- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Does anyone else think this is a bit silly?
new·bie Audio pronunciation of "Newbie" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nb, ny-)
n. Slang
One that is new to something, especially a novice at using computer technology or the Internet.
Now, does anyone really *really* despise being called new at something? I think were taking the censorship thing a tad far anymore, in fact, I would fully support the ussage of n00b. It is in other words a "safe" word, and even if you are offended by it, its much the lesser evil of some of the words we classify as Taboo today. No one likes racial-slurs/questioning of -blam!- preference/extreamly derogotory comments. And stop with the "Big N" nonsence, its almost always used in refrence to a racial slur of african americans, not noob.
To be honest, while being more "family friendly" (or kiddy frienldy, whichever is more politically correct), censorship such as thus usually drives away more mature members of the forums. So all in all I think were going a tad over the top here, and need to chill.