Female Deckscrubber reporting in!

11-15-11, 11:32 PM

Hello all

My name is Nicole, long long time lurker, finally trying to make the plunge into this forum.

I usually hate forums with a passion, but from my long time lurking days I know this forum can be very nice to hang out on and it's always nice to meet people with similar interests as myself.

And the question I get asked alot by friends or when I tell people what my hobbies are in which I reply with "submarines, anything navy or WWII" they look at me like.. wait..but..you're a girl right? don't you like shopping?

Well sure I do :P
But I grew up with ships and talk about the navy and such.
My family is kind of a navy fairing family you could say, I was raised on ships, so it kinda stuck I guess.

That's my backstory anway, I wanted to tell a little bit about myself since I see alot of "hi im new" and that's the end of it posts.
Not that there's anything wrong with that ofcourse, just saying :P

I am 23 years old, played SH III until SHIV came out, which was a while ago, been playing it on and off since then, I also have SH V, which I hate with a passion, mostly because of the many many changes to the SHIV format which I am so familiar with and feels just right to me.

I don't know anything else to say really, Looking forward to making some friends here ofcourse if you have any questions, just let me know.

I'll be happy to answer them

Nicole..

Torplexed · 11-16-11, 12:32 AM

Welcome to Subsim Nicole!

Glad to have you aboard!

Reece · 11-16-11, 12:55 AM

Hello Nicole, welcome to Subsim,

we're all friends here, hope you stick around. I love SHIII, I have IV and V, I don't play V, too many problems, however the modders have done wonders, you might want to give it another go!

Sailor Steve · 11-16-11, 12:57 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Since you've been lurking you probably know that you're not alone in the female member department. As for SH5, there are mods which recreate the SH3 and SH4 interfaces, and the SH5 would is actually looking very bright.

Also, don't forget to PM Neal Stevens or email him at subsim@subsim.com. Female members get custom avatars for free, whereas we lesser mortals have to pay for them (donate, actually, but it all feels the same).

11-16-11, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Also, don't forget to PM Neal Stevens or email him at subsim@subsim.com. Female members get custom avatars for free, whereas we lesser mortals have to pay for them (donate, actually, but it all feels the same).

ghehe, don't think i'll do that, i'll kinda feel like a cheat..
I want the same rights as everyone else :P

Reece · 11-16-11, 01:09 AM

The other girls do! go for it!

11-16-11, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

The other girls do! go for it!

this is becoming more and more like Sophie's choice

Jimbuna · 11-16-11, 07:08 AM

Welcome to SubSim

Herr-Berbunch · 11-16-11, 07:24 AM

Welcome aboard

Why would 40-odd people come and view this thread, and only a handful actually say something?

Wow, I thought it might be a girl-thing, but no - I've just checked, it seems every new person introducing themselves has the same people welcoming and another 40-odd just looking!

I'll let the reader decide whether I mean 40 odd, or 40 odd

11-16-11, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

it seems every new person introducing themselves has the same people welcoming and another 40-odd just looking

Thanks for welcoming me, I suppose that's why you're in the welcoming committee :P

frau kaleun · 11-16-11, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkolo

And the question I get asked alot by friends or when I tell people what my hobbies are in which I reply with "submarines, anything navy or WWII" they look at me like.. wait..but..you're a girl right? don't you like shopping?

I feel your pain.

Welcome aboard!

This is indeed a great place and you will find that there is a minimum (actually more of a welcome absence) of the whole tedious "OMG THERE'S A GRRRRL ON MY INTERNETZ" business.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-16-11, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkolo

Thanks for welcoming me, I suppose that's why you're in the welcoming committee :P

It is, but I've been a bit slack this last week or two.

I still don't get why people wouldn't just say a quick hello!?!? It's just plain rude.

11-16-11, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I still don't get why people wouldn't just say a quick hello!?!? It's just plain rude.

I agree completely

11-16-11, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

I feel your pain.

"OMG THERE'S A GRRRRL ON MY INTERNETZ" business.

The main reason I normally don't visit forums :P

Jimbuna · 11-16-11, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkolo

The main reason I normally don't visit forums :P

Reminds me of the days of chat forums "A/S/L"?

11-15-11, 11:32 PM	#1
Nikkolo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Female Deckscrubber reporting in! Hello all My name is Nicole, long long time lurker, finally trying to make the plunge into this forum. I usually hate forums with a passion, but from my long time lurking days I know this forum can be very nice to hang out on and it's always nice to meet people with similar interests as myself. And the question I get asked alot by friends or when I tell people what my hobbies are in which I reply with "submarines, anything navy or WWII" they look at me like.. wait..but..you're a girl right? don't you like shopping? Well sure I do :P But I grew up with ships and talk about the navy and such. My family is kind of a navy fairing family you could say, I was raised on ships, so it kinda stuck I guess. That's my backstory anway, I wanted to tell a little bit about myself since I see alot of "hi im new" and that's the end of it posts. Not that there's anything wrong with that ofcourse, just saying :P I am 23 years old, played SH III until SHIV came out, which was a while ago, been playing it on and off since then, I also have SH V, which I hate with a passion, mostly because of the many many changes to the SHIV format which I am so familiar with and feels just right to me. I don't know anything else to say really, Looking forward to making some friends here ofcourse if you have any questions, just let me know. I'll be happy to answer them Nicole..

11-16-11, 12:32 AM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim Nicole! Glad to have you aboard! __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

11-16-11, 12:55 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 33,680 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Hello Nicole, welcome to Subsim, we're all friends here, hope you stick around. I love SHIII, I have IV and V, I don't play V, too many problems, however the modders have done wonders, you might want to give it another go! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

11-16-11, 12:57 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! Since you've been lurking you probably know that you're not alone in the female member department. As for SH5, there are mods which recreate the SH3 and SH4 interfaces, and the SH5 would is actually looking very bright. Also, don't forget to PM Neal Stevens or email him at subsim@subsim.com. Female members get custom avatars for free, whereas we lesser mortals have to pay for them (donate, actually, but it all feels the same). __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-16-11, 01:09 AM	#6
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 33,680 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	The other girls do! go for it! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

11-16-11, 07:08 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,080 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

11-16-11, 07:24 AM	#9
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Why would 40-odd people come and view this thread, and only a handful actually say something? Wow, I thought it might be a girl-thing, but no - I've just checked, it seems every new person introducing themselves has the same people welcoming and another 40-odd just looking! I'll let the reader decide whether I mean 40 odd, or 40 *odd* __________________