Wowy-wow-wow-wow!

All you need is love!

 

Thankyou for all the hard work you are putting in to this Dan.

 

Yeah! Dan you are doing an AMAZING job. Very impressive.

At any rate, newbies please PM me! I'd love to help you out. And especially anyone in the Orange County Area, who may possibly be interested in getting involved in our Fan Force Group.

 

great job Dan!

im also willing to adopt. areas- fan fiction stories, costuming and props, the amphitheater, JC community, and JC election game.

~bria

 

Great job with the new thread.

 

Great job, Dan! Really, great work! *bows*

I'd adopt a newbie... but I allready have one!

 

I also am willing to adopt a newbie...I'll indoctrinat....I mean educate the future minds of this fine institution.

 

Dude there's like a major shortage of newbies!

If they were to come in here, they'd be mobbed like NSync at the mall.

 

Perhaps the newbies don't know there is such a thing as Newbie adoptions? I have seen quite a few Jan 03 members on the boards, so I know there are plenty of newbies.

 

Then I have an idea. Maybe we should post in the welcome newbie posts, and INVITE them to try out the adoptions if they would like. That might work...

 

It's already being planned, as Obi-Dan stated here.

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[i][u][b]Advertising in forum introduction/index threads:[/b][/u] This last reform involves inserting links to and advertisements of the Newbie Adoption Thread in either the introduction or index threads of as many JC forums as possible. In fact, I already have a few threads like The JCC Guide to Better Posting scouted out. But this reform is going to take some time to implement, as I will have to contact the Moderators specific forum and ask for their express permission; but I am confident that it will pay off.[/i] :D[hr][/blockquote]

If you can come up with any other ideas, please tell us! :)


//edit: I just realized that I probably misunderstood your question, Cam. :D You mean the introduction threads right here in WNU, right? ?:| Some people already do 'advertise' the Newbie Adoptions in there, and I don't mind at all if you continue to do so. ;)

 

You could always put it in your signature. I'm feeling generous so I'll put it in my profile.

Edit: I'll put the link in both my signature and profile.