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Cagsilposted 6 years ago
Hey Hubbers,

This has not been done for a while, so I am doing all over again.

If you're a newbie, meaning you've been here under 6 months, then post a HI or Hello and get yourself noticed. Don't post any links.

If you're a veteran, then please stop in and post, and greet and meet some new members.

Welcome to Hubpages! I hope you enjoy your time here!
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  R.S. Hutchinsonposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I'm new..
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  BRIAN SLATERposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Well done to you for this Cagsil, you should get a mention on the late news rather than a ban for a week-what are Hp staff up to. They have totallly lost the plot. My understanding is they just banned you and haven't had the courtesy to tell you why. What the hell is up with hp's right now.
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  Lenzdp08posted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hey check me out.... No seriously check me out
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  You're checked! Welcome to HP, along with the rest of the newbies here!
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  Theresa_Kennedyposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I'm nine months old (long enough to be born hehe), but took several of those off. Am just getting on a roll this past month. Learning as much as I can and feeling like I know so very little. It's getting better though. My favorite quote to apply to this writing process: "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill
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  wendi_wposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I am a newbie in spirit. I joined Hubpages a little over a year ago but a few months in my mother died. I stopped writing to do the things I needed to do. I am back now and renewing the joy of writing and trying to learn as much as I can about hubpages
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Sorry to hear about your mother and please accept my condolences. But, I am glad to hear you've begun writing again, because it can be an awesome releasing mechanism/outlet for you. I do hope you enjoy your time here.
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Hollie Thomasposted 6 years ago
I'm a newbie and you have I must say, very kindly answered my questions in another forum. So we've kind of already met.
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  That's a good thing.
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Bobbyben10posted 6 years ago
I'm an extreme newbie! But I will say I've been very impressed how this site as really opened it's arms for me. Very welcoming members, and I really appreciate the kindness shown to me. I plan on using this for a long time as far as it remains this awesome. Thanks guys and girls!
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome, Bobby! Good to see you here!
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  PegCole17posted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome to HubPages. I like your poetry.
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Cagsilposted 6 years ago
I am glad you're enjoying your experience so far. Good to know.
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Bobbyben10posted 6 years ago
Of course, and also I have no idea what "Panda" is but apparently it wasn't good. Any explanation as to what happened?
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Google changed it's algorithm. It determines how sites rank on it's search engine. Those changes, included a SLAP for all the sites with which were labeled as "content farms".
  
  Hubpages was labeled as one. It destroyed HP's overall ranking.
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  Lisa HWposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hi, New Hub-People. I'm a chronologically a "veteran", but I tend to think of myself as a "newbie-at-heart" (particularly now that Panda has sent a lot of us back to Square 1 ) - but new folks don't need to worry about the past at this point. It's probably a great time to be new. Anyway, enjoy Hubbing. It's a nice community.
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TMMasonposted 6 years ago
Hi newbies. hope you all enjoy your time here. Good luck, and good night. lol
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thank you for stopping by TMMason.
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  TMMasonposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  You are very welcome, Cags. And how did you like my tag-line.
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  Mark Ewbieposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  He might be back in 7 days to answer that one.
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Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago
Am I still a newbie? Oh, only four months, so indeed I am. Hello, all!
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Well, you know, even though I'm young, I feel like I've been around the HP block a time or two.
  
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  Mark Ewbieposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I'll vouch for that...
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks, Mark...I think.
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  Mark Ewbieposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Only joshing you. No offence meant of course. As a senior member I should welcome you to HubPages.
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I knew that! I was only pretending to be confused - for a change, usually I really AM confused!
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Then welcome. May you forever ride on a velvet cloud.
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks, WE! Your kind words are noted and appreciated!
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rebekahELLEposted 6 years ago
Hello newbies, welcome.

Nice thread, Cags. I haven't seen one of these for a while.
I remember how I felt as a newb, I had no idea what I was doing.
I learned a lot in the forums.
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Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago
In case y'all are waiting on a response, Cags has been banned temporarily. He's finding out why as we speak. ??
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  TMMasonposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  What happened to Cags?
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  Mark Ewbieposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  He got banned. Sure is a great welcome thread this.
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  That leaves it to you to take the mantle, Mark!
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  Mark Ewbieposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I've got vacuuming to do. Over to you Motown!
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Vacuum, schmacuum...it's your fear of social networking that's got you, I know it!
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Greg Sageposted 6 years ago
I'd say I'm as "newbie as it gets... since I hadn't ever heard of hubpages, panda, or half a dozen other terms until this morning.

Hey all. Interesting stuff for sure. Still figuring out for sure if this is where I want to put my writing efforts, but it's looking promising.

LOTS more to read up on, though. I just figured out how to do amazon and links 5 minutes ago... gotta go read-up.

greg
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  Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hiya, Greg! Welcome. I'm still fairly new myself, so can't tell you much about Panda (except that HP folk don't like him much) or much else related to money making. I can say it's been a great community and a fun place to write though. Enjoy, and if it's cash you're after, good luck!
  
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  Rochelle Frankposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Look like you are on the fast track. A lot of people skip the reading and go straight to writing.
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ctbrown7posted 6 years ago
Hello all. My name is Chris, and I joined a day or two ago. So far I've really enjoyed the diversity in this community and look forward to reading and chatting with you all. If anyone has any good advise for a new hubber, please share.
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hello Chris, and welcome. An avatar and informative description on your profile page will increase your visibility, so that is a good starting point.
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Bobbyben10posted 6 years ago
Yeah, any advice you guys can give would be great! lol
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hello and welcome. If you are interested in critique of your hubs, you can post to the Extreme Hub Makeover forum, where links for that purpose are permitted. (By the way, I suggest you double-check the title of your latest hub, I found a small issue with that).
  
  http://hubpages.com/forum/23
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JQuettaMposted 6 years ago
Hello, I'm a newbie and would welcome any advice you have to share.
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome. I looked at your profile page, and everything seems almost perfect. But I thought it would be helpful if you made it clear that you intend to write and offer some advice about things that you know about through education and from firsthand experience, personal interest etc.. This may seem obvious to you, but it wasn't obvious to me.
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Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago
Welcome to all newbies. Since Cagsil has apparently been banned, again, I'll try to help him out with this thread. I could be gone anytime too, so don't be surprised. Free speech is pretty much frowned upon here.

The truth is, no one other than HP staff really knows what is going on now, and they aren't talking to us much. If you've written on content sites before, you probably already know you are nothing but a number here.

Yes, they have your name on file, but that isn't very important in the scheme of things. The bottom line is if you can make HP money with your writing and don't ask questions they don't want to answer, you'll do fine.

The best advice I can give you is to believe nothing which you cannot verify for yourself on HP or any other writing site.
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Surprisingly often, people making statements have an agenda. It can take a lot of studies into their activities across the site to find out where they are "coming from." Without knowing this, it is easy to misunderstand what is being said. Someone may seem to be offering friendly advice, when in fact they have something personal at stake. In this regard, I see some wisdom in Randy Godwin's words.
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  Quilligrapherposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Free speech does not mean you are not held responsible for your words.
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  And we are held responsible for our words here! And sometimes we are held responsible without the words.
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Bobbyben10posted 6 years ago
As newbie I'm a little concerned why my hubs are dropping in traffic. It was really good my first two days, now it's just dropping and dropping.
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  sofsposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Bobbyben, traffic is good initially but drops as people's curiosity lessens.. It takes time for traffic to pick up.. Keyword research and SEO is the key to get Google traffic and even then patience is a must
  In the meanwhile write good content and in terms of quality and quantity
  and the rest will follow Have a lovely time here.
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  PegCole17posted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Good advice Sofs. Welcome to all and best of luck. This is a great site and you'll find lots of helpful people here.
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  When you first publish a hub it will get some traffic from HubPages writers as they check out the new hubs. After the initial surge in traffic it will take a while for your hubs to get indexed and start getting search engine traffic.
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edhanposted 6 years ago
I am a newbie. Any tips for newbies like us?

Just dropping in to say hi to everyone here.
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  Rochelle Frankposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hey a newbit at 85-- you must be doing something right.
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Tips? Just do the best you can and write about subjectss you know well.
  
  Welcome to HubPages!
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sofsposted 6 years ago
HI Newbies.. Welcome to HP this is the best place around these parts.. and I am sure you will enjoy writing and meeting people here.
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roshallposted 6 years ago
Hi,I'm a newbie.Thanks for the acknowledgement. I've felt very welcomed from day one so I think I'll stick around.Any advice will be greatly appreciated because I'm not great at writing I just enjoy doing so.
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome Roshall! Make yourself at home.
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Eaglekiwiposted 6 years ago
Waves and smiles welcome to all the newbies

Have fun, and most of all enjoy writing
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LuisEGonzalezposted 6 years ago
Thanks Cagsil for having the idea of initiation such a refreshing hub, it's good to see hubbers like you using the site positively. To all newbies, welcome to probably one of the best sites out there. Good luck and hopes that you enjoy your time here. You will find many excellent writers such as the initiator of this forum, listen and heed their words of wisdom, write about what you are passionate about, write often and with quality. Sooner or later you will see your efforts rewarded in one way or another.
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Idecideposted 6 years ago
Hi I'm idecide. I'm from India. I'm interested in music and also writing about it. what could be the drawbacks of writing specifically on music.
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  sofsposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I decide Welcome to HP.. why would you think writing about music has its down side.. you have some great hubs on music an d vocal training on these pages .. Make it interesting and people will lap up your writings
  Enjoy writing Have fun:)
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carylcressposted 6 years ago
I'm a newbie and have a lot to learn. Looking forward to the process and challenge of "finding my voice". Any advice on my profile or hub would be greatly appreciated!
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  sofsposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Put your hubs up in extreme makeover for critique.. you will get all the advice you want.. enjoy your writing and write with passion.. you will find your voice.. welcome and have fun
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  carylcressposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thank you!
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I have read your profile at least 5 times. It is short, fine, but the things there point in such different directions. Since this is a writing site, you could expand the part about creative writing, so your writing aspirations would stand out compared with the other credentials.
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FloraBreenRobisonposted 6 years ago
Hi, I'm new, just started over a week ago. I'm from Canada
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  sofsposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome Flora.. You will love it here and there are some lovely Canadians out here
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  FloraBreenRobisonposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thank-you, Sofs.
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Canadian, that's good, I agree with Sofs. Some of the best creative writers on the site are Canadians. Welcome!
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  FloraBreenRobisonposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hello, Website Examiner. I'm glad to gear that Canada is wellr epresented.
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mskillsposted 6 years ago
I'm worse than a newbie, I'm a noob. I'm not sure where the cutoff lies exactly, but I have a feeling I crossed it once I made this post.

So far, I've found the best niches for attracting zero traffic and clicks, which I chalk up to not following my theory on the direct proportion of earnings to triggering HubPages violations.

Oh yeah ... Hi y'all.
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  Randy Godwinposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  We all have to start somewhere, Mskills! Welcome and don't panic! It takes the average hubber about 8 months to reach Adsense payout. Patience is a virtue, especially here on HP!
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  mskillsposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thank you, sir. I'm afraid, though, that if my AdSense continues down the path it started a month ago, I will be exactly zero dollars closer to payout by the end of 8 months.
  
  Can I trade patience for panic? I'm a lot better at the latter.
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2freshposted 6 years ago
Yeah I'm a noob!
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  Website Examinerposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome. I wanted to leave a comment on your excellent hub, but it seems you have disabled that option.
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  BRIAN SLATERposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome, hope you enjoy the site.
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Cardisaposted 6 years ago
Hi Cagsil,

Here under six months.

Hi every one. Love writing, love HP, love forums, love my HP family, did I leave anything out...yeah love goats and other animals, cheese cake and ice cream, Asian food and ....did I say writing?
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psfposted 6 years ago
hello dear fellow hubbers...I am a newbie..
"new boy on board"
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Website Examinerposted 6 years ago
Welcome Cardisa and PSF. Looking good, already.
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  Cardisaposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks Website Examiner..........happy I found HP.
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  psfposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  thanks website examiner
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aw1219posted 6 years ago
I have only been here 4 months but I learn something new everyday at Hubpages. This experience is one that is challenging, exciting, and rewarding. I will contintue to write for as long as I can.
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Mr-Yo LVposted 6 years ago
Hi all, I'm a newb. Joined 3 days ago. I enjoy reading the hubs here. I also find the community here to be very welcoming compared to others I've joined.
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leahleflerposted 6 years ago
Welcome to all the newbies (from a slightly older newbie). I wish all of you success!
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IzzyMposted 6 years ago
From me too - welcome Newbies to Hubpages
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Marie Brannonposted 6 years ago
Eight weeks and eight hubs for me. So far, I'm not so sure I want to stay. But I'm interested in hearing from some old-timers and why they stay.

Marie in Texas
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  IzzyMposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  I stay because although I am not earning a fortune since Panda, I am still earning more than I was last September, so Panda has set me back 9 months or so.
  
  I have invested a lot of time and a lot of effort here, and I still believe HP staff can pull us out of this mess.
  
  I still publish occasionally, but no longer have all my eggs in the one basket. I now have my own blogs and websites, as well as work spread around other writing sites.
  
  Out of all of those, HP is still my major earner.
  
  HP is a brilliant place to learn about online writing, and who knows, one day it may return to its former glory
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  BRIAN SLATERposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Very well put Izzy and sound advice which all newbies would do well to follow.
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  IzzyMposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks Brian, and I'd also add to newbies that it is quite normal for new hubs to take 6 months + to start earning, so anything you write now could be earning quite nicely in time for Christmas. How much better it will be if HP is back to its former glory by then too!
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  Melovyposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Hi Izzy M
  I’m a newbie (here 3 weeks). I got really excited when I saw I’d earned 4 cents a couple of weeks ago, as I’m completely new to earning on-line, but I had no idea what to expect as far as how long it would take to earn anything other than a few cents, so what you’ve written here is really useful to read. Thank you.
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Valemanposted 6 years ago
I am a new newbie, i.e. I have been on hubpages before, but get bored and come back again as I used to enjoy the forums a lot. Previously, my experience has been great, although since joining again two days ago, I have been called a liar by several members on the forums, and this has upset me greatly. Especially so, because what I have written has been the truth. The upset prevented me from getting any sleep at all last night, and I am already wishing I hadn't come back to HubPages. Debate is great on the forums, but when it degenerates into personal attacks on people for whatever reason, then there is little sense of welcome. And people have no idea what health problems people have or what conditions they suffer from, and some people may be especially sensitive to being attacked. Having said that, most hubbers on here are a friendly lot.
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acellucciposted 6 years ago
I'm new here - I joined about 4 weeks ago.
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Jenne Joyposted 6 years ago
Been here for a whole 5 days now (I think, maybe 6?) So, hi everyone!

I'm Jenne. I'm from Michigan; I live right on the coast of Lake Michigan in a nice beach town (it's fantastic in the summer... Not so much in the snow. )

I've been freelancing for a few years now but this is my first venture into hubpages. I hear good things about it, though!
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  IzzyMposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Welcome to Hubpages, Jenne Don't be shy on the forums - they're kinda quiet just now - need some new blood to pump some life back into them
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  Jenne Joyposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks Izzy! I'll try to pop in here whenever I'm on hubpages. These forums seem to be much nicer than the other websites I've written at. :] I know a few sites where if you say you're a newbie; everyone is all over you with rude comments.. So I'm glad to see the opposite here! :]
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  IzzyMposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Stay out of the political/religious threads - that is where most forum trouble stems from.
  I think it makes a difference that these forums are moderated and personal attacks are not permitted (although they still happen occasionally).
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  Jenne Joyposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Religion and politics--that doesn't surprise me! People tend to have quite the opinion on those things, so you're probably right, that would be a good place to avoid! :]
  
  And good to hear, I know a lot of sites have moderation but a lot of times things just don't get taken care. Good to hear that's not the case here! :]
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wheelinalloverposted 6 years ago
I guess I am still considered new here, sure don't feel that way though. I guess anyone one who spends as much time online as I do feels old everywhere.

Welcome to all the newer publishers and hi to all the older ones.
My advice to the newer writers, look over the hubs of the ones who have been here a long time and are making money. They are good examples of how to earn from hub pages.

My top recommendations are
Patti Inglish MS
Pearldiver
habee
Rebecca E
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Lisa HW
For those who didn't make my top 5
sorry those who did helped me
personally
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sofsposted 6 years ago
Welcome wheelinallover, jenne, acelucci,Marie valeman and other whom I may have missed.. Hope you enjoy writing here and have a lovely time while you are at it.
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  Jenne Joyposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks Sofs! :]
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grambyposted 6 years ago
Hello. I'm new.
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jenwat0405posted 6 years ago
Im a newbie!!
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Love's Warriorposted 6 years ago
Hello, I'm new on hub pages and am thrilled to be here. Hope I become friends with all the other inspiring writers here.
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sofsposted 6 years ago
HI Melovy, Gramby,Jenwat and love's warrior.. welcome and hope you will enjoy writing here .. This place is good ..I can't seem to get unstuck.
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Cagsilposted 6 years ago
Again, Welcome all New people.
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Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago
And, he's BACK! Good to see you, buddy!
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thank you Motown. Nice to see you as well.
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Motown2Chitownposted 6 years ago
Hi, gramby and jenwat - Nice to have you around!
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MrScribblesposted 6 years ago
I might as well add myself to the pile of newbies. Hello everyone, I'm new too!
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sofsposted 6 years ago
Welcome to HP Mr Scribbles.. you are really new.. two days old..hope you have a lovely time here..
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  MrScribblesposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Yeah, I'm so new I'm practically not here. Thanks for the warm welcome!
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Cagsilposted 6 years ago
Hey Newbies?

Welcome!
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  wheelinalloverposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Thanks Cagsil for finding a way to make new people feel welcome. I don't class myself as a newbie but do fit the profile you asked for. I am still at the five month mark. It sure seems like a lifetime ago to me though.
  
  I have already written three hubs meant to help hubbers with even less experience than me. More the pity most of my best work is too short for hub pages or now on my corporate website. In the end I guess I am like many of the old-timers who have to earn a living, my work has to go where the best chance of profit is.
  
  My sense of being part of a community is what keeps bringing me back to hub pages. That and the fact that giving up on the group of people who have taught me more than anyone in my life is just not my style, helped with that decision.
  
  Self confidence is the greatest gift given by the people who write here. When I look back at the what I now call trash that I was writing before the people here took the time to help me I wonder how they put up with me.
  
  Newbie's this is the best group of people I have ever found.
  Welcome and hope to see you around.
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ktaylor1179posted 6 years ago
HI. I am on day 3...so I am really a newbie. But I really enjoy writing so I am optimistic. Glad to be part of this community
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  Cagsilposted 6 years ago in reply to this
  Pleased to meet you.
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klarawieckposted 6 years ago
Nice to meet all the newbies! It's great having you here. The HP forums are a lot of fun. See you around!
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