Why do people be nasty to newbies?

samhuzz

Just wondering why some people feel the need to post nasty comments when newbies post on here. It's the only forum I've known to be like this, most others have a load of posts welcoming the new person to the forum. Surely everyone was in the same boat at some point, saw Martin Lewis on the TV, went onto this website looking for advice, saw the forum and posted. There's no need for it, if you can't help someone, why bother posting at all. BTW I'm not talking about on here or DT, you expect a bit of debate or banter on those two boards, but on the genuine moneysaving etc part.

It's not everyone, most people on here I've found to be really friendly and helpful, but some have to spoil it for the rest.

poshcaz

easy targets

Quasar

Some newbies are obvious AE on the windup but they are relatively rare. On the whole, people are nice to newbies but when someone is not, it does stand out.

scottishchick27

Can you post links to some examples? The only time I've noticed newbies getting a hard time is when it's really obvious they are AE on a wind up mission.

ormus

we probably get one genuine newbie for every 99 trolls/spam/AEs on here.

Sunshine12

Secret_Agent wrote: »

My name is Ash and I am an AE

Have you been PPR'd again!! :rotfl:;):rotfl::D;)

Simon11

Well I think its because there are lots of members who are very experienced and know lots in their field, and sometimes get annoyed at people who join MSE. They then only post onces asking a questions (Without looking at previous threads or ask silly question), then continue their post until they get an answer and never come back off.

Most newbies join because they need help, however most don't come back to help others on this site. It should be a site where you come for advice/help but also provide it to other if you have experience:D

I personaly do find it annoying and if a member has like 20odd posts I'm more likely to spend more time on solving their issue:) then someone who has 1 post and will dissapear soon and won't thank you atall

Quasar

Secret_Agent wrote: »

My name is Ash and I am an AE

Speaking for myself, I haven't noticed you being unpleasant in any of your incarnations. Dunno about windups tho'....

OnceUponADream

On the Praise, Vent & Warings & Consumer Rights boards people can be [STRIKE]nasty [/STRIKE] intolerant to newbies - some are trolls but some do just sign up to ask a genuine question, albeit sometimes daft questions:)

Mips

Sorry, but I've not seen a genuine newbie in these parts since.... umm... 2008

OnceUponADream

Secret_Agent wrote: »

Yes dude I am on a roll though not PPRd for a week or so

(but I was on holiday for a week of that :cool:)

:rotfl::rotfl:

Do you awake every morning and breathe a sigh of relief when you can log in and post:p