Quote from: janggernaut on December 14, 2020, 02:02:43 AM

Quote from: CaCO3 on December 13, 2020, 08:31:33 PM

I am a Newbie. So I know how many problems a newbie can face. So I would like to give some advice to the newcomer from this little knowledge of mine.
1. First of all you are newbie, you know nothing about this forum. So you have to have a lot of interest to know about this forum.

There are few newbies who actually know more than most of people on here, they are only "lurking" on this forum. They only didn't interact with people too much.

This is absolutely true.

Regular posters often forget that probably most readership is lurkers, and passers-by. Forum regulars are only the tip of the iceberg for readership.

If you forget this, you can look like a fool! Don't forget your audience.

Some case examples:

This forum has high rank in search engines, links from Bitcoin Wiki, etc. Anyone who reads about Bitcoin, will read some from this forum.

When nullius was a Newbie, he was immediately accused of being old regular's alt account. LOL. Much speculation, many conspiracy theories. He lurked for years before registering. (Then lurked 8 more months before posting.)

I know some guy who has a Newbie account with 3 posts. He has lurked for years. He knows this forum better than 99% of regulars. Just does not talk.

Most casual readers, occasional lurkers, and passers-by probably never even register an account.

To be a forum regular is a sort of a lifestyle - and it is a huge time sink. Not for everyone.

And my #1 advice to Newbies: Lurk more! Only talk if you have something to say. Don't make a post only to make a post. (Sigspammers and bounty chasers, please smash your computers with sledgehammer.)

Quote from: janggernaut on December 14, 2020, 02:02:43 AM

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5. Legendary members are very helpful. So don't miss any of their replays. Missing it will probably deprive you of much to learn.

Not all, there are few who only shitpost. That's why i said don't rely/depends too much with the post from high ranked account.

Many "Legendary" only shitpost. Also, many are hacked/bought account. If you see "Legendary" with bad behavior, look for the red trust!

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7. You can also learn more about Bitcoin with the help of internet

Yeah, i do believe most of people doing this instead reading books.

Quote from: janggernaut on December 14, 2020, 02:02:43 AM

Quote from: Mr.right85 on December 13, 2020, 10:08:11 PM

He's right about following up with hero & legendary members in this forum, the informations they give will really help in enlightening your knowledge as newbie.

Maybe following sticky threads should be more helpful to know more about this forum while we are still new on this forum

YES! This. Thank you. Finally some good advice...