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hey, i know all you newbies are just trying to fit in, and get noticed. Well, here are some tips for becoming popular around the site, or just getting noticed.

1. When you go into the shout box, have an exciting avatar
2. when you say hello to everybody when you first come in, have a smiley face next to your message.
3. Never speak text talk. nobody likes it.
4. Join into the conversation going on! Don't think it's rude.
5. Have a cool name. And a cool Profile. Add a friend list, and add exciting colors, so people will read it.
6. Send in some art, fics, and images every once in a while!
7. Become friends with people. Tips for friends:
a. be kind to everybody, even if they aren't nice to you.
b. joke around! have some fun, just don't like..spam or anything.
c. Start a conversation with everybody. Ask things like " what's up? "or "how are you today? 'even ask what their favorite chocolate is.

The most important tip is to have fun.

I disagree with your "PM a bunch of people asking to be friends" tip. That's dreadfully annoying, no offense. I make friends by talking to them, not automatically becoming friends with a stranger who randomnly messages me.

Also, I don't think you're allowed to use things like "n00b." It makes it hard for people in other countries to understand what you're saying. I'm not a moderator, just giving you a heads-up.

ok..then i will fix that. I was just saying... -.-

What does "noob" actually mean?

Beginner. A meaner way of saying "someone who is inexperienced."

Thanks JennaGirl for letting me know

Dude, i was only trying to help them, i was not trying to make fun of myself. -.-
Having a smilie helps sometimes. These tips are TIPS not forceful demands. I am just trying to help them..

First off, "Newbie" is a new member.

"Noob" is an annoying person who knows the rules, but chooses not to follow them.

And now to the set of "ideas" that seems rather the more interesting.



Have an avatar you like, and that's appropriate. Or don't have an avatar at all, your choice.




Go ahead and do this, but sour responses may follow. Excessive smiley use tends to get annoying.



It's important to note that text talk can be used in a way that shows someone's personality. Although excessive text talk can be annoying, once in awhile it shows character and/or attitude.



It might be rude depending on how you come across.



Have a name you like. Have a profile you like. You define cool for yourself. Adding a friend's list is probably a good idea, the colors thing is up to you.



You should do this only if you have an interest in writing or drawing. I wouldn't just do this to please others.



It's good to become friends with people.

a: This is good, be nice to everybody. However, don't let yourself be stepped on.

b: Don't just randomly crack jokes without reason. If it's part of the discussion, sure. But don't drive people crazy by being the clown.

c: The first two are okay, the last one appears a bit random.

** Note: The above is how I view things, not necessarily your views. I added comments to simply broaden the horizons for people looking to make friends. **