Honestly being a newbie isn't fun at all , is like you have this pressure on you to get things right, when you start typing is like you're writing a very strong test, too much tension (so I felt at some point). When you do something in the Forum and you feel you have done something big and expect a recommendation on what you've done, the next thing is like you don't exist, all your efforts would be ignored like you're a ghost.
I think newbies have it hard on the Forum more than any other ranked members, they need to put 99.9% of their time to get a better post that would attract attention, get other members get involved in their post, to also impress high ranked members too.
Some of these "newbies" are not really newbies, they just have the name (newbie) there to cover up and they create a thread that they know have been created and act like they don't know, with those kind of threads showing up every here and there it makes it difficult to even show concern on how to lead the real newbies.
When a newbie create a topic on any board they feel that's just the end, after creating a post they let it be without contributing to their thread, they feel thats how it works (creating a top and let others talk on it). To me, some of those members are the really people to address as newbies of this Forum. And is not only newbies that create topics and run away from it, we have high ranked members doing it, sometimes some forget they created a topic.
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Why are people even trying to grow their accounts, when they can focus on growing their knowledge instead? I know signature campaigns are nice, but there's MUCH more money to be made if you actually know this industry inside and out.
Sorry sir, I'm a beginner here, what I want to ask is why beginners don't seem to be able to express their opinions, by creating new topics?What is meant by discussion forum here?
You may have misunderstood, there is no prohibition here for beginners to create questions on new topics, it's just a shame that many beginners create the same topics that have already been asked by other beginners, thus making these questions over and over again.
And many beginners try to create a topic in the end they make it as good as possible in the end the topic is from copy paste. It would be wise as a beginner before creating a new topic to first check whether the topic they want to ask about already exists or not. And actually making this topic is not very important for beginners because there are so many topics about beginners that have been discussed here, beginners, don't be lazy about reading and searching using the search button that has been provided.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.63130976
Where is my mistake?
Please correct.
Why are people even trying to grow their accounts, when they can focus on growing their knowledge instead? I know signature campaigns are nice, but there's MUCH more money to be made if you actually know this industry inside and out.
Sorry sir, I'm a beginner here, what I want to ask is why beginners don't seem to be able to express their opinions, by creating new topics?What is meant by discussion forum here?
You may have misunderstood, there is no prohibition here for beginners to create questions on new topics, it's just a shame that many beginners create the same topics that have already been asked by other beginners, thus making these questions over and over again.
And many beginners try to create a topic in the end they make it as good as possible in the end the topic is from copy paste. It would be wise as a beginner before creating a new topic to first check whether the topic they want to ask about already exists or not. And actually making this topic is not very important for beginners because there are so many topics about beginners that have been discussed here, beginners, don't be lazy about reading and searching using the search button that has been provided.
I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
Everything has a process and time so instead of these noobs to focus on making their first post after registering, the best thing to do is to acclimate with where you are, take time to study the rules and regulations governing the place so you don't get caught on the wrong side of the law.
Ask the first question: where do newbies decide that new topics need to be created? From the very beginning, you can guess that not all people who claim to be new to the forum are real newbies. But yes, someone comes on the advice of friends with stories about how rank is important on the forum in order to earn some money. How do newbies learn about merit? Again, these people do not come for knowledge.
But we are sincerely happy for those people who want to learn about Bitcoin, who do not create thousands of topics from the first days, posing as gurus. And speaking of the joy of newbies—those who discover knowledge about Bitcoin day after day—these are real people with genuine interest who can enjoy (as the OP put it) the fact that they found such a forum.
I would like very mercantile people to understand that knowledge is sometimes worth more than temporary earnings.
But we are sincerely happy for those people who want to learn about Bitcoin, who do not create thousands of topics from the first days, posing as gurus. And speaking of the joy of newbies—those who discover knowledge about Bitcoin day after day—these are real people with genuine interest who can enjoy (as the OP put it) the fact that they found such a forum.
I would like very mercantile people to understand that knowledge is sometimes worth more than temporary earnings.
Why are people even trying to grow their accounts, when they can focus on growing their knowledge instead? I know signature campaigns are nice, but there's MUCH more money to be made if you actually know this industry inside and out.
Sorry sir, I'm a beginner here, what I want to ask is why beginners don't seem to be able to express their opinions, by creating new topics?What is meant by discussion forum here?
The forum is mainly concerned about newbies, and a lot of beginners' questions has been tackled by intelligent and worthy top ranked members. As a newbie it feels good deep down our thoughts to craft a difficult looking thread to please the high ranked members. But, that doesn't make us newbies. Though, silly or repeated questions are not welcomed in the forum. Yet, they're some easy questions we would want to ask as newbies, but because it makes us sound as true novice, we'd want to bypass asking them. As we'd want to show the forum members, we're doing enough research and reading about bitcoin and the forum entirely. And, most times such threads, centering on teaching, may not help us as newbies because what we tend to teach we can't relate or follow up in the discussions.
Such things, has caused many newbies to fall for plagiarism and as well dumping their threads without participating in the discussions happening under the thread. Being a newbie in the forum is almost a one time experience for every member and we must behave as one. Feel free to ask those questions that sounds and looks too simple to you. That's mainly what other members would entertain and send us reasonable advises and responses to. Thereby, gradually helping your learning process in the forum, with lesser stress.
Coining out a thread on what we don't fully understand, just to stand out, and look like a very intelligent newbie may not help our growth in the forum. Because this section is mostly visited by every member to entertain and answer questions from newbies. And because most basic bitcoin knowledge may have skipped our minds we tend to refresh our memories here, by providing those answers to simple questions. Hence, I'd encourage newbies to always come up with those questions, which they think is too basic or simple and need not to be asked. Feel like a newbie as it's a one time experience here, you'd learn faster when you admit and accept being a newbie.
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
That is why I always encourage newbies to ask questions whenever they are lost, at first some comments may try to admonish you or try to talk down on your post but at the end you will see the answer you need concerning the question you asked. Nobody is above learning, the good thing about the forum is that, you will see senior members coming to answer questions that has been asked, and they will give appropriate explanation for the knowledge you're seeking for with explicit detailing. Such things, has caused many newbies to fall for plagiarism and as well dumping their threads without participating in the discussions happening under the thread. Being a newbie in the forum is almost a one time experience for every member and we must behave as one. Feel free to ask those questions that sounds and looks too simple to you. That's mainly what other members would entertain and send us reasonable advises and responses to. Thereby, gradually helping your learning process in the forum, with lesser stress.
Coining out a thread on what we don't fully understand, just to stand out, and look like a very intelligent newbie may not help our growth in the forum. Because this section is mostly visited by every member to entertain and answer questions from newbies. And because most basic bitcoin knowledge may have skipped our minds we tend to refresh our memories here, by providing those answers to simple questions. Hence, I'd encourage newbies to always come up with those questions, which they think is too basic or simple and need not to be asked. Feel like a newbie as it's a one time experience here, you'd learn faster when you admit and accept being a newbie.
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough.
What kind of applause are they expecting? Is it receiving merits? I think that's what most newbies would like to receive to rank up. However, since they created a thread to share, they should not expect merits from it. Otherwise, these forum newbies will only be merit farmers, and none of them would be genuine in their contributions. Isn't it that we are here to learn, especially for newbies? If we can share, feel free—it's something we contribute to the community without expecting a return. 
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
Agueably no doubt about that, one thing you should know is that creating a thread does no mean teaching high ranked members, sometimes might just be a kind of question thread because it not all time you comment on peoples post. Sometimes you create a thread of what you are passing through and need advice. It's only those who feel so porpose that will create a thread of advising people than learning. Truly you are right about many newbie who tend to teach while just coming to this forum newly. What I see is that most of them has experience about crypto currency before coming here so they always think the know everything without knowing that her is the central gravity of crypto currency.
Sometimes newbie always find it difficult to ask we question is because of the attitude of most high ranked members, there are certain high ranked members with less knowledge or lack manner of approach. They tend to ubderate you base on your rank and it makes the newbie less or inferior. But even as that one need to concentrate. Because any public organization you must find these certain people of that inmartured so you just pas by such people and move on otherwise you get yourself into trouble by the use of abusive words. I believe this platform is a place for great learning. I am not excluded in what am saying because am also a newbie so no matter what happens we will still improve. Thanks to all those higher ranked knowledgeable, understandable, interactible and communicable members who have devoted there time to educate us without bullieing us, we are forever grateful.
These are a lot of factors that's bothering around newbies thread questions. I recall plenty times my threads were batched with different opinions that sucks all because it has been discussed many times why asking again, for the newbie it was just a honest question's waiting to get a an accommodating reply that should be welcoming but no... Old member have to show they are old members 
Firstly when a question is asked and you see many old members actually pointing out to OP that the question has been asked before is because the newbie doesn’t actual use the search button before the thread creation and also the way we communicate will be quite different some use high tone communication but this is a public forum where you need to Strong and don’t take anything personal but just learn.
Regarding different opinions it is because everyone has is own preference and experiences so they will only recommend what they feel or think is the best. It is then time for you to do your own research, do not trust information just because it is coming from a higher ranking member.
I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
I also see it as unnecessary to teach while you should be learning but this is not a rank advice. Someone can join the forum new and would have been a pro outside the forum. Should need arises where he sees to create a thread that would address a problem on the forum and also be beneficial to many then there is no problem in newbie creating the thread. The problem lie on total newbies that probably through reading process they decide to create the thread this are threads that mostly filled with errors and unbaked informations, this is the type of thread creation that is said to be avoided not pros with low ranking accounts due to just registering
The forum is mainly concerned about newbies,
Or maybe bitcoin first before any newbie get into considerations.
and a lot of beginners' questions has been tackled by intelligent and worthy top ranked members.
If they are not in line with the main topic on discussion, or spamming the forum with less quality posts, there are other newbies doing fine and good because they know what they are doing and are not going beyond their boundaries, such shouldn't be treated as attacks, but a way of being corrected.
As a newbie it feels good deep down our thoughts to craft a difficult looking thread to please the high ranked members.
There's no sentiments in this thing, if you're good then no one will stops you from shining, if you don't have an idea about a particular topic on discussion, feel free to find other threads you could best give your ideal knowledge as contribution.
I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
One newbie that gets it. Sadly, I cannot say the same of myself when I was a newbie but I know better now and support the statement. Just like Hugeblack has mentioned knowing who is writing for merits or for knowledge is quite easy to spot and this has nothing to do with the length or brevity of the text. I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
Lastly, not all newbies on the forum are newbies to bitcoin or crypto currency, blockchain and what have you. these are the exceptions.
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest
You are right mate, I know how many days, even got to a month that I kept watching and learning about the activities here before I was able to make threads and even reply topics here it really isn't easy at all as everything will look so scanty in the eyes like it feels like someone who is in another part of the world as it isn't what people outside this forum are thinking that you will be thinking, your approach and lifestyle begins to change as soon as one join this life changing forum.
Your discussion with people changes and tend to even interact more with people here than outside here. It's really a great experience and I'm glad I found this transforming forum and I would really want to thank the people that made this forum a reality and stood strong for many years now though I don't know all of you but as you'll can see your efforts are yielding fruits.
It's not easy to adapt to a fresh community or environment. Especially in this forum, it only gets easier if we follow it consistently. Trying to take the whole learning at once would be hectic and enormous. And I can relate with the way the this forum changes our behaviors and contributes to our interactive stamina with other people, especially when discussing about bitcoin. The wealth of knowledge shared in this forum, helps members to at least contribute to any discussion in the real world. It's quite an interesting place to learn and spend our time. Your discussion with people changes and tend to even interact more with people here than outside here. It's really a great experience and I'm glad I found this transforming forum and I would really want to thank the people that made this forum a reality and stood strong for many years now though I don't know all of you but as you'll can see your efforts are yielding fruits.
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
When creating an OP surely that guy have knowledge on it unless or depends on the post like if he is asking question or clarification right? Sometimes Ive also post question topic about something to get ideas on others or I shared something I am interested with. Thats how someone or a newbie create a post, well act naturally and avoid that copy pasta thing which cant help them but also let them be banned. 
What will newbies get when they pleased higher ranks?. It would be much better if newbies gain knowledge and that will surely pleased higher ranks since the newbies they taught or guided have learned a lot here in the forum. I am sure you see other threads created by newbies asking questions because asking questions is not wrong and it only means that newbies are will to learn through asking and doing research. Congratulations OP for your new rank.
Life is in phase and whatever you fail to do at a step before climbing to another will hunt you and demand you to fix it with additional stress and time. Just like the OP said, as newbie, enjoy being a newbie. Do the things newbies should be doing, don't rush into faking it just to measure up with members or full members. Don't sleep process, use this period to learn the basics ad it will guide you to stand out as you continue to grow in the forum.
It's just like a little child that is supposed to be learning things from elders trying to prove to his elder that he already knows it, no one will be willing to teach him. A man made this statement and I think it has great application to what you just said here, the man said, never try to speak or show off when your superior is educating you about something, it is a disrespect to him and will hinder him from telling you more. Instead being like you are totally ignorant and he will dish out more information for you".
It's just like a little child that is supposed to be learning things from elders trying to prove to his elder that he already knows it, no one will be willing to teach him. A man made this statement and I think it has great application to what you just said here, the man said, never try to speak or show off when your superior is educating you about something, it is a disrespect to him and will hinder him from telling you more. Instead being like you are totally ignorant and he will dish out more information for you".
With the topic title, I burst into laughing cause it sounds very funny. Well the truth is bitter, is never funny to be newbie as one will do most thing a wrong way and most time you will feel as if you are the only one that is a nivince in the forum. Aside the knowledge aspect, the rank at times do make one feel some how inferior to others. That's the feeling a times.
There is nothing bad, being a newbie though
There is nothing bad, being a newbie though
And, talking about ranks, congratulations OP for your new Hero Member rank.
Here happens like with children of many countries nowadays: it seems that they want to grow up very fast, while they don't understand that childhood is typically a beautiful stage of everyone's life that will never repeat. I remember my first steps in crypto in general and in the forum in particular, and although I made many mistakes, that was the time to make them and learn from them.
I wouldn't say that I would like to go back and be a newbie again, because each stage has it's own benefits, but I fondly remember those moments when everything was new. So yes, for those who feel the need to rank up quickly, stop for a moment and enjoy being a newbie!
Here happens like with children of many countries nowadays: it seems that they want to grow up very fast, while they don't understand that childhood is typically a beautiful stage of everyone's life that will never repeat. I remember my first steps in crypto in general and in the forum in particular, and although I made many mistakes, that was the time to make them and learn from them.
I wouldn't say that I would like to go back and be a newbie again, because each stage has it's own benefits, but I fondly remember those moments when everything was new. So yes, for those who feel the need to rank up quickly, stop for a moment and enjoy being a newbie!
I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.
That's part of the mistake they never thought about before making and never tried to go through the process of becoming more knowledgeable on the forum. Most of them probably want to be seen instantly showing their feet at a much higher level and ignore how they should start, maintain and not think quickly about something they want to achieve. When they have relevant knowledge perhaps the community will try to help each other and if they fail to demonstrate knowledge it will end up with inconsistencies that lead to giving up.For me enjoying the process must be done slowly because it will be much better for safety. When we know what to do, it will be easy to achieve the targets we want to achieve. Read more and participate in the discussion process because that is how we will develop much more. After that, just learn where we should be so that the community can help us to rise to a much higher rank.
I get it, diving into a forum like Bitcointalk for the first time can feel kinda overwhelming. When you are just starting out, its all new territory. But I agree, you gotta embrace the newbie status! Its no shame in asking the basic questions, we have all been there at some point. Forget tryin' to sound smart by copying long posts - keep it real and ask what you really wanna know and the learning journey goes smoother when you speak your mind. We have all been at the start before so there is no judgment here. Just open yourself up to learning and enjoy the ride.
Heres to all you newbies out there - You got this!
Heres to all you newbies out there - You got this!
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