Other [Issue 37] The Word "Noob" and its Karma

[Vikingsrallentando 3,058]

 

Time to get down and dirty about the most over used and lose term used in the chat; “noob.” Sometimes being spelled as “n00b,” this four letter word is easy to type and rolls off the tongue. It’s one of the most cliché terms associated with online gaming; therefore, we should look to clean it off and put it in its place.

 

You can’t deny your use of the word, even once or twice. Everyone is guilty of this seemingly minute insult. To level the field, we will consider all past uses cleared.... And that is where it will stay if you keep reading. Let’s scrub deep into the word and its uses so we can determine how to use it in the future.

 

Its Meanings

 

• "Noun, Slang: Usually Disparaging.
• A newbie, especially a person who is new to an online community and whose online participation and interactions display a lack of skill or knowledge:
• Some games and gaming forums are crawling with annoying noobs." – Dictionary.reference.com

 

This is the most commonly understood version of the words definition; whether or not people recognize both parts of the meaning is a different story I’ll get to. If you weren’t aware of two contingencies, being new to something AND lacking skill, then you’re setting yourself up for the trap.

 

• "(Internet slang, pejorative) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things." – Wiktionary

 

I included this version because of the last explanation depicting its alternate use, one I don’t see used very often in the game. Used as though it was referring to the person as an addict. It seems hard to believe when if one were obsessed with a game they would be more likely to be good at it than not. Also note that it highlights the first definition's aspects in a more definitive way.

 

• “New, inexperienced person.” Internetslang.com

 

This three word explanation subtly defines the two contingencies with just the words “new” and “inexperienced.” The length only goes to show how such a site backs the word and how serious it is taken amongst internet junkies. It should give a hint as to how it should be used.

 

Incorrect usage

 

One can either be sure or have the gist of the words meaning and not use it with both contingencies in mind. In the heat of the moment, it is used derogatorily toward the opposition and fellow colleagues. Users are typically unaware of how long a player has been playing the game or their skill level. What level of play the user sees of the player is what they judge from and call them out on.

 

When we judge someone, we tend to pick out the negatives and accentuate them prior to even considering the positives, or with total disregard to them at all; which in a lot of cases is how the word is used. It’s thrown out like Halloween candy left over from previous trick-or-treat events. People don’t want anything to do with it and it is out of date. Players don’t put in time and effort into a match to see them being called something to be believed inferior and users aren’t aware of the player’s effort or service to the team.

 

Most importantly, the word is frequently used upon players who are not anywhere close to being considered a newbie. If that is the basis of the word and its origin, then one cannot infer that the person is a noob based on simply seeing them play in circumstantial battle.

 

When to use Noob

 

Along with the word being used incorrectly, it’s also become the go-to insult used in online gaming. If you use the word regularly, you’d be more likely to be perceived as an obsessive gamer compared to anyone else who would have just bit their lip. And is labeling someone with such a merciless word is supposed to make them better? Is it going to solve all the problems associated with someone you consider to be inferior? No, it will not; thus it’s not appropriate in the heat of battle.

 

Since rarely used with both contingencies in mind, “noob” should only be used within friendly banter and with people who will know if you’re joking. It should only be said in minor-hearted conversation and should only be taken as a poke to one’s side. This doesn’t mean you can use the word left and right on your friends, just every once and a while in select instances when the mood is groovy.

 

Who does it hurt?

 

Now that the word is cleansed of its impure use and properly shined, we can conclude that the word noob is more harmful in hindsight of the user. Depending on timing, the word looks worse on the annunciator than the one labeled. When the use does reflect badly on the informant, we could reason that person’s efficiency and say it that attributes to 10 unforced errors that otherwise would not have happened. All prolific speakers with Noob in their vocabulary should consider that a challenge; to make yourself a better player and give others a chance to enjoy the game in peace.

 

Will you pledge to stop using the word "Noob?" Thanks for reading

 

Edited July 29, 2017 by Vikingsrallentando

[TriNitroToIuene 4,765]

I'm a use noob wisely now. Never gonna stop!

[Darren4Turbo 4,913]

It shall be written like this when someone wanna type it, **** (NOTE: I didn't insult, I just put those * ) 

[Cor7y 13,862]

Pledge to stop using the word "NOOB" ?

 

[BuriedSky 1,319]

I dreamt of a day..when players would stop using such useless words like "Noob",...

Wow! There was so much peace around!

[iamthebadboy2 168]

Nice!

 

Though a teeny bit boring.......Noob....

Edited July 31, 2015 by iamthebadboy2

[Black_Knight_7_GGE 22]

Time to get down and dirty about the most over used and lose term used in the chat;

 

YOU NOOB ITS LOOSE! :) Works great with this issue! 

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

Noob safety book

 

  WARNING you are reading it at your own risk

 

 

Noob...the magic word, the most widely used word at Tanki

 

Noobs, know little and have no will to learn any more. They expect people to do the work for them and then expect to get praised about it, and make up a unique species of their own. It is the latter we will study in this guide so that the reader is prepared to encounter them in the wild if needed.

 

Often, but not always, noobs will attempt to communicate in their own primitive language, known as "n00bish." It is a variant of the hacker language that exposes them as having little intelligence or will to learn. Here is an example of some noobish. Do not attempt to comprehend it: it cannot be discerned without professionals at hand.

 

Although you may find this unbelievably funny and/or annoying, it is best to restrain yourself and keep from talking back to them, as they are very territorial and easily angered. This will result in their attempted verbal abuse of you, possibly backed up by other noobs, because they work in packs when doing offensive tasks.

 

Larger colonies can result in the mutation of some into spammers. Not commercial spammers, but pointless spammers. A noob can become one of these at any point, but the larger the amount of noobs, the more chance pointless spammers will appear.

 

Since noobs are basically ignorant, they have a lot in common. The most often seen characteristic is their fluency in noobish, which is why it got its own section. They will also be very self confident as if they were the absolute best at what they are in fact the worst at. Also, they are quite agressive and self-centered, and tend to laugh a lot using many L's and O's in rapid sucession

 

If they react by insulting everything around them in rapid noobish and causing general mayhem, it is because they are a noob and have had a small seizure due to their inability to understand what is happening.

 

Noobs have difficulty reading English and cannot comprehend the idea of authority.

[canadarules 1,938]

using the word noob is appropriate in most cases as long as you use it right

[samlauncher 106]

XXX, you are having a bad day today for some reasons and not performing well, maybe you can leave the team, thanks

[celroti 133]

I am a big n00b

[justin_the_prosurfer 1,116]

TBH , idc 

[Jtipt.The.Killer 196]

Why did you changed your name?

[godofdestruction468 8]

 will wisely use the word 'noob' care fully . but there are some of them in the game  i wonder why ??? :huh:

[PAKlSTANI 114]

Simply , Noob topic. :P :lol:

[lausaj 765]

Can anyone ban for using the word NOOB   :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

What if staff members decides that is an insult ?

 

[Quarks 2,255]

how about nug

[RamzanTheGreat 471]

I don't say words like that :P "Give respect to Earn Respect"

[Zev_merkava 63]

I find it particularly ridiculous when someone uses the term "noob" on someone ten or more ranks above themselves. Even if they really are writing from a secondary account and have a legitimate high-rank account, it still looks pretty silly.

 

And what's wrong with being new to the game, anyway? We were all new to Tanki at some point. (OK, some new players ask dumb questions, but that's part of learning...)

 

Here's a concept we should all consider before using "noob" and its kin: "respect".

 

T(h)anks!

[M1Abrams_123 0]

I never called anyone a "noob".

 

I have been called a noob hundreds of times.

 

Noob shaft

Noob mammoth

Noob hammer

[AN_602 280]

It just seems to me that in 100.42% of the time, the following happens:

1. Player X tries to do something (e.g. capture a flag).
2. Player Y is more experienced, and stops Player X, or, the *cough cough* frightning possibility that Player Y has rightfully earned a kit and decided to use it.
3. The player X says "Player Y drugger noob".

At this point, the right thing to do is for EVERYONE in the map to say:

 

"Player X u noob earn your dough and learn how to play."

 

It's just sometimes annoying to have people in your map who flood the chat with their irrelevant feelings.

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

I must admit that I never heard the word noob before my come back at Tanki

But there is something worse being a noob and that is choob

Edited August 3, 2015 by Phoenix.Raised

[Vikingsrallentando 3,058]

(NOTE: I didn't insult, I just put those * ) 

Just remember, the stars make it look like you're hiding something.

 

Noobs have difficulty reading English and cannot comprehend the idea of authority.

I feel like this is some sort of fan fiction that needs to be pursued.

 

What if staff members decides that is an insult?

Hopefully that staff member witnesses the context and demeanor of the conversation and are able to decipher the talk as friendly.

 

Thank you all to have commented, you've got a good discussion going. Keep it up!

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

I feel like this is some sort of fan fiction that needs to be pursued.

Example and explanation for:

 

 

Noobs have difficulty reading English and cannot comprehend the idea of authority.

Player XY in Chat starts to spam with nonsense. Then she/he gets a warning from the moderator (in English) to stop it, but it can happen three things:

 

1. To stop it

 

2. Player continue with nonsense spam and gets a ban

 

3. He began to insult and gets a ban

 

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If player XY is doing 2.or 3. than she/he is a noob

Edited August 3, 2015 by Phoenix.Raised