Sometimes I feel disrepected. As a newbie, I experienced this feeling right away. It seems that almost anything goes. Caveat Emptor-Let the buyer beware seems aimed at the newbies. When an item is paid for, will the item be delivered as promised? Will credit information be used for any other purposes.. Is this an industry that I want to do business with or become a part of as a newbie.
These are just a couple of questions that crop-up with newbies or other potential e-commere customers
Well I, for one don't like it one bit, nor do I appreciate that type attitude. In my opinion, that kind of attitude, directly affects the industry negatively, and it also affects the success of those of us who venture into the universe of internet marketing, a world of new thinking, a new way of doing things, maintaining some sense of morals while testing our abilities to push beyond the box. Worth mentioning is the fact that more and more people leave the Net all out disappointed, disgusted, busted, with feelings of being robbed, unfairly treated, and deceived in many cases, leaving them cursing internet marketing and m arketers.
The new people, the new-bies can change this legacy. Things could be better for the new guys/girls "on the block", if only looked at just a little differently.New -bies can stand a little love. It's about what the industry will look like tomorrow. It's about the future of E-commerce.
First, the word Newbie is not a bad word in itself. Easy to say, it kind of rolls right off the tongue. Doesn't it? Say "New- bie." Sounds good right. But let's look into the meaning of the word, just what does it imply? Well, according to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Newbie is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity. It goes on to say that contemporary usage can refer to a beginner or new user of computers often concerning internet activity, such as online gaming.etc. It can have derogatory connotations but is also often used for descriptive purposes without a value judgment. The word can have derogatory connotations? "Like what?", I'm saying to myself. "Just what are they saying?"
The other day I heard a news commentator say "the newbies are coming to Washington", referring to the freshman class of congressmen recently elected. Come on guys give us a break. Compared to politicians? Some people might just come away with a negative feeling about us, being bundled up with politicians, new or otherwise. I don't think this definition deserves "one star". Or, for that matter, any star.
Further research into Answers.com: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia gives this definition. A first time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub'. A post to the Urban Dictionary caught my eye and kicked my brain around for a milisecond. The post said, (pertaining to the word newbie) "A person that is new to a game or forum. Not to be confused with noob, a derogatory term to define either a new user to a game/forum or someone who acts stupidly regardless of account age or time played. The post when on to say, "I just joined (insert site) and I don't know what I am doing yet! I hate being a newbie".
Well that was it, I couldn't take any more. I had just read a lot of words but none of which said anything pertinent to real life in our industry which is e-commerce of which internet marketing is a large part and I am proud of it. I heard a loud "cry" of despair (post) and hopelessness which I reacted to as a call for help. This is a much too confusing frame of mind to be in starting any business. I've acknowledge there's has been successes in the industry, I've mentioned them before, but I think the bulk of those successes happened despite the tough mental barriers at the newbie stage. To all new-bies I say, hold on, genuine help is on the way. Help is here. What I got out of the definitions listed was that as a newbie I was a beginner in anything, but the deeper reality was the critical need for an origanized group that was dedicated to the solution of issues involving the growth of new-bies.
These are just a couple of questions that crop-up with newbies or other potential e-commere customers
Well I, for one don't like it one bit, nor do I appreciate that type attitude. In my opinion, that kind of attitude, directly affects the industry negatively, and it also affects the success of those of us who venture into the universe of internet marketing, a world of new thinking, a new way of doing things, maintaining some sense of morals while testing our abilities to push beyond the box. Worth mentioning is the fact that more and more people leave the Net all out disappointed, disgusted, busted, with feelings of being robbed, unfairly treated, and deceived in many cases, leaving them cursing internet marketing and m arketers.
The new people, the new-bies can change this legacy. Things could be better for the new guys/girls "on the block", if only looked at just a little differently.New -bies can stand a little love. It's about what the industry will look like tomorrow. It's about the future of E-commerce.
First, the word Newbie is not a bad word in itself. Easy to say, it kind of rolls right off the tongue. Doesn't it? Say "New- bie." Sounds good right. But let's look into the meaning of the word, just what does it imply? Well, according to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Newbie is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity. It goes on to say that contemporary usage can refer to a beginner or new user of computers often concerning internet activity, such as online gaming.etc. It can have derogatory connotations but is also often used for descriptive purposes without a value judgment. The word can have derogatory connotations? "Like what?", I'm saying to myself. "Just what are they saying?"
The other day I heard a news commentator say "the newbies are coming to Washington", referring to the freshman class of congressmen recently elected. Come on guys give us a break. Compared to politicians? Some people might just come away with a negative feeling about us, being bundled up with politicians, new or otherwise. I don't think this definition deserves "one star". Or, for that matter, any star.
Further research into Answers.com: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia gives this definition. A first time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub'. A post to the Urban Dictionary caught my eye and kicked my brain around for a milisecond. The post said, (pertaining to the word newbie) "A person that is new to a game or forum. Not to be confused with noob, a derogatory term to define either a new user to a game/forum or someone who acts stupidly regardless of account age or time played. The post when on to say, "I just joined (insert site) and I don't know what I am doing yet! I hate being a newbie".
Well that was it, I couldn't take any more. I had just read a lot of words but none of which said anything pertinent to real life in our industry which is e-commerce of which internet marketing is a large part and I am proud of it. I heard a loud "cry" of despair (post) and hopelessness which I reacted to as a call for help. This is a much too confusing frame of mind to be in starting any business. I've acknowledge there's has been successes in the industry, I've mentioned them before, but I think the bulk of those successes happened despite the tough mental barriers at the newbie stage. To all new-bies I say, hold on, genuine help is on the way. Help is here. What I got out of the definitions listed was that as a newbie I was a beginner in anything, but the deeper reality was the critical need for an origanized group that was dedicated to the solution of issues involving the growth of new-bies.
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