Want To Make Friends On Ec? Need To Ask Someone How The Forum Works?, Check out our new system of "adopting a newbie!" Options

[Jessticles]

Hello newbies, welcome to EC. 

Feeling a bit lost? Not sure exactly what's going on, or how a forum works? Well, I've decided to set something up to help you out. 
You have a choice now to be 'adopted' by one of our slighter older, more experienced members who you can chat to. These people have been kindly offered to make themselves available for you to ask anything about - whether it's a question about the site, about the forums, or just general chit chat. 

Please don't be afraid to approach them! Feel free to chat in this thread to your friends and get to know some of the older members - we're not all that bad, promise! 

Q: How do I choose a member? 
We've included a line or two from the members who have offered to get involved in this, just PM any of them who you like the look of. If you can't find anyone but still would like a friend, feel free to post in the thread and I'll try match you up with someone. 

Q: What do I do if they start being mean to me or intimidating me, or generally being unwelcoming? 
PM me and tell me what they've said: Click here to PM me.

Q: I've been here a while but haven't posted - can I still be adopted by someone? 
Yes, as long as you have under 500 posts, you can still take part. 

Q: What's a PM? 
It's a personal or private message - you can send them to the members of the forum and only they receive it. 
I've included the link straight to the PM - so it's really easy to use. 

Q: I'm a newb - do I HAVE to be adopted by someone? 
No, it's optional. It's just an idea to help you get used to the swing of the forums and make it more inviting for ya - just someone to talk to!  

Q: Is there anyone else I can talk to? 
All of the moderating team are available for your questions or worries - here's a link to the current moderating team.
Otherwise, generally most of our members will be friendly enough if you want to drop them a PM or chat!

Q: Can I PM more than one member for help? 
Sure, whatever you like, but for easyness sake it might be best to choose one who you can get to know well, and they'll get to know you too. 

So without further ado, here's the list of our members who have offered to befriend you (they won't bite, promise ) 



List of older members to choose from (oh daddy!)




Aneraxium 
Name: Niks 
Niks says: Welcome to EC, I'm Niks. I know it's scary trying to find your place here, I went through it too But if you know what you're doing, which I'm here to help with, it'll be much easier and you'll fit in in no time. So, if you need any help or simply someone to talk to I'm always open.
Click here to PM Niks!


Azrael
Name: Azrael or Amy. 
Amy Says: I'm the sub-moderator for Games and Hair & Fashion, I used to moderate Help and Advice as well. I'm rather opinionated, but I accept other people's views. I listen well and will try to help, no matter what. I am a very loyal person and I've had the pleasure of experiencing different cultures, due to living in different countries. I am rather random and when I say 'rather' I mean 'extremely'. ^.^ Sooooooo yeahh, that's me. P.S. If 'u typ lyke dis', then I wouldn't advise contacting me, unless you wish to rectify your horrible typing. 
Click here to PM Amy!


Benjamin Hall
Name: Ben
Ben says: Hi, I'm Ben. Welcome to Emo Corner! We are certainly glad that you are here! If you need/want somebody to chat with about ANYTHING AT ALL, feel free to drop by and leave a comment or a PM! We want to make you feel right at home, so don't be afraid to speak up! And don't worry, most of us don't bite  
Click here to PM Ben!


Bring.me.back.to.life
Name: Kelly
Kelly Says: I am always willing to help new members and answer their questions. It has been said that I am very nice and friendly and I believe I am. I strongly urge new members to stick around here because it can be a great place most of the time but make sure you do read the forum rules which can help you a lot and don't take things on here so seriously. Other than that, I welcome all you newbies to EC.  
Click here to PM Kelly!


Christi Espoir
Name: Christi
Christ Says: I like writing and talking to people. I'm nice and I try to be helpful.
Click here to PM Christi!


Cocks
Name: Andrew. 
Andrew says: Cocks is here to help all of you inexperienced little nublets. I'll be nice , and with my intensive training programme you will be a hardened, embittered oldfag like me in no time. A bit about me: I'm Andrew, 18, extremely nerdy and a dude. So if that appeals to you, PM me with any queries or chat and I'll be sure to reply.
Click here to PM cocks!


Death.by.pretzel
Name: Jo
Jo says: Ec can be a big and scary place I've been on the forum for a while now and I'm pretty sure I know how everything works.
Click here to PM Jo!


Don Juan
Name: Brett 
Brett Says: Are those skinny jeans or are you just happy to see me?  
Click here to PM Brett!


Dr. Numb-Nuts
Name: Dr. Numb-Nuts
Dr. Numb-Nuts says: Welcome to EC, if you have any questions, or just feel like talking, I'm usually on all day, so don't hesitate to message me.  
Click here to PM Dr. Numb-Nuts!




EvilCookie28
Name: Jonathan
Jonathan says: I'm Jonathan, and welcome to Emo Corner! If you need any sort of assistance on this forum, send me a message! Have a fun time here.
Click here to PM Jonathan! 


Forzare!
Name: Leah/Forzy
Leah Says: Hello and welcome to EC. I'm Leah and i'm available most of the time (except sleep time) for your questions and help, I may not post but i'm nearly always online on my mobile (I have no life ). I'm friendly and will be patient with any problems, we were all newbs once!
Click here to PM leah!



Immo
Name: Immo/Imogen, whichever you prefer 
Imogen says: I recently joined the site myself, and so I can remember exactly how scary it was, trying to figure things out. I'm also good at listening to complaints, rants or anything they want to talk about. I love helping, and I go on daily, so if they PM me, I can answer as fast as possible.
Click here to PM Imogen!


Jessticles (meeeeeeeeeee) 
Name: Jess 
Jess says: Welcome newbies! My name is jess. I'm an administrator here on EC, I also specifically look after the help and advice section. I've been on the forums for over two years now. Feel free to PM me with any problems you have - or even if you just want a chat. I'm online for at least a few hours every day! ^-^ 
Click here to PM Jess!


Josh PHONE
Name: Josh
Josh says: I would say that I'm very patient with people and a rather nice fellow to know. I've been around here for going on two years now, and I'm awesome!
Click here to PM Josh!


Kuya
Name: Davey
Davey says: Give yourself to the dark side. It is the only way you can save your friends. Yes, your thoughts betray you. Your feelings for them are strong. Especially for...um, whoever they are. Your feelings have now betrayed them, too. Obi-Wan was wise to hide them from me. Now his failure is complete. If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps they will
Click here to PM Davey!



Lol Sin 
Sin says: I TEACH KIDS TROLL AND BE COOL AND HOW TO WATCH GOOD PORN
PLZ BE MY FRIEND ILY
Click here to PM lol Sin



Lou!Love
Name: Lou
Age: 15
Lou says: I'm generally a nice person. Easy-going and laid back. I'm on EC most of the time, so I'm always here whenever you want to talk or need some help on how to work things around here. So don't hesitate!
Click here to PM Lou! 


Mannequin.Mister
Name: Christopher
Christopher says: Hi, my name is Christopher. I do not wear tight jeans or listen to "the emo" music and I like to see out of both of my eyes(depth perception gets all screwy when you're peering out of only one ocular). I really do not know why I'm here but that seems to be the general consensus among the rest of the members. I'm not in for the carbon copy, cunning linguist smart ass BS. Any other information should be located in my profile. You may reach it via link here. Looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Click here to PM Christopher!



McLovin' 
Name: McLovin'
Click here to PM McLovin'!


Mr Blonde
Name: Mr. Blonde or God. 
Mr Blonde Says: Good day to you, underling. So you're looking to be adopted, huh? Well, you've come to the right guy. I will train you in sarcasm, the mocking of stupidity and general appreciation of me. I'd rather not have a whiny emo kid, however, if you are one, and feel like you're not mocked enough already, feel free to PM me. I don't want a fatty. You also have to know the difference between 'you're' and 'your'. Sucking up skills not a requirement, but will be looked on favourably. Sense of humour is a must.
Click here to PM Mr Blonde!



Occasional Desire
Name: Occasional Desire
Occasional Desire says: -insert blurb here-
Click here to PM Occasional Desire!


Parasite
Name: Parasite
parasite says: 'This is EC. I am Parasite. And I have adopted you. Be grateful. I'm angry. But friendly. I'm gorgeous. But I'm a dick. I've been lumped with you. But you've been lumped with me. So let's try to get along. My basic role is to answer your questions, steer you the right way, and act as a minor mentor to get you going on the right path. 'Course, that's my right path, rather than everyone elses, but it works for me, and chances are I've been chosen to adopt you because it works for you, too. So we'll see how we go. PM me with any requests, troubles, or curiousities you may have, and I'll do my best to help.'
Click here to PM Parasite!


Peacemaker
Name: Peacemaker 
Peacemaker says: I'm a submod here on ec, I'm nearly always on, so if you have any problems, or unsure of how to do something, give me a PM and I'll do my best to help you out
Click here to PM Peacemaker!


Radiolaria
Name: I'd like to be known as Radiolaria, Sphygmos, or Antonella/Anne.
Anne says: Being from Argentina and English as my third language, it wasn't really that easy being new here but with the help of older members I caught on. I'd like to do the same for others and guide them perhaps through the forums so they can get accustomed to all the settings, formats and sections.
Click here to PM Anne!



Reflection
Name: Reflection
Reflection says: I will teach you to twitter your life away in mediocrity.
Click here to PM reflection!


Saturnine
Name: Mike
Mike says: Hi, my name is Mike. I post in here every single day. I'll help anyone who needs help. I have an awesome taste in music as well. PM me if you need anything or just want to talk about stuff.
Click here to PM Saturnine!



Seasons End
Name: Justin
Justin Says: Hi my name is Justin and I am a EC regular - even if I ain't as old as some of the other members I will gladly love to help you around ec and possibly be friends  
Click here to PM Justin!



Sexy Shenanigans
Name: Elizabeth
Elizabeth says: I enjoy long walks on the beach, torturing innocent people, and watching The Simpsons. I would consider myself to be a friendly person (at least online) but if you have no interest in any of these things, do not bother to PM me. Although, I suppose I could make an exception if you aren't a total dick. *shrugs* 
Click here to PM Elizabeth!


TC Styles/Three Lions
Name: Chad or Jamie (whichever you prefer ) 
Chad says: I am Chad, Yorkshire's Ambassador to EC. In need of minions to train to take over the internet. Must have sense of humour and willing to take a bullet for your great leader, that being me. If all else fails, just having a nice arse will be do
Click here to PM Chad!


unus quisnam somnium
Name: Brett
Brett Says: Hello Newb, I am Brett.   Im a pretty cruisy person, i like to laugh and joke (I sometimes even laugh at my own jokes D:). Im a nerd so if you like video games and books, we can chat about that.  Im an approachable guy, so if you need to talk about something that you dont want to post on the boards, drop me a line and help if i can. I look forward to talking to you in the future   
Click here to PM Brett!


Wretch
Name: Wretch
Wretch says: So I'm Wretch. I am exactly what my name implies. Cool kids and tough guys not welcome.
Click here to PM Wretch!




Note for older members: 
If you want to get involved and haven't already volunteered, just PM me. 
If you want to change your blurb, PM me - and please, let me know if you change your username! 

[Parasite.]

Should I be sad that I haven't been PM'd yet?

And my 'blurb' makes me sound like such a dick compared to everyone elses.

Oh wait.
I am such a dick!

I guess that's okay then. Never mind.

[Seasons End]

Some of these blurbs make me scared of certain members now

[TerrierChad]

I thought mine was going to sound like a personal ad but instead it sounds more like an ad for a cult. Well, it is a cult admittedly so there is an element of truth there.

Also, Parasite, don't be hard on yourself, you have a nice dick, be proud of it!

[Jessticles]

Should I be sad that I haven't been PM'd yet?

I would be shocked if ANYONE has.  

[Recovery]

Way too early to receive any PMs.

[Benjamin Hall]

Wow, my blurb thingy looks like a cheap sales pitch at a used car lot

[Azrael.]

Some of these blurbs make me scared of certain members now

^ Who are you scared of? o.o




My blurb is so very cheesey.

[Seasons End]

Erm lets see

1. Parasite
2. Kuya

the others are cool I just think there listed peoples verb is too true or is a little weird

[Azrael.]

Kuya; nothing to be scared off, at least I don't think so.. Seem to just be star wars references.
Parasite; ehhhh his is true.

[Jessticles]

  I talk to both Kuya and Parasite regularly. Both are great guys. Kuya is a little bit more approachable and instantly friendly. Parasite is fantastic once you talk to him and prove you're not a retard. He's always been lovely to me, and I like that he doesn't pretend to be something he's not.  

[Seasons End]

I'm sure they are great people just there blurbs that are scary XD but my opinion don't count these days so ignore me

[Parasite.]

Way too early to receive any PMs.

That was the joke, you assbandit.

Parasite is fantastic once you talk to him and prove you're not a retard. He's always been lovely to me, and I like that he doesn't pretend to be something he's not.  

Be quiet. You'll spoil the mystique of it all.

[Jessticles]

Be quiet. You'll spoil the mystique of it all.

HE'S A GIANT ASSHOLE EC. HE MAKES ME CRY EVERY NIGHT. 

[SummerKnight.]

Aww, I hope newbs make good use of it. It'll be good if it becomes popular.

[Tempest]

Cheesey...I struggled not to laugh at all of them.
Oh well, if we haven't scared away the newbies by this, then it's good, I guess...

[Old Spice Guy]

I'll be knee deep in newbs any second now. ;D

[TerrierChad]

Actually, I should point out that I won't on much, if at all, from now until the 27th of May due to me almost running out of internet usage. Won't be a problem after that as I upgraded my usage from the 27th but could you put a note next to my entry Jess saying that I won't be on till then please? No point if newbies asking for help from me if I ain't there

[Nanghihinayang.]

I just got a PM!




























Just Kidding... I'm excited to start helping though

[TerrierChad]

Cheers Jess! Out of curiosity, what does 'AFK' mean?