I really dislike the concept of n00b. It implies that those new are required to enter a period where they know little to nothing and have to be accepted first.
Any community I enter, I enter with the intentions of being knowledgable and skilled in what I discuss. If its a competitive game, then I will acknowledge my attempts to bring my skills to a higher level, but I will not accept from myself the excuse that I am new and therefore either need to be guided around by more experienced members nor the concept that I should let others lead me around.
This entire concept of n00b is wrong. If your new, your new, introduce yourself and listen to those around you but never just take them for granted because they have more experience than you and never discount them because they have more experience than you.
Accept them as they are, take them as they come, and listen to all the voices.