When people begin to pay attention to you and respond to what you post.
A newbie
Its not how long you’ve been here, or the number of posts, or how many friends you make.
You’re no longer a newbie when you realize that.
also, not being a jerk helps 
You are right Twistie. A lot of people come on the board and think if they post to every thread and get a high post count up that it makes them a Doper. Not true. What makes a doper is earned respect, intelligence and witty posts. Some people earn that with very few posts, others never earn it and have very high post counts.
Ultress is making fun of me again!
Well, if you are going to use that qualification, then I guess I’m still a newbie also.
Shadowfox - high five on that one! I’m right with ya in newbiness.
Nothing to see here. Moving along.