When I first got online the first thing I did was join a mailing list. They had this program that they called "Adopt-a-Newbie" where new members (at their request) would be paired with more experienced members (who volunteered). The purpose of the program was to provide people with someone to go to when they had questions. I know a lot of strong friendships were formed out of that program. My "parent" lives two hours from here and after a while I got a newbie of my own who lives here in town, after four years I still talk to both on a regular basis and we sometimes attend concerts together.

Of course you don't have to meet your newbie in person but we would try to pair them up by location. I think something like this might be beneficial here, especially if it's geared toward new vegetarians. It's a little intimidating to join a new community and I think we'd all like to do what we can to make that easier on someone. Assigning them a "parent" will automatically give them a friend on the board.

So yeah, people would be paired primarily based on age and location. You would correspond with them through IM's, PM's, e-mail, etc.

I'm not sure about the specifics. I'd like to hear your comments and suggestions.

What about adopt a granny for oldbies :D

nice idea, I like adopting people :)

Sounds good.

i think it's a great idea

Yes yes! And then I can corrupt them!

count me in

When do I get my newbie ,dam nit?

yeah, i wanna a newbie

mmmm. newbie.

i've been here for two months, am i still a newbie? I want to be adopted!!!

oh and count me in!

So who is at the helm of this runaway ship?

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Sure this sounds like a good idea to help show the newbies around and answer their questions if they have any. And that way they will have a friend here. :) ill volunteer to adopt a newbie~!

:hi:

Ummm...Lucky....I think you are a newbie....I think someone should adopt you... :D

Lol. okay. I found the veggieboards.com about a week or 2 ago. But i already have 159 posts! If someone wants to adopt me they can, you can adopt me if you want to be my friend. and ill adopt sheisty if she wants me 2.

Peace

She's been here for a year! How would we do it - post count, tenure, or mental ability?

Hmmm...I've already adopted someone here...It's a secret :D
for real...not kidding...

But, I can adopt you to LC....I mean, I've already been helping you anyhow since you hit the door. Why not? Just let me know if you have any questions. I'm fairly new too, but I have a good heart and if I can't help you I can always try to find help through someone else.

Originally posted by Avalon
So who is at the helm of this runaway ship?

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

LOL I missed that before :D

Can I be adopted by Tame please? Pretty pretty please I need one to one lessons.

I've only been around on and off for a year or so, but I'd be glad to try to answer questions if anyone needed help.

I'm a Newbie - any takers!!!

I'm female age 21 from Essex in the UK.

(SWF GSOH seeks..... Lol!)

Curious...what's GSOH?

"Good sense of humour"


I will accept applications (and bribes) from all dedicated newbies with GSOH. Must be prepared for optional "initiation" rituals.

Haha. Like how I just turned it into a priviledge? lol

Do these include spankings...IF so, I need a new user name:)

Originally posted by spud
Can I be adopted by Tame please? Pretty pretty please I need one to one lessons.

so Tame........ :D

I'm in for a "virtual" adoption.

Me:
non-female (read: man but not in the macho-way)(36)
Vegan
Feminist
Pro-animal rights
Pro Fair-trade

Wants to improve the world, his conversation skills and his englisch.

Any one? just send me a PM

Hey ill adopt you 1vegan if you would like me too! i sent you a pm :)