The Word "Noob"

[Pirate Guy]

Ok, so i have been having a bigger issue with his problem. The other day, I was at Darkhart Abassa and this guy said that he had every single legendary weapon. I said I didn't believe him, very nicely, and he started to flip out on me, calling me a noob about 10 times. I hate when people do this so I was going to ignore him. BUT, then he said something really immature and childish; "see Jack, this is why you don't get dates." Then, his friend joined in saying "everybody, Jack is a noob!" I reported both these people.

Next, I was at Tormenta using sword and this guy started to call me a noob. I ignored him but then he left so I just un-ignored him. He came back and, knowing that he was trouble, left. On my way back I saw a level 50 ( the guy calling me a noob was 46 ) and was going to the place I was just at. I was at the bridge, they were at the Treasure Room, so I could hear them. The same guy called the 50 a noob repeatedly, even though he was a much higher level. Also, the 50 was GM of one of the most respected guilds. Me and the 50 both reported him.

Was I right to report them? If not, tell me why. Second, I don't even know if they got in trouble. Third, I suggest that, like in ToonTown, the word Noob is turned into Arr. Fourht, if you have any stories like these, feel free to post them!

[Captain Del]

If they were acting in such a rude manner towards you, then you and that other pirate had full right to report those pirates. Just because the word "noob" is so commonly used, that doesn't automatically make it acceptable to throw it around at others, nor does it mean people won't get offended if you use it.

In short, yes, you handled that very well. Reporting and walking away was the smart thing to do in the situation, and I applaud you for that.

[The Stealthy Pirate]

I think it was a good idea to report those first two guys. Those guys made fun of you in front of (what i imagine) a lot of people... That is just isnt nice my friend.

As for the second, if the guy added on to the noob stuff, then im not so sure, and he probably didnt know who the GM was...

Anyway, I do agree with you on the last sentence.


EDIT: If the third guy did know who the GM and/or who you were, then I would defintely done what you did. I agree with you on both accounts, why they did is a mystery...

[Pirate Guy]

Thanks for the feedback. I understand that the guy mi9ght not have know who the GM was, but he still should have realized that the GM was 4 levels higher than him. I think that most people who use the word noob don't know what it means.

[The Stealthy Pirate]

Here is a little personal story:

When I was in my early levels/teens, a random guy (whom i forget the name) walked up to me and called me a noob. I was shocked and curious to what this word noob meant. At first, I thought it meant stupid person... I thought about reporting the guy, but at the time, ( i dont know if they still have this) it said if you reported without reason/bad reason, they would ban you from POTCO. So i ended up not reporting.

[Captain Sharktooth]

Smart move walking away, reporting and ignoring them. Some people just want attention, and do whatever it takes to get it. In that case, it was acting immature and childish. Even if the lvl 50 wasn't the GM of the respected guild, you still shouldn't call anyone noobs. The word noob is severely being used way out of context. It means, newbie. As in, a new player to the game. Even if someone is only a couple levels behind you, (like a 50 and a 47) they still aren't a noob, because they aren't new to the game. I hope to try and avoid these confrontations with these types of players in the future....

[titanic95594]

Kids. They are just jealous. Try to advoid the A servers mate!

[SEAKING23]

Mate, just becuase they are kids don't mean they are trolls! A lot of kids are here on POF and they are really nice. And a lot of nice people are on the A servers. sometimes i hang around there and chat with random people.

Noob should just turn into arr, like pirate guy said. also, you should be able to say newb, cause i don't see the point of taking out noob, and not letting you use newb.

[Captain Celtics]

Only thing I get out of this is that a guy who gets back at people through an online game certainly doesn't get dates.

[Mr. Awesome]

When people call me noob or other names I just ignore them, why? because they dont know me! Simple as that.

[pieisbetter2]

^^^ True THAT!

[Tiberius Fireskull]

CC, that's really funny. Mainly because its true.

Now, to what you said. I usually don't get called noob. Mostly people call me other names. Once I was even called fat fingers. I was literally laughing out of my seat, it was that funny! Fat Fingers! Who says THAT?! Ahem, anyway, I have been called noob sometimes. Best thing to do is exactly what you did. You can simply walk away and report/ignore. Or you can do what some people do (including me). You can see if you can outsmart them and them make them walk away not knowing what happened, and you don't even say anything mean. Some of you may have seen some of my examples on other threads. Although that's much harder, and takes some practice. As I said, you did the right thing.

And yes, it would be good for Noob to be turned into Arrr. Maybe newb too, because that's just getting around the filter.

[SEAKING23]

fast fingers? you really gotta cut down on that fast food mate!

I'm kinda confused. I've been told to out smart them, then an officer tells me to ask them nicely to stop, then just report them.

[Tiberius Fireskull]

SEAKING, if you can outsmart them, that's usually what I prefer to do. But if it gets into an insult off, thats when I leave. I don't be mean back, I simply make rebuttals to all of their insults. I believe that Witchdoctor Dan calls it word fencing? I personally like that tactic as long as you aren't the one who ever throws an insult. Of course, the simplest and probably the best way is to just report and leave. There are many methods.

And it was FAT fingers. Not fast.

[bartholomew bladeroberts]

Once two people were arguing calling each other a noob before an invasion meanwhile I was trying to strategize then they brought me into it calling me a noob and each other a noob so then I replied no one is a noob then they kept at it so I reported them