Noob - an insult or not?

[falcosenna1 8,320]

Lets not confuse noobs with newbies, who are inexperienced players that tend to be more mature and strive to become better. There is a big difference noob vs newbie

 

They used to have the same meaning. It's us using it in contexts different from the original meaning of the word.

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

They used to have the same meaning. It's us using it in contexts different from the original meaning of the word.

Yes, but...word "noob" is often used with some insult or it is writen like "SCOOBY DOOBIE NOOBY" in a purpose starting an argue

[CaRiNCi 568]

True, no need for a screenshot. Here is one example using a word noob as insult (that is why posts are deleted by forum admin/mod, but quoted text is visible):

 

Announcing the Mister TO Winners

Who and what are you talking about?

[CaRiNCi 568]

These young kids are not here to get their feelings hurt.  They are here to have fun.  I defend a lot of lower ranks on a daily basis. I refuse to watch a higher rank push their weight around on a lower rank by bullying, calling them noob and telling them to get out of the battle.   Some of these kids are 9, 10 and 11 years old.     There are a few parents who may not like their 9 year old spoken to as they are in this game which is very hardcore at times.  Tanki, do us all a favor and make the word XXX.   As out of hand as I have witness things get, Tanki, you  could be saving yourself  a future headache.  

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

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Who and what are you talking about?

Can you rephrase your question?

 

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nice way to get out of it.  your a class A lier 

 

What I lied about? I just quoted a Post from other player

Edited August 12, 2015 by Phoenix.Raised

[ll.DonT.Even.Try.ll 513]

Yes

[Amon166 90]

No, I don't find it offensive, but sometimes people just abuse the word.

[hhgb 2,655]

In some situations, it will be recognized as "cyber bullying" and should be moderated.

[E.Leclerc 1,887]

It's just a word, get over it. It's used so lightly now you must be extremely sensitive to take any notice.

[Supernatural 2,053]

Not an insult, but being called noob is worse than seeing several *s.

[Earth 1,091]

Warrant with less turret movememts = noob, but learning so not insult

Gissimo with no turret movement = noob 4 life

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

Gissimo with no turret movement = noob 4 life

 

That is called a "choob"...much worse than a "noob"

[robbie56 2,403]

I cant take you serious if you make up things like ''choob''.

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

I cant take you serious if you make up things like ''choob''.

I did not make up that word "choob"

 

Choob - High level player who acts like a noob

[IVIr.Catalyst 1,035]

It depends on how you take it.Will you take it as an insult or a way to motivate you to play better?Its your choice

[m6ttetu 288]

It should be, but not always.

[Superlative 500]

It depends on how it is said and definitely at who it is said to. 

 

[golden5648 1,686]

Depends how and whom it's said to.

High-five bro

[CaRiNCi 568]

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Can you rephrase your question?

 

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What I lied about? I just quoted a Post from other player

I had misunderstood your post.  I apologize. ^_^

[CaRiNCi 568]

High-five bro

It depends on how its said and whom it is said to?  No it is not!!  It is ALWAYS said as a negative against a player.  Either you guys want to continue to put players down  or you are in denial.  Nothing good has ever come out of one player calling another noob.  I will start screenshooting today and in 1 month we will see what is what.  Facts will prove it!!

[CaRiNCi 568]

 

It's just a word, get over it. It's used so lightly now you must be extremely sensitive to take any notice.

 

Obviously, you are not a person who feels empathy.   When I have players telling me they are intimidated to play in a certain battle

because it makes them feel like an outcast when the higher ranks start calling them a noob, lightly, is not the descriptive choice.

Anyway, who are you to judge the impact of one's feelings?  The word needs to be curbed and that is the bottom line!

Edited August 14, 2015 by CaRiNCi

[Phoenix.Raised 5,992]

Do not forget to vote. Thank you.

[golden5648 1,686]

Obviously, you are not a person who feels empathy.   When I have players telling me they are intimidated to play in a certain battle

because it makes them feel like an outcast when the higher ranks start calling them a noob, lightly, is not the descriptive choice.

Anyway, who are you to judge the impact of one's feelings?  The word needs to be curbed and that is the bottom line!

1. Stop flooding.

2. It does depend, what if we say noob to a person who is always flooding the chat and pushing his team mates and playing badly? He would be a noob then.

 

3. Oh yeah

[nuclear_carrot 408]

So, when you see a player using drugs constantly, your opinion is they have no basic skills and you call them a noob.  Would you say you are giving him a compliment?  Cmon man, clearly you are putting the player down.   The word newbie or noob is an adjective for one who is new to the game, one who has gone through the first few ranks of 32 existing ones.

 

Being 100% complete with honesty, you don't call anyone noob to put them down?    If your answer is no then what is the feel behind it when you say it?

I get called a "noob" all the time because of my lack of m1s etc. but the funny thing is that i could highly likely use a m0 turret or hull better than some people who use m1s. come on guys the word 'NOOB" is over used and is used in the completely wrong context. plse vote yes!!!

[CaRiNCi 568]

1. Stop flooding.

2. It does depend, what if we say noob to a person who is always flooding the chat and pushing his team mates and playing badly? He would be a noob then.

 

3. Oh yeah

This admits you are one of the abusers of the word.  Hah. It figures.  I'll be seeing you on the battlefield.  I now leave the conversation.