Now you might argue that my definition of a "noob" varies quite a bit from the traditional/popular definition. There's a very good reason for this. Simply put, there is some confusion on the topic.
A noob, is someone who, in their use of the internet (or other field), is inherently pathetic or incapable, but refuses to accept the well meaning assistance of more experienced users, because they think they are good enough to do it themselves. They will continue to perform tasks in their own dysfunctional way, insisting that their way works, and blindly refusing to attempt to perform the task in a more conventional or successful way. The cause: their own stubbornness and/or stupidity.
Traditionally, a noob was believed to be someone who is new at something. Sadly this is (in some ways) a bit far from the truth. We were all, at some point, new to everything, this does not mean that we were all noobs.
So this is the bottom line;
- A Newb (or Newbie) is an amateur/beginner.
- A Noob (or Idiot) is someone who refuses to listen to good advice.
So please don't be mean to newbs. Everyone was a newb at some point. Accept that newbs aren't expected to be experts.
Also, please don't be a noob, because noobs suck.
And also, you can refer to this thread Newb vs Noob.
And also, you can refer to this thread Newb vs Noob.