things you wished n00bs knew...

[murderlax]

about TLF.(or about lacrosse in general):dummy:

yup, list things that you wished the newer members of tlf knew before joining.
things such as...
~searching makes a big differnce
~we can tell when you're lying about you're skill level
~we can almost tell when you're lying period.
~tht aIm tlk iznt c00l on aIm or oN tlF
~that major league players do NOT make millions of dollars(thats why they have off-season jobs)
~that you shouldnt hijack threads but instead should search and read

continue...

[navylax161]

1, 4, and 6 are huge pains in the arse.

[moondog]

Do not start retarded threads.

Like spenny said a couple months ago, just about everything imaginable has already been done, so just read, research, or look up what has already been done.

Also--LOOK AT THE STICKIES--they are there to help you

And...AVOID PREFERENCE QUESTIONS!!!

[mmlaxplaya17]

That Rick Rolling ISNT COOL ANYMORE




HAHA as for searching ive been here for longer than most and i still forget to

[Thomson#1]

~you can't shoot 90mph in modified
~love pockets belong in the mesh sticky
~if your a noob, you ship first, and don't argue that
~don't make threads asking what is better or the best, ITS PREFERENCE!, ex. What's the best stick?

[laxr24]

do not make "does ____ shaft fit on _____ head" threads

[mmlaxplaya17]

You wont become a mod so stop asking how you can!!!

[murderlax]

~if your a noob, you ship first, and don't argue that

apparently thats been a big deal lately.

also, please actually read the rules of the forums. (im guessing most people just skipped over them when registering)

[dta06]

-Don't make threads on lax video games, especially one with a petition in it.
-Don't bump a 3 year old thread, by posting something stupid.

[murderlax]

~don't make a thread unless you have SEARCHED!!!

[moondog]

Stop posting spam-porn in the middle of the night in the General Men's Field Forum

If I wanted to knock one off, I wouldn't be at the LACROSSE forums...

[el hucklebarrio]

the retarded "OMG OMG HELP IMMEDIATLEY" threads
and then its like should i buy brine rail mesh? im going to sports authority tommorow.

how about chill out, and if u need mesh go to www.jimalax.com

[CSlax06]

That they are actually n00bs.

[BurnSomeRope]

when they pm me and ask me how to put a hyperlink into text like this. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA&mode=related&search=)

[murderlax]

or when they PM you and ask how to string a love pocket. i've helped out quite a few people but it's getting a little annoying. i'm glad to help, but learn the way i did, STUDY THE PICS!
(don't even get me started on the threads asking how to string love pockets/rock-it pockets)

[MaKiMaKi13]

that i hate them in all there entirety can i say that?

[mmlaxplaya17]

i got another one!!!

Having 7.81 posts perday does not mean your "down" with the vets! it means you need to get a life!

[moondog]

Ooh...I got another one...

Enough of the "What shaft does ___________ use?"

"What head does ___________ use?"

[MACDADDY]

i got a few
~which stick gives me the most accuracy
~i have a kpro and its too heavy. are there any lighter sticks
~i suck, is there better gear i can buy
~whats better a ______ or a ______
~i shoot 110 mph right and 100 left
~how do i increase accuracy.

[Talent223]

that i hate them in all there entirety can i say that?

Best post in a long time. I actually laughed out loud when I read that.


Umm, lets see, it just bothers me when I see a thread that has obviously been talked about many times, and then I see a thread exactly like it like 7 threads down. I mean, are you really too lazy to scroll the mouse wheel down 4 clicks?

[-HSKR-]

-My 40 time is 4.40 or below

[WinnersLacrosse]

when they pm me and ask me how to put a hyperlink into text like this. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA&mode=related&search=)

come on man.....but anyway everyone go to my thread and post an ideas u have about gettin cash quick (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA&mode=related&search=)

[murderlax]

come on man.....but anyway everyone go to my thread and post an ideas u have about gettin cash quick (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA&mode=related&search=)

you could have hidden it a bit better.
it's probably because you've been here for three months.
OOOOHHH!!! zoom, Zoom, ZOOM!(from scubs, im a dork)

[James]

Any nooblet asking how much their pocket sucks. Getting my wonderful advice and 10 seconds of my life I donated to their cause only to say they think their way is better. And not take advice. That is why I wont help or visit anyone on the Stick doctors lounge. Or whatever they call it now.

exp.
THem: Hi I am noobcicle A. How can I fix my ten diamond mesh.

Me: tighten those sidewalls, and fix that bottom string..... Actually restring it , it might be quicker.

Them: Na, I know more then you after stringing this pocket. I will do whatever I want because I a noobsauce stringer to the extreme and my opinion is better then yours. I have 50 posts today so I automatically know everything about stringing.


Thats basically what some people say, in a much nicer way but it still drives me crazy. Anyone feel the same way or is this totally irrational. ;)

Thanks to the noobs who know there place and actually take advice. I respect you.

[WinnersLacrosse]

you could have hidden it a bit better.
it's probably because you've been here for three months.
OOOOHHH!!! zoom, Zoom, ZOOM!(from scubs, im a dork)

lol.......

[aviator]

~~~~~~~~~~that you can avoit a rick roll by cursoring over the hyper link.........it shows the real site by the start menu......found out the hard way.....

[pole15]

What is a Rick Roll anyway? I never really was in on that...

[faceofflax15]

or when they PM you and ask how to string a love pocket. i've helped out quite a few people but it's getting a little annoying. i'm glad to help, but learn the way i did, STUDY THE PICS!
(don't even get me started on the threads asking how to string love pockets/rock-it pockets)

Yeah, I had that problem. Don't even bother trying to help one person about a love pocket/p34/cali.. I did that around December and i'll still get the occasional PM about them... They aren't hard.
that i hate them in all there entirety can i say that?
You truly do, You complain to me about them a lot.. It's quite amusing.
i got another one!!!

Having 7.81 posts perday does not mean your "down" with the vets! it means you need to get a life!

Not really, they can just post a lot at once... They can still have a life and have 10 posts a day, it can take maybe 15 minutes to do that..



Mine: Faceoff related: I've now gone through 3 members arguing with me about cheating in regards to facing off. and after 5 posts of arguing by both of us, and 10 members agreeing with me, they finally agree "I guess its not that bad, but i don't want to, i'm too good at faceoffs, I can pwn you, I promise, I'm really good" No, your not. And then they add to their sig "#1 of Faceoffs: If your not cheating your not trying"


Grr

[murderlax]

faceoff - yea i dont mind helping them out, but i've been getting alot of requests lately.

pole15 - it's when someone hides a link to a stupid song and when you click on it, it comes up.

[mmlaxplaya17]

come on man.....but anyway everyone go to my thread and post an ideas u have about gettin cash quick (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA&mode=related&search=)

need i say anything else? its ok guys ill get to finding a new rick roll'd/choclate rain since the n00bs ruined the first too! :roll:
jk winners seriosuly though hide it better. you should wait for the right moment to chocolate rain'd some one. once that moment comes it is great:agree: :agree:

[pole15]

pole15 - it's when someone hides a link to a stupid song and when you click on it, it comes up.

That's really cool.

[MaKiMaKi13]

...
You truly do, You complain to me about them a lot.. It's quite amusing.
...

haha its the truth man TLF should have like a n00b alert warrning , its like spider sense except for n00berts this is probably my new favorite thread great idea Kien

[murderlax]

Any nooblet asking how much their pocket sucks. Getting my wonderful advice and 10 seconds of my life I donated to their cause only to say they think their way is better. And not take advice. That is why I wont help or visit anyone on the Stick doctors lounge. Or whatever they call it now.

exp.
THem: Hi I am noobcicle A. How can I fix my ten diamond mesh.

Me: tighten those sidewalls, and fix that bottom string..... Actually restring it , it might be quicker.

Them: Na, I know more then you after stringing this pocket. I will do whatever I want because I a noobsauce stringer to the extreme and my opinion is better then yours. I have 50 posts today so I automatically know everything about stringing.


Thats basically what some people say, in a much nicer way but it still drives me crazy. Anyone feel the same way or is this totally irrational. ;)

Thanks to the noobs who know there place and actually take advice. I respect you.

:jawdrop: HAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

breathe james, breathe.

this is probably my new favorite thread great idea Kien
YES!!!

[WinnytheSully]

People who don't use any form of correct grammer known to man.

[ItalyLaxer11]

Thanks to the noobs who know there place and actually take advice. I respect you.

I have been here for about a month, so I'm basically a noob. I've made all those mistakes mentioned above at least once, but I try to learn from every mistake. I try and show respect to all those members who have been on this site longer then I have, as long as there not being hateful towards me. I know that people aren't going to respect much since I'm new, but I know that the longer I'm active on this website, the respect I will gain, unless I become a complete douche. The thing I've noticed about a lot of noobs like me is that they make a lot of meaningless posts and tend to disrespect older members on topics such as stringing and skill level, but they don't realize that this is a community and that you have to give respect to gain it. I honestly really enjoy this website, and I feel more a part of the community every day, mostly because I try not to make those mistakes that others make, and when I do, I learn from it.

[MaKiMaKi13]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N00b haha wiki is beast

[murderlax]

I have been here for about a month, so I'm basically a noob. I've made all those mistakes mentioned above at least once, but I try to learn from every mistake. I try and show respect to all those members who have been on this site longer then I have, as long as there not being hateful towards me. I know that people aren't going to respect much since I'm new, but I know that the longer I'm active on this website, the respect I will gain, unless I become a complete douche. The thing I've noticed about a lot of noobs like me is that they make a lot of meaningless posts and tend to disrespect older members on topics such as stringing and skill level, but they don't realize that this is a community and that you have to give respect to gain it. I honestly really enjoy this website, and I feel more a part of the community every day, mostly because I try not to make those mistakes that others make, and when I do, I learn from it.

*eyes feeling itchy*
*tears begin to roll*
stop, STOP IT!
(10.)

[WinnytheSully]

People who say "I'll only ship first to mods." Warrior ripped off a bunch of people.

[MaKiMaKi13]

oo got another good one if your wondering if your a n00b your definitely a n00b

[Ballinman]

when defensive players can't breakdown into an athletic stance when covering their opponent. Their body positioning is horrible and ugly.

[otlaxNUM11]

i know im new but im not retarded...

when someone starts a post making claims and stating things they "know" and then either replying to themselves correcting themselves(instead of the edit button) or starting a whole new thread with practically the opposite information/claim

[lax@wwu21]

That they are actually n00bs.

When 15 year old kids call older members "bro", or just are plain out obnoxious.

Also the whole, :argue: "I've been on the forums for 3 days now, and I don't ship first. I don't care if you're the President of the United States...":argue: . I can understand the not shipping first apprehension, but check the feedback and stuff. I mean, really. We've worked hard to earn the good feedback we carry. Someone has to ship first. If they accept PayPal, usually I pay first, but if I am trading with someone who has less feedbacks than me, they ship first.

Also, the whole AIM speak thing. AIM is the worst "best" thing to happen to online communication.:banghead:

[Mike21]

-How to post thumbnails. Especially when they say "I DNT NO HoW D00D!!1" just search, there is a tutorial.

-That "TYPIN LIEK DIS" is not cool it's just annoying.

-Every time there is a love/p34 thread someone always goes "What's the difference between the love/p34 pocket and a regular mesh pocket?" and this question has been answered millions of times. There is even a thread on it!

-The edit button is there for a reason don't quadruple post, for example in an FS thread:
Post 1- I'm selling a Torque
Post 2 (about 5 seconds later)- It's white
Post 3( about 5 more seconds later)- I'll get pics soon
Post4(" " )- PiCs Up !!111!!!!!111!!

[lax@wwu21]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N00b haha wiki is beast

Here is a better one:

www.n00bzorz.org (http://youtube.com/watch?v=RnOt4aN2uyc&mode=related&search=)

[aviator]

Here is a better one:

www.n00bzorz.org (http://youtube.com/watch?v=RnOt4aN2uyc&mode=related&search=)



uh yeah, put your cursor over the link and look near the start bar


if it is a hidden youtube video it = Rick Roll or Rain Roll

It is getting old.............

[lax@wwu21]

uh yeah, put your cursor over the link and look near the start bar


if it is a hidden youtube video it = Rick Roll or Rain Roll

It is getting old.............

Also when people have sticks up their anuses about practical jokes...:bartmoon:

[aviator]

Also when people have sticks up their anuses about practical jokes...:bartmoon:

uh ok, doesn't it annoy you?

very funny at first, but everyone jumped on the wagon and it got out of hand......

[tristate2]

People who don't use any form of correct grammer known to man.

You mean grammar right? Yeah I thought so. Don't worry I won't tell anyone.

Anyway I find it extremely annoying when noobs make like three threads, (two have to be preference and the other has to be about how sick mikey powell is), in mere minutes of joining.

[lax@wwu21]

uh ok, doesn't it annoy you?

very funny at first, but everyone jumped on the wagon and it got out of hand......

The Chocolate Rain one is annoying, but I just close the window.

I actually had a sick desire to finish the Rick Roll'd video...:imparied:

Anyway I find it extremely annoying when noobs make like three threads, (two have to be preference and the other has to be about how sick mikey powell is), in mere minutes of joining.

I hate the Mikey Powell thing too. Most of the kids are too young to realize what a sellout he is to Brine and the fact that he was given his own line of gear at a mediocre brand...

The whole "Grammar" and "Spelling" deal is a product of the kids growing up spending more time on the computer than they are in school. When we learned to spell, we had to write out every word five times and we had something like 20 words to know...I spell fine and have pretty good grammar.

No wonder I'm a language and education major...:nut: :nut: :nut: :nut: :nut:

[lax@wwu21]

Oh, and another one.

When stringers post a new thread on EVERY FREAKIN' LOVE POCKET!!!!

Arrgh. Those get old to look at. Whoop-dee-freakin'-doo. You now have a cow's udder for a lacrosse pocket.

[itsthatkid]

My number one is when some kid bumps up a year old thread in the SDL on a simple pocket saying something along the lines of 'OMG THATS SO COOL MAKE A TUT PLZZ!' I mean cmon, just study pictures and figure it out.

For my first month on tlf however, I was a super n00b.

[bethsc]

How about "How can you get a college coach to check you out or tell him you are interested in attending his school? Then they mention they are in 8th grade and already in Varsity... Or the classic, "How do I get taller, right now, I am 4'11.5?...

[CSlax06]

That there will always be new commers so dont complain.

[otlaxNUM11]

That there will always be new commers so dont complain.

yeah but hopefully they will recognize that they ARE noobs and read this (sticky it in EVERY forum) and wont keep making these mistakes

heres another one....
-"oh my god my beginner/super expensive so i think im amazing head is now illegal all the way in 2010!!! in 2 and 1/2 years there is no way i can afford a new one!! maybe i can put my head in the oven. do any of you veteren lacrosse gods think i can pull it apart 3 inches?
-and obviously putting !!!!!!/!?!?!? when its absolutely not necesary

[James]

My number one is when some kid bumps up a year old thread in the SDL on a simple pocket saying something along the lines of 'OMG THATS SO COOL MAKE A TUT PLZZ!' I mean cmon, just study pictures and figure it out.

For my first month on tlf however, I was a super n00b.

grr.. just reading that made my blood boil. I couldnt agree more

[laxgoalieguy123]

i am tired of all the "OO00OOH!! HOW DO I STRING A ROCKIT-POCKET?!!1111?!" threads. why couldnt they just read the stickies?

[joe38102000]

when they post something like "nicceeee" when its already been established that it is a nice pocket/dye or whatever, just so they can improve their post count

[otlaxNUM11]

how about when they write:

"OMG, ur av is sooooo tight!!! howd u do it?!"

but seriously its good... i hate bush and when people abbreviate and have to complement signatures and avatars.. its unnecesary

[cardinalslax]

ive made just a general all around introduction to the internets for n00bs
...had some spare time the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho7IZ-3QCMs

[ML_LAX09]

ive made just a general all around introduction to the internets for n00bs
...had some spare time the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho7IZ-3QCMs


You've just made yourself a N00b.












Now go cry in a corner.

Oh, I have one. Making contests do NOT make you popular! So stop making these random comtests!

[cardinalslax]

ml lax first of all i was the one who introduced the tlf public mass to rick rolling
therefore i can use it all i want
anyways thats not the traditional rick roll- its made of 100% idaho win

[ML_LAX09]

ml lax first of all i was the one who introduced the tlf public mass to rick rolling
therefore i can use it all i want
anyways thats not the traditional rick roll- its made of 100% idaho win


Alright go ahead use it all you want. Just see if you ever get any respect on the forums.

Any type of rick rolling is annoying as anything.

[cardinalslax]

because i so desire the respect of this forum, what will i do!
thanks for clearing that up though

[valax16]

hahaha I think rick rolling is hillarious. and also chocolate raining is funny too. I'm a noob though i just signed up like last week. but I try not to say stupid stuff. or ask stupid questions.

[ML_LAX09]

hahaha I think rick rolling is hillarious. and also chocolate raining is funny too. I'm a noob though i just signed up like last week. but I try not to say stupid stuff. or ask stupid questions.

It was funny at first, and I give cardinalslax props for starting it, but now it just is annoying. It's like an overplayed song.

[RgLax]

i like it, it makes me lol

[laxgoalie89]

i hate when people post new topics with CAPS and with like a thousand ???? marks at the end. or when they use IM talk...its not even that but when you over do it like: k00l, iz, dat...or make annoying grammar mistakes like instead of 'their' or 'there' or 'they're ' they just switch them up. and yea rick rolling is getting over rated

[murderlax]

...
i
hate it how
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one member
types like
this
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(im looking for his screename now)

[Mike21]

...
i
hate it how
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one member
types like
this
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(im looking for his screename now)

Oh yea I know who you are talking about (I don't know his name). When asked why he replied
because
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can
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Thought of another one:
The SARCASM METER

[aviator]

I love the sarcasm meter (0)

I wish more people knew it though, I have had to explain it too much though....I try and be generally helpful with "n00bs" unless if they go around thinking they own the place and make a ton of bad posts, or ask easy questions, but if they have a good question that hasn't been asked a million times I help them out

[TigerMiddie08]

yeah but hopefully they will recognize that they ARE noobs and read this (sticky it in EVERY forum) and wont keep making these mistakes

heres another one....
-"oh my god my beginner/super expensive so i think im amazing head is now illegal all the way in 2010!!! in 2 and 1/2 years there is no way i can afford a new one!! maybe i can put my head in the oven. do any of you veteren lacrosse gods think i can pull it apart 3 inches?
-and obviously putting !!!!!!/!?!?!? when its absolutely not necesary

You joined this month.

[murderlax]

Thought of another one:
The SARCASM METER
are you kidding me?
the sarcasm meter was one of the best things ever introduced to the online world(no sarcasm)

[MiddieMan05]

I must say, in the past few weeks there has been an influx of "n00b" users. And these aren't just normal new people joining, becuase regular new users are great, these people are posting the dumbest things. I'm seeing, "someone make a new custom!", "which shoulder pads should I get?", and things like this...http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=96716. I mean honestly, what is that?

[murderlax]

middieman - and the thing that they obviously dont realize is that threads have been made for it all.

we should have this thread be a part of the registration process. they have to read the entire thing and take a test on it.:lol: (10)

[aviator]

are you kidding me?
the sarcasm meter was one of the best things ever introduced to the online world(no sarcasm)

I think (hope) he was saying he wished n00bs new what it was/how to use it/what it meant


right?

[roycegracie47]

http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=39522

http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=51141

These stickies take care of what "n00bs" and vets alike should adhere to.