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[quote="Ehsan"]I think it depends on what the question is. For example if someone wants to figure out how to install mirc and join #unfiction chat, it's better to explain it in detail and welcome them instead of pointing them to a previous instructions post. That way they won't be so intimidated about being new. However if someone comes and asks why unfiction is out of game, and explains that TINAG means that the forums are in-game, then I'd just point them to the past discussions and not discuss the matter at all. But I don't think I'd use the term trout in that post.[/quote]
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natas
xomunkixo wrote:
.. if I saw natas use it, I'd probably imagine some noob getting smacked in the face with a giant fish.
Fish battery is a criminal offense.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 4:28 pm
xomunkixo
Okay natas, you big party pooper.
I think the term trout has a different connotation depending on how you use it. For instance, if I saw natas use it, I'd probably imagine some noob getting smacked in the face with a giant fish. And actually, most of the time I haven't seen it used in a positive light. Some people that use the trout can seem downright harsh. Then again, it's usually because people have posted the same information 50 times in 2 days. I'd be irritated too.
People are generally pretty helpful and nice on here though. So don't fear the trout, nubs, just fear the Natas.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 4:06 am
natas
xomunkixo wrote:
I vote we instate the new word 'riffle' for threads that seem to generate a lot of trout. (see: What's in the Box). Riffle by definition is the place in a river where a large number of trout spawn and come to feed.
I don't think the glossary forum is for making up new terms, but rather explaining terms that are already in frequent use.
Otherwise Lunsford would have a whole dictionary here
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:39 am
xomunkixo
I vote we instate the new word 'riffle' for threads that seem to generate a lot of trout. (see: What's in the Box). Riffle by definition is the place in a river where a large number of trout spawn and come to feed.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:31 am
krystyn
What's a newbie?
Kidding!
Sometimes the use of "trout" is not always handled in the best way, but that's sort of up to the individual who uses it, and the person towards whom it's directed.
However, tradition is such that the term is meant to be polite and sort of wacky.
There is no requirement to use the term. However, it appears in the Glossary so that people can look up the meaning if it is confusing them.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:38 pm
Nonono
What?
It doesn't really work that way.
You can't decide whether a slang term you make up is "polite" or not. Usage and perception decides that. To wit, when a newbie comes in and someone starts throwing around "trout," it's going to sound strange, confusing, and more than a little pretentious.
If you want to be nicer to newbies, I recommend you just explain things to them in the first place. Adding jargon doesn't really help the situation. They're newbies.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:59 pm
sohel1
I can use new trout
how to install mirc and join #unfiction chat, it's better to explain it in detail and welcome them instead of pointing them to a previous instructions post.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:29 am
SirQuady
Which acronym thread?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:54 am
MissExtraExtraThisJustIn
Can Someone Please Direct Me
Acronym Thread
Can someone post the link to the acronym thread? I cannot seem to locate it.
Thanks!!
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:30 pm
Olly
Sorry, but I've definitely seen the word 'trout' used in that context way before 2001.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:54 pm
Ehsan
I think it depends on what the question is.
For example if someone wants to figure out how to install mirc and join #unfiction chat, it's better to explain it in detail and welcome them instead of pointing them to a previous instructions post. That way they won't be so intimidated about being new.
However if someone comes and asks why unfiction is out of game, and explains that TINAG means that the forums are in-game, then I'd just point them to the past discussions and not discuss the matter at all. But I don't think I'd use the term trout in that post.
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:17 am
rose
proper use of trout
Question: I have only seen trout used for "factual" sorts of discussions, but can it apply to META ones as well?
Case in point, a player joins Perplex City and immediately gripes about the community sharing solves, states he or she won't share solves and predicts that once the prize is in sight the community will tear itself apart, etc.
I'm finding this rather boring and repetitive. Is it appropriate to say, "Welcome to the forums. This point has already been discussed here, here and here. "
and use the trout?
I have never trouted anyone, that I can recall anyway, but for the first time I feel tempted.
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:47 am
Atrophied
It's more like saying, politely:
Quote:
Yes, that is a somewhat valid point, however it is already being discussed here, here and here. Thank you for being observant and noticing it though.
It's designed to make people stop and think before responding, and to make a forum (or list) a friendlier and more newbie friendly place to be.
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:43 pm
Puppy_Zwolle
I don't get it... I think. Is trout a friendly (the only) way of saying:
RTFM!!
?
Code:
if so. don't trout me.
else I probably should reread the previous post.
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:40 pm
i_monk
I must have missed that post at CM.... So many newbies died in vain!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:48 pm
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