Looking for 'newbie-helpers' - applications closed. choosing

[basti]

How old are you? (this question is optional): 14 years old. My birthday is in March, so I shall be 15.

You've been a member for how long: I joined October 2008 but have been adopting on the site since August 2008

How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: I go on just about everyday, usually around 9 hours on weekdays and nearly 15 or more on weekends.

Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: Yes

Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: Yes

Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: For one, I've decided over the past weeks, it was time for me to be nicer and more open to people instead of shutting them out. I've seen a lot of my friends act cruel to the newcomers to our threads, and it's hard being one the only ones telling them to be nice and not judge on the fact that they've never been here before. I feel I have a very good knowledge of Chicken Smoothie in general, and I know my way around the site and can easily be a Tour Guide. I've honestly been answering questions since November 2008, when I was just a newbie myself. I would also like to teach newbies how to avoid being ninja traded and in general being ripped off and cheated, and teach them what is fair for the pet that older users want from them or point them to the Fair Trade thread if I do not know the answer myself.

For the most part, I would like to help newbies get more used to Chicken Smoothie and for them to feel welcome instead of constantly being put down by territorial users.

Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: I've been a moderator, co-admin, and hired admin of mostly roleplaying sites and a few adoptions sites. Links are unavailable, sorry.

Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?: Maybe Information or Help Desk? Tour Guide?

[Lynxy]

How old are you? (this question is optional):cant tell the whole forum, sorry ^^'
You've been a member for how long:10 months (Not oldest not newest)
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?:a good amount. *i thought admins had acsess to this info*
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?:I think so ((i cant tell you much about BBcode though))
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?:i asked stupid qeustions over and over at a time, and i like to be helpful on forums.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?:Because i know what its like to be new to a place, and not know what to do. Ive had a "mentor" on dragcave and i know its good to know there is a crew helping you feel welcome.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link:no..
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD?:The welcome crew? (is thats been suggested sorry :

[Kaynara]

You've been a member for how long: Just over a year, since January '09.
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: I spend normally at least two hours a day, often more. ^^
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: I'm pretty sure I do, yes.
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: I do, I'm used to it on other forums, and have just learned to live with it and be patient.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: I love helping people, and know how it feels to be nervous of asking people questions about things. When I was new, I didn't know what to do and stayed away from the forum for a while. I'd like to help new people be confident enough to post knowing that there's people who can help them and answer any questions they might have about the pets or the forum.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: I'm an RP Mod on this site here, now: http://www.animestep.com/forums.php
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?: No, sorry.Though I admit I like Newbie Helper. ^^

[Chia]

Nice idea.Well,let's see if I can fill this out without mistakes.XDD

How old are you? (this question is optional): 16 but will become 17 this year.n_n
You've been a member for how long:
Since October 'o8 [15 months]
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?:
Five hours everyday and up to ten at the weekend.XD Yeah,I'm really aktive and can't live without Chickensmoothie.
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?:
Let me think...Yes,of course. X3
I know almost everything about this site and can explain a lot if needed.
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?:
I have no problem with that.My life isn't so easy and people at the internet can't nock me down or make me angry; even if they're a bit difficult.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?:
I've been on this site for a long time now,at least I think so. Maybe my english isn't perfect all the time but I understand everything and have no problems with normal- complicated sentences.It's just possible that I make a spelling mistake or something like that, but I can speak german perfectly and can also help german newbies. <3
And I'm sure that nobody is just to silly...Maybe they just don't understand something and the last thing that people like that need are rude mods.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link:
Jepp- I am an international mod on Adopt some creativity.c:
http://adoptsomecreativity.skazzy.org/index.php
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?:
Hmm,I'm bad at names. Maybe the CS Newbie S.O.S ?XD

[Metallic Dragon]

How old are you? (this question is optional): 16 will be 17 this year
You've been a member for how long: a little over 1 year (Since 28 September 2008)
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: I'm usually on every day except Sunday
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: Yes
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: Yes, in fact I actually enjoy answering any questions newbies have.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: I want to help may CS a kinder and more helpful place. Somewhere that people can come to have fun and not have to worry about being picked on. I would love to see newer members to the CS society get help and support from the older members so that they can feel(and be) welcome on the site at all times.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: No, I think this would be a good place to start.
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?:

I really think that this is a great idea Tess!

[Lynxy]

my question:
if were newer to the site are we less likely to get chosen?

[LiveForever]

How old are you? (this question is optional):
Well, I might seem a little young :/ But I'm only twelve years, thirteen on April 3rd <3
You've been a member for how long:
Since November 2008
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?:
This is my main site, I go on CS when I come home from school, sometimes on early in the morning too [4am etc]
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?:
Yeah, I regurarly check up on the rules to see if anything has changed
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?:
Yup, I am very patient and I would love to help any new people with questions/help etc. Anything to make the community better
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?:
I would love to become more involved in the site, even thoughh I am on practically 24/7
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link:
Kind of, but the site hadn't opened yet x.o [Sorry, forgot the site name]
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?:
Lulz, I think it is quite a good name because the newbies will know that we want to help x3

[ika;]

You've been a member for how long: Since 08
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: Everyday, 4pm-7pm
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: Definately
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: Yup, I have lots of patience
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: Because I know what its like to be in a big place, with no clue as to how to work things. I'd like to help new CS members find their feet on the forums, and make sure they don't get any really unfair trades that take advantage of their newness. Overall I'd be very happy to help
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: Yup: http://www.mwolvesv2.proboards.com/index.cgi I'm 'ikawolf' on there.
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?: Urm...Not really hehe

[Died]

How old are you? (this question is optional): I'm not going to tell openly.
You've been a member for how long: Uh, whenever sept.2008 was there. Too lazy to count Dx
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: Every day, almost every day since I have no school (Don't ask me about this, it's personal). I'm sometimes on the dragoncave chat, but i'm almost always trying to stalk the trade forums, and I get bored, so helping new people would be fun.
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: Yes, I know almost everything here.
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: Yes, i've dealt with a lot of new players on the game I played.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: I don't want everyone quitting CS, and besides, it's should be fun for everyone. My friend is new, and I don't want her getting ripped off by a lot of other players.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: None, but I have moderated a chat room game that was rated R.
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?: No, because i'm bad at suggestions. If I had to, I would suggest help moderators.

[Enbizaka]

How old are you?: 10. But trust me, I have a lot of common sense.
You've been a member for how long: 2009. But It seems longer.
How much time do you spend on CS in the average day/week?: Hmm.... Well, I spent normally, 3pm - 8:30pm at weekdays. But normallyy... 10am - 8:30pm at the weekends.
Do you feel you know CS well enough to answer all the common questions?: Yes, trust me, I've been asked over a trade how to adopt a pet.
Do you have the patience to deal with stupid questions being asked over and over?: Oh course, as it says above, I was being asked in a trade, and well, could deal with it. The newbies normally PM me sometimes x3
It's like a ball. Everytime someone throws it to you, you can get annoyed. But I wouldnt! I would just play a throw-ball game! Anyways. on topic. I also answared some questions on other forums.
Why do you want to be a newbie-helper?: I can deal with even the questions that are repeated over a 1000 times, and also give pets to the newbies.
Ever, since I started, I didnt know what to do. But someone helped me, it was really good that as I got used to CS, I knew what to do, and I was to be a newbie-helper because I would love to be known and help the newbies that have no pets, and dont know what to do. I've also seen newbies being flamed and ninja'd(As you say) by older members. I really think it's unfair that someone took a zebra from a newbie. Very sad indeed =(
And, people are going on, about in the Trades Rant Thread, the newbies are idiots. WELL THEY DONT KNOW! It's not their falut!
And that's why I want to be a Newbie Helper.
Have you ever had moderating experience on any forums if so please post a link: Well, it's not a forum, but it's a site. So, it doesnt really count.
Do you have any suggestions for the team name (instead of 'Newbie-Helper') xD ?: No. I think it's a good name. Maybe, Newbie Supporters?

Can't wait to hear who is a newbie helper!

I bring hope to the people that win =)