[wibbly]

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt

Welcome Wibbly, we're not meant to be be a closed community, but I guess it can appear that way because a few of us spend so much time on here. In reality, anyone will be welcomed with open arms, all they have to do is join in and start posting

Thanks ButtonIt, I think at the end of the day you post and join in or you don't - simple as that!

The only person I know is Mad Brummie, because I have had a bit of banter with him on another site - but at the end of the day its down to the individual. Jump in and post or sit and don't

*Wibbly shrugs his shoulders and wonders whats next*

[wibbly]

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

i'd like to echo what Buttons is saying Wibbly, we can be seen as a closed group but just dive in start psting and people will talk Thats what the rest of us did when we were new to it

Thanx Chris - well you know I can spout drivel with the best of them

[mad brummie]

yup, you should fit right in around here

[MoonPie]

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

i'd like to echo what Buttons is saying Wibbly, we can be seen as a closed group but just dive in start psting and people will talk Thats what the rest of us did when we were new to it

^^^^^^^and you should hear him talk ^^^^^^^^

[Oddball]

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

Thanx Chris - well you know I can spout drivel with the best of them

You need a bowl for that dribble Wibbly



sorry, just re-read the post and realised it said DRIVEL

[Electric Sheep]

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

OK, I've floated around the Mini2 site for a while, posted a few posts but only very recently looked in on OT & B, and in response, I guess you guys all know each other so well it is difficult to break in to a new group. You only have to see and read this thread to see what a tight little community you are.

I am getting further into OT&B, and looking around it more and posting more, but I do have to say it can be slightly intimidating as you all know each other so well. I guess at the end of the day its a case of sticking in, meeting up, doing the runs and meeting more of you that counts and becoming more integrated - like any community

Thats my 2penneth

Agreed. I've been registered since September 2002, and OT&B is one of fhe places where I just don't go. I find it a bit intimidating to be honest (don't laugh). Like Wibbly says, it seems like there's a hard core of people who post in there, all of whom know each other really well, a bit like a University frat or something along those lines. Actually, I did post in there twice last night, but I didn't half feel self-conscious doing so!

I'm sure that you're all perfectly nice and not as scary as I imagine, but taking those initial steps and becoming a properly integrated member of society, sorry, OT&B seems a little daunting, especially if, like me, you're not a naturally extrovert person. I'm usually very shy and quiet, so intruding into this tight-knit community is a big deal for me. Okay, you can stop laughing now, I'm all done...

<<runs off and hides>>

[AidenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by VincentVega

<<runs off and hides>>

Come back, we don't bite !

[dcfkan]

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

...but I do have to say it can be slightly intimidating as you all know each other so well.

Welcome wibbly

I guess I do know a few MINI2ers quite well, but then I was a newbie once too

The more meetings and events you go to, the more MINI2ers you meet and get to know.

Hence, I would advise you to come to as many meets as you can, preferable overnighters or longer, as you can REALLY get to know people!!!

As for OT&B, start your own thread if you feel intimidated about posting in existing threads - most people do

DK :apple:

[laura f]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sir Humphrey

I've decided to go and 'get stuck in' as I'm a newcomer too. So let's see what happens. I think it looks quite friendly. (The Off topic section)

Well put - the more you post the friendlier they get! I was a total newbie a couple of weeks ago and I feel welcomed here, thanks!

[dcfkan]

It is the same with newbie joining any new group I guess

Don't be shy and hang around

DK :apple:

[Goonery]

Has anyone else noticed ?

A lot of strange goings on in here recently, anyone else notice something odd, the vibe/feeling call it what you will ?. Hmm ........................

[mataku]

i'm starting to feel as though people don't reply as often... but that just might be because i'm checking about 6 times a day now...

[minisoopercooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

OK, I've floated around the Mini2 site for a while, posted a few posts but only very recently looked in on OT & B, and in response, I guess you guys all know each other so well it is difficult to break in to a new group. You only have to see and read this thread to see what a tight little community you are.

I am getting further into OT&B, and looking around it more and posting more, but I do have to say it can be slightly intimidating as you all know each other so well. I guess at the end of the day its a case of sticking in, meeting up, doing the runs and meeting more of you that counts and becoming more integrated - like any community

Thats my 2penneth

I think your fitting in just fine.

It took me ages to really get into OT&b and meeting people does sometimes help. But not always - I haven met that "over posting yappy newbie" ScottyB but chat to him as much, if not more, than anyone else on M2. Recent additions to the people I chat to a lot on the forums would include you, Minnie, Phanny, Smurfn etc etc etc

The only way to do it is to get stuck - I mainly got there through the rep thread - now sadly underused as there still isn't any rep, but any thread will do! Perhaps I'll add you as a permanent member of our banter thread rather than an occasional guest of honour

Paul

[SoggyCornFlakes]

Quote: Originally Posted by wibbly

OK, I've floated around the Mini2 site for a while, posted a few posts but only very recently looked in on OT & B, and in response, I guess you guys all know each other so well it is difficult to break in to a new group. You only have to see and read this thread to see what a tight little community you are.

I am getting further into OT&B, and looking around it more and posting more, but I do have to say it can be slightly intimidating as you all know each other so well. I guess at the end of the day its a case of sticking in, meeting up, doing the runs and meeting more of you that counts and becoming more integrated - like any community

Thats my 2penneth

It's good to see this, posted back in May, and it goes to show OT&B needn't be a place of fear for newbies. Wibbly is now a seasoned vet, a regular and spouts as much dross and stupidity as the next man/woman in there

Good to see some positive for a change, come on folks OT&B is a madhouse, come join the fun - often sensible debate, often outright stupid debate, often mindless silly post ....... but always just fun. If you're shy pm one of the regulars and they will look after you until you get your feet Key thing to remember .... do not feel you need to join in every thread, if one is stupid or not to your humour, ignore it and look at another thread instead

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

Has anyone else noticed ?

A lot of strange goings on in here recently, anyone else notice something odd, the vibe/feeling call it what you will ?. Hmm ........................

I've not been online much for a few weeks, been quite unwell.

Apart from that, the stats are very good, looking like the third bussiest month on record for MINI2 (after August and July), so stats are good. Not been on enough recently to judge the vibe, but any party is less fun without Mr.Mullett.

[pappillon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I've not been online much for a few weeks, been quite unwell.

Hey! Sorry to hear that Paul, and glad you seem to be on the mend

ps. soggy's been a most excellent Deputy Dog

[Paul]

That's good to hear, I'll throw him some buscuits next time I see him.

[SoggyCornFlakes]

Woof

[mad brummie]

you two seem to have a 'special' relationship

[wibbly]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

Wibbly is now a seasoned vet, a regular and spouts as much dross and stupidity as the next man/woman in there

I think thats a compliment

I still stand by my original comments and sure other 'newbies' like me will agree that its just a case of joining in and stay joining in... and hey presto! one day people start answering you back

I still feel like one of the 'outsiders' looking in at times, but think that is understandable, there is a lot of history prior to me posting here, so its interesting to see others perceptions, but I got to say, I enjoy most of the banter on here.... But then again my sense of humour is as inane and daft as it gets so maybe that helps