Ok I know that rich made a similar

Dave DM

8674.6 #2 DL Qual #8 12-28-12 10:50PM

Ok, I know that rich made a similar post but I dont sugar cote things and here is my two cents as well...As you guys can see there are a lot of brand new users coming on board and as much as you guys want to think they are trolls they are new users. You have to remember that the Holidays were just a few days ago and a lot people got new smart phones for either the first time or got a phone that can now use MouseWait and they are excited to use it. Can we all just lighten up for a bit? I know we can all tell by their rank that they are new and you guys including myself need to cut these people some slack...There is a way about telling somebody to read the FAQ sounding like a complete jerk...I know that we all including myself love to jump in with the sarcasm but we don't need to make examples out of these noobs to try and show off...Lets try and have fun and be welcoming...Once they get the hang of it then they are fair game LOL.....Who knows one of these new people could end up being your best friend some day

Well said Dave, thanks for posting this. You never know who is on the other end, it could be someone who is younger, someone who just lost a loved one, a person with a learning disability, or someone who has watched the MW story videos and wants to be a part of the community. Just because they don't have the best communication skills and they're not social media savvy doesn't make them a troll. We've had our share of trolls and weirdos over the past 3 years, but they are extremely rare compared to the massive number of legitimate users. MouseWait can't thrive and grow if it's an exclusive club, it needs to be open to all Disney fans who follow the rules. - Admin Like(60) Reply

Thank you for stating this. I couldn't agree more! I think giving the benefit of the doubt and being kind is just always a much nicer way to live. If someone is really a 'troll' or you just think they are, please just ignore them. You may be wrong. And to be intentionally mean to someone who doesn't deserve it is just plain nasty and uncalled for. And surely not the true spirit of this app and what Admin had in mind when it wss created. - meridafan 1040.3 #83 12-28-12 10:56PM Like(16) Reply

Agree 100% some ppl are wasting to much energy on trying to expose these "trolls" and forget what this site is about - Snow33 150.9 #2282 12-29-12 12:10AM

Yup, oh well, so someone seems like they returned, if they aren't hurting anyone or doing harm, just let it go - MarshaMouse 2872.1 #15 12-29-12 7:10AM

Thanks for posting this. I was new last year, and I was scared!! Lol. People shouldn't feel dread when posting. - PeachKay 310.6 #558 12-29-12 12:35PM

Thank you for that. One of the reasons I don't post or look on MW as much as I like is because of the some of the sarcasm and rude remarks I read on newer member's posts. I understand there are close friends and inside jokes. I also know that, for some people, this might be one of their only forms of social interaction. I'm trying to stay in the mindset that a little kindness can go a long way, whether that be an in-park RAK, a smile at a stranger or just a kind word posted or said. *stepping off soapbox and disappearing into the churro-eating crowd* - nerdgirl 25.9 #4607 12-29-12 2:50PM Like(7) Reply

I 100% agree with you. Now that I have time for MW, I have wanted to post more; however, I have been really intimidated by the cliques on here as well. I understand that people are friends and what not, but new people don't understand all of the inside jokes or sarcastic humor. I'm sure when all of you seasoned members joined, you were welcomed with the utmost kindness and politeness. Please remember to use good manners when you write on a new member's post. Thank you. - Princess_Pirate 7.5 #7908 12-29-12 3:44PM

^^^ what they said - TeacherluvsMickey 18.0 #5287 12-29-12 11:10PM

Thank you for saying this. I've felt badly about some of the comments I've read lately, but I'm still fairly new and wouldn't dare call anyone out. This app is supposed to be uplifting and there's too many things in this world that tear us down. Remember, disgruntled users will rate this app poorly and admin doesn't deserve that. - HasAnyoneSeenMyGlassSlipper 324.3 #508 12-28-12 11:29PM Like(6) Reply

Oh and I'm not referring to the sarcasm and friendly razzing. You have that, and need that, in every family. - HasAnyoneSeenMyGlassSlipper 324.3 #508 12-29-12 12:22AM

This issue has gotten out o hand and has turned into witch hunts. There is a lot of bullying going on and I'm shocked that a simular official statement hasn't been made by admin. I joined this app long ago mostly for it's welcoming community. Now a lot of the comments I have seen sicken me. I mean do u guys honestly believe you should be talking to someone who has violated the age policy in the manner you have? - dsmdanny 139.7 #2448 12-29-12 5:15AM Like(5) Reply

I can't imagine any reasonable adult speaking to a child like that - dsmdanny 139.7 #2448 12-29-12 5:15AM

::sits back and waits for fresh fair game:: oh who am I kidding, I'm nice 😇 - Linzee 519.0 #225 12-28-12 11:05PM Like(2) Reply

we all have our moments and we all know I have had plenty of mine, just saying thats all...none of us are saints in here - Dave 8674.6 #2 12-28-12 11:14PM

I hear Linzee is scary...muwahahah!😜 - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-28-12 11:54PM

bully!:b - Hendizl 1313.1 #61 12-29-12 7:49AM

JK-she's the best!😘 - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-29-12 10:55PM

Yep! And you can always RP, block, and report if necessary. - Spoonful_O_Sugar 436.3 #285 12-28-12 11:13PM Like(2) Reply

As a new member a bit timid about posting, this makes me feel a bit better! We'll get the hang of it. Thanks! - all4uth 253.7 #977 12-29-12 12:20AM Like(2) Reply

Thank you for saying this Dave...I love to jump in and join the fun but am happy with making generic nice comments and 'thank yous' until I feel more confident. :) - GheeButtersnaps 253.3 #982 12-29-12 6:48AM Like(2) Reply

Thank you for this post. Very well said. Just remember every single one of us started out new at some point. - ShannonAzevedo 131.4 #2571 12-29-12 12:20PM Like(2) Reply

^^^^ Yes!!! - TeacherluvsMickey 18.0 #5287 12-29-12 11:11PM

^ yep! - OhanaPhoto 1415.0 #56 12-31-12 6:25PM

Dave, thank you so much for posting this. One of the reasons we all like you so much (besides the fact you are a banana), is that you are humble and can read the temperature in the lounge, and balance the shenanigans with good nature. I personally appreciate this post and remember back when I was a noob and had my share of faux pas. You were one of the first MWers I met, so personable, and one of the reasons I stay here. Thanks again. - Alicewhoareyou 536.3 #210 12-29-12 1:08PM Like(2) Reply

I rembet my first uh oh was reading your name wrong 😂😂😂 - Villescas8(V8) 589.1 #186 12-29-12 6:16PM

I'm still waiting to have a faux pas! bahahahahaha! JK-had a few of those FOR SURE! Today we coined it "pulling a Tinker" 😜 if you can't laugh at yourself-all that's left to do is cry! (and that gives me a headache!). PS DAVE-I believe I am bumping your post at this VERY INSTANT! 👊 - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-29-12 11:00PM

😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😂😂😱😲 - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-29-12 11:00PM

Oh wow, that was nice...its been fun getting to know you and your husband. wish I saw you two more often - Dave 8674.6 #2 12-29-12 11:03PM

Unfortunately, I've been on the recieving end of this type of situation, and it sucks. I can tell from experience that if you feel like you're being attacked. Speak up. It won't help to get angry. - Eticket15 3.8 #14407 12-29-12 1:58PM Like(2) Reply

This isn't the first, nor probably the last time you give this speech...we constantly need to remember this. We were all new at one time and we just want to feel welcomed - MarshaMouse 2872.1 #15 12-29-12 11:43PM Like(2) Reply

Very true indeed...this amazing community goes through cycles of having folks getting used to one another and then welcoming new folks...We need to view it like a teacher would..welcoming new students at the start of each new term yet still maintaining a great line of communication with those one has taught before...we all should strive to be the best representatives this amazing family can have :-) - uscdisneyteacher 3131.5 #13 12-29-12 11:53PM

Well said. Sometimes I cringe a little at some of the "greetings" the newbies get. - chancesr 238.3 #1133 12-31-12 7:16PM Like(2) Reply

Thank you for saying this Dave👍😄 - Tinkerbellmom4 297.1 #627 12-28-12 10:56PM Like(1) Reply

Dave, remind me to kiss you next time I see you. - ScubaSteve028 812.7 #115 12-28-12 11:15PM Like(1) Reply

Pic or it didn't happen. Rules are rules. - susieQzee 480.9 #247 12-28-12 11:18PM

😂😂😂😂😂haha!💋 - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-28-12 11:49PM

I posted something sorta like this last month. It caused somewhat of a ruckus but I learned a lot from it. To sum it up, MW wouldnt be what it is whithout all the jokes and sarcasm. I wouldn't have stuck around if it wasn't for all the shenanigans around here. I even set myself up for some of it. And if at some point your the one being "picked on" don't be a sissy about it and enjoy it. That's our way of spreading love around here. If your a newbie and feel like your getting picked on, don't worry about it, that's our weird way of welcoming you into the family - Philliprocks 277.5 #753 12-29-12 12:12AM Like(1) Reply

BTW I'm still a newbie and only a few months old so I may not have the seniority to be throwing in my 2 cents but I did, and as santamike always said, you got a problem with that? 😜 - Philliprocks 277.5 #753 12-29-12 12:17AM

I'm glad you stuck around!! same with a lot f people that had the same thing happen...its easy for us to get caught up in it and its dumb. its also dumb that whenever there is an influx of new people people think its all trolls, yes we have been hurned in the past but for the most part the good out weighs the bad and there are a lot of wonderful MouseWaiters and I think that we all know that and if that was not the case none of us would be around still - Dave 8674.6 #2 12-29-12 12:19AM

Me again, I forgot to agree with Dave, which I do. We need to be nice in all our shenanigan doings - Philliprocks 277.5 #753 12-29-12 12:24AM

Im not new to mw but i don't post because when i have i get rude comments. I gave up but i do enjoy the pics and update. - miss_rachel 118.9 #2761 12-29-12 4:41AM Like(1) Reply

I am new here. Not a troll or here to cause problems. I haven't wanted to post or anything due to reading some posts that weren't very nice. But I can't sit back and not give everyone a chance.I love Disney like all of you and hope in the long run I can make some friends. Just please give me a chance to get to know my way around. ;-) - LuvsTigger 309.7 #565 12-29-12 3:55PM Like(1) Reply

Well, let me welcome you to the family! Hang around and start posting. I know i personally like new members coming aboard. Have fun an mousewait with a smile :) - Slotherini 896.1 #99 12-29-12 3:59PM

Don't worry you'll be fine - CaptnSparrow 559.7 #198 12-29-12 4:03PM

I can relate to this... Except that I'm not new here. I just rarely post. It feels difficult to walk into a tight community. I appreciate the park updates and of course the wait times. - jaydeetea 9.5 #6936 12-29-12 5:52PM

welcome! - OhanaPhoto 1415.0 #56 12-31-12 2:55PM

One thing newer members need to know is that this community is very protective of each other. When someone comes aboard and they may start acting suspicious then the others may be trying to warn everyone because unfortunately there are those who join to try and take advantage of the kindness of the members 😔 - PinkElephants 636.8 #170 12-29-12 4:04PM Like(1) Reply

Think before you speak. Play nice with others and Treat people like you want to be treated. I agree with Dave they might become a friend, I have met quite a few thru this app. - MeridasHair 319.9 #525 12-29-12 6:55PM Like(1) Reply

I have only been part of MW for a few months. I am learning & still can't find lots of things.I am very happy when I am helped. I do hate it when people are not very nice. - Winnie111286 288.8 #679 12-29-12 11:57PM Like(1) Reply

Bully - Mouse4life 1085.8 #78 12-28-12 10:54PM Like Reply

Well said! 👍 - Boundin 425.4 #299 12-28-12 11:03PM Like Reply

Thank you! I know I personally won't get back to the parks for months as I live a ways away, but I am really enjoying MW and all you guys have to offer. I just may have an itsy bitsy rank for a while. - CamEli 175.8 #1919 12-28-12 11:13PM Like Reply

You can still increase your mouse rank by doing the trivia challenge on Facebook, it doesn't have to stay itsy for forever. - MrsWalt 109.3 #2921 12-29-12 4:00AM

Thanks. :) good tip. - CamEli 175.8 #1919 12-29-12 2:20PM

You're right. Sometimes I need to remind myself to be kind to others in every aspect of my life. I really don't ever want to hurt anyone's feelings but sometimes I can be a brat. - aidensmama 336.6 #446 12-28-12 11:16PM Like Reply

👏👏😊 - Snow33 150.9 #2282 12-28-12 11:17PM Like Reply

Perfectly said Dave... 😉👍 I was thinking the same thing just the other night. - BambooMike 122.0 #2704 12-28-12 11:19PM Like Reply

Well said! I hope that new MWers have fun. - Vegan7LuvsStitch 799.8 #118 12-28-12 11:30PM Like Reply

I agree well said! - lovetrustpixidust 5.8 #9384 12-28-12 11:35PM Like Reply

So well said; there is a reason this app is in the top 50--IT'S THE HAPPIEST APP ON EARTH! PS -thanks for people being kind to me too! You guys are great and I hope to meet a bunch of you tomorrow at the meetup! 😘 (l like the blow-kiss face lately!) - TinkerSchelle 650.6 #162 12-28-12 11:53PM Like Reply

Thank you Admin! 😂 - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2596.0 #20 12-29-12 12:07AM Like Reply

Go back to Utah - Dave 8674.6 #2 12-29-12 12:12AM

😂😘 - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2596.0 #20 12-29-12 12:14AM

Agreed, this happens a lot during holidays when lots of people are going to the parks or are planning trips and there is an in flood of new users. Some stick around some wont but we shouldn't try to run them off! - akpoppins 243.3 #1074 12-29-12 12:15AM Like Reply

Thanks Dave I think it was nice of you to step up and say something I am still learning the ropes around here. But I truly enjoy getting on here and getting feedbacks from everyone and feel like we are a family that have something we all enjoy talking about and that is Disney. - nadiast70 5.7 #9483 12-29-12 2:39AM Like Reply

Thanks for that post, Dave. I'm still learning the ropes, and I feel like it'll take me a while because I'm just not on as much as others. I have to keep moving if I want to have all that I eat! Anyway, thanks again! - roselovesfood 14.1 #5826 12-29-12 3:45AM Like Reply

Thank you for posting this! Mw is a wonderful app that has a wonderful community that is supportive, generous, and kind. I would hate for people who have just joined to get on here and not be able to experience what this app is capable of. And when someone comes on here and gets painted as a troll even if they aren't, not only does it effect that person and how they perceive the app, but it might effect admin in the sense that the person writes a bad review about mw and that isn't fair to admin who has worked so hard on this app - Queenof2princesses 254.7 #967 12-29-12 5:58AM Like Reply

Well said Dave! One of the best posts ever!!! When MW becomes negative I don't even go on , read posts, or participate for a while. That is where I have been. It is so ugly to see. Definitely not the purpose of the app. - 7mouskedoodles 161.1 #2143 12-29-12 7:39AM Like Reply

Well said! I wad thinking the same thing. - jasonho256 28.0 #4480 12-29-12 7:39AM Like Reply

Great reminder, Dave - PrincessKristin 776.6 #124 12-29-12 7:41AM Like Reply

Well said! - ima-pirateswife 432.4 #290 12-29-12 12:40PM Like Reply

True DAT, yo, I'm with you on that. - madsdad 1130.7 #72 12-29-12 12:56PM Like Reply

I am still reading Admin's comments ..trolls and weirdos haha. This is an escape zone for me and others too. Welcome to 🐭wait all you Disney lovers. - Dizkid 284.2 #707 12-29-12 1:40PM Like Reply

Thank you for saying. - goofygal 2403.4 #26 12-29-12 4:06PM Like Reply

Very wise words! Thanks for saying this!! - SarahJoshDisney 69.5 #3421 12-29-12 7:22PM Like Reply

I couldn't agree more brotha !!!! - snakeinmyboot40 270.4 #823 12-29-12 11:27PM Like Reply

Thank You. I am this that person who is not phone,pc, or camera savey. Love MW but am afraid because I don't know. I thank all for the help and can only Learn. Happy New Year MW'ers :) - crazyblktinko 247.4 #1036 12-30-12 11:20PM Like Reply

Excellent post. - Experiment818 1598.0 #48 12-30-12 11:22PM Like Reply

Excellent post, I share the same feelings as many have stated that at times it is a bit intimidating. However, there are more happy moments than rude moments. Thank you everyone for contributing as MW is my "go to" app while in the parks 😊 - gabrimic 95.5 #3095 12-30-12 11:50PM Like Reply

Bravo bravo!!! - disneygal 370.1 #375 12-31-12 12:14AM Like Reply

it's nice to see such a great post come from the guy who gave me a few message board wedgies back in the days! all in good fun though, it's really true. this community is growing like wild fire! - littleoysterz 210.4 #1487 12-31-12 2:04AM Like Reply

Thank you so much for this post! I am one of the noobs and I was a bit intimidated at first (and not gonna lie still kind of am LOL!)but many of you made me feel very welcome and for that I am truly grateful but I did see some not so very nice posts on other peoples posts or pictures and it scared me a bit and also disappointed me because from what I had seen so far everyone was very friendly. But I do know that even though some people weren't very nice most of you are so that's why I am still here. Thank you for making us newbies feel welcome once again :- - MrsTinkPan 9.7 #6878 12-31-12 6:40PM Like Reply

Welcome and thank you for sticking around! We really are a nice group but sometimes a little overprotective and can be taken the wrong way. Happy New Year's! - MrsSchnooks 609.9 #179 12-31-12 6:49PM

Exactly. - LaTruce 1675.3 #45 12-31-12 6:46PM Like Reply

Thanks that's why we stopped using mw a little while back.... our ranking isn't that high but we've been mwers for years... Well said Dave!!!! Hope everyone has a safe New Years!!!!! - Dfans4evea 39.0 #4033 12-31-12 9:31PM Like Reply

Good to see this. :) happy New Years! - BubbaLoo 826.2 #109 12-31-12 10:21PM Like Reply

Bump^^* For those that did not see this.. I think if there a problem with a new member admin will take care of it... - Fantasmic! fan1 185.0 #1808 1-1-13 4:47PM Like Reply

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