Why do people be nasty to newbies?

amistupid

My welcoming fatherly arm is almost worn out.

amus

scottishchick27 wrote: »

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.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2558883

samhuzz

Secret_Agent wrote: »

Taking more time and also spell check


I am not here to be nasty, that would be a bit sad I am here for laughs and a chat

Well said :T me too, although some people just seem to like to make newbies feel small and this might make more sensitive people not post again, then they are missing out on all the nice folks and funny chat on here. It must not be just me that thinks like this as I've also seen a fair few leaving threads lately (although these were mostly on here or DT). They couldn't stop me posting on here though, I'd argue back and try to give as good as I got.

samhuzz

amistupid wrote: »

My welcoming fatherly arm is almost worn out.

Not on me it hasn't, I've yet to experience the fatherly arm and I've been here since March!

samhuzz

Secret_Agent wrote: »

I am not PPRd for being nasty, just for being an AE so it does not bother me. I once got to 8000 thanks in just a few months so I must be brightening someones day

I mainly come on at night because a lot of serious stuff is talked about in the day and I might offend with my daft humour

The day people tell me they have had enough of me then I'll stop coming :cool: and chill instead.

That is very true, I've often wondered why you get PPRd as you are always nice as far as I've seen. I think I did ask the question on one post, but someone said it had something to do with :money: and investing money in Iceland! It really made me laugh!

sjr13

I am a real person that joined yesterday with a genuine question and I'm pleased to say that I feel very welcome here and got a lot of help with my query.

In fact, I'd had a bloody awful couple of days at the hands of my Father-in-Law from Hell and reading through some of the posts here (especially the thread about how to deal with "Chuggers" had me crying with laughter!:rotfl:) it really cheered me up and put the problems with this horrible little man into perspective.

I am a member of a few other forums dealing with all sorts of subjects from history to animals and I am used to the etiquette expected, I too get annoyed with people who make a couple of posts and then vanish so I intend to stick around and see if I can repay with any little bits of advice I can give to anyone.

Thanks again :A xx

Quasar

samhuzz wrote: »

Not on me it hasn't, I've yet to experience the fatherly arm and I've been here since March!

When you do, be careful where his hand goes. :rotfl:

Aww he's a good one, Ami, he is. :A

samhuzz

sjr13 wrote: »

I am a real person that joined yesterday with a genuine question and I'm pleased to say that I feel very welcome here and got a lot of help with my query.

In fact, I'd had a bloody awful couple of days at the hands of my Father-in-Law from Hell and reading through some of the posts here (especially the thread about how to deal with "Chuggers" had me crying with laughter!:rotfl:) it really cheered me up and put the problems with this horrible little man into perspective.

I am a member of a few other forums dealing with all sorts of subjects from history to animals and I am used to the etiquette expected, I too get annoyed with people who make a couple of posts and then vanish so I intend to stick around and see if I can repay with any little bits of advice I can give to anyone.

Thanks again :A xx

Welcome to MSE, hope you find it as much fun as I do! I'm glad you got the advise you needed. (Although I feel a bit out of place saying welcome as I've only been on here since March myself, so maybe the MSErs who've been here longer could assist with the welcomes if they want?)

amistupid

samhuzz wrote: »

Not on me it hasn't, I've yet to experience the fatherly arm and I've been here since March!

I've got a hell of a back log to get through and I'm sure some are pushing back into the front of the queue for a third or fourth welcome.

Sunshine12

amistupid wrote: »

I've got a hell of a back log to gett hrough and I'm sure some are pushing back into the queue for a third or fourth welcome.

Im sure Im in the queue for the 5th time now!