ok, now that I've been shot down in flames for accidently putting this on the queen notice board (*sheepish grin*) Does anyone know why the site is calling me a newbie when I've been a member for AGES? It's not like I have anything against newbies, its just that I'm not one!
It is based solely on your post count.
The "Be gentle I'm a newbie" phrase, was, I suppose, Richard Orchard's way of saying "play nice" to some of the older grumps on this site. Many of the grumps object to the newbies' FAQ's that could have been answered by by a search of the internet. Of course the onslaught of constant drivel and spam by certain other newbies does not help any ...
I suppose you are developing the thick skin needed to survive on Queenzone?