GD Advice

Nix · 5 Jul 2011 at 19:57

To the uninitiated, GD can seem like a confusing and hectic place. Many a new member has set foot the wrong side of the FAQ as a consequence; from not understanding the humour, outright spamming to try and fit-in and be heard, or reacting negatively the strange quirks of this place.

To the old hands: what advice would you give to lurkers thinking of taking the plunge into GD to avoid the pitfalls and aid in their longevity?

1. Obviously, read the FAQ.

Morba · 5 Jul 2011 at 19:58

Just be yourself, don't try too hard.

Twentyone · 5 Jul 2011 at 19:59

Don't make excuses

I'm not really old though.

Subliminal Aura · 5 Jul 2011 at 19:59

No advice... Just push 'em in the pit and leave them to the dogs

Shayper · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:00

Don't post too frequently. This is considered "spamming" even if it is relevant, and people will subsequently "troll" you.

Or is that just me and BTR

cm1179 · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:00

2. it's an internet forum. do NOT take it too seriously but remember that there is a person behind every username so try not to offend. never say anything about their mum for example.

Brian8bit · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:00

Don't post joke threads. It isn't funny.

Ahleckz · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:01

Don't make a thread about what to wear to a job interview!

j.col · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:02

dont try to be a smart ar*e

dont make a thread about change of username or you have 1000 posts

G-MAN2004 · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:02

Log out.

Robbo · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:02

Ignore anything from the totally obnoxious posters with a high post and a god complex.

Though I will say, it does seem many of the new members recently are just here to troll, or they are alt accounts with a bone to pick.

Brian8bit · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:02

Use google before you decide to "Spec me". It's even worse if you're an established member and have a ludicrously high post count.

Raymond Lin · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:03

Don't lie. Tefal is about.

Subliminal Aura · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:03

Brian8bit said:
Don't post joke threads. It isn't funny.

+1

Got a genuine LOL from me when I read that !

Raymond Lin · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:03

Brian8bit said:
Use google before you decide to "Spec me". It's even worse if you're an established member and have a ludicrously high post count.

Unless you have done your research and has a shortlist and merely looking for user opinions.

Tom0 · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:04

Grammar and spelling - check it before posting.

NEVER use "u" in place of "you" and other things of the text talk like nature. EVER. Unless you like being flamed that is.

Deleted member 651465 · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:04

If you're going to ask a girl out in Asda, have the balls to go through with it before making a thread and stringing everyone along for several weeks.

... and never try to diss pancakes, pancake day or anything therein.

RomanNose · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:05

Don't lie as we know where you live, what you look like and when you bend down to pick up the soap.

Shayper · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:05

Don't insult other members

Don't post blatant troll posts or threads

Don't try and be funny, you either are or you aren't

Don't ever associate your personal info with this forum, Tefal will rape you.

Not sure on many others

Brian8bit · 5 Jul 2011 at 20:05

Never agree with popular posters. Argue against everything they say (even if you agree) just to annoy them and send them into a frothy mouthed posting frenzy.

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