I hate the word "n00b" or newb...pisses me off quite a lot.

You could just say "I'm new" or something. When I hear the word I think fat, American, spotty nerd who thinks he's all good when he says stuff like "you're a n00b". Twat.

I'm sorry, I just hate the word so damn much! I'm not an idiot, seriously...

/ slaps self on forehead

I'll leave now...