The board's current state is sort of...depressing. I've actually been here since day one (Ninth Registered member, if I remember correctly), although I admit that I have basically lived on the AWOL side for a good half of my 'staty'. I really don't have a clue which of these memebers are 'newbies' or not. I greatly dislike the term newbie...It just seems like such a harsh term, like it's descriminating against you for not being there before.
Anyway, there are some methods for getting rid of the 'crazy newbiness', for lack of a better word, that don't involve running to a moderater or the big man. One of the things that comes to mind is not to encourage or provoke them-even if they say or do something outrageous or moronic. You could probably even try to tell them very politely that their behavior isn't appropirate, or that they're being off topic, or that it's generally nice to use decent grammer and stuff. The not provoking the 'newbies' also helps, because if you're not 'rewarding them' with the attention they're seeking, they'll look else where for attention.
Although the crusade for higher standards is a noble one, I don't want to see innocent new comers trampled. TMK Fungi Forums is a place for Mario fans to unite, and well, we could use all the mario fans we can get. It gives the boards blood, makes them live. With a big of help and being nudged in the right direction, I'm certain that they have a good chance of becoming a functional memeber of the Fungi Society. 'Course, there are always those that won't change...Not much you can do about them.
Sorry to ramble, I've picked up that habit lately.