Suggestion: Adopt a Newb Thread!

[Nick]

I'm not exactly a staff member... But in my personal opinion, there are two good ways to go about this. If the mods are willing to put in some effort, there could be some restrictions set. Say, 100, 150 posts required? A one time reviewing process? As for "firing" I say there should be no reason to fire someone that isn't already breaking the rules as it is. Basically, all rules apply and if the adoptee simply isn't satisfied, they can ask for a different adopter

Post requirements and restrictions are silly. Staff members and regular members say all the time that post count isn't important here, so restricting people from helping others - opposed to building a post count to prove you aren't a spammer so you can claim songs and whatnot for claims thread - seems unnecessary for deciding who should be someone who can adopt a newbie and who can't.

I do think a reviewing process would be a good idea. Members who are interested in adopting a newbie can post stating their interest. I do feel like there should be at least one restriction, like, the member must have been a member for at least half a year (or even more) or something like that? And after they post displaying that they're interested, they can be reviewed upon by the NU/W moderators to see if they are suited, and they'd be added to the list, and then a newbie can come along and choose who they would like, since it's to benefit them.

I feel like a good thing would be to change it to an Adopt a Vet kind of thing, instead of newbie. It's better to have the newbie be as comfortable as possible, and that way members who just joined can show that they're here for more than just to download Shiny Gold or something. I feel like the best way they can be comfortable would be for them to choose who they want to be their guides along the way to becoming contributive and an excellent addition to the community! And if they aren't satisfied with who they chose, they can choose someone else. n__n

Perhaps each adopter could submit a short bio about themselves such as interests, age, and a personality description to be under their name in the list.

Biographies and all that can be posted on their profiles, so I think a requirement would be to have your about me filled out with all the information you feel comfortable with posting on the internet so new members can have the best understanding of who you are and can be more comfortable with you.

 

[Wolf in the Rain]

Yeah, I also had a hard time learning the ropes when I joined PC, so I think this is a great idea!

You got my support! *Thumbs Up*

 

[seal]

I support this idea for the simple reason that I remember how hard it was for me to fit in when I was a newbie.

 

[Garrabutártulo]

So... where would I have to go to see who are willing to adopt someone?
I'm really new here, and I'm spanish, so I don't understand all the things you say. Having a master could be very helpful for me.
Besides I like meeting new people.

 

[Eurydice]

i think this would be really helpful. so then the new members can at least have a friend on the forums when they sign up. i remember when i joined i hardly posted and was really shy. so it might help people who were like me to feel welcomed to the forum.
i would sign up to adopt someone. i love this idea ^_^

 

[lionrt60]

I love this idea:P i support:P

 

[Hiidoran]

So... where would I have to go to see who are willing to adopt someone?

It's not for certain that this is gonna be implemented quite yet. :x Luke said he would present it to the other Hstaff, so it's being discussed.

If it's gonna happen here on PC, I'm sure everyone will be made aware of it once all the details are hammered out. :D

 

[rickyisgreat]

I would like to help out too. :) I love helping people. :) If this does come true you can count me in. I can speak spanish too for spanish speakers like Garrabutártulo

 

[Kon~]

What I think needs to be made clear is where people specialise. Say someone comes to check out the ROM threads. I cannot help there. But if they wanted to RP, I could sure show them around.

We would need to have some kind of area specification for the adopters. WannaROMs should be pointed towards volunteers who have knowledge of the ROM threads, whereas, say, new Artists should be given an adopter who knows their way around the Art boards.

I myself wouldn't mind jumping through the Game threads and RP boards with newbies. :3
That's where I hang out, and I know the area rules for each section (pretty much).

 

[kasabian_]

Sounds fun.
I'd join in, get adopted by someone :)

 

[Rose Pinkerton]

I support 100%! I'd also adopt but at this point I'm still a n0ob too. Can newbies adopt?

 

[Dawn]

Honestly? Adopting so early might be detrimental to the point.

 

[Cinaed666]

This sounds like a good idea, I'd like to get adopted : D

 

[Rose Pinkerton]

Honestly? Adopting so early might be detrimental to the point.

Ah well still seems like a good idea and I support it!

 

[Hiidoran]

I'm finally replying to you, Nick! :D

Honestly? Adopting so early might be detrimental to the point.

Yeah, and that's why I agree with Nick's idea concerning restrictions. While putting a restriction based on something as trivial as post count probably wouldn't be the best idea, a required amount of active participation around the boards seems perfectly logical. We could implement a simple reviewing process to make sure members offering to be veterans have this level of activity, as well as possibly make sure they themselves know how to follow the rules before they go explaining them to someone else. After all, there's nothing more facepalm worthy than when one member tells another member that doing something that is clearly against the rules is a perfectly fine idea. It happens waaay more than you think...

For this to work however, we're going to need a lot of volunteers, as we get maaaany new members each day... and it'd be a mess for one adopter having more than a few adoptees. :x Even though most new members probably won't bother to use this system, chances are we'll still get at least a couple each day looking for guidance. This is my main concern as of right now, and it kinda makes me want to lean back towards making this a more relaxed system.

As for what people specialize in, we could place that next to their user names on the list of adopters. Or, we could organize the adopters by board or interest. Either way, that can easily be made available to adoptees looking for the right mentor.

 

[Rose Pinkerton]

Hey what about users with roleplay accounts? They mainly post in OT or not at all how will they find out? Hmmm what if there was a sticky segment for that sort of user in th different sections?

 

[empty streets]

Such a good idea even if it's from another forum. I would gladly be an adopter! Or be adopted 0_0

 

[Captain Fabio]

I think it would constrain and categorize the newer members even more than they already are.

It is tough being a new member on such a big community and to be made someone's 'thing', might be intimidating to some and defer people to join in on the community.

 

[THeBiiGReDSCaRe]

Seems like cheery idea! New members get more friends as their 'owner' shows them other noobs and other 'noob masters', in addition to being shown the ropes.

 

[Mattysaurus]

This seems like a great idea.
I know for sure I'm not in the newbie section anymore, but I'm probably not in the 'owner' section yet. ;;

I would still love to help whoever needs it. ;D