Seems we're having some trouble keeping staff because our script board expects people to be under 5.0 MB memory usage (this is to keep lag down).  Thing is, it's been working in educating Newbies about not getting permanently banned from Sims or Parcels they visit.  It's preventing them from lagging and crashing for the most part.

What it hasn't been able to do is teach those who have been in SL for years and have never bothered to lower their scripts on any of their outfits/shoes/hair.  For that reason we are looking for staff members who would be happy to help Noobies but aren't bothered by the script counter.

You must be patient, dedicated, knowledgable (or willing to learn new tips and tricks), preferably have experience in helping out others, respectful and have time to volunteer (Noobia is like a big family even if many of us don't share a last name).  You must understand that we are not giving Noobia tags at random to anyone who wants one.  We are also not volunteering with the idea of hooking up with Noobs so any staff member trolling Noobies for sex will be removed.  Same for recruiting for Bloodlines or Progeny!  Must not be afraid to be security as well.  At Noobia we are protective of our residents and former residents.  MUST KEEP DRAMA OUT!

If you'd like to embrace the weird, come drop a NC into the owner's online boards for more info.  Training is provided as well as staff info & rules.

Elvy
Noobia Co-Owner


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One of the things I love about my work in Noobia is that you get "adopted" at times by a noobie... as if you were a parent... idk what it is...maybe the fact that we are teachers in SL... or maybe that we're always giving good advice and helpful tips... but we end up being viewed as parents.  It's one of those weird things that just happens...

SL family relationships... they say friends are the family that chooses you, as opposed to blood relatives who didn't have a choice.  Well in SL you have that choice of "family" and sometimes it's a choice but sometimes it seems to just....happen....

Elvy asked me to get you guys a heads up on the Noobia Visitor Rules so that if you guys come to Noobia then you know exactly what is ok and what isn't.

We meet a lot of people and a small number of them don't know that we, for example, don't allow anyone other than residents in the apartments. A lot of the rules were put in place to protect residents and protect their rights to privacy.  So if you must complain about a rule, keep in mind that we've dealt with griefers of all types that love to prey and pick on newbies who don't always know how to defend themselves.  That said, staff can and will remove trouble makers.  It's part of our job.

First, here's how to get to Noobia:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serenity%20Cay/144/66/23

Second, here are the Visitor rules (the visitor rules notecard is available in the panels at the landing point):

Hi :)  

Welcome to noobia.  If you're here you may or may not be new to SL.  Either way we have a few rules we ask everyone who visits to follow so everyone can be respected and enjoy their time here.

1. you must be 18+ in RL and you cannot be here as a child avatar. 

   You're more than welcome to return as an adult avatar with appropriate adult behavior :)  It doesn't matter if you're a verified adult in RL.  No children, no exceptions

2. you can look around as you like so long as you don't enter a rented apartment.   

  If the rental box has a name on it, don't enter.  it's also possible that some rental boxes are over due on payment and so don't have a name on it.  If you really want to visit an apartment, any of our mentors or helpers would be glad to show you an empty one if any are available.  just ask.  Entering one without asking is just rude and can lead to you getting ejected from Noobia.

3. No nudity/biting/hunting/recruiting/sollicitation/No Weapons

  RP is a no in the public areas here although you can show up in your RP avatar.  if you rent an apartment then you may be naked ***within the walls of your apartment*** NOT in public.  You may bring guests as you wish so long as they don't grief the sim/parcel or anyone on premesis.  If someone notices you're in a certain lifestyle/rp then you may answer them but requesting bites and harassing anyone can get you ejected/banned.  It's fine if they approach you to ask.  Advertizing or wearing an advertizing group tag will lead to you being asked to change your tag while here.  Nude/Porn pictures will get you a request to change the image while on premesis as we are not an Adult sim.

If you wish to educate about your lifestyle/rp-ing we will be more than happy to arrange an informative session at a predetermined date and time that you may come give information along with a Q&A session.  This would allow any interested resident to come learn about it while preventing harassement to those who aren't interested and want nothing to do with that aspect of SL.  However we have an information center for that purpose.  If your group is not represented in our information center you're encouraged to submit a non-biased overvue of the lifestyle for us to offer :)  We will review the information before offering it.

and if a person tells you to stop talking to them, and you continue, there are consequences.  We take complaints very seriously.

No Weapons.  You are asked to remove all weapons and weapon huds/systems while in Noobia.  This is NOT a battle area.  Refusal to comply will not be tolerated.  No Weapons, No exceptions.


4. Respect is the word

   We're all a friendly bunch if you give us a chance.  However we do what we have to to keep Noobia a safe and pleasant place to learn about SL.  Disrespect will be answered with ejection/ban.  There are levels of disrespect, some of which we'll strongly recommend to people to block one-another if they don't get along...however there comes a point where we will eject/ban.  Verbal abuse of staff/mentors is one of those cases.  Refusal to cooperate with Noobia Staff will result in you choosing to not be here and lead to you being banned.  No one is forcing you to be here but while you are you may wish to consider that *we* make the rules on this parcel, not you :)

 5. If you need anything just ask our mentors/helpers to help :)  That's what they're here for.

 Simple, easy rules...and very few of them but very important for everyone to enjoy their SL experience.

Thank you for your time and enjoy your stay ^_^

Noobia Management


keep in mind that we're all there to help and willing to help even the kids however they cannot be on a M rated or A rated sim because of innapropriate content and Noobia is a M (mature/moderate) rated sim. As for children Avi's with proof of being 18+ in RL? Noobia is not a game. Noobia is not a roleplay sim.  It's a sim to help those just starting out on their SL journey.  Children avatar are both a roleplay and a liability as far as child porn and being proposed for sex by horny newbies and well, we don't allow it.  Anyway all 3 of Noobia's current owners are moms in RL so do the math :)

If you come to Noobia seeking help and you're already in a lifestyle like Gor or BDSM, make sure you have your Owner's permission to interact with staff members of Noobia before coming over.  We simply cannot help you if you refuse to talk to us.  

Alika
Noobia Mentor

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And finally a List of our Staff as it has recently changed a bit.... (well the Founder of Noobia never changes so we won't re-list him every time loll)

Noobia Owners and Senior Mentors:

Sandy Miggins/Sandonna.Miggins
Angie/Angelica.Montpenier
Elvy Miggins/ElvenLady

Noobia Manger

Xamie Pixeldust/Xamie

Staff (in order of how long they've been staff)

Ali Miggins/alikakadri 
Paystreak (moonlights as DJ Streak)
HelenSexy Miggins/helen15 (still on vacation so her board isn't up at this time)
Caelea

Trivia Quiz Master

Eximus (he doesn't have a tag per se and can't book you into an apartment but he IS staff and he will be happy to help with what he can)

We have DJ's again in Noobia so we're going to plan a lot of parties!!! :D Yayyyyyy!!!

Paystreak (also a Mentor)
J.  R. (JaeauR Sapphire)
StiŊցЯαყ ოιցgíηS (linxsterstingray)

if you would like to DJ in Noobia let us know!

currently we have no other staff members.  If this changes we will update the list on the blog :)

Elvy
Noobia Co-Owner