Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, and perhaps I'm not... but it feels like, with all these newbies.. that I just don't click with them anymore. There seems to be a bit of a generation gap between veterans and n00bs.

Even in the chats there seems to be a good difference between the newer members and older members... and though I've tried connecting, it just seems to difficult.

I thought of ways that may help us all get to know eachother. Also, this idea could allow the younger and newer members to appreciate the Veteran's morales ideas and feelings towards the forums.

And so, here's my idea. A buddy system.
I know it doesn't sound like the keenest thing of hand.... but what if The "recognized members" took turns becoming "buddy's" with new members. They could help them out, explain the rules, give them a helping hand and just kinda' be there to laughand tell stories and hear stories. ^_^

I think it just could help us all come together more.

edit:
This would be good for older members because they can explain there centemental attachment to the place, help avoid those threads everyone is always closing down and it just let's them get to know more people with a lot of the older ones leaving all the time

This would be good for the newer members because they get some attention when they first coming, so perhaps it's a little more likely they won't just run away. They also have someone to understand their actions, and someone to consult if they're not sure of things... I think consulting with someone who's there to give their attention to you, rather than just ask misc. people... that's it's a lot easier to not feel stupid. I can remember being new here and when Elyse wasn't around for me to ask questions.. I felt I couldn't ask any questions because I didn't want to appear like I was incapable.