I want to tell a friend about this place, but am not sure how. "There are lot's of fights, thefts, Civil Wars, etc, but wait, it is an amazing place"
Certainly someone will understand this, what do you tell people in advance before asking them to check it out?
Personally I got here because this is one if not the most active bitcoin and crypto forum as of today. One of the first few results on Google.
Anyway, if you want your friend/friends to join in here, explain to them the technology itself first. If it sounds like they're interested, then let them register. If they're not intrested, I don't see why they need to join.