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Old 10-Mar-2006, 08:45
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Default Re: March 2006 Newsletter Slang Term "Noob"
I'm not sure I agree with you that Noob (or newbie) is a derogatory term. Of course, it could be used as such, but it is very commonly used in non-derogatory ways. For more information, see http://www.answers.com/newbie&r=67.

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