Then you're as human as the rest of us are!

Quick Question by Karen on 2013-03-18 05:52:00 UTC Reply

I've been looking back over the Board, and in the month since I popped up again, I haven't really done much commenting on people's posts. This is partly because, most of the time, I don't know what in the world's going on and I don't want to ruin it, but should I try to be more active than I've been?

Been doing much the same thing by Bausiren on 2013-03-20 19:48:00 UTC Reply

I wouldn't worry too much; I'm the newest of newbies, but I'd hypothesize that just doing what you feel comfortable with is the best scheme. Familiarize yourself with what's going on, crack a few jokes- and NEVER, EVER, listen to newbies.
-Bausiren
It's somewhat complicated? by VixenMage on 2013-03-18 20:07:00 UTC Reply

Be as active as you feel comfortable being - there's nothing wrong with hanging back, nor with jumping forward.

(Am I actually capable of giving anyone a straight yes or no answer? Apparently not!)

But VixenMage, haven't you heard? by SpecstacularSC on 2013-03-19 01:18:00 UTC Reply

Board activity is a very complex system of physical judgement and-

Yeah, I can't even force myself to finish that one.

Oh my by Karen on 2013-03-19 01:53:00 UTC Reply

Physical judgement? :O

Physical judgment? by Silken Dawn on 2013-03-21 02:04:00 UTC Reply

Is that like spatial awareness/judgment of distances? Or do you mean corporal punishment? Or physical reenactments of Phoenix Wright-esque courtroom drama?
I'm so full of it... by SpecstacularSC on 2013-03-19 01:58:00 UTC Reply

There's no judgement involved, it's just a matter of saying things.

My, the Board is certainly full of saying things. (nm) by Silken Dawn on 2013-03-21 02:05:00 UTC Reply
-whaps- by KittyNoodles on 2013-03-19 13:44:00 UTC Reply

Don't scare people like that, you scamp!

Definitely! by KittyNoodles on 2013-03-18 07:00:00 UTC Reply

At the very least, do what I did and ask lots of questions! (Seriously, does anyone know how many times I apologized for asking things?)

It's always rather fun (for me) to jump head-first into things you know little about! (And it can help to read the initial post of a thread to find out what's being discussed.) :D

Haha but... by Karen on 2013-03-19 01:51:00 UTC Reply

...if I jump head-first into things, I'll probably do something stupid and offend someone. Or that's what I'm worried I'll do.

A reasonable fear. by KittyNoodles on 2013-03-19 03:53:00 UTC Reply

And easily avoided: If you think something you've said might hurt someone's feelings, don't post it. Simple! :D

Heh. by Karen on 2013-03-19 04:25:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, but what if I act like an idiot or just plain say something stupid?

Then you're as human as the rest of us are! by KittyNoodles on 2013-03-19 13:18:00 UTC Reply

Trust me, pretty much my first week(s) here I messed up a handful of different times - put pages on the Wiki under the wrong categories, accidentally ventured close/into flaming territory when someone discovered a slew of Mulan badfics, and generally acted like the rampaging newbie I was. The worst I ever got was a reminder or two to reign things in - I was way harder on myself than I think everyone else was. ^^;

If you goof, you goof - what better way to learn, am I right?

Ehe I guess by Karen on 2013-03-19 16:03:00 UTC Reply

Thanks ^_^ I feel better.

Anytime! ^^ (nm) by KittyNoodles on 2013-03-20 21:07:00 UTC Reply

No worries! by Tray-Gnome on 2013-03-19 05:42:00 UTC Reply

Everybody makes mistakes from time to time! It's all part of the learning process. And believe me, the PPC is a very tolerant bunch. I mean, they've been puttin' up with me for nearly three years now!