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The thread revolves around welcoming a new member, Bobster, who identifies as a university physics student. Participants engage in light-hearted banter and humor while expressing their friendliness and willingness to help. The discussion touches on the dynamics of welcoming new members to the forum and the perceived need to avoid scaring them away.

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  • Bobster introduces himself as a new university physics student and expresses enthusiasm about joining the forum.
  • Some participants humorously acknowledge past experiences where a new member was scared away, suggesting a need for a more welcoming atmosphere.
  • There are playful suggestions about "tying down" new members and putting them in a "BIG cage," which are framed as jokes.
  • Participants discuss the importance of being friendly and not strange, with some questioning whether repeated reassurances might have the opposite effect.
  • Bobster mentions being busy with university work but intends to participate in the forum as much as possible.
  • Some participants share their own university experiences and welcome Bobster with various humorous remarks.
  • There is a recurring theme of joking about the forum's culture and the quirks of its members, with references to inside jokes and playful teasing.

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Participants generally agree on the importance of welcoming new members and maintaining a friendly environment. However, there is a playful tension regarding how to achieve this without scaring them away, leading to humorous exchanges rather than a clear consensus.

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The discussion reflects a mix of humor and camaraderie, with some participants expressing concern about the impact of their jokes on new members. The light-hearted nature of the conversation may not fully convey the seriousness of creating an inclusive environment.

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New members of online forums, particularly those in academic or technical fields, may find this discussion relevant as it highlights community dynamics and the importance of welcoming newcomers.

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Hello everyone !
I've just joined this forum.I am a university physics student.Just wanted to drop in and say a big HI ! to everyone !
 
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Howdy Bobster!

THANK GOD I GOT TO YOU FIRST!

Last time a newbie posted here (named Sandra) everybody scared her off.

Now this time, guys and girls, don't scare away the new ones.

ESPECIALLY Chrono, Jimmy and Evo... that back hair thing was pretty weird...
 
Bobster said:
Hello everyone !
I've just joined this forum.I am a university physics student.Just wanted to drop in and say a big HI ! to everyone !

Hello Bobster.

We are a friendly type. We are not strange in anyway. :rolleyes: You should find some nice, helpful people here.

Welcome Bobster. :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
The Bob said:
We are a friendly type. We are not strange in anyway.

And from the post Sandra first posted (we scared her away):
The Bob said:
We are not strange, funny or unusual in anyway.

Bob, twice now you've said that... You don't think saying that scares people away, do you?

Bobster, please don't leave.


Seriously though, if there's ever anything you need, don't hesitate to ask. :wink:
 
amwbonfire said:
Bob, twice now you've said that... You don't think saying that scares people away, do you?

Bobster, please don't leave.

Trying to show that we are like that and avoiding the point with the opposites.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Heya ! Thanks for welcoming ! i don't see why people get scared and run away :confused: .Anyways i am here to stay.Might be busy with loads of stuff to do at uni but i'll try my best to pop in and have fun frequently! :cool:
Bye for now ! :smile:
 
Yah Bob! Looks like we've finally snatched one... let's tie him down... :devil:

:biggrin:

So what specifically are you studying at uni?


I only ask because we need to get to know our victims before we... woops, I mean... well I was just asking...

(only joking) :-p
 
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amwbonfire said:
Yah Bob! Looks like we've finally snatched one... let's tie him down... :devil:

:biggrin:

Yes, fast. :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Let's put him in the BIG cage, OK? If he's a uni student, he'll need lots of room for his books... :biggrin:

Welcome, Bobster! (Don't worry. We only get like this because we're a little.. you know... different. :wink:)
 
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Welcome to PF Bobster! I think you will find this is a fun and helpful place.

You may stop by the hospitality room any time to pick up your new PF member "Official Welcome Kit". This handy kit contains helpful information such as warnings about, I mean information on some of our PF regulars, as well as a key to the exclusive PF "Members Only" restroom. On your way out you may help yourself to some fish, or try our new PF low carb cereal.

Don't believe what they say about jimmy p, it's only partially true! :biggrin:
 
  • #11
The Bob said:
...We are not strange in anyway...
Me thinks he protesteth too much.

Welcome Bobster! :biggrin:

Mental Note: Don't mention jimmy p, Evo, or The Bob

Oops, did I just write that?
 
  • #12
Howdy Bobster. Welcome to PF and enjoy the ride ! :smile:

<psst...stay under the speed limit...the cops here can get pretty nasty...:wink: :biggrin: >
 
  • #13
welcome, welcome, welcome, as another Uni student, I welcome you, so you are welcomed, and please feel free to be welcomed
 
  • #14
Hey bobster. I have a step sister that goes to uni (assuming you mean university of northern iowa)

PF is awesome. I have no doubt you'll like it here.

Paden Roder
 
  • #15
Hiya !

I do Bsc.Astronomy with Astrophysics

BTW : I am a Brit,so you know...we have a different accent :-p
 
  • #16
Evo said:
On your way out you may help yourself to some fish, or try our new PF low carb cereal.

I didn't know we now had crab. WOW.

Artman said:
Me thinks he protesteth too much.

:rolleyes:

Artman said:
Mental Note: Don't mention jimmy p, Evo, or The Bob

There is nothing wrong with us. We are nice, friendly, strang... erm... unusua...erm... nice. :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #17
Bobster said:
Hiya !

I do Bsc.Astronomy with Astrophysics

BTW : I am a Brit,so you know...we have a different accent :-p


OOh a NeWbIe now! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! and you are British... goodo. What uni you at?

Yeah, to quote stereophonics "half the lies they tell aint true", I'm not quite the person everyone thinks I am really, sure I have a leash and I live in the attic, and I get fed a bucket of fish-heads once a week, but you know, you got to live somehow.

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy.

:biggrin:
 
  • #18
jimmy p said:
OOh a NeWbIe now! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! and you are British... goodo. What uni you at?

Yeah, to quote stereophonics "half the lies they tell aint true", I'm not quite the person everyone thinks I am really, sure I have a leash and I live in the attic, and I get fed a bucket of fish-heads once a week, but you know, you got to live somehow.

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy

Howdy.

:biggrin:
so YOU'RE Bart Simpson's evil twin brother, OMG this is amazing, i know a celebrety
 
  • #19
i_wish_i_was_smart said:
so YOU'RE Bart Simpson's evil twin brother, OMG this is amazing, i know a celebrety


Guilty as charged... though Bart was actually the evil twin. So.. how do you want your autograph? scanned and emailed? Or in the post? :-p
 
  • #20
Welcome.

Don't forget to send me the $100 registration fee.

BTW some of you others still haven't paid up!
 
  • #21
Chi Meson said:
Welcome.

Don't forget to send me the $100 registration fee.

BTW some of you others still haven't paid up!

:rolleyes: Uhhh... registration fee?

Why doesn't anybody tell me anything?!?

Andy
AMW Bonfire
 
  • #22
It's OK. Most people have been sendxing bottle caps, and old coffee filters.

No more tacks though! I won't take them.


I'm not a tacks collector.

*Ba da BOOM*


thank you, you've been a great crowd.
 
  • #23
:smile: :smile: HAHAHAHAHAHA! That was brilliant! :smile:

Hahahaha... haha.. ha... I don't get it at all? How is that funny? :confused:

Why would you collect tacks anyway? What a dumb joke.

Andy
AMW Bonfire
 
  • #24
amwbonfire said:
You don't think saying that scares people away, do you?
Bobster, please don't leave.

AMW - shhhh! Bobster will think we're desperate.

ahem.. Hi Bobster! Welcome to the forums! :smile:
 
  • #25
Hmmmm, where's Bobster?
 
  • #26
Evo said:
Hmmmm, where's Bobster?
New rule:
Let's just let PRodQuanta do all the talking. None of us (jimmy p, The Bob, Evo, amwbonfire, Chi Meson, Math Is Hard, i_wish_i_was_smart, Gokul43201, tsunami, myself) may greet the new members until the door is locked behind them and they are safely locked away in our basement. Oops, did I say that outloud? :smile:
 
  • #27
Artman said:
New rule:
Let's just let PRodQuanta do all the talking. None of us (jimmy p, The Bob, Evo, amwbonfire, Chi Meson, Math Is Hard, i_wish_i_was_smart, Gokul43201, tsunami, myself) may greet the new members until the door is locked behind them and they are safely locked away in our basement. Oops, did I say that outloud? :smile:

Hehe. :smile: :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #28
Artman said:
New rule:
Let's just let PRodQuanta do all the talking. None of us (jimmy p, The Bob, Evo, amwbonfire, Chi Meson, Math Is Hard, i_wish_i_was_smart, Gokul43201, tsunami, myself) may greet the new members until the door is locked behind them and they are safely locked away in our basement. Oops, did I say that outloud? :smile:
I think that's a very good policy. Prod's so good at putting the unsuspec- I mean - new member at ease...Maybe we could give Prod a little PF Welcome Wagon badge to wear ...make it look real convincing... yeah..I like that idea. :devil: :approve:
 
  • #29
Math Is Hard said:
I think that's a very good policy. Prod's so good at putting the unsuspec- I mean - new member at ease...Maybe we could give Prod a little PF Welcome Wagon badge to wear ...make it look real convincing... yeah..I like that idea. :devil: :approve:
A Welcome Wagon badge! They will never suspec...I mean they will be hooked before they..I mean, that would be lovely. :devil: :smile:
 
  • #30
Yeah but your plan is no fun for us Artman. And my fun is paramount to anyone elses wishes.
 

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