So is there some sort of formal induction for Newbies?
Category: Other
Page Bottom ↓
Get email updates about this conversation
01/15/2007
Marisa F. says:
umm...I'm new. I noticed a bunch of you guys are quite tight with each other.
Do I need to go through some sort of hazing? is there a way that I have to 'prove myself?'
any tips from long term Yelpers?
That's pretty much it.
01/15/2007
Daryl "I'm just the guy that does the thing" I. says:
Welcome to Yelp, Marissa! Decorum prevents me from saying what does or does not happen to new initiates, I'm mean Yelpers, but you'll find out in due time. Just Yelp often, and don't play with the trolls.
01/15/2007
Nena G. says:
Welcome! Just dive right into the threads... that's what I did and it worked! It wasn't long until people started to know who I was =)
No hazing here... just gotta be friendly and talkative!
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
The fact that you'are proactive in trying to get to know us and introducing yourself gets you an A+ in my book. Also the fact that you seem like a nice person. Also welcome!
01/15/2007
Dean Y. says:
marisa.. i am new too.. and ppls here are very cool ,, and have some great insights and humor
i got some good advice today from Cidne
Tool=Yes
Troll=No
that is all for now ;)
01/15/2007
Mike L. says:
Hi Marisa, if you ever attend a YELP event, you will need to buy a double shot for all of the Elite Yelpers who asked for it. Make sure you bring a credit card that isn't going to max out! LOL. J/K.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Dean Y. says:
i like Kentucy too.. such a beautiful state w/greenery , pristine rivers and oh wait...
damn.... ;)
01/15/2007
Mike L. says:
Kentucky?? Now I'm out of the loop for that.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Myko "Funshine" L. says:
Hi...i'm new too..and I've been trying to participate as much as I can on the threads...
but man, can't keep up with you guys....
NICE TO MEET EVERYONE!
01/15/2007
Just Q. says:
the most important thing a new L.A. area yelper can do is respond to the Pirates v. Ninja's thread methinks...
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
Just remember how much awesomer pirates are than ninjas.
01/15/2007
Pavel D. says:
I do have this one piece of advice --- when planning on buying smoked Gouda at Trader Joe's, look very, very carefully at the packaging, or else you might get home, dive in, realize it doesn't taste like you remember, and only then read that you bought the "reduced fat" version. Doh!
01/15/2007
Nena G. says:
arrrrrrrrrrrrrr
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
Whatever you do, don't get on the bad side of the Yelp Mafia. It consists of: Cee, Katsu, Cidne, Gail, Frank, Judy, Elena, Smivey, Masa, and Joan.
I pissed them off and they forced me to drink my own spinal fluid.
01/15/2007
Mike L. says:
arrrrrrgh!
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
Well, maybe if you didn't have it sitting in a mason jar on your night stand you could have drank our first option, milk.
ARRRR!!
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
To be fair, Frank, it was cat milk that you personally harvested. I'll stick with the spine juice.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
JayChan H. says:
Crazy!
You have to sing the Yelp Anthem while slurping down a Yelptini while writing a review with your toes.......at work!
Welcome, and YELP til you pass out!
OhMiBods are not required Yelp accessories but highly recommended by at least two reviewers! LOL
01/15/2007
Cidne "The ALPHA BITCH queen" W. says:
The list that Skraggle just read are the defending Yelpers. We are formidable troll slayers and purveyors of all things Yelp. We welcome new Yelpers into the fun fold. But if you be a troll, one of us will usually deal with you in our own way.
01/15/2007
stephy "wait, what?" s. says:
Damn, I didn't even get a mention in the mafia. Do I need to be British or something?
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Nena G. says:
wow... I'm part of the Mafia??? SWEEET!
Who do I get to wack?
01/15/2007
Nena G. says:
awwww man... I just realized how that might sound... DOH!
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Just Q. says:
stephy: me neither... clearly we're just outside observers.... or are we part of the secret society that really runs things behind the scenes...
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
Yeah, I don't know why I was on there. I'm so pusillanimous it's not even facetious anymore. Forgive my bloviating.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
Stephy, I was just trying to keep your cover. Since you work for Yelp, I didn't think you wanted your membership in the YM to be public knowledge. It's kind of like the undercover cop who gets pulled to the dark side yet remains true to the job.
So, did I weasel my way out?
01/15/2007
stephy "wait, what?" s. says:
Awwhh yes Ryan, you are correct and my plea for recognition was just to throw you all off and stuff, yeah that's it.
I heart the Yelp mafia :)
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Nena G. says:
oooh my.... leave it to Masa!
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
Also, your spinal fluid is delicious, Skraggle, don't even start to pretend you didn't enjoy it.
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
Stephy, just take a hammer to your teeth. You'll be part of the in crowd in, literally, seconds.
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
Thanks, Frank. I'm glad you liked it as well. Though I do regret pouring some out for my homies...
01/15/2007
Just Q. says:
sometime when you really want to be grossed out, ask me to share a spinal fluid story.... (I won't hold my breath waiting for requests)
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
They fell bravely in battle. Though, if you have any of that fluid left, I have some afterbirth we can use to frankenstein them back.
Wow, that was really random.
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
I should inquire as to how you came to obtain such an item, but I fear you will actually tell me. That was truly disturbing, and I tip my hat to you, sir!
01/15/2007
Skorbo "The Greek" .. says:
Ryan, I think I speak for everyone (okay, just me and Frank) when I request the aforementioned spinal fluid tale...
01/15/2007
Gail H. says:
Welcome Marisa, Myko and Kaminari...... The rules are rigid, but it's so totally worth it. Hang in and have fun!
01/15/2007
frank L. says:
I'll save the origin of the afterbirth story for another time. I WILL, though, tell you that it goes better with fava beans and chianti.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Gail H. says:
I passed the English test...woohoo!!
01/15/2007
JayChan H. says:
I had to take a urine test.
Studied for a week......
01/15/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/15/2007
Keith S. says:
Oh, based on merely a casual scanning of this chat thing, I will try to appease everyone appropriately as a "newbie"
-I enjoy both pirates and ninjas equally.
-I will check the label before purchasing gouda cheese.
-I will bow down to whatever faction of mafia is involved with a "review stuff on the internet" internet thing.
-I will pass all exams: english, math and urine. Well, the latter, I hope to pass.
hi! woo!
01/16/2007
judy w. says:
hi marisa! welcome welcome :)
01/16/2007
jeannie m. says:
hey guys! i'm new too, and saw a bit on this thread bout yelp events. you mean you awesome food freaks get together at a joint and EAT!!?? that's dope. count me in.. how do we do it and when!!??
01/16/2007
Pavel D. says:
Keith, with a Review of the Day for Tuesday, you have arrived!
01/16/2007
judy w. says:
hi jeannie - welcome to you too. we will usually post a thread about all the details of both official and unofficial get togethers. just need to stay tuned... :)
01/16/2007
Keith S. says:
oh, ROTD. I'm still crying. I hope they don't start playing that damn music while i'm still thanking my agent. Seriously, thanks yall! I appreciate it!
01/16/2007
Holly T. says:
Hi Marisa and all! Just wanted to mention that participating in Talk is just one way people here have gotten to know each other, but certainly not the only one. Write reviews and leave compliments on other people's reviews, and you can meet a lot of people that way as well. Plus, it's by writing reviews that you can achieve Elite status and get invited to the events and meet people in person!
01/16/2007
jeannie m. says:
ok, i'm playing catch up now. god this thing is addicting. somebody keep me posted on the next grub get together. i feel like i'm waiting more often in the day for myself to digest my last meal.
01/16/2007
Gail H. says:
Ryan.... we're waiting. I am, anyway. I'd love to hear your spinal fluid story. Wait!! Let me grab some food to eat while you're telling us.
01/16/2007
Marisa F. says:
You guys are too funny.
so much to remember...mafia, spinal fluid, pirates and ninjas, this oh so elusive 'elite status'.
I'm like a kid walking into a candy store.
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
I see that we're "neighbors", Marisa, and have reviewed some of the same places. I'm in So. Redondo, too.
Holly said it best: reviews/compliments are the best way to get to know people and reviews are what the site is really all about. The search feature could be better, though. I am just trying to consolidate the reviews for Hennessey's, for which I am just noticing there are multiple listings.
Anyway, welcome.
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Marisa, thanks for the review on the raw food restaurant. Can't believe I have lived here for almost 2 years and never knew about it. I think I am going to love your reviews.
01/16/2007
Monica P. says:
Welcome Marisa! Just send me $100 via my PayPal account and I'll send you your official Yelp welcome kit. ;)
Masa - Don't let my ninja cross-dressing avatar fool you...I'm wielding a pirate sword in that picture.
01/16/2007
Monica P. says:
I'm wearing that scarf right now Cidne, INSIDE the office. The LBC isn't supposed to be this cold is there someone at city hall I can call?
01/16/2007
Gail H. says:
Kerry.... this is gross, but couldn't you just eat gobs of beans, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. so that you have to "pass gas" a lot and possibly, that would help push Baby Wyle Bean ... o u t ?
Hey, I've never had a human child, I'm just trying to help.... ;)
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Gail! Babies come out the other place. LMAO.
I feel a poem................
01/16/2007
Gail H. says:
Yeah, but it's near the other hole.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
If Baby Bean was born in a mass of gas, he would be living up to his name. I hope Kerry laughs as hard as I am laughing. That will bring on the labor.
01/16/2007
Just Q. says:
let me reiterate, 30 minutes on a pogo-stick and your "problem" is solved...
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
One hole may be as good as another, but not for childbirth.
Oh God stop this conversation.
01/16/2007
Gail H. says:
Well, then she can thank me... haha!!!
Sometimes, when I have to flatulate, I feel as though I'm delivering ... something.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Oh NO we're on the newcomer thread. Oh nooooooooooo
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Gail and Joan: classy broads who lunch at the Ritz. Just so you know.
01/16/2007
Smivey .. says:
There is no formal initatiion for newbies. However, there is an informal one: You enter a room lit only by candles, where the Yelp Elite stand in their cloaks and stare at you in silent judgement. If they give you the thumbs up, you become an accepted member and may even receive an ROTD. If they give you a thumbs down, well, we don't need to talk about that. Why is this considered an informal ceremony? Because it's OK to wear flip-flops.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Reading this thread was the newbie initiation. If she sticks around after this, she deserves us.
01/16/2007
Gail H. says:
I agree, Joan. But, the newbies might as well discover the truth right away!!
Good morning, everyone!!
01/16/2007
Just Q. says:
Joan: I wish I'd gotten this good of warning....
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
Oh damn my sides ache. Crying from laughing. Gail, I had no idea I was taking such a risk by putting you in my car. lol
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
But Ryan, once you're addicted no amount of cyber gas can set you free.
01/16/2007
judy w. says:
smivey you forgot to mention the goat's milk and the sacrificing of an innocent.
who else has seen pan's labyrinth????? i heart that movie :D
01/16/2007
Carrie "high and mighty" R. says:
Oooh...I want to see that Judy. It's on my radar.
Welcome all the new folks...
I'd write more but my wittle fingers are a freezin'!!
01/16/2007
Jenn L. says:
im gonna try and see Pan's Labyrith this week! :D i was so sad that i missed it at the AFI fest. what'd u think judy-kins?
Hello to the peeps who recently joined Yelp. make yourselves at home. :)
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Mike L. says:
Shoot...I'm gonna fail that math test. Darn it!!
01/16/2007
Jenn L. says:
gail is definitely going to fail the urine test : x
01/16/2007
Richard A. says:
Welcome to the Yelp-ly. I haven't been to an event yet, but I still feel like I know a ton of people here. Read, laugh, comment, enjoy, and repeat. Eventually, you'll feel like we're all one big happy (disfunctional, and slightly prone to incest) family.
01/16/2007
Claire D. says:
WELCOME NEW (YELP)BIES!!!
01/16/2007
Wilbur "Meeeooow" L. says:
yeah, the old school yelpers took me out back and each had their turn wacking me with a paddle.
err....umm......oh wait, i think i am having college flashbacks. =) lol.
01/16/2007
judy w. says:
carrie - jenn l. - great movie. would highly recommend. even a 5 pineapple rating from me! ;p
01/16/2007
Just Q. says:
ohh.. we forgot another valuable yelp lesson for newbie's... Shelli K is NOT your friend... =)
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Mike L. says:
I think it's time for you to turn into human too, Cee. What happened to your pics?
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
More spice, Kerry. Trust me. Smoke him out. Too bad I can't get some of my mother's chili from Chicago. That's the stuff that sent me into labor.
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
Joan "of Yelp" S. says:
The Mongolian beef I had for lunch would have done it.
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
01/16/2007
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
A moment ago
