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Reissue of program

SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
Posts: 6,256 Member
I had a counterproposal to the let's all shame and bash the newbies program that seems to be so popular this time of year. I would like ot propose that we all revive the adopt-a-noob program this year.
For those who don't know the program, on January 1, we swoop in and friend all the newbies posting in the introductions forum. We encourage and support them, and completely indoctrinate them in the fun side of MFP in the outlaws way. We have to act fast before the "Report everyone" crowds get ahold of them, and convert them to their side increasing the number of reporters of fun.
I gave it a try last year, and of the 3-4 noobs I adopted, only one did not rage quit for a retention rate of 25-33% which is not so great. However, the one who remains (MissTerry) is a true convert meaning there is a 100% conversion rate of retained members of the program. That is pretty good statistically.
Who's in?
For those who don't know the program, on January 1, we swoop in and friend all the newbies posting in the introductions forum. We encourage and support them, and completely indoctrinate them in the fun side of MFP in the outlaws way. We have to act fast before the "Report everyone" crowds get ahold of them, and convert them to their side increasing the number of reporters of fun.
I gave it a try last year, and of the 3-4 noobs I adopted, only one did not rage quit for a retention rate of 25-33% which is not so great. However, the one who remains (MissTerry) is a true convert meaning there is a 100% conversion rate of retained members of the program. That is pretty good statistically.
Who's in?
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Wait a minute...YOU friended people?!0
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Hmmm...
Not sure if I'm a semi-noob as this is my first MFP new year.0 -
Wait a minute...YOU friended people?!
Looks as though, huh??
Ponderous.0 -
I joined in October, am I still able to be counted as a noob?0
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Wait a minute...YOU friended people?!
This.
But I like it.0 -
Wait a minute...YOU friended people?!
OK. I didn't actually issue a FR, t I courted wisely, and received FRs from 5 of them.0 -
I joined in October, am I still able to be counted as a noob?
No. You are a _noob_ and a noob and a Johnnyfootball, and ... did I forget any?0 -
I joined in October, am I still able to be counted as a noob?
No. You are a _noob_ and a noob and a Johnnyfootball, and ... did I forget any?
_John_0 -
Naw. Too many rules for me.0
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I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?0
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I did this last year, got deleted by them within 3 days0
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I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:0 -
I did this last year, got deleted by them within 3 days
I can see that. I really can.0 -
I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:
I don't ask for them. I just appreciate them once they are sent. unsolicited nudes are the best kind, I love surprises!!!0 -
I did this last year, got deleted by them within 3 days
I can see that. I really can.
Yeah I can only seem to keep the delinquents on my FL...0 -
I'll only friend them if they're a guy with abs.0
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I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:
I don't ask for them. I just appreciate them once they are sent. unsolicited nudes are the best kind, I love surprises!!!
After this post be prepared to be surprised. A lot.0 -
I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:
I don't ask for them. I just appreciate them once they are sent. unsolicited nudes are the best kind, I love surprises!!!
After this post be prepared to be surprised. A lot.
Well for some of us it may be just a little surprise. :blushinig:0 -
I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:
I don't ask for them. I just appreciate them once they are sent. unsolicited nudes are the best kind, I love surprises!!!
After this post be prepared to be surprised. A lot.
Well for some of us it may be just a little surprise. :blushinig:
I told you already Kevin if you want more junk pics from me you have to pay. The first one, and only the first one, is free.0 -
I'll only friend them if they're a guy with abs.
:pout: I have abs. I keep them under a protective layer of flab.0 -
I did this last year, got deleted by them within 3 days
Why would anyone delete you? You're delightful!0 -
I don't know. I have tried to adopt a few creepers and they turned out to be, well, really creepy. if I adopt a noob are they going to send me nude photos? if so... I only want nudes if they're hot, is this discrimination?
You never even asked for my nudes. Does this mean I am not hot? :sad:
I don't ask for them. I just appreciate them once they are sent. unsolicited nudes are the best kind, I love surprises!!!
After this post be prepared to be surprised. A lot.
Well for some of us it may be just a little surprise. :blushinig:
I told you already Kevin if you want more junk pics from me you have to pay. The first one, and only the first one, is free.
I'm just taking my own from the closet.0 -
This was what I planned to do anyway.0
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