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Vigilante

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Through trial and error, I have realized a few things about this forum. Watching what and how people post, and how people respond.

When you are new :

People are less interested in your critiques, and more interested in you. What's your story? If you are new here, and you haven't posted an introductory thread, do it. Introductions & Networking You will see newbies here that offer aggressive opinions. If we know who you are and where you are coming from, there's a better chance your posts will resonate and be respected. Introduce yourself.

When you have been here for two years but never posted anything:

It's time to add value. If you have been creeping here for two years, you have not only gotten a ton of free information, but this place thrives on giving back. If you are here for two years and you're still action faking, get off your a$$. If you are here for two years and you "read but don't post" --- start posting. Stop being a mooch and contribute to the discussions.

How to gain Reputation Speed:

You should want rep speed if you are a regular reader here at the forum. Not because it's a popularity contest, but because it signifies you are giving back to a community of posters that hopefully you value. So... how do you get rep speed?

Rep speed from what I have witnessed has to do with your personal engagement and sharing of life experiences. The people who I have seen take dramatic jumps in rep speed typically have shared something that makes a difference from their own life experience.

I can share a cool article here, and maybe get a half dozen "likes" but no rep speed. Why? Because as good as the article was, it took me little effort to cut and paste it. There is one of the more prolific posters here who aspires to have as many likes as he has posts, so at least he knows that he is not just posting shit that nobody likes. So... he's mindful of adding value and trying to maintain a 1-for-1 relationship between posts and likes.

Rep speed comes from value. You add value by sharing your own wins and losses. There are a lot of disagreements on this forum, but very few arguments. That's a huge distinction between this forum and many others that I have seen. It's cool to disagree (even ::gasp:: MJ is wrong some times) but the tone around here is generally one of understanding, not contention. You will see contentious people get ignored around here, and they usually leave when nobody takes their bait. That or we kick them out, ban their IP address, and sentence them to a life of insignificance on Reddit or the Warrior Forum. :)

You get out what you put in. Rep speed comes from investment. You can be a total newbie, but gain rep speed with a single post. There's a newbie on the inside that has been here for a few days and has a rep speed that will reach 100 shortly. Have you been here for 2 years but are parked? Add value. Give me something that can open my eyes, change my trajectory, or teach me something I didn't know.

Post a class list for online eClasses? Get some likes.
Host an INSIDERS call (i.e. teach a class to our INSIDERS?) Get more rep speed than you have gotten since you joined.
Post an article from Fortune Magazine? Get a few likes.
Write a blog post here about your business startup? Get some rep speed AND advice from people that just might know a few things about what you are facing.

See the difference? It's a level of engagement and investment. You can have 500 posts of bullshit here and nobody cares. You can also have one thread of significance as a newbie, and from that gain a reputation of value that will follow you around the other threads. Post substance.

We want you to hang around here. This place gets a ridiculous amount of visitors per month, and has a loyal regular crowd also. The amount of visitors we get is overwhelming compared to the activity. The page views is crazy high. People are absorbing what this cool forum has to offer. I personally am aware of DOZENS of businesses that have either started from scratch while people were here, or were fueled with help from people here coming along side entrepreneurs.

You take out what you put in. If you are just here taking, it's time to start adding value. If you want help, give help. If you want speed... add value.

We're glad you are here.

- Vigilante
 
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altabob

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Thanks Vigiliante for this topic, for newbie like me it clear thing up a bit,

the forum here been a part of my daily routine since I register in may and was wondering how could I add value to this forum as a newbie with my general inexperience. I'm more a listener and "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"

with that said, i'll go write a new topic that could help some people like me living in a socialist country.
 
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I've been cautious about contributing too heavily before getting a good feel for the community. Too many business boards over the years have proven to be ...eherm problematic to put it kindly. So far I'm loving this place and am starting to dip my toes in more :) And here's my first attempt at giving speed!
 

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I really wish I would have found this forum before I found the Warrior Forum. I've been browsing this forum for a bit but have found out that I have missed out so many opportunities by not posting and getting involved with the conversations that go on here.

Some forums are so full of negative people that it makes you not want to log back in. This forum seems to be the exact opposite. The folks on here seem to really care about others success and that is a rare find indeed.

Thanks for this post Vigilante. I hope that I can be a contributing member here.
 

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Informative thread, thanks @Vigilante for posting it and @UncleIroh for bumping it. Many users will find it useful. Some of the key lessons I've learned from this thread are:

Power of PROPER Introduction

Forum members will most likely respect your opinion more if you properly introduce yourself (e.g. explain your area of expertise, your entrepreneurial journey or career/personal achievements in general).

Disagreeing is Fine, Insulting Others isn't

This forum is not the place for bullies. Each of us have different life experiences and personal opinions, therefore members of this forum should treat each other with utmost respect and politeness, otherwise you'll get kicked out of a sandbox and will be left playing alone in a dirt.

Quality Over Quantity

Although all members are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, in order to get repped you should post your thoughts with caution. Make sure you know what you are posting about and that it provides value.

Relevance of the Forum Principles Today

All of the abovementioned principles are even more relevant today than it was 3 years ago. Today, we have more members, more forum activity and thus more monitoring required, therefore, by obeying forum rules, you'll show significant respect for all the hardwork Mj and Forum Admins are putting into this great community.
 
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I definitely think this should be one of the threads newbies are pointed towards when they either say something crazy or don't really get the rules.
 
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Andy Black

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Great thread and bump.


If you're lurking because you don't feel you can add value, then you're going to have a hard time adding value out there in the market place.

Engage.

Engage the market.

Engage the forum.

Don't be a passenger. You're here because you want to take control of your own steering wheel.

Engaging will be the single best thing you can do in the forum, because of what it will do for YOU. Trust me.



The simplest thing you can do is thank someone for a post they've written, and explain why it helped you.

This is manners, but it also clarifies in your own head what you've learned.

It will also help you to get over yourself.


You've heard of "give to receive" right?

You probably also heard of "give thanks".

Well, one of the most important things you can do is give thanks.

Practice it in the forum. Practice it in real life.

See where it takes you.


Thanks for a great post @Vigilante. Three years old and still as relevant today as it was then.
 

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Alright, this is the last straw...
I'm starting a progress thread on the inside.
 
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I’m still trying to find something of value I can share with the forum... I know so little of everything ._.
 

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I’m still trying to find something of value I can share with the forum... I know so little of everything ._.
That's fine. Start a progress thread and execute on something even if you feel you don't know much.

You will know more soon enough.

That is value.

You can also get help from others and advice on where to turn the steering wheel if you get lost or take a wrong turn.
 
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This thread is good

2016 -> 2019
 

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