Trevor
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I'd just like get an interesting distinction laid out concerning the word "noob" versus the word "newb." (I am, of course, using the term "word" loosely. 
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Both of these terms have roots in the world of gaming, and many of the members here of my generation are likely familiar with them.
"Noob" is an offensive term. Examples:
In short, a noob is something you do not want to be called. Though, often it is thrown around among friends as a joke (That Trevor, what a noob...). A newb, on the other hand, needs no examples - Wikipedia aptly defines it as "a beginner who is willing to learn."
When I first joined the forum, I found the usage of the term "noob" to describe new members very off-putting, until I had seen it enough times to realize that it's not being thrown around in a derogatory manner. Those here may have different definitions of it - but it's good to know what it means to the younger (under 30 or so?) crowd.
The best illustration for the difference is this comic: Ctrl+Alt+Del - Comics - Cad - Glossary: Newb/Noob (2006-08-23)
It would be a shame to run someone off a potential contributing member because they were put off by being directed to a guide "for noobs."
Thanks for reading!
-Trevor
)Both of these terms have roots in the world of gaming, and many of the members here of my generation are likely familiar with them.
"Noob" is an offensive term. Examples:
- Someone who generally acts immature and childish.
- In gaming, someone who performs their role poorly, and reacts aggressively to tips or constructive criticism.
- Someone who is new to a community and makes rookie mistakes - and reacts much the same way to the rest of the community as the second example.
In short, a noob is something you do not want to be called. Though, often it is thrown around among friends as a joke (That Trevor, what a noob...). A newb, on the other hand, needs no examples - Wikipedia aptly defines it as "a beginner who is willing to learn."
When I first joined the forum, I found the usage of the term "noob" to describe new members very off-putting, until I had seen it enough times to realize that it's not being thrown around in a derogatory manner. Those here may have different definitions of it - but it's good to know what it means to the younger (under 30 or so?) crowd.
The best illustration for the difference is this comic: Ctrl+Alt+Del - Comics - Cad - Glossary: Newb/Noob (2006-08-23)
It would be a shame to run someone off a potential contributing member because they were put off by being directed to a guide "for noobs."
Thanks for reading!
-Trevor
