question for you noobies...

[HanweiGotRice]

hey, how do you noobies know when you're no longer noobies?...lol... sorry...just thought I'd ask.

(yes, I'm bored)

chineser

[hukster00]

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5" 10,000 RPM Silver Shift-Lite Tachometer
Injen Cai
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[yakkosmurf]

Originally posted by hukster00:
When you stop asking Questions <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm30.gif" border=0>



I guess I'm still a newbie.

[AzNGiRLTRD]

Originally posted by hukster00:
When you stop asking Questions <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm30.gif" border=0>


LoL, that's cute. I think it should be when you registered. But, 1st thing most people will look at is the amount of post you have made, which doesn't matter because they could be 50% pointless bs. I know I've had my fair share of "bored" topic. http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/biggrin.gif



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[HanweiGotRice]

hmm...well, this was meant to be a rhetorical question...but since there are some serious answers posted, I'll give my answer.

There's no certain amount of time that has to pass. Once you no longer ask questions like "what kind of hyper white bulbs are good?", "how can I get that HID blue look?", "what's the butterfly valve?", "what's the difference b/t an intake and a cai?"...etc. Once you stop asking "beginner" questions, once you start to give the advice rather than ask for it, then you're no longer a noob. Of course people will never know everything, but there's a big difference between asking "what size rims will fit the celica?" and "should I run a 75 or 100 shot of NOS?". The latter question basically says you already know what you're doing, you just want some opinions.

Oh, and the number of posts also say something. Usually, those with the posts up in the thousands know their ****...with the exception of FIFI. But some with posts in their hundreds know just as much...so...posts can be a good indication, but not in every case.

Chineser.

[Johan]

Asking when you stop beeing a neewbie, makes you one !!!!!!<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm16.gif" border=0>

[celica2k]

i would have to say its when you know what your talking about when someone asks you a question about the car or certain mods. and when you stop asking stupid questions like "whats the butterfly do?" or "whats the best thing i can do to increase my horsepower?" just my opinion

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-TRD Extended Exhaust
-Custom SS
-Motegi MR-7 17's w/ Yokohama Avid H4 rubber
-Painted Stock Side Skirts
-Painted Engine Plastics
-Panasonic MXE 701U Head Unit
-10" MTX 8000 subwoofer w/ custom enclosure
-DRL/Auto On Disabled

[HanweiGotRice]

Johan, you sayin I'm a noobie? <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm23.gif" border=0>

Read my first post. I asked "when YOU noobies knew YOU weren't noobies anymore". Hence NOT ME.

I asked this question in the first place cuz I was tryin to bust the noobie's balls in this forum...and now you call ME a noobie?! Please. I am not teh ghey. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm13.gif" border=0> Don't make me swim over to the Netherlands with my rice...you don't want none of dis <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0>

<FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This message has been edited by HanweiGotRice on November 03, 2001 at 04:30 PM</font>

[MikeUK]

HanweiGotRice

Its all relative to some of us your a newbie..

To some those that have only been here 6 mths are newbies..

To some those registered in 2001 no matter how many posts are newbies..

Lifes like that...

[HanweiGotRice]

you think I've only been here since April?!

I've been reading this board since early 2000, for at least 18 months now. Back and forth from here and Celica.net. I decided to actually register in April because I decided then that this site was much better than Celica.net.

Whatever, you guys think what you want. It's all good. I started this thread as a joke. And it's gotten serious. Anyway, no flames intended here.

Chineser

[kocheroni]

It has nothing to do w/ how many questions you ask. Larry D still asks questions to people. It comes down to the point of when you understand what people are talking about. You never find out answers until you ask questions.

[Maelfyn]

I am definitely still a newbie. I post a lot because I love the board and do my best to contribute to the threads in different forums. But there is so much I still have no idea how to do. One day I want to learn how to take my engine apart and put it back together. Same with the transmission. Well at least have a better understanding of them... that would be nice. <IMG SRC="http://www.plaudersmilies.de/specs.gif" border=0>

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[GTS LAID]

who was it that said that I'm finally part of the club...

you have to mis-shift and blow your engine... just make sure your engine is the only thing they make you blow for initiation into the NC.ORG tribe

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[CelicaNamja79]

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[CeliRacer]

I believe you stop becoming a noobie is when you are able to stop asking the simple questions like "what's a butterfly" and "which intake is better" and be able to come up with good interesting topics to get everyone interested.

Another thing is when you have some professionalism when answering questions. Its kinda sad to see when you have someone who comes on this board and who wants to act like an @sshole. (Ex: All the noobies in OT after Aug 2001)




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[200HP4dr]

Originally posted by CeliRacer:
I believe you stop becoming a noobie is when you are able to stop asking the simple questions like "what's a butterfly" and "which intake is better" and be able to come up with good interesting topics to get everyone interested.

Another thing is when you have some professionalism when answering questions. Its kinda sad to see when you have someone who comes on this board and who wants to act like an @sshole. (Ex: All the noobies in OT after Aug 2001)





Or maybe when you generalize that all of us who registered after Aug. are *******s or spell newbies like "noobies". http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/wink.gif

Most of us who truly come to sources such as this seeking help will be as polite as possible simply because you have something we don't: knowledge. It's only when we get crap do we inadverantly become @ssholes. I personally don't take alot of the things people say too seriously, because I am aware of the age group that this car attracts, and therefore, sometimes the maturity is lacking. I understand that. Some people can't sift through the crap to get to the info, and in turn get pissed off about it.

To answer the question, I think that you cease being a newbie when you become able to take the knowledge that was given to you, and pass it on to someone who was once in your shoes. Remember that folks.

Chris

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by GTS LAID:
just make sure your engine is the only thing they make you blow for initiation into the NC.ORG tribe

<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm27.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0> that makes me wonder...hmmmmmmmm<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm40.gif" border=0>

[Johan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by HanweiGotRice:
[B]Johan, you sayin I'm a noobie? <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm23.gif" border=0>

Read my first post. I asked "when YOU noobies knew YOU weren't noobies anymore". Hence NOT ME.

I asked this question in the first place cuz I was tryin to bust the noobie's balls in this forum...and now you call ME a noobie?! Please. I am not teh ghey. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm13.gif" border=0> Don't make me swim over to the Netherlands with my rice...you don't want none of dis <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0>

And were in my post exactly was I referring to you ???????
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[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Honetly O agree with Johan about the post!!!

And secondly, a newbie is someone who asks these questions:

1.) When are you a "noobie"
2.) What kind of cloths do you drive in your celica with?
3.) Will a Celica get me girls?
4.) Will this void my warranty?

How to spot a newbie?
Screen names like these:

1.) PimpinINmyCelica
2.) Big Celica Pimp
3.) FastandtheFuriouswasReal
4.) VVTLiisWayCool

If you spot screen names like these people above... slap them for making us Celica people look like low trashy hoodlums.

And by the way... you're not a newbie anymore when you goto bed at night thanking god for David Draper!

Matt

VTECH= Very Timid and Exhausted Civic Hatchback

[Acilec]

To Johan,

Ja, noobies zijn noobies, wat een onzettend gekloot allemaal met deze mensen hier soms. Bijvoorbeeld, de vraag "wat voor'n zonnebril draag jij terwijl je je Celica rijd??". Onzin! Hey, is de Celica al een beetje populair in Nederland? Ik ben nog steeds een noobie kwa het aantal posts maar ik heb know-how.

Goed, ik mis mijn vaderland! Ben al 6 jaar niet terug geweest. Heb vroeger in Zandvoort gewoont, mijn vader is trouwens Amsterdammer door en door! Ajax forever!!!!

Peace man,

Fin

[HanweiGotRice]

Johan,
oh http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif mah bad http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif **putting speedo and rice away**....<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0>

Dark Star,
You = Teh Ghey Noob. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm1.gif" border=0>

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Ouch I think I'm going to cry... it went away.

[HanweiGotRice]

just playin....it's all good.