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[-] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 57 points 6 months ago

And when someone new to a thing shows up in your community for that particular thing, welcome and guide them.

[-] 3laws@lemmy.world 18 points 6 months ago

Everyone was a newbie at one point, even people with natural affinity and extraordinary talent. It never pays off to gatekeep your community, it will die and so will the interest of it. Be welcoming. A great teacher can explain really complex stuff in really simple terms. Stay kind.

[-] cynar@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago

I help run a makerspace. It's amazing when a newbie comes in and shows some enthusiasm. They often get swept up by an expert or 2. They tend to leave slightly dazed, but happy. Those that start coming regularly gain skills rapidly. Often they are the ones that swoop in to help the next newbie who turns up nervous and unsure.

[-] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 3 points 6 months ago

I love that. That positive energy continues moving forward.

[-] Harbinger01173430@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Tell that to the loonix gnutard community :(

[-] stoicmaverick@lemmy.world -3 points 6 months ago

Unless it's a support group. Then, do the opposite of that.

[-] Hupf@feddit.de 11 points 6 months ago
[-] Skyrkazm@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Sorry, but as a professional gas lighter that isn't what he meant.

You clearly have no idea what he's talking about.

[-] stoicmaverick@lemmy.world -1 points 6 months ago

I mean don't encourage an eating disorder. What's wrong with you?

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