New Here? Some advice . . .

**Russ H** · Apr 19th, 2011, 12:34 PM

To all those who have just found the Fastlane, welcome!

We get spammers around here on occasion, and have a VERY low tolerence for them.

Best advice for starting out on the right path:

1. Make your first post an introduction.

Tell us who you are, where you're from (don't lie), and what brought you here.

Then, tell us where you hope to be someday (ie, your goals/long range plan), and how you plan to get there.

If you're still working out the details, don't be afraid to say that. All of us adjust our PLANs and make changes as we go.

2. If your IP is from a distant land, tell us why.

Don't make the mistake of telling us you're from the US if your IP says you're from Outer Transylvania. You'll just feel the steel of the BAN HAMMER.

Other than that, we just have a few simple rules around here:

• No discussion or mention of politics or religion. Period. People have their own set views on these things, and you're not going to change them (at least not here). We're here to talk about business, and other business-related things.

• No SPAM or MLM or trying to "sell" us on your new product, or service, or telling us you need money. Do it, and you'll be BANNED.

• No "I'm a victim" mentality. People come here to change their lives, and get on the right track. Tell us how bad your life is, or WHY you can't do something, and you will eventually be BANNED.

• No Trolls/Haters. Treat everyone here with respect-- even if you disagree with them. This goes a LONG way towards success in business. If you have a hard time with this, think of the fastlane as your training grounds for later business success. If you troll or act like a hater-- even to a small degree-- the community will call you on it. Continue this behavior and-- you guessed it-- you will be BANNED.

• Last but not least, don't post any links in your signature until you've been here a while, contributed some really good info, and have achieved at least 50 posts. Do a bunch of trash posts just to get your count up, and you will be . . .

Other than that, kick back, and get to know everybody. One of the best ways to do that is go back and read the past threads (there is GOLD in those past posts).

Have fun.

Again, welcome to the fastlane!

-Russ H.

**Sparlin** · Apr 19th, 2011, 12:38 PM

This is long over due, Thanks Russ.

**Inphinity** · Apr 19th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Nice and clear guidelines, hopefully that helps a bit

**CEBenz** · Apr 22nd, 2011, 11:36 AM

Hopefully it helps......though I suspect it requires reading. And I've seen plenty walk right past a sign and ask something that was answered on that sign. Lol

**hackersmovie** · Sep 19th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Russ H

1. Make your first post an introduction.

Tell us who you are, where you're from (don't lie), and what brought you here.

Then, tell us where you hope to be someday (ie, your goals/long range plan), and how you plan to get there.

If you're still working out the details, don't be afraid to say that. All of us adjust our PLANs and make changes as we go.

2. If your IP is from a distant land, tell us why.

Don't make the mistake of telling us you're from the US if your IP says you're from Outer Transylvania. You'll just feel the steel of the BAN HAMMER.

Other than that, we just have a few simple rules around here:

My name is Charles, I am from Rising Sun, MD I found this forum via a Google search. (gotta love google) I was looking for information on my "next step" in my start up business.

I've created a product and done some preliminary testing that has come back with outstanding results, my start up money is gone and I fear that I may have to go get a J.O.B again very soon.

I just don't know how/where to go from here. I hope to learn a lot via this forum.

Thanks!

**Hulk** · Nov 21st, 2011, 11:54 PM

Hi,my name is Matt. I live in Baker City, Oregon. I have worked hard all my life, farming, ranching, an electrician, a welder. Where did it get me? At age 43 I wore both my knees out to the point they had to be replaced. At the age of 43, that is pretty young. Three years later I am having trouble finding regular employment. It's hard to find a job when you can't stand long, or able to kneel down.

I ran across a you-tube video MJ had out about "The Fastlane". I got excited!!! There is a way for me to make the money that I want and enjoy while I am still able to. I am still working on what exactly I am going to do. But I know one thing I am not going to QUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO Let er buck

**BJProducer** · Jan 9th, 2012, 03:32 AM

Thank you for shining some more light on how to post that first major introduction. Also, on some of the guidelines. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time and the last thing I want to do is mess up the chance to really make some great acquaintances here... AND learn from all of you!

**rodney** · Jan 10th, 2012, 05:06 AM

Thanks Russ H!

I was looking to find out the rules for this forum and I guess you laid it out!

I feel like home being here.

**ositaability** · Jan 10th, 2012, 09:22 AM

i was...still reading all the old post on the forum until i saw this!

my name is Osita from the Niger Delta part of Nigeria.....i may sound odd here but most ideas and articles on this forum is enough to fast track my transformation from 9hr work a day slave to where i needed to be.