User talk:Moonflight

Adopt a User
This project is closed, although it's page says otherwise. I would like to re-open it again. I didn't really know who to go to, but I figured, "Hey! Moonflight's a sysop! I should ask her!". Lots of new users are simply dazed and confused when they first arrive here, and that leads to a lot of extra work on the experienced users behalfs. You know, rollbacking edits, dealing with behavioural misconducts, and a whole lot of explaining, even if we don't wish to. I figure that would be a good reason to open up AaU again, as it would cut down on all those things. I know several people who would like to become mentors but cannot because of the lack of project, myself included. New users would have a place to go, and would know not to ask other new users for answers they cannot supply. I'm going to ask Nightshine about this as well, as she's also pretty active on the wiki and seems to have a bit of power, despite her lack of admin status. Please respond as soon as possible. Thanks,  wildheart     spr ing rai n ♫   06:00, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

I think this is a good idea too, Wildheart. I am a fairly new user, and I haven't a clue how to edit character pages other than basic spelling and grammar changes. I found the AaU page and was going to become an apprentice, but then found that it is closed. I was fairly disappointed and now, having read a few tutorials can do a few things although not everything. I think AaU should reopen! 07:24, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

hello, Moonflight. There is a page suggested for detetion, here, with Bluscar. The picture that is on it, a blue she-cat with black stripes on it, was my picture, but I didn't create the page. Anyway, I just wanted to striaghten that out. See ya, Spottedstar 42 The Black and White Furred Cat Whom Saved PantherClan:)  01:04, April 15, 2011 (UTC)

Spottedfoot123
Hi Moonflight. It's Feathermoon, just on my friend Spottedfoot's account helping him sort things out. I was just letting you know that i'm still getting him into warriors and that you might have a new member joining project:charaters if you allow him into the project. - Feathermoon Spottedfoot123 02:39, April 15, 2011 (UTC)Spottedfoot123

AaU
Fair enough. I see where you're coming from. However, we cannot change people's laziness (and I agree, they are lazy.) but we can change how we deal with them. New users often don't even take the time to realize there are help pages, despite the detailed welcome message that is posted on their page. If AaU was opened again they would at least have someone to help them through the stages of confusion, even if all they do is lay out some guidelines and point them towards tutorials/help pages. Just a thought. wildheart    spr ing rai n ♫   23:30, April 15, 2011 (UTC)

I see what you mean, and what you say is true. However, there is a special bond between mentor and apprentice. Did you ever have a mentor here? I remember practically worshipping my mentor, and being in awe of her experience. I think newer users these days could use a little humility, and perhaps having a mentor would bring that along. Also, help pages can't tell you everything, though nor can mentors. I just like the way the mentor-apprentice relationship fills out. Not only do new users learn how to edit and how to code etc, but they also learn important social skills around the wiki that I'm not sure they could learn from the help pages. wildheart    spr ing rai n ♫   22:47, April 16, 2011 (UTC)

Oops. Sorry. I didn't read that part of your message. That is a problem. Perhaps we could start a forum, so people other than us could contribute to this idea? wildheart    spr ing rai n ♫ 05:04, April 18, 2011 (UTC)

thanking
thank you and may starclen light yours too!Don't knoew what this is for though-->

Thank you Moonflight. I am new to this so i hope others will help me to. May Starclan light your path too. ~Flamestar~ 14:53, April 17, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, I thought it meant just the userpage. I'll remove it -- 23:24, April 18, 2011 (UTC)