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Should there Inclusive Non-NT forums on WrongPlanet?

Yes, shut out the newby's and NT's	2%	[ 1 ]
Yes, shut out the newby's and NT's	2%	[ 1 ]
No, let there be no restrains on newby's and NT's	33%	[ 15 ]
No, let there be no restrains on newby's and NT's	33%	[ 15 ]
I don't know	7%	[ 3 ]
I don't know	7%	[ 3 ]
I don't care eitherway	4%	[ 2 ]
I don't care eitherway	4%	[ 2 ]
Shut them out	2%	[ 1 ]
Shut them out	2%	[ 1 ]
Let them rot in HELL!	2%	[ 1 ]
Let them rot in HELL!	2%	[ 1 ]

Total votes : 46

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24 May 2005, 10:09 pm

Yes. I like the idea of a Welcoming Commitee.

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24 May 2005, 11:59 pm

[quote="hale_bopp"]The "No newbie" idea is the stupidest idea i've ever seen. This shouldn't even be considered to be considered to be considered.

Yeah, that is a very stupid idea indeed, and who got it in their head to ban new aspies from joining this forum?

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25 May 2005, 12:03 am

strange_wraith wrote:

How about limiting the number of posts someone can make in a 24-hour period? There's three dozen people here who monopolize everything and ignore everyone else. I imagine most of the newbies feel like they're not even listened to. It sounds more like you want an exclusive club for yourself and all the other old-timers that doesn't allow anyone new in to say ANYTHING (especially since your post consists of excerpts from compulsive posters). Which is what this site feels like at the moment. Everyone ignores the newbies; only giving them a few customary "hellos" when they're brave enough to start a new thread saying they're new. Come on now, can't you people actually ACKNOWLEDGE other people without having to make them BEG for it?! I joined this group to feel like people would actually listen to me, and I've felt totally ignored, and now I have to go out on a limb and say something confrontational to get any attention! Is there anyone else here who feels ignored?

Yeah, I joined this group feeling like people would actually listen to me, and I seem to feel like I'm ignored here.

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25 May 2005, 12:10 am

A Welcoming/Integration Committee could actually help with that.

Nice to officially meet you, ErikMouse.

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25 May 2005, 2:18 pm

would anyone care to clarify what is unwelcome about NTs in this forum?
some of these post have suggested a preference that NTs stick to parent forums only or stay away altogether. i know i'm not the only person who cares about someone with AD/HFA/etc who doesn't have it myself and doesn't have an immediate family member with the diagnosis.

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25 May 2005, 4:26 pm

Sophist wrote:

A Welcoming/Integration Committee could actually help with that.

Nice to officially meet you, ErikMouse.

I'm with Sophist on this one. No one wants to see quieter members feeling ignored - yes there are some who post a lot, but its far from a clique. I agree that the 'getting to know each other' forum tends to be overlooked a little though - I try to welcome new members but never seem to get round everyone. :oops:

strange_wraith wrote:

Sorry you feel that way. You may have noticed that the majority of the more regular/frequent posters were actually against suggestions to limit access to parts of the site, as we tend to be more forthcoming - personally the more the merrier I say. Ghosthunter was also strongly arguing against this, not for it.

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25 May 2005, 4:33 pm

Thanks for the compliment. I am glad
my annoyance of what I was seeing
is making a difference.

And Oh! Captain I suggest you
go to the Starship Wrongplanet
5/24/05' episode!

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25 May 2005, 4:38 pm

On my way, Science Officer Mr.Ghosthunter...

tweedee5 wrote:

NTs are NOT unwelcome in this forum. That is not the prevailing attitude here and runs counter to the ethos of this site. All are welcome, if they like it here and don't cause trouble, irrespective of neurology.

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26 May 2005, 1:18 am

Just one question: Is it possible to program the registering system to play Napalm Death 'NEcessary Evil' when people register?

Now back to the question in hand. I believe that trouble making NTs should be kicked out, meanwhile good NTs should stay and be classed as honoury non-NTs.

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26 May 2005, 6:09 am

The poll looks like it's doing the fingers. Pity the middle finger is in the wrong place.

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26 May 2005, 7:28 am

Malcolm_Scipo wrote:

I believe that trouble making NTs should be kicked out, meanwhile good NTs should stay and be classed as honoury non-NTs.

why? as in, why should "NTs" be classed as honorary non-NTs? are we getting elitist? isn't that the attitude some people rant about in the perceived "NT vs AS" culture?

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26 May 2005, 10:28 am

I am not trying to be elitist. I am just saying that they may be soo eccentric that they fit perfectly within our ranks. I am sorry if I phrased my original statement in a rude manner.

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