Topic: how can the community support newcomers in navigating the crypto space? (Read 222 times)

We're doing everything that we can to support the newbies but sometimes, there are impatient newbies that they think this entire market and community is a quick rich scheme thing. That's why the mindset that's embedded on them is this is their way to riches so, there goes the impatient ones and shows their true them.

That's what I have noticed as well. Too many of these topics were made and came out almost at the same day everyday. Talking about merits and stuff when most of the community members have told them to just go along with the forum and enjoy their way of learning through the topics that are already posted. There's a lot of them that keeps going on.

Lolz, this is exactly the same thought I had in mind, though I didn't think along the line or possiblity that a user could create such a topic with his or her alt account, then post a well documented reply in order to phish merit points from other users, it's the first time I am ready about such and I am really amazed  at what length some users can go in order to earn merits   .

Anyways, aside that I believe this was posted in other to phish merit, I was also wondering what would have prompted op to even come up with such a ridiculous topic, is it that older users on this forum have not been welcoming enough to newbies?
Just can't help but wonder.

I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but these topics seem to be designed to attract merit points, by creating a general topic with an alt account and writing a carefully documented reply with the first account in the hope of obtaining merits or at least completing the weekly requirement of posts. If that is the purpose, please creating such topics, you already have a previous topic.

Enjoy the forum and the process of learning not just about the forum but also about Bitcoin and altcoins.

Most of the newbies that we're seeing making threads, they're jumping quickly on how to quickly earn money from trading or investing. That's not how it goes.

So, before you EARN, you need to LEARN first and the community is here for everybody. Newbie or not, this is why we love this community, it's for everybody.

is their anything you've listed here that is not provided to new comers by members of the forum? To the best oft knowledge, Amy newbie that just joined the forum and create a thread requesting for help from forum members, it's always provided to him with immediate effect.

Talking about mentors, if the newbie is intentional about his growth not just in this forum but including in his crypto journey, their are. Loads of individual and senior member in the forum he can decide to learn from ny observing the kind of threads and replied given by them. Mentorship doesn't always suggest that you have to single out a person out for that particular purpose, it could be that you just like the way a particular person does things and you follow his footsteps by careful observation.

Isn't the forum community supporting newcomers since eons ago?  The knowledge that is written in this forum is enough to fuel a newcomer's venture into cryptocurrency.  Aside from that, the members of this forum had been actively answering queries and questions and there were even times an argument occurred due to different beliefs and understanding regarding the questions laid.

So ever-since, this forum had been supporting newcomers in not only navigating the crypto space but even spoon-feeding them with the information needed for crypto ventures.

About the ideas, I think, in a thriving community like this forum, the implementation of a carrot-and-stick approach is good too.  Newcomers should abide by the rules and regulations of the forum/community, they can get rewarded by merit and activities for rank up, newcomers need to strive to learn more to help the next newcomers, and implementing bans and post deletion is also a good way to keep the community, especially newcomers in order.

In addition, newcomers must stay vigilant, there are lots of scammers lurking in the crypto space.  Be aware of their tricks and avoid them like a plague.

Op,has there been a question you asked that the community has not given you a good answer or is there something you have been expecting to get easily that you have not gotten that emanated to this kind of topic you  think we should know because being here I've learned a lot of things and I still remember very well that even when some of the newbies ask irrelevant questions here a very good response is always provided for them so I don't think they have complained lately about their questions not been answered by the members of forum.

Op, you can go ahead and ask questions everyone here is ready to answer you but if the essence of you making this thread is for merit fishing then I think you have got it all wrong, once you are able to make a quality post, you will be encouraged by the members of the forum so don't give up yet.

If you are referring to the newcomers of this platform then I think these points of yours are more than enough but if you are referring to an overall newbie in the real world who is not on BTT. Then I will say these points also suit them. But newbies should never depend on a single source either its video tutorial or a mentor. In the start, newbies should follow everyone and should not make any mentors in the early time.

He should first wait for the right time to decide whether to trust that method or not, and with time you can learn new things also.

Newbies should Do their own research and never trust blindly, be skeptical about new learnings and ask questions, and try not to feel bad when some older or senior will taunt them for not doing good or doing something wrong.

I understand the intent behind this post may have been well-meaning, but it seems to make some unfair assumptions.  Perhaps we could reframe the conversation in a more constructive way - focusing on how we can continue supporting new members while also recognizing the great work many contribute here already.  Before you posted this topic, did you even check out this board? Have you seen any cases where new members weren't given the warmest welcome by the old-timers?


Perhaps we should instead encourage newcomers to engage in some personal effort, rather than expecting everything to be served to them on a golden platter with a cherry on top?

A radical concept, I know. But maybe, just maybe, they could take a few minutes out of their busy lives to actually read the forum rules and guides, search for existing threads, or even just use a little common sense. After all, who would want to actually put in some legwork and learn something for themselves?

This community has always welcomed newbies. The goal of this forum is to spread Bitcoin knowledge, so the community will always be pleased to welcome new members who are willing to learn about Bitcoin. No rule stops any newcomer from asking questions. There is no question that you will ask in this forum that will not attract answers and members are always willing to help newbies.

The forum has enough educational material that can turn a newbie into a knowledgeable Bitcoiner. There is no information about Bit Bitcoin that you cannot find in the forum if you do a patient search. The forum doesn't support videos yet, but there are other good videos on YouTube and I recommend Andreas M. Antonopoulos's videos.

I am aware that newbies cannot post pictures but they are not restricted from engaging in various discussions. But they are always advised to read and observe more than posting. The newbie period should be a time for learning and not writing. But they can always ask questions but it should be relevant. Many questions that most newbies ask have been answered several times. These questions keep reappearing because they don't use the search option of the forum.

The forum tolerates newbies and when they make mistakes members correct them with love. But you don't expect to receive a nice response from everyone. Some people might not be patient because they expect newbies to do research before posting on the forum. However, you should learn to accept unkind words or criticism.

They can surf the forum, board by board, thread by thread especially sticky threads or search to find available answers.
[Guide] Searching effectively
List of sticky threads for newbies.

A lot of such resources in Bitcointalk threads or shared in forum posts. Search to find them.

Newbies, each member decide what they want to do.

Points you mentioned already happens here, if you look around newbie profiles, you will find it to be true. But, often whatever you look for can be found by mere Google search. If you want your answer to be found particularly here, add 'bitcointalk' after your search term, high chances you will find relevant topic.

I understand, it can be overwhelming for newbie to be in crypto space, it's speeding space, things change at rapid pace but if you stick around, you'll automatically gather knowledge without you being actively aware of it.

What prompt this topic if I may ask, did you perhaps see a thread where a newbie’s question or request for help was ignored? I don’t think this topic should be taken seriously because we do all these things mentioned in the OP. What other support do newbies need? Mentorship in an online forum is a bit too much to ask, don’t you think? There are lots of credible information on bitcoin available here, all you need to is use the search engine.

 If you think the forum is harsh on newcomers, you are mistaken. If anything, the forum has become soft and more understanding than before.

Just to add though, senior and respected members here are not going to spoon feed newbies though. Don't get me wrong, we wanted to help everyone specially those newcomers. But it's better for you and the rest to learn things by yourself. Specially the dreaded questions from newbies asking for financial advises.

This forum has tons of information to begin with, so used it to your advantage. Just like everyday, learn a thing or to about investments, altcoins market, or what causes the price to go up and others. Just go around the forum, sort of play around with it and then familiarize yourself. And for sure you will be happy that you do that in your own capacity and in the future you might be the one answering questions for the next set of newbies going into this community.

Let us turn this around for a minute. Some of the ways that can prompt a newbie to be helped.
- read more than you write in advising newbie members
- read forum rules
- take responsibility for their growth and not seek validation from other members
- getting a life outside the forum
- grow a thick skin.

Nobody have said anything about this so I will try.  

You ask a question and you answer it all by yourself!
I don't mean to be rude but what should I say when you answer your questions by yourself.

Okay! My suggestion on how the community can support newcomers is Bitcointalk community please send Bitcoin worth $1k to all newcomers... How about that?  

I don't agree at all that this place ain't welcoming to new folks.  Sure, maybe some threads toss ya in the deep end, but I ain't seen anybody here give newbies a hard time.  People have gone outta their way to help me out when I was just startin out.  The guides here are real good for beginners too.  And it's easy to just ask questions if you get stuck.  Lots of patient users here to lend a hand and  guess I just haven't seen this unfriendliness you complain about.  Far as I can tell, this is one of them nicer internet communities.  So why do you feel that there is something to improve?

The OP doesn't add anything useful, that's true, because all the ideas he mentioned are put in action at least since I joined back in 2017, and I'm very sure that before too. Maybe the OP meant something different with the one about the mentors? there are plenty of threads that recommend authors of books and other sources of information everyone can learn from though.

But I'm not a friend of locking threads lightly, as some of them may lead to new ideas from other members that perhaps no one would have thought of until now. For instance, in this case, it could lead to a discussion about a Bitcointalk mentorship programme. I don't see it as very viable, but it is just an example.

No one is being forced to come to this forum, each everyone chose to willingly, there are many things that a newbie needs to take their time in to discover about this forum and not immediately they enter they get used to every, the forum is very large enough to provide e every necessary request they may need as a newbie, but how can someone who doesn't read learn, there are pinned threads on each sections they can read about the forum and learn from, they can make use of the forum search engine, they can also post here on beginners and help, this is such a place that is always welcoming and accommodative.

Well you say this like the forum is not already supporting the newcomers community, even before you made this post the newcomers has always been receiving support from the community and many members has contributed to answering questions by newbies to help them get a better knowledge of what is happening.
Also there are pinned messages and the search option is always available to be used it's left for newbies to hustle for what they want.