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so this is a spot to get to know fans better.....isn't that the fanpop users spot?

NO. didnt u listen people with less fans but want more, like new fans

People with less fans who want more should try contributing more to the site.

look i have a friend who is scared to comment on anything because hes afraid that he will be eaten alive, there are definitly more like him. if you wanna check him out hes on my fanlist, mattwatson919

People on Fanpop don't usually snap/devour other members unless someone:
- Trolls
- Spams
- Posts things in the wrong place constantly
- Doesn't credit or keyword their images
- Marks things as a spoiler when it's not or vice versa

Other than that people are usually friendly.

agreed knifey^^

lloyd, you have added
6 links (in the past 23 days.. you have been here a year)
9 videos
14 images....etc
and you have rated 13 items (shame on you!;))....
i am not pointing all of this oot to criticize you (i dont contribute a huge amount but heck i aint complaining) but how can you have fans if no one knows you?

then again if that spot was made to keeps friend requests,constant repeat picks, chat with me requests, picks posted as quizzes and vice versa, txtspk etc off the users spot..why not!?

then all the fangirls can squee there and write OMG THANX 4 ADDNG ME U ROCK SO MUCH OMG BELLA AND EDWARD in their prop messages, make a pick a day asking**-** WHO IS CUTER!!???*^^*,decorate all ^^ comments*-* like*^* this*** and we can coexist in peace

And I guess this was what you meant by getting eaten alive :P

Exactly. you cant talk to 3l1t3s without being reminded that your a n00b.

who is eating what?

and what does 3l1t3s mean?

n00b i am guessing is new user?

well....it's like that on most lose knit community sites

what happens to this spot when the people on it get more fans....then it just becomes the fanpop users spot lol

I'm not trying to be nasty or bite your head off i'm just stating what i see, it wasn't said with a nasty tone

"who is eating what?

and what does 3l1t3s mean?

n00b i am guessing is new user? "

I think that 3l1t3 means "Elite" and you're right about Noob.

ha ha ha i called us a lose knit....lol I meant close knit ;P

ah cheers knifey

and quod erat demonstrandum :P

Gerley! Stop with the crazy Germaniaspeak!

Thats actually latin i think.
Is it latin?

oh and by the way Gerley, Earlier when you were running your mouth, why dint you mention the 35 forums or the 46 picks or even the "113" comments (shame on you)

I feel like I might be stepping into an argument but I stalked for some time before ever commenting/adding or anything else and I'm still not a huge contributer like most of the well known people but what I did was go onto the spot I was most comfortable on and just started to add a line commenting on why I picked something and before long I had found a niche. Now, while I'm not a fanpoppian name by any means like Debs, Germany123, dalz, Knifewrench, DrD, Johnmihn, Cinders, etc I think I'm pretty well known in the Buffy spot. The best thing you can do to get fans is not even think about it, it's more about sharing content and connecting with others you have a common interest in than getting fans. Simply commenting and contributing here and there and you will get fans.

As far as snappy fanpoppians go I haven't really run into more than maybe two, mostly fanpoppians are very helpful and sweet. Sure you will find a bad apple here and there but on a whole we are a very open minded and friendly community as long as you avoid the things KnifeWrench spoke about.

er..you completely missed my point lloyd.

and by the way youve been here longer than me :)

i agree with amazondebs ...
lol

Ok, i see all your points but im not going to take the spot down because istill believe its a good idea

BellaElfie, love, who is dalz? I want to meet this person?

well lloyd2, you don't hve the power to take it down, only the Fanpop four (the guys that run the site) do and that's why we're commenting as well

and arabellaelfie your fabby :D

I wish i could escape this spot to somewhere where the big names dont patronise people. maybe ill create a spot about this... oh wait i already have.

okay your starting to slightly annoy me now, i don't think i have ever said anything nasty to you
i have explained a couple of things like my last comment just for your own information, not to be patronising, patronising would be telling you something you already know
yet everything you say back to me seems to be implying that anyone known or popular on here is bitchy as hell or comments pointed at me that i'm dozy, dumb or your latest one that i'm patronising

the point is this spot separates the fanpop user community and i thought that was the opposite of what you wanted?
people can't help their opinions or how many fans they have so stop making pointed comments at those you resent

i only wanted the spot to be temporary to new users so that they can learn about how it all works and get there first few fans. cleary no one likes the idea so just tell F4 to get rid of it, i dont care anymore because it isnt working.

Oppsie, you don't know Dalz? She must be your evil twin, I think she has a dark lab coat and lurks in the shadows. Also, it's known as Katie's fast flying fingers of Typo madness.

I would edit it but I can no longer stay silent on the evil twin-ness. ;F

Well,Lloyd,you've got one thing going for you....you 5934I< l337....Yes,confirmed,that does mean Elite.:)Hey,They thought they were doing good,cut the kid a break!If anything,I'll help if I can....

Thanks fry

VERY FUNNY...:P

When I first saw this link posted, I didn't think it would cause such a controversy.

I wonder, would you yield the floor to a humble diplomat?

On behalf of users like debs and germany, I'd just like to point out that Fanpop is growing crowded. They tried to politely voice their concerns that this may be superfluous. But as I've come to learn via the debate over spots for singular users, if there is a fan base, then I suppose there ought to be a spot. The line between necessity and superfluity is a thin one, though. Don't take it personally if a user questions the value of a spot you made. They're just looking out for the best interests of Fanpop as a whole, and we all want what's best for Fanpop.

On behalf of lloyd and users like him: I understand that the Fanpop Users spot can be a scary place for new users, who are unfamiliar with the old users who know each other fairly well. Some are confident enough to just leap in, join discussions, and become well-known that way, but some find the whole thing rather intimidating. What with all the lectures on the consequences of not crediting/key-wording images, some users might be timid about contributing.

Let me tell you, new users, quiet users, and undercover stalking users: We (at least, I) love new faces. I get excited when someone I don't know comments on a pick I made, or especially when someone participates in a debate over at the debate spot and adds a new perspective. There are plenty of ways to jump into the social pool of Fanpop, you just have to muster a little bit of courage. But you can't expect to have a lot of fans if you don't make yourself known.

In my opinion, the Unknown Users Spot is kind of like the wading pool for new users to get used to the features on the site and meet fellow timid users. In this spot, they can practice making picks, adding images, and creating quiz questions if they aren't quite sure how. Then, maybe they'll have enough confidence with the site in order to participate in more things on this spot.

In short: Fanpop is a friendly place. Old users are experienced and want to help. They mean well, really, and they are honest and voice concerns with respect. So don't look at it as a personal attack. We try to be welcoming. It makes me sad when I think of all the fans who don't believe we are. If you want a friendly ear, you have permission to message me or anyone of the link privately.

Cinders is, of course, correct and has the natural ability to word things perfectly,

Carly, my dear, you are eloquent.

Dalz agrees.

id like to point something out in a qoute from cindrs

"In my opinion, the Unknown Users Spot is kind of like the wading pool for new users to get used to the features on the site and meet fellow timid users."

that is exactly what i ntended the spot to be for
Ultimately i agree with cinders and want the new uers to feel welcome. scrap the old users, new friends thing, that even sounded bad in my own head, i just didnt to go back on my point.

I also would like to apologize to debz for lashing out, again,i just didnt want my opnion to die.

Srry debz...

yeah I'm sorry for lashing back

you must remeber that the older fans were once new too though carly :)

Wow this is one heck of an arguement. hmmm... guess im a little late... damn. O well I think you all have very fine points, and I agree all the way with debs and cinders. Although I do think this spot was a fine idea, and we should cut lloyd a little slack.