n00b branding - yea or nay?

[Strider]

Okay, seeing as there are so many new members to the forums lately, I think it's high time we came up with a way to keep track of them all. As I mentioned in one newbie's thread, I think a special brand for new people might be in order.

Something like this:


Of course, that's only a rough estimation of what the brand might look like, but it's good for starters. And yeah, a hot brand might hurt for those forced to get it, but hey, if it doesn't involve us, it's all good for the veterans, right? I mean, if anyone wanted, they could get a brand even if they didn't need it, like BoB since he always says he's a newbie, anyway.

Or, if a hot brand isn't the answer, it could always be laser-applied or tattooed. It might be more humane that way. . . and then they can pay for the laser removal surgery out of their own pockets if they're strong enough to stick around for a year or so. Or they can live with it, as reminders of their once humble beginnings.

Who's with me?

[eestlinc]

we could just cut off their heads.

[Strider]

They can't post without a head on their shoulders, though. A brand might be slightly inconvenient, but they can still type.

And no brains above their shoulders might lead to more people TLAKING LIEK THIS OMFGWTF LOLZ!!!1111ONE

Is that really what you want?

[eestlinc]

the not posting part solves all problems

[Madonna]

Aw, you'd just trip over them all the time, eest.

I'm not a big fan of being slapped with a hot iron, but I'm really rather apathetic, especially since I'm unsure if I qualify as a newbie.

Of course, you'd have to institutionalize dates too, because some new members might stay around long enough to be considered vets.

[eestlinc]

anyone who puts broken vb code in their signature is a newbie xD

[Madonna]

Haven't a clue to whom you may be referring to. *cough*

[Strider]

If I got Bleys to help, all of you would be screwed.

With that in mind, I could get Mandee or Unne to help. Slightly less sadistic, you know.

[eestlinc]

well I would never suggest such an esteemed member as Genius Lynx could be a newbie. *decapitates*

[Peegee]

They should be made to be sex slaves...oh wait

[Del Murder]

I don't get it. Are we going to eat them?

[Strider]

No, it's just to signify that they're newbies, since there's so many of them lately.

[eestlinc]

as if you can't tell anyway

[eternalshiva]

I'm all for the n00b branding xD *evil snicker*

[Marcus]

Pl33z do n0t HuR7 |\/|e, I iS juSt A l0N3ly n00b, if I h4ve 2 b3 m4rk3d, fine, jUs7 don'7 e4t me!1!!!1!!1!