Thursday, March 6, 2014

hi guys,


Noobia's been pretty quiet lately (other than we're starting to have spontaneous random parties again so join us on the dance floor whenever you can! If you want to come over when we do have one remember they tend to be spontaneous when lots of friendly people show up so bring friends!! While you're here you can look around the public areas (yeah we wouldnt walk in random homes in RL either).  See what we do and what we're all about and feel free to talk with staff: we're a friendly bunch.  While in Noobia you might see some unusual things and unusual people so remember to embrace the weird).  We like the busy times as much as the quiet times although the quiet times make us wonder how many Newbies are out there not getting the help they need.  If you see someone needing help please send them our way.

I know we haven't posted in a while but even with Noobia being quiet we're busy as bees working behind the scenes to help those who need it.  So here's the latest.



First I'm going to hop on a soap box here and talk about a couple of issues Noobia faces daily:
We've been seeing some squatters lately who seem to not accept the fact that after their 2 weeks free is up they can either rent a paid apartement or need to change their home point.  I know getting a free place to live is great but abusing the rules of a place that is there to help and taking a spot that can help someone else is really low and selfish.  We've only got a limited number of apartments and everyone gets the same options.  We try to be nice about it but we aren't going to let you stay in an apartment that someone else needs just because you "want to"  :/
That sort of goes hand in hand with coming back on an alt just to get a free place.  If you think it's worth the effort to keep making alts just to keep having a free place to stay then you're kind of missing the point.  That too is really low.  What do those things say about you guys?  Think about it.  We welcome you with open arms, we give tons of help (not limited to the 2 weeks of a free apt) and instead of growing and being friendly some of you turn around and lie, mooch/free load, etc when if you talk to us we'd be more than happy to help you out in any way we can including helping you find a sl job or a cheap place to rent if you cannot afford the 25 cents RL per week or the 20$ USD pre-paid credit card.  You can probably dig out change from your couch cushions, use it to rent an apt in noobia (and by doing so help those who helped you) and still have change left over to spend on anything you want/need in SL.
You guys forget one thing when you lie and abuse the Noobia system: We're here to help and we'd be happy to do what we can if you just stay honest and talk with us openly about why you need it but can't.
Anyway that's a pet peeve of mine and I hope the number of peeps that act like selfish spoiled children will decrease with time.



!!! We have a March promotion for the largest donator to help us pay tier and purchase things for our Residents and those who come to us for help.  We are, of course, a non-profit organization so every linden counts towards helping (100% of your donation goes to help Noobia).  !!!

This is the very notice as typed up by Paystreak:
This month’s prize for the person making the highest donation is a 3 day 3 night stay for free in a romantic themed private skybox.
The folks at Noobia ~ your favorite group of helpful people ~ and Sweet Love Retreat ~ the folks who operate high class romantic getaway spaces~ are bringing this months highest donor their choice of
Arabian Desert Oasis  - A nomad tent pitched in the desert - rich Arabian textures and themes and a romantic hot tub just out front to enjoy the views.

Cabin in the Woods – A secluded log cabin themed skybox with a deck and hot tub and views ranging from forest to a beautiful northern lake.


Jungle Pagoda – an open deck at the edge of the jungle with water all around. The bed in a pagoda like shelter with curtains open to the breeze. A romantic hot tub at the other end of the deck.

Space Station – your own private space pod. View of the world or of galaxies and stars slowly spin past and around you as you enjoy the comfort of the well animated bed or the in-floor hot tub.

Dungeon – An open concept Regular Home upstairs and a short tp to the dungeon below where a master’s throne and BDSM options await. 
(sorry no picture available at this time)

These are private and very upper end skyboxes that have gotten rave reviews from those lucky enough to try them. 
In the first four a surround view that can be changed to suit the mood gives a holodeck feel to them. The Dungeon is...well....a dungeon after all so looking outside is generally not a requirement. 
The bed and hot tub animations are excellent.
With the skybox comes access to a private garden with trees, flowers and wildlife and that has a pavilion with dancing and other animations. Great for picture taking and private moments together.
Each skybox has its own couples dance ball as well so a couple can spend as much time as possible in each others arms. 
The winner will be contacted and set up with a time that works for them.


We'd also like to introduce the new listing of staff members, as some of our long-time staff has come back and one new person joined our team:

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)

Amaya Miggins/Amaya21
Red Miggin / RedTwerksum
Ali Miggins/alikakadri 
Paystreak
HelenSexy Miggins/helen15
Caelea
Nuk/nukapai.dreamscape

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)

Noobia Current DJ's

Paystreak
J.  R. (jaeaur.sapphire)
Stingray Miggins (linxsterstingray)


If you'd like to volunteer your time to help us help newbies, please pick up an application (available by clicking the panel by the online boards) and drop it in all 3 owner's Online Boards for review.  

Elvy
Noobia co-owner