Definition of a "Newbie

copyright  Dax L'Amour, Ph.D

Whoa!...this term goes back, I mean way back from the time I first heard it back in the late 50's-early 60's.  I was an American kid attending British schools overseas, and since my Dad was a U.S. Naval officer, we moved frequently, therefore, I was a perpetual "newbie" to those Brit lads.

The next time I encountered this term, "newbie" was in the Marines in Vietnam.  Once again-- you guessed it-- I was a "newbie".  Thank goodness that didn't last long.

The term today is not derogatory term at all--except in some forums dominated by "old forum vets", where any newcomer is labeled "newbie".

But in general terms, "newbie" just simply is a description of a newcomer, or someone who is not versed in the aspects of the Internet---yet.

The term does not signify any lack of intelligence, or worth, or wisdom---just simply means "you're new here, right?"

So, if you are a "newbie", don't get your panties all in a knot when someone uses that word to describe you.

Every single person you will meet on the 'Net was a "newbie" at one time.

And, yes, every single one of us knows how it feels, and what you're up against.