I dislike the word "noob"

About the word "noob" I do not understand the meaning. I'd rather say beginner. Because for what I know, many people can become depressed, or become really sad about this word. Many people know it for a rude word for what I think it is. Many people rage when other people who call them selves "pro", call beginners "noobs". As well, they have all been there a point in the game where these "pro"s have been as well a "noob". For what I think, the only pros in the games are the staff members, because they do much more stuff for us in graal. Thy help many people, try to stop people from cyber bulling.I basically it's cyber bulling. But if I am wrong can you correct me? ~ Ate-Tita

I really am not affected by the word noob, but if you are the best comeback would be something like: A aint' even mad.

I do that a lot and they don't know how to respond to that. ;)

If you're really being hurt by the word noob, then you shouldn't be playing graal, or most mmo's for that matter. It's going to happen everywhere you go in games. It's not technically cyber bullying, it's really a minor thing you shouldn't worry about. Seriously, just block them or something.

And NO you are not becoming "depressed" because you are being called a noob in a game. Depression is a mental illness that should be treated by professionals. So don't tell me you're becoming depressed because some child in an iPhone game called you a noob.

But really, if it does get to the point where it effects you, then quit playing. No one is forcing you to play graal.

Edit: "Cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumors or gossips about a person in the internet bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them" is the wiki definition of it.

If the police were to arrest everyone who called someone a noob, then everyone who has played a game would be screwed.

Well, it's an online game. Unless you're disturbing someone who knows you in other social networking sites then it's alright to make a report.
Being cyber bullied doesn't bother anyone, getting insulted by doesn't help change any fact. If it's something like a worldwide sort of case then any precautions will be take into action no matter what.

This is why we have swear filters. Never in my life except for iEra have I heard of someone being hurt by being called a noob.

Thank you :P i was just wondering, but me myself i don't like the word :c . But being me I dont really care if I am called one. Thank you. :3

This is what I do.

"Pro": "Noob"

Me: "Show me your Brella, BAR, and Zombie Morph, and I will accept that I am a noob."

These people I like to call the raging generation, all they do is rage like 8yr olds. I like the idea of having it where you can select if you want to see in game chat or not.

Depression?

My god, stop playing.

Dude, it's just a part of the game, so either just get over it and keep playing, or just quit...

Anyone who becomes depressed over graal should go outside.

why this thread for the word noob:eek:

Because some people feel offended by the word when you actually shouldn't.

9/10 times when someone calls you a noob its because youre better than them.

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Originally Posted by rorriM

9/10 times when someone calls you a noob its because youre better than them.

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Exactly correct.

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Originally Posted by rorriM

9/10 times when someone calls you a noob its because youre better than them.

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Originally Posted by Grief Hero

Exactly correct.

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This is soooo true, but the best thing to do is to just...ignore them.

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Originally Posted by rorriM

9/10 times when someone calls you a noob its because youre better than them.

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Or it is just because they get mad at you for a stupid reason, like killing them or winning a spar against them. Personally, when people call me noob, I find it mildly amusing. I reply with,"Just because I won a spar on you/killed you, doesn't mean I am new, so please restate your words and insult me correctly please. Thank you." Completely throws them off.

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Originally Posted by Akuma Godsu

Or it is just because they get mad at you for a stupid reason, like killing them or winning a spar against them. Personally, when people call me noob, I find it mildly amusing. I reply with,"Just because I won a spar on you/killed you, doesn't mean I am new, so please restate your words and insult me correctly please. Thank you." Completely throws them off.

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Ya, killing them or besting them in spar is being better than them.

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Originally Posted by Atetita

About the word "noob" I do not understand the meaning. I'd rather say beginner. Because for what I know, many people can become depressed, or become really sad about this word. Many people know it for a rude word for what I think it is. Many people rage when other people who call them selves "pro", call beginners "noobs". As well, they have all been there a point in the game where these "pro"s have been as well a "noob". For what I think, the only pros in the games are the staff members, because they do much more stuff for us in graal. Thy help many people, try to stop people from cyber bulling.I basically it's cyber bulling. But if I am wrong can you correct me? ~ Ate-Tita

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Then the word noob should be covered with **** btw if they call you a noob say thanks. It will bother them more than you being bothered.

I agree with u

Yea! What PoeticFolly said >w<!

What does it even mean? like, where did it even originate.

When someone calls me a noob
Random person: NOOB
Me: And proud of it!

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Originally Posted by CluTch

What does it even mean? like, where did it even originate.

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I am sure noob originated from the word "Newbie"(A new player) but people started associating the word with negativity because when someone is new they aren't good at the game right away, so people started using newbie as a negative term and it somehow got shorted to noob.

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Originally Posted by CluTch

What does it even mean? like, where did it even originate.

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Not 100% sure! but this is what I think:

The word "noob" is another world for "newbie" which is the term of: being a new player, not knowing something.
Example: you're a newb at graal. Which means that you just started, I don't see why anyone should be offended by this since we all started as noobs;newbs. The reason other players call other players noobs;newbs is because he/she may have just started on something. It shouldn't be blurred because it is not offensive at all. It's like calling someone a pro, not offensive at all, but someone can take it as if they've been playing too much, and that they think they've wasted a lot of time, but in the matter of fact, There's no such things as no lifes because its a game, if you enjoy it great, if you love it, better.

Yes, noob is newbie and someone who has no clue about a game they are playing, AceLion.

Yeah noob came from newbie however newbie is more used to describe a 'new' player whereas noob is often used to describe a 'less skilled' player.

really when i posted a threat then you people said its not gta and is made for kids and now you say that noob is not a bd word really you people change yourself like chameleon and plz decide that is it made for kids or people who like mmorpg

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Originally Posted by ayush

really when i posted a threat then you people said its not gta and is made for kids and now you say that noob is not a bd word really you people change yourself like chameleon and plz decide that is it made for kids or people who like mmorpg

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Noob isn't a bad word. It isn't swearing or anything like that so there isn't a problem. The games rating allows kids to play so in these sort of situations you have to look at it like it is for kids.

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Originally Posted by Lord Greg

Noob isn't a bad word. It isn't swearing or anything like that so there isn't a problem. The games rating allows kids to play so in these sort of situations you have to look at it like it is for kids.

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i am a teenager so i play like a teenager not like a kid and to say noob is also use by newbies when they are killed by a pro in a fight i have experienced it

Just block whoever calls you noob... Or unstick if they're following you. That simple.

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Originally Posted by ayush

i am a teenager so i play like a teenager not like a kid and to say noob is also use by newbies when they are killed by a pro in a fight i have experienced it

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It doesn't matter why they use the word or even who uses it. The point is that noob is not a bad word and is fine to be used.