That other N-Word
That other N-Word
That other N-Word
That Other N-Word
There it goes again. The N-word, No I'm not talking about that N-word, I'm talking about that other n-word. And it's said in such a beneath us all tone and sometimes in a demeaning and derogatory manner.
I'm talking about the word Newbie. Newbie this, Newbie that, Newbie, Newbie, Newbie. "Newbies can be taken advantage of, they are just learning the business, they don't know anything, they are ripe for the picking", the saying of some in the industry and many outside of internet marketing.
Well I, for one don't like it one bit,nor do I appreciate that type attitude. In my opinion, that kind of attitude, directly affects the industry negatively, and it also affects the success of those of us who venture into the universe of internet marketing, a world of new thinking, a new way of doing things, maintaining our morals, while testing our abilities to push beyond the box. Worth mentioning is the fact that more and more people leave the Net all disappointed, disgusted, with feelings of being unfairly treated, deceived in many cases, and just plain robbed in others, leaving them cursing internet marketing and marketers.
The new people, the new-bies can change this legacy. Things could be better for the "new guys/girls on the block", if only looked at just a little differently.New- bies could stand a little love. It's about what the industry will look like tomorrow.
First, the word Newbie is not a bad word in itself. Easy to say, it kind of rolls right off the tongue. Doesn't it? New- bie. But let's look into the meaning of the word, just what does it imply?
Well, according to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Newbie is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity. It goes on to say that contemporary usage can refer to a beginner or new user of computers often concerning internet activity, such as online gaming.etc. It can have derogatory connotations but is also often used for descriptive purposes without a value judgment. The word can have derogatory connotations? Like what? Just what are they saying?
The other day I heard a news commentator say "the newbies are coming to Washington", referring to the freshman class of congressmen recently elected. Come on guys give us a break, Compared to politicians? Some people might just come away with a negative feeling about us, being bundled up with politicians, new or otherwise. I don't think this definition deserves "one star". Or, for that matter, any star.
Further research into Answers.com: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia gives this definition. A first time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub'.
A post to the Urban Dictionary caught my eye and kicked my brain around for a milisecond. The post said, (pertaining to the word newbie) "A person that is new to a game or forum. Not to be confused with noob, a derogatory term to define either a new user to a game/forum or someone who acts stupidly regardless of account age or time played. The post when on to say, "I just joined (insert site) and I don't know what I am doing yet! I hate being a newbie".
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