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Before we Start

Please Bear in Mind...
Online Poking was designed to be used, sensibly, online. Sadly, poking may not be appreciated when used offline, and, therefore, we discourage even attempting to poke anyone offline without their prior consent.

(That means don't poke people in real life.)

You must also bear in mind that not everyone on the internet will have learnt about poking, and because of this it may be necessary to inform them. You may simply direct them here, if you wish, or explain to them exactly what Online Poking is all about - I'm sure they'll quickly stop accusing you of being rude and join the fun!

(And that means teach those who don't know.)

Please do feel free to use the Online Poke! It's not © to anyone, and it certainly isn't limited to a singular group of people! The Online Poke is merely like an Online Hug... only more casual. After all, what is the point of me dedicating my webpage to it if you're not going to give it a try?

(And that means you shouldn't feel afraid of poking people online_ )

Lesson One

The Place and the Time
Poking has many faces, but it's not hard to know the place and time. It's quite simple, really.

A poke can be happy or sad; angry or comical; annoyed or playful. Although it's a good idea to know what kind of poke you are giving before you poke, you're not a dreadful person if you don't. Sometimes a random poke is just what someone needs to know you care.

Online Poke
v
1. A comforting action, through which the poker gives the poked a light tap with the tip of his/her finger, somewhere in the region of the shoulder.
2. An angry action, in which the poker gives the poked a sharp prod with the tip of his/her finger, normally somewhere in the region of the shoulder.

There are many other kinds of poke, although definition one is the most popular. You can poke someone upon almost any occasion, e.g in congratulations combine the *pokes {name}* with an exclamation of congratulations!

Example:
*pokes Spidita*
Congratulations on passing your test!!! You did great!

Lesson Two

How to Tell a Poke's Meaning
You need to look for three things in order to tell why you have been poked;

1.) Is the poke aimed at you?
2.) Does the poker refer to why they're poking you?
3.) If not, what did your most recent conversations concern?

Sarcasm is hard to detect online_ so I'd discourage you from searching for any trace of sarcasm in pokes, as you may find what wasn't intended to be there.

If, after looking at the essential three things, you are still nonplussed to why you have been poked, it is likely it was a random poke. If you disagree, and think your poke had a specific reason, inquire; those who ask shall receive (depending on what you ask, of course).

Random Poke
v
A poke aimed at anyone present at the time. No specific receiver. See Online Poke.

Lesson Three

The Laws of Poking
As Inscribed by Cleopatra of the WB Boards, 2003.
Adapted for Neopets use.

1.) You MUST specify who you are poking.
Example: *pokes random people*, *pokes Spidita*, *pokes guest*, *pokes the annoying brat standing outside the door*.
Unless you're talking to only one person at the time.

2.) You must NEVER poke famous people without first explaining what a poke is!! (Unless you like angry celebrities).

3.) Your pokes must follow the Neopets Guide Lines.

4.) Pokes should never intentionally stretch a page, harm another human being, be used upon Lord Voldemort and Dr. Sloth or upon children under the age of five.

5.) POKING IS NOT A POWER! When battling, you may find it advisable not to poke your opponent, as you might end up incapacitated.

6.) NEVER poke your Valentine!! I don't know why, it just sounds threatening.
This only counts on Valentines Day.

7.) Don't disobey this law.

8.) Poking may not be used for any kind of profit other than that warm fuzzy feeling it leaves in your heart when you've been nice.

9.) Poking should not be used for advertising your guild - you don't hug people to get them to join your local Book Club, do you?

Lesson Four

You may by now be wondering why there's a stick at the end of each lesson. There is a simple reason as to this behaviour. I'll explain.

Poking with a stick is something else that occurs on a regular basis, although Feather's sticks have recently been painted plushie so that they won't harm a soul.

The famous Online Poking Stick is mostly used to poke people's chairs, or inanimate objects (and it's also incredibly handy for toasting marshmallows). The Online Poking Stick is not intended for use upon anything but inanimate objects, as sticks can hurt. I therefore would suggest either refraining from using your stick on anything but chairs, the Lab Ray, ect, unless first painting it plushie.

And by saying 'paint it plushie', I don't mean go and buy yourself a Plushie Paint Brush - it's more a mental state than a purchase, and as long as you know it's been 'painted' that's alright.

Poking Fan-Art

By Lova_Luna_.

By ScaryBear11.

Full View:

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By TawnyDawg

By BlazikenSweety

Adoptable Sticks

| Plushie |

Thanks to everyone who NeoMailed Battyfly suggestions for Adoptable Poking sticks. They all rawked!!!!! ^_^ Batty would like to appologise that none of the suggestions have made real-time. Who wants to be a human, eh?

Plushie Poking Stick

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	Gwyll pokes you with a Plushie Poking Stick! Why not learn how to poke by visiting Gwylliaine's PetPage?

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