Cypress, TX
Quoted from DaveH:I'm still trying to figure you out toymaker. This was your very first (and of this moment ONLY) post on Pinside. Which makes it sound like you have never interacted with any of us. You joined March 3rd, and posted this 5 days later. You have had no interaction with anyone here since then, unless it was through PM. Yet you are asking "why the hate for newbies"? That is just really an poor way to introduce yourself to an online forum. When I am a newbie at something, I try to get to know things a bit first. When I ask dumb questions, I point out that I realize I just don't know yet. But your introduction was to preach to us on how we act? If I ever need a bad example of how to introduce yourself, I will point people to this thread.
I would have to agree, probably not a great way to jump into the community. Like any hobby, there is a small majority of people who like to think they are elite, and look down on Noobs. The vast majority in Pinside are not that way. Dont let a loud few, distract from the good and many.
When i first joined Pinside 8+ years ago, I got tremendous help from a few individuals. I had bought a non working EM, and had tons of questions. They were with me throughout the process, and with their guidance I got the machine working. Pinside was tremendous help for this old Noob.
I stepped away from Pinball and Pinside for about 2 years, but am back again. I dont like some of what i see, but there is still more good here then bad. And as long as people like Loyd and Vid are still here, then this is still the place to be. For what it's worth.
