Bloo

You can indeed replay levels as many times as you like, but you're limited to receiving exactly 50k NP a day (I've been observing my earnings carefully over the past few days). ^_^ I've just been replaying easier levels for the Neopoints, hehe.

Exactly. This is the main reason that I think re-releasing some or even all of the old avatars is a good idea. I only have a 2-year old account that I play on (my first, much older account is lost forever). While I am an avatar collector, and I think I've done pretty good for my account age (271 avatars on a 23-month old account), it's hard not to constantly think "what's the point?" because of all the retired avatars I'll never have a chance to get.

Just some of my thoughts, as someone with a newer account...
 
* Is it worth the countless hours I've spent on practising games for their avatars, all the time I've spent restocking to raise funds, and the literally millions of NPs I've already spent on avatars?

* Is it worth it for me to save up to purchase the Richest! avatar, which costs 10 million NP, knowing that it means much less for me than it would for an older account? (continue to the next point...)

* Is it worth it, when I know I'll never get close to the Top Avatar Collector Table, and I'll never have the chance to, no matter how much hard work I do?
 
 
I don't know, maybe I'm personally just a masochist (truthfully, I enjoy it, even though I'm locked out from the top). However, I don't think that this will be the attitude of most other people who sign up for Neopets. And given that Neopets has lost so many users over time, it would be very, very beneficial for them to focus on not alienating new players.
 
Don't get me wrong, I understand the appeal of wanting to keep certain avatars exclusive. But honestly, due to the fact that collecting avatars is basically one of the primary activities/hobbies to do in the game (especially right now, since there are so many broken things- but it's always been a draw), that's more damaging than some people might realize. And for someone who's just signed up for the site, finding out from the start that "lol there are like a jillion avatars you'll never even be able to get, so why even bother?" is not exactly encouraging.
 
Now, if they ever re-release old avatars, I am not advocating that they should be made easier to get than they were originally. They should pose at least the same challenge, or possibly even be made more difficult to earn so they will truly be, well, earned. But the important thing is that just the chance to get them is there, and that's the thing that's missing now.
 
That's my somewhat long-winded 2 cents.

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Kiko pop' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!
 

 
So it does happen! :woot:

I got a trophy for Neggsweeper. :weird:
 
Guess all the hours of procrastinating playing Mine/Neggsweeper paid off? xD
 

I think some of your card game luck rubbed off on me Shane.....
 
......I won two games of Pyramid in a row!!!!! :bigeyed: :happydance: :rock:
 

 
LOL I've been playing Pyramids forever, and never really expected this would happen... wins are so rare as it is. xD
 
 
 
I've also gotten the Robo, Lawyerbot - Usuki, and Let It Snow avatars, and have applied for a Faerie Queen Doll lend from the same generous person.
 
Today's been quite a good achievement day xD

SSW has been strangely laggy for me lately. I blame the server Meepits.
 
 
Breakfast Treats:
 
jumjum95 3 2,000
troodon1967 3 2,000
turneep 2 2,000
 
 
 
Black Jewelled Collar:
 
jimbow3000 1 400
gabi_619 1 450
loreleirenegar2 1 500

I was saving up for a Woodland paint brush for my Ruki but I couldn't help myself and ended up customizing my Uni instead (and buying some wearables for another pet I have in mind)... and I finally used a faerie Shoyru MP on Bilha... well, back to 0 NPs :sad02: -_-
 

 

You can indeed replay levels as many times as you like, but you're limited to receiving exactly 50k NP a day (I've been observing my earnings carefully over the past few days). ^_^ I've just been replaying easier levels for the Neopoints, hehe.

This is false. Physically speaking, the hijras of South Asian countries are one famous example of people who identify as a third gender-- that is, someone that doesn't fit into the traditional categories of male or female. There are many other examples.
 
Aside from that, I encourage you to look up the distinction between biological sex and gender identity. The two are independent concepts that are not necessarily the same. :)
 
The mods were correct -- this is not a debate thread, and definitely should not be turned into one. Therefore, I'll stop after only saying this: I encourage you to read up a little bit on the topic before you say anything potentially harmful. This thread was meant to support someone who just achieved a difficult milestone. Not to degrade it because you personally don't believe it.

I got a trophy for Neggsweeper. :weird:
 
Guess all the hours of procrastinating playing Mine/Neggsweeper paid off? xD
 

I'm very happy for you too. :D I also salute you for having the courage to tell your loved ones about this.
 
It definitely couldn't have been easy... this is a very commonly misunderstood topic. I haven't gone through anything similar personally, but I have a few close friends who are transgender/do not identify with their birth genders, so I can understand a bit of what you're going through.
 
I hope that your mom eventually understands that it isn't always "you're either a boy or a girl, gay or not gay, A or B." Gender (and arguably orientation) is a sliding scale; many people find themselves in between, or identifying with neither. For now, though, I'm very happy that she is accepting of your identity even if she doesn't fully understand it -- that's perhaps the most important thing of all.

Ugh that phrase boys will boys irritates me right to the core. Just from using that expression it's like we are justifying what they do to be ok because it's expected of them, especially in this sense. I hope she takes your comment and kind of reflects on what you said, even if she's too proud to admit it. I know as a mom, I don't often like getting advice, especially if it's unwanted and will bite my tongue and just go with it. She could be doing something similar and hiding behind her comment rather then showing that her pride or whatever has been hurt.

YES! I linked that video to the Mom too! I love it.
 
People who commented on her post also "took her side". One woman went as far a saying that I was malicious and I was seeing something sexual in the kids' behaviour. Like... what? Did you even read what I wrote, gurl? Sigh. People get into self-defense mode and miss the point entirely. One more boy to disrespect girls' decisions.

I agree with you guys too, that lady needs to look at the bigger picture and see that she's potentially laying the foundation for her kid to turn into a guy that's going to be a serious problem towards women : /

I agree with both of you! As a mom of two girls if a boy was harassing my kids like that I would not be impressed and would make sure to have a talk with them so they understand when they say no to someone then their wishes should be respected, and if not to tell someone.
 
I would also be contacting the mom of the boy and explaining to her that this kind of behavior is unacceptable and needs to stop.
 
That little boy needs to learn when someone doesn't want a kiss, he needs to respect that. Sure it's cute when little kids get crushes, but they still need to respect one another. I hope his mom teaches him instead of just telling him to blow her a kiss instead. That's just saying if he doesn't get what he wants one way, he should try a different way. Not a good foundation to be setting for our young ones.

I agree, it reeks of the "boys will be boys" fallacy. There is a certain level of horseplay tolerable among kids, but both kids have to be on board with that. Like, for example, a little boy chasing a little girl around at recess. Little girl is laughing about it? Great, she's having fun, probably likes him back, and I don't see an issue. Little girl is telling him to stop chasing her? No dice, he needs to stop. Same deal here: by that description, the little girl is clearly uncomfortable with it.
 
I think a lot of parents think it's not serious because it's children, and, after all, what harm can children do? Bad habits in childhood lead to bad habits in adulthood. If a parent doesn't correct a problem behavior early, the kid will go on to do it later in life and wonder what they did wrong when they escalate it. After all, no one every said it was wrong, did they?
 
That teaches the girl, too, that it doesn't really matter what she says. It'll happen regardless of what she wants to happen, and that she has no power over the situation. She'll learn that it's what the boy wants that matters.
 
The little girl should go to the teacher, and, if the teacher is a good one, they'll separate the children. For a kid, I guess it's upsetting to be a tattletale or whatnot, but teacher's are there to keep the best interests of the children in mind.

I had some vanilla greek yogurt mixed with granola and cocount - yum!

I had Chobani Greek Yogurt for breakfast right now = coconut yogurt with dark chocolate and honey roasted salted almonds...yummy!

I also signed up through Facebook just a little while ago, and have been getting my NP and items instantly. I can see this becoming a nice supplement to my daily income now that Keyquest and Habi are both down.
 
I feel bad for anyone who may still be having issues receiving their prizes. :( Perhaps it's glitchier on some platforms than on others? (I have no idea if that's actually the case)

Again, KAUF reached 60, in case someone is interested.

I got a trophy for Neggsweeper. :weird:
 
Guess all the hours of procrastinating playing Mine/Neggsweeper paid off? xD
 

I just got the ZDAP, Chokato (TCG), AND Meowclops avatars in one shot from a very, very generous lender on the Neoboards. :O
 
They didn't even ask for full collateral, which I stressed beforehand that I could provide (they put all of the items in one trade, so it would have been physically impossible to give full collateral in just that trade. But they insisted).
 
Some Neopians are just awesome.... I am pretty happy right now. xD

Same, I haven't gotten mine either.
 
I hope this isn't another feature that they've gone and broken. Dx

I got a trophy for Neggsweeper. :weird:
 
Guess all the hours of procrastinating playing Mine/Neggsweeper paid off? xD
 

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Goparokko' as an avatar on the NeoBoards! Woohoo! I've been trying to get this avatar forever, so I'm pretty psyched that I've finally gotten it. ^_^