Very well.
Mostly OK.
Neutrally.
Not so OK.
Very poorly
I am a newbie and have been treated just fine and have learned more about hiking in general (not just the AT) from this site than anywhere. It took me a little while to sort out who was who on here and I have enjoyed reading the bantor! I think it would be a hoot to have a live roundtable discussion with L. Wolf, Jim Adams, Jack Tarlin, The Weasel, Matthewski, Sgt Rock, Warren Doyle, Footslogger, Tipi Walter, Zelph, Sarbar, Marta, and a few others all moderated by She-Dino. I would pay good money to sit in on that!! Has this ever happened at Trail Days or any of the other get togethers?
We do get together - well most of us. Not everyone can make it - and not everyone gets along LOL.
SGT Rock
http://hikinghq.net
My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT
BMT Thru-Hikers' Guide
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NO SNIVELING
i am brand new here, so please "handle whit care" fragile!
I almost left, but learned to ignore the posts from the forumites that believe their way is the only way. I almost felt different until I went hiking and ran into bunches of people like me.
I am also new to this Website and feel I have been treated well. I get good advice and good laughs at some of the comments. I know that some comments need to be taken with a grain of salt and are only opinions of the person writing them. I feel that I don't get the full use of this site only because of the distance from the trail, the inability to be trail as much as some of you and it has been a long time since I was on the trail. Maybe I should start a "move me closer to the trail fund". I wonder if the contributions would be tax deductible. Thanks for a great website.
SoonerTex
Though it may be hard to believe, a lot of us are quite introverted, and tend to be quiet--and very, very polite--in face-to-face encounters. (Not all, though--off line some people are freed from the constraints and asterisks of a moderated site. )
To liven things up...that's where the alcohol comes into play.
I'm glad you are enjoying WB.
Cheers!
If not NOW, then WHEN?
ME>GA 2006
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=3277
Instagram hiking photos: five.leafed.clover
J5man:
A lot of the folks you mentioned above will be at the ALDHA Gathering next weekend in Gettysburg. I hope you and a lot of the other new folks can make it.
For more information, and a full schedule of events, check out www.aldha.org
this site rules
Whenever I meet any of you guys, the first beer is on me!!...........then so I can get experience at "yogi'ng", you can buy me one!! haha.
Been away from here for awhile, but as a newbie I feel I was treated very well, learned alot from alot of people. "other" sites can be a bit condesending to those who are not part of the click. BWD
I joined a long time ago and for a while I lurked as my hiking decreased until I got a new hiking buddy. The information has always been informative and even if I did have a run in with someone. It's no sweat b/c we all have one common interest and joy the AT.
"Sometimes you have to make a clean break from the past to make a new beginning"
I think that newbies here are treated great, I was. I felt at home immediately. Hikers are a great bunch, very accepting. **EMOTIONAL MOMENT WARNING** sniff, sniff I love you guys!!
AW
As someone who has only been on this forum for a little under a week, I would have to say this is the warmest welcome I have recieved out of all the places I lurk and or post on. My questions are taken seriously, opinions are presented in a professional manner, and advice is given with intergrity and respect. I do however believe that much of the way newbies are treated relates to how they carry themselves. I think it always important to present yourself as a newcomer and as such that you should take care not to make blatant stupid remarks that are obviously wrong. One of my major pet peeves is the idea of a simple thanks. People are taking their time out of their day to discuss and advise me on my questions and remarks, and as such I believe a simple thankyou and/or acknowledgment of that person's advice and comments is deserved. I know there are trolls out there in cyber world who pride themselves in being the all knowing and I take it in stride because for every sour apple there will always be 10 others who are more than willing to help. So once again to all of those who have helped me out with my questions and guided me with trimming my pack weight I extend my thanks and gratitude for taking time out of your day to assist me in my endeavors. It's people like all of you here at WB that add fuel to my fire to persue my hiking, helps reassure me that most be are inherently good.
If not NOW, then WHEN?
ME>GA 2006
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=3277
Instagram hiking photos: five.leafed.clover