How should a newcomer to YAP be treated?

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SNL

good point! hmmmppp. treat everyone fairly. hmmppp.

freeverse

I'll be honest how I feel before when I was only new in YAP,all I do is have fun sharing my opinion,answer and humble knowledge in the best way I can, but I feel that there are some people who are discriminating and just do what they think regardless of other people's feeling,I was even victim of those violation notice and harsh comments.But I told myself that I am here because I earn happiness in answering and it doesn't mean that if people do bad towards me then I am oblige to do the same.I accept it in fair view that everyone has its own right and this is a free site where everyone is entitle of their own opinion and respect.

my brother commented to me one time,he said:why is it that in YAP people feels that there is competition and *rolls for them matters?is there a trophy/cash given by Yahoo?LOL

cayennesun

All should be treated with respect even if we don't agree on our answers, no matter the length of time in the Y!A Community forum. I'm only on here for 2 months, so I'm pretty new. I try to ignore the rude people for the most part, and have only ever reported those that I wouldn't want a 13 yr old to be exposed to. I reread the Rules and Guidelines at least once a week. And I learn something new everytime I do.

I know that people set the Rules of Conduct and Community Guidelines for Y!A and so it takes 2 to remove something.
I'm also told that these are reviewed and there is a process for contesting the reported violation.

If I had some words for us all it would be:
Don't let the rude or mean people offend you on here. There really are much more kind and helpful people. Report the offenders if they are truly violating the Rules or Guidelines.
Then let it go. Hang in there and you will find this really is quite a nice community and a vast one. And remember, while well-intended, nothing is perfect here, so use lots of patience and compassion, and keep answering Qs and post a Q or two yourself, vote some, and watch what happens in a very short time.

That is what I would say to new folks on here.

Blessings. Thanks for the Q. It's a beautiful day! :)

moonlight lady

newcomers and regulars should be treated the same way - with respect!

name calling is never an acceptable behavior but I find it so intriguing how some newcomers seem to goad regulars into a verbal fencing of sorts. what are they thinking? what are we thinking?

Aref H4

With a welcoming song.

But the last time I did that, I was reported and accordingly received a violation notice . Could be I was either "sintunado" (out of tune), or the song by itself is not a sufficient answer.

battgirl

I never did really take notice of a "newcomer" unless they come with a Q on trolling or anything with very YAPsy information. I must say I am often surprised to see a lot of Philippine TCs whom I have not noticed before. I have joined YAP by simply answering, seeing who's answering and eventually recognized as a "regular" simply because I am a daily regular fixture at YAP. I guess that's how we welcome newbies. Let them answer and shine through. What's the fuss about how other YAPsters should treat a newbie? You still don't know YAP politics and bitterness, why should it bother a newbie at all?

Denise

I'm a newcomer and I just want to ask and answer. Special treatment is not necessary. Pardon my ignorance, what are ROLLS?

Adam

Newcomers who give respectful answers/questions should be given respect. Newcomers who instantly disrespect others or the Philippines should be treated as any other troll. I want to give people the benefit of the doubt. If they are kind and are good people, then I will treat them with respect.

Î© allan y

with dignity and respect.

sweet water

Newcomers, like anybody else, should be given respect that they deserve - no more and no less.

Rode|ette Û©

i really don't notice new comers, i wouldn't know how to welcome them. in browsing yap, if i see good answers i TU them. to foul questions and answers i react and it doesn't matter if it comes from a new comer or a regular.

to answer your details, i am one of those who reported that question you are talking about (only the 2nd Q) i thought it was unfair to ask something provoking and block someone you know who will answer. i do not report questions as long as my point of view will be heard. it was later then that i realize the asker has removed the block (why block me in the first place?) too late too see his additional details.

this page is not ours, i believe we should treat everyone fairly, regulars or newbies. no special treatment for we are not kings and queens of this category.

Pointy

A very simple answer is to treat the newcomers as how you wished and hoped you were to be treated when you were a newcomer in this forum.

At one time or another, everyone was a newcomer to this forum and I am pretty sure there were plenty of anxiety and doubts at the start.

Bopols

I would treat the newbie the way I was treated. I thought I was treated in a very normal manner when I made my YAP debut. That was decent, but uneventful. Rightly so.

What is normal?

1. I think they felt neither offended nor really impressed, even as I tried hard to answer the question the best way I can.

2. My first few questions were not exactly exciting nor provocative, and resultantly ignored. Not their fault. I was challenged to goad the stars to answer my questions.

3. Someone gave me a "Best Answer" early on. I was happy, not ecstatic. Happy nevertheless.

4. I persisted, enjoying the site little by little.

This should provide a SURVIVAL KIT to new members of YAP. Don't worry. Ask good questions, and then we will answer. Answer well, and you will get your BA's and thumbs ups.

NEVER immediately consider a new but decent asker as a troll. Time will tell, though.

dave i am

Worship the new comers.. lol Just treat them like every Filipino treat a guest... WITH A SMILE... ^_^

Brenda Mage

Like how a guest should be treated by a good host and a new baby welcomed into the home.

windblown

Give them the benefit of the doubt. Treat them fairly. We can observe and decide if we will still answer his/her questions. But this will apply also to all the askers here.

Unfortunately, because of the 'happenings' here before, we usually judge immediately the newbies here as rolls. BUT we forgot already the rollSSSSSSS here that continue to ask questions. Many of them has gone to level 3 or higher already. Sandali (wait), this was based on my own observation only.

Back to question again, let us welcome them with open arms.

tranquil

Treated the way you would like to be treated.

With the anonymity of the internet, it is sometimes difficult to identify a troll.

People are here to learn, to think and have fun.

Inday

We all want a vibrant and dynamic section where askers can expect of variety of useful, helpful answers. If the same people are doing the asking and answering over and over, things can become stagnant and stale. It's as if we're not growing as a community. It is for this reason that I say we roll out the red carpet for all newcomers. Let's embrace their presence and contribution.

Still, let's not forget that Yahoo is the sole owner of this site and while YAP may be our house, Yahoo is our landlord and his rules must be complied with. So if we, the mainstays of this house, may sometimes appear as "unwelcoming" it is mainly because we are just trying to protect ourselves from eviction. Self-preservation is still a valid concern.

dyelai

When I first enetered YAP, a good Yapper told me to review the guidelines before I start. That's what I did. Yappers treated me nicely and fairly.

Binibini

i don't labeled newcomer as trolls, but what i do is that i try to observed them if they are acting trolls or not.

Bitter Guy

I think treat a newcomer like you treat every other YAPPER would be ok.

I doubt each and every newcomer here has read thouroughly the terms of service and the community guidelines. So depending on their personality, their answers would make others perceive them as trolls or nice people. But they really don't know they are acting as trolls at first.

They'll soon realize it as soon as the first suspension hits them. (some, like me, just laughed off the first few violation notices but getting the suspension made me read the community guidelines and rules ... it was a hassle re-entering yahoo answers and creating a new account again)

Juan C

when I was new here, I was treated very well... they accepted me as a member and even take the time to know who and what I am...

I think we should be treating our fellow yappers fairly and justly, no matter what they are, newcomers or experienced users...

thanks YAPPERS!!!

Felicity???

First thing I do to new comers are to welcome them but it depends on how they start answering at YAP.. I mean if they are really helpful or just being a nuisance. If their Q&As are only causing commotion then I consider them trolls. <*-*>

I expect to be treated as anyone would want to be treated. With respect. Follow the Golden Rule.

Big P

Too Jurisdictional PC.

I am sure if you form a coalition an implement a policy, your plan could work. You should read Y.A policy thoroughly before you create a commitee for YAP.

Having a sense of belonging to a commitee feels powerful.
Is that your vision?

Do you really think it would make YAP better? or Could you see the downside of YAP if your plan was carried out?

Is your question designed to get rid of all the "Bad Apples"?
Don't forget, this is a public website owned by Yahoo.

EDIT: Okay whatever you say. I am not angry with you PC
No more, no less

YOU ARE THINKING TOO MUCH. Now let's continue to have fun.

Clarisse

I'm agree with them that they show it to respect and being helpful when they asked it of their questions and even we will answer it of our kababayans when they having of their own problems like example that they cannot to speak English fluently and we should helped it with them and being friendly and to communicated to each other like us the fellow Filipinos here in the Philippines and the some parts in the countries out there

Badooy Mooh

i'm new!!!!

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