Accurate Newbie Resources: Jumpstart your Understanding

[LukeTheLizard]

Ok I scrolled for about 20 seconds, then I got bored.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Ok I scrolled for about 20 seconds, then I got bored.

I’ve been scrolling for 17 min

 

[LukeTheLizard]

I’ve been scrolling for 17 min

Dang.

 

[LukeTheLizard]

Maybe we can just ask Beman if she can do something so we can see her first post or something?

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Maybe we can just ask Beman if she can do something so we can see her first post or something?

Beman didn’t use punctuation back then at nov 2019 like me

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Beman didn’t use punctuation back then at nov 2019 like me

Nevermind that was just a few posts

 

[Beman]

You can click on her name, view "messages" and go all the way back to the beginning....but she has over 16,000 so it may take a while. Best of luck!

Deep dive time I was an avid lurker in the beginning.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Did it!!!!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Whooo finally

it’s not here thread it’s someone else but it’s her first message I’ll get her first thread

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/new-to-chameleons.166701/#post-1446069

 

[Lindasjackson]

Thankyou Beman for posting that info and links in the beginning of this thread. It would be great if it could be pinned somewhere prominent where newbies would see it right away.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Found her first thread but it’s nothing like a bad 10 Gallon aquarium dang it

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/i-think-i-have-gotten-everything-for-a-perfect-home.166736/

 

[Beman]

Everyone starts out somewhere. It is easy to think that those of us that are active with experience didn't but we did as well. My first thread was honestly a disaster. Another member that was trying to help me got picked on by someone else. It made me feel as though I should not have posted. And I felt very bad about the other member getting picked on. In the end I was left more confused and still struggling looking for answers.

This is why we are so careful with our feedback here. We want to be helpful to the poster not harmful. Saying things in a constructive way to make someone wants more information rather than them wanting to leave. And the members working together to help the original poster.

I think it takes a lot to go from lurker to signing up to be a member. But then to make a post and put yourself out their for criticism can be very stressful.

I lurked and read everything for a month.... Then signed up for an account. It took me like a week before I posted my first thread with questions.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Everyone starts out somewhere. It is easy to think that those of us that are active with experience didn't but we did as well. My first thread was honestly a disaster. Another member that was trying to help me got picked on by someone else. It made me feel as though I should not have posted. And I felt very bad about the other member getting picked on. In the end I was left more confused and still struggling looking for answers.

This is why we are so careful with our feedback here. We want to be helpful to the poster not harmful. Saying things in a constructive way to make someone wants more information rather than them wanting to leave. And the members working together to help the original poster.

I think it takes a lot to go from lurker to signing up to be a member. But then to make a post and put yourself out their for criticism can be very stressful.

I lurked and read everything for a month.... Then signed up for an account. It took me like a week before I posted my first thread with questions.

Agree so much everyone starts somewhere. And I’m reading this thread and atleast it’s not as bad as my first cage

Jeez I just realized how big yoshi has gotten wow!!!!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Everyone starts out somewhere. It is easy to think that those of us that are active with experience didn't but we did as well. My first thread was honestly a disaster. Another member that was trying to help me got picked on by someone else. It made me feel as though I should not have posted. And I felt very bad about the other member getting picked on. In the end I was left more confused and still struggling looking for answers.

This is why we are so careful with our feedback here. We want to be helpful to the poster not harmful. Saying things in a constructive way to make someone wants more information rather than them wanting to leave. And the members working together to help the original poster.

I think it takes a lot to go from lurker to signing up to be a member. But then to make a post and put yourself out their for criticism can be very stressful.

I lurked and read everything for a month.... Then signed up for an account. It took me like a week before I posted my first thread with questions.

Btw I liked it so I wouldn’t have to scroll back down again

 

[Snuits]

Everyone starts out somewhere. It is easy to think that those of us that are active with experience didn't but we did as well. My first thread was honestly a disaster. Another member that was trying to help me got picked on by someone else. It made me feel as though I should not have posted. And I felt very bad about the other member getting picked on. In the end I was left more confused and still struggling looking for answers.

This is why we are so careful with our feedback here. We want to be helpful to the poster not harmful. Saying things in a constructive way to make someone wants more information rather than them wanting to leave. And the members working together to help the original poster.

I think it takes a lot to go from lurker to signing up to be a member. But then to make a post and put yourself out their for criticism can be very stressful.

I lurked and read everything for a month.... Then signed up for an account. It took me like a week before I posted my first thread with questions.

I lurked for a whileee, then made my account just to message you. Now I feel a little more confident. It will take me time to comment on chameleon post because I know you guys are way more experienced than me. But I will say I learned so much. With reading the academy website over & over to watching several videos over & over. & you helping me. Thank God lol. That I can speak loudly on the topic. & although I suffer from Anxiety & OCD so I second guess myself alot & ask several (should be obvious) questions. Im proud with how much knowledge I've learned. I feel like a sponge just consuming all the info. Lol I'm so excited to get another & give him a long happy life.
I'm happy that you are so patient & kind. & reading a bunch of post alot that have you in it. (Seems that you are the go to which is great.) But you never seem frustrated always kind & don't mind giving info to each & every person.

 

[AmandaS]

I started from the bottom and worked my way up, too. Becca was the first one to help me also. That's why she has the heart award!!!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

I started from the bottom and worked my way up, too. Becca was the first one to help me also. That's why she has the heart award!!!

I lurked for a whileee, then made my account just to message you. Now I feel a little more confident. It will take me time to comment on chameleon post because I know you guys are way more experienced than me. But I will say I learned so much. With reading the academy website over & over to watching several videos over & over. & you helping me. Thank God lol. That I can speak loudly on the topic. & although I suffer from Anxiety & OCD so I second guess myself alot & ask several (should be obvious) questions. Im proud with how much knowledge I've learned. I feel like a sponge just consuming all the info. Lol I'm so excited to get another & give him a long happy life.
I'm happy that you are so patient & kind. & reading a bunch of post alot that have you in it. (Seems that you are the go to which is great.) But you never seem frustrated always kind & don't mind giving info to each & every person.

Beccas great!!!

 

[Snuits]

I started from the bottom and worked my way up, too. Becca was the first one to help me also. That's why she has the heart award!!!

That's great. She was the first I reached out too. & she's been amazing. Great help so sweet & caring

 

[Snuits]

I started from the bottom and worked my way up, too. Becca was the first one to help me also. That's why she has the heart award!!!

I have no idea what heart award means lol

 

[Mountain Dragon]

I have no idea what heart award means lol

The Chameleon Heart Award is an acknowledgment of those individuals that have greatly contributed to the community. Some recipients have developed resources that over time will reach thousands of people and their chameleons. Some have worked very hard to maintain the forums and keep a friendly environment for both new and long term members. Others have for years improved discussions with their experience and knowledge, sacrificing their time to help chameleons and their owners. Some have done all of the above. All recipients of the Heart Award have made a significant and positive influence at Chameleon Forums. The award has evolved somewhat to include influence and contributions from the overall chameleon community. However, the focus when determining award recipients will remain heavily weighted with what happens at Chameleon Forums.