Are new people allowed on the forums?

[Rasbelin]

Originally posted by War of Art

You two look great together on the dance floor

I guess it's because of Skanky's style.

[Skanky Burns]

I'll pay that one!!

[spartak]

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[Alex]

case closed. miiiiiing!

[Solver]

BTW, it's interesting whether we have the "DL unless proven otherwise" or "legit unless proven a DL" doctrine.

But then, even I, one of the top posters here, fear to show my nose in the OT sometimes .

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Taz
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Like it ever did?

ACK!

[mrmitchell]

Yeah, like anyone would try to call Solver a DL
Those OT posters are vicious though. Vicious.
Wild animals, ready to jump out, rip you to shreds. Their call is "Hello, I am New to Apolyton, Hello." At that, they jump out and start dancing, which rips apart the soul of the newbie.
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But panag is right, that's one tradition of Apolyton I'd rather see us lose.

[Alexander's Horse]

DL's are an underclass here. They have no rights. They lead a dangerous existence on the margins of the Apolyton community. They have feelings too you know. Somebody will probably make a documentary about their plight one day. Those DL's who speak out will be banned automatically of course. They can't win. Let's have more compassion for DL's.

[Ben Kenobi]

Some of the OT posters are vicious, most aren't.
Some are actually pretty nice once you get to know them, and they stop bristling.

I never got a DL dance when I first posted OT.
Something to do with lurking for awhile, and not starting new threads tends to keep people off the back of new posters. It helps if you are not a settler, since settlers have 0 posts.

Maybe something for the FAQ, or a topped thread? Tips for newbies?

[Ming]

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
DL's are an underclass here. They have no rights. They lead a dangerous existence on the margins of the Apolyton community. They have feelings too you know. Somebody will probably make a documentary about their plight one day. Those DL's who speak out will be banned automatically of course. They can't win. Let's have more compassion for DL's.

Classic AH

And just when I think you are starting to lose your touch...

[DrSpike]

He's just concerned for poor old banned Rimmer.

[mrmitchell]

He's right!

* mrmitchell gathers an angry mob to storm the Apolytonian Fortress where the mods reside
* Mob disintegrates upon seeing Ming's banning rod



Really though, if you replace "DL" with "Settler" in AH's post it actually really is true. We need to show some care about the n00bs. Because we were all n00bs one day, and we'll always be n00bs at heart.

(Actually, "n00b" is a pretty derogatory term for Settlers, so I guess using it at all puts them down. However, I can't change my language. We need to understand that we're all n00bs, so thus putting any one down for being a n00b would become impossible.)

[Alexander's Horse]

Dl's and settlers start out on the same footing. But, like children of a lesser God, DL's are never given the opportunities and security that are given to legitimate posters. They live on the edge, fearing discovery and untimely death, like the escaped replicants in Blade Runner.

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Dl's and settlers start out on the same footing. But, like children of a lesser God, DL's are never given the opportunities and security that are given to legitimate posters. They live on the edge, fearing discovery and untimely death, like the escaped replicants in Blade Runner.

Funny you should mention "replicants", Since we all know you are the King of them.



ACK!

[Ben Kenobi]

I never really minded the label of n00b, it's better to admit so and have people help you out.

Just don't start a thread on the OT proclaiming your n00bness.

In one sense I am a 'child of a lesser god.'
Thanks for the gag AH.