"newbie" status...?

[thatboyis1uvakind]

So how long til ur not considered a "newbie"...does this go by time since began growing?....ur knowledge of cannabis growing?...the amount of successful harvests uve pulled in?...I run across ppl on here w dates where they began interacting on riu since say for example 2008...but posting threads w first grow ?s....are there ppl who surf the site purely for amusement that don't actually grow?

 

[slim83]

I think some contemplate growing for a long time before they actually start. I though about growing for about three years before I actually pulled the trigger and bought some gear for a real indoor grow

 

[Moebius]

So how long til ur not considered a "newbie"...does this go by time since began growing?....ur knowledge of cannabis growing?...the amount of successful harvests uve pulled in?...I run across ppl on here w dates where they began interacting on riu since say for example 2008...but posting threads w first grow ?s....are there ppl who surf the site purely for amusement that don't actually grow?

IMO one should never call or consider themselves a 'newbie'. The term generally invites derision and sneers and besides, why would anyone want to attach a label to themselves. .. I respect people more if they just ask the question they want to ask, everyone here if still learning and if they deny it, they're lying.

 

[AnonymousOG]

Ah the human ego

 

[hotrodharley]

Moebius said it well.

 

[navyfighter04]

I could have a million posts and will always call my self a newb......Its just a tag to say otherwise. We learn new shit everyday.

 

[Moebius]

Ah the human ego

We all have one.

 

[BleedsGreen]

Well I am a newb to this forum and hydro but not to growing MJ IMHO.

 

[AnonymousOG]

But to identify oneselve as not being a newbie is inflation of the ego because are we not all willing to become better in our yields and techniques from learning.

 

[LeafGnosis]

I never really have counted the newbie term other than in gaming (any game that is) cause newbie lacks knowledge and skill where growing a plant requires knowledge and proper execution of that knowledge. There is no skill in any set up in growing it is just purely knowledge, application, environment and resources. I see it as you are a virgin grower and become a first time grower rather than newbie, then your knowledge and application of that knowledge will change with how your environment is (what is changeable and what is not) and resources that you are using. So would 'novice', 'experienced', 'expert' be better terms to use? Just my 2 cents from this very novice grower!

edit: cause a lot of people may come in and say... "I've got skills"... well look at it this way.. you shoot a basket ball. You have the goal of 'get ball in hoop' your knowledge is that it will only make it there with proper forward momentum and trajectory. Your skill is how well you see, your eye hand coordination and mental judgements (this case distance from and trajectory needed)... so you can have the knowledge and understand how to apply that knowledge but your skill determines how well you will achieve that goal. I think this makes sense.. one does not need great skill to grow a plant (specially a weed) KISS

 

[melungeonman]

As long as the science continues to expand, we will all remain newbies. Your status shouldn't be dictated by what it says behind your Icon, But what your friends on the forum think of your skills. And what your friends think of your product. I AM a proud newbie and hope to remain that way. Without change nothing changes! Peace and keep up the good work and research. ( we are all scientist with are own experiments!)

 

[melungeonman]

Wow! Was just typing and was supprized How many people came off with like opinions on the newbie subject! How refeshing to be on the forum and not read a bunch of massage my ego bulshit!!! way to go people! mabey Change can happen in the most unlikely places.peace

 

[navyfighter04]

But to identify oneselve as not being a newbie is inflation of the ego because are we not all willing to become better in our yields and techniques from learning.

Dude im high, And you just blew my fucking mind with that. Props.

 

[Moebius]

But to identify oneselve as not being a newbie is inflation of the ego because are we not all willing to become better in our yields and techniques.

I disagree because its is just stating a fact that we all come at this hobby with a different 'skillset' anyway. Everyone is on a continnum of learning; this is self-evident and doesnt require the 'newbie' term.

I should say this is just my personal feeling; Ive always been suspicious about categorizing people. When I talk to people on forums, I invite them to engage in a mutual exchange of ideas and knowledge, a hierarchy doesn't benefit the discourse.

 

[Flaming Pie]

I would consider myself to have experience and knowledge in some areas. Other areas I am still learning. So intermediate? By no means am I an expert.

A newbie is someone who needs help with the basics of growing.

 

[shrigpiece]

IMO one should never call or consider themselves a 'newbie'. The term generally invites derision and sneers and besides, why would anyone want to attach a label to themselves. .. I respect people more if they just ask the question they want to ask, everyone here if still learning and if they deny it, they're lying.

I completely agree with you. Although a newbie could be a term for someone who does not listen to sound advice and knows it all? Maybe, allthough its more of a COD Mordern warfare term rather than horticulture. PEACE

 

[Bakatare666]

All good responses, but myself, I think as long as one introduces themselves and starts a thread title with "Newb", that's how they are going to be viewed.
It takes a certain amount of self confidence, without the blatantly obvious puffed out chest peacock strut trying to massage the ego "I have this and that" attitude.
Whoever said it is how others here view you hit a good point.
Someone (like the person in my sig, I won't mention any names) will not get good views or opinions from others as long as they go around giving misinformation, arguing with others and contradicting themselves.
Granted, this is a forum.
Part of a forum is discussion, but discussion and explanation of new or different techniques, views and opinions can be achieved without argument and offending other members who have more experience and are trying to help.

 

[LeafGnosis]

I disagree because its is just stating a fact that we all come at this hobby with a different 'skillset' anyway. Everyone is on a continnum of learning; this is self-evident and doesnt require the 'newbie' term.

I should say this is just my personal feeling; Ive always been suspicious about categorizing people. When I talk to people on forums, I invite them to engage in a mutual exchange of ideas and knowledge, a hierarchy doesn't benefit the discourse.

Very good post Moebius! Though there are some you just can not have a conversation with on this forum, cough cough bmeat, cough cough.... An expert grower to me is one who has knowledge of what they want to accomplish, theories on possible ways of applying that knowledge without changing the outcome in resulting of death to the plant (though I am sure some experts have killed plants). They can observe any issue with the plant that is not correct or growing optimally and correct those issues... they are the ones who have the 2 liter bottle size main cola's. Now there are those who have dumb luck and all the resources that they have gathered are close to optimal for the plant and without user error have a very successful first grow (with out researching the particulars)... to me a green thumb is not unachievable.

 

[LeafGnosis]

I completely agree with you. Although a newbie could be a term for someone who does not listen to sound advice and knows it all? Maybe, allthough its more of a COD Mordern warfare term rather than horticulture. PEACE

hahahaha, the first time I had seen 'newbie' was in the Tribes online game back in 99. I believe this actually comes from war terminology. A new soldier (new blood) to be added to the ranks on the battle field. One of the taunts in tribes was "I own you, new blood"... then many other players calling new players 'noob' which then started turning into 'newbie' and if anyone here has ever been on tribal war forums back in the early 2000's knows just how bad 'newbie' can be.. (an example, a doctor for crying out loud puts out some good information to help a poster and they would not accept it cause this was a 'newbie' member...) oh well, there are nuts out there who think that their shite don't stink...

 

[AnonymousOG]

Well put Moebius