illusion wrote:how many different "types" of noobs are there?
Wow, where do I start?
1. "What's a pick?"
2. "What's a tension wrench?"
3. "Hi, how do I get into vending machines?" (badly spelt, i.e. "ow do i git in 2....")
4. "How can I open
this lock?" *posts pic of vending machine lock* (tries to sound legitimate
get's sussed on 2nd post.)
5. "I'm new and want to pick locks...please spoon-feed me, I'm too dumb/lazy to search." (shows true colours when directed to search, replying with abusive posts such as "You're all a bunch of *****'s, why can't you just give me an answer!...Right now!" etc.)
6. "I'm new and have been told to search...where is the search function?"
7. "I'm new and have searched. I can't find the MIT guide and Pyro's video, as directed." (At least you've tried mate...keep it up.
Have a look in the FAQ's etc.)
And all sorts of variations inbetween.
Then we get to the Newbies (which I'm very glad to help)...
1. "Hi, I'm new and have lurked for a while before joining. I'm such_and_such-a-body and have been interested in locks for a while and....blah. I've read a lot of the forum, and made some picks using Pyro's video/various templates/bought some picks/had some picks handed down to me, and I've got some practice locks. I've read the MIT guide and looked on
www.howstuffworks.com etc, but I'm having trouble with this lock, it's a....."
I don't think there's any need for a second category...
The above Newbie types make me go out of my way to help. If someone is willing to look at the site, have a go at the multitude of tutorials/guides available, then join and make a post only when they are stuck, then I'll tip my hat to them and help where my personal experience allows.
Another Newbie type, is those who don't natively speak English, but have a decent grasp of picking etc. Where possible, language barriers aside, I'll help out if I can.
If it ain't broke.....pull it down and see how it works anyway!
