How to Use an Internet Forum

Start a "Hi, I'm new" topic if there is a section for doing so., When you first begin to post, be polite., Be very thoughtful about your posts, and follow all of the rules as you advance in ranks and your reputation becomes better. , Spelling and...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Start a "Hi

    Get to introduce yourself. , If you're respectful to older members, you will earn some respect yourself in due time.

    You will probably feel intimidated by veteran users at first; this is normal. ,, Using "AOL" speak or "1337 Sp33k" on forums may be hard for some users to read and are very likely to be frowned upon. ,,,
  2. Step 2: I'm new" topic if there is a section for doing so.

  3. Step 3: When you first begin to post

  4. Step 4: be polite.

  5. Step 5: Be very thoughtful about your posts

  6. Step 6: and follow all of the rules as you advance in ranks and your reputation becomes better.

  7. Step 7: Spelling and grammar is a thumbs-up for any forum.

  8. Step 8: Have a good time and enjoy the friends you have made and the laughs you have shared in the forum!

  9. Step 9: Try not to belt out your opinions when you are new

  10. Step 10: especially if the forums are based on politics or religion.

  11. Step 11: Do not spam on the forum.

Detailed Guide

Get to introduce yourself. , If you're respectful to older members, you will earn some respect yourself in due time.

You will probably feel intimidated by veteran users at first; this is normal. ,, Using "AOL" speak or "1337 Sp33k" on forums may be hard for some users to read and are very likely to be frowned upon. ,,,

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