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Topic: New here! A lot of weird shit... - page 2. (Read 478 times)
The merit system was introduced to try to reduce spam. It has been a great help, but it has introduced a whole new begging structure, with people vying with each other to find the best way to beg without appearing to do so.
Word up. And OP, I'm totally with you. When I started lurking here around 2014 or so, right around the time of the full Mt. Gox meltdown, the first thing I noticed was all the nonsense posts--exactly what you pointed out. To me, there seemed to be no reason that anyone of sound mind would waste time posting that sort of thing.....And then I discovered the reason. And it's the reason why probably 85% of users are registered here: Signature campaigns. They're actually getting paid to post garbage.
It's such a fantastic, novel concept, too. I'm in a campaign myself and I see the appeal it has, the ability to earn bitcoin by just writing some posts. Unfortunately most campaigns only pay for posts in the main board, which is English. A lot of users who've come here just for the sig campaign paycheck can't write very well, and they have certain phrases they know and use over and over and over, regardless of whether it's appropriate for the context of a given thread.
Then you have a multitude of alt accounts on top of that, and you've got users enrolling >1 account in sig campaigns and thereby cheating them. And if you use just a little bit of imagination, you'll be able to grasp how chaotic it can become here.
My suggestion: Avoid the Economics and Bitcoin Discussion sections, because that's where the thread titles are these vague questions that shitposters have pre-written answers to, and they just do a little spin trick and it becomes a bullshit reassembly factory, and the finished product is nothing you'd want to read. Check out Serious Discussion, Meta, and some of the others and you'll get a feel for which sections haven't been infiltrated by the goon squad.
Hey suboz, don't get discouraged... There are a bunch of cool mofos here, but unfortunately, it'll take some time to learn which boards/subs to watch out for and which to ignore. Unfortunately "Bitcoin Discussion" is just a breeding ground for spammers with the sole intent to rank up their activity and member ranks. My favorite feature (regarding these shitposters) is the "Ignore" link, found under every user's information in each post. Just clicking on the "Ignore" will now add that user to your ignore list. While it will still show that the specific user has posted, it won't display their content.
Take a look at the challenge that I'm offering (copy and paste the link in my personal text, under my avatar). I'm trying to hold the hands of (mainly) newbies and shitposters to help them learn how not to shitpost, but you'll find some great lower-ranked members there who actually try very hard to be contributive.
Unfortunately, as others have stated, this forum (which just rolled over it's 2-millionth registered user) is filled with members whose sole purposes are to earn money from bounties and campaigns.
If you learn how to start ignoring those users and staying away from their playgrounds (Bitcoin Discussion, Speculation, etc), you'll actually enjoy your experience here. My second biggest tip of advice? Don't be afraid to view each board/sub-board; just because you're not that technical doesn't mean that you won't find some amazing posts in the Development and Technical Discussion board...
Have fun, and PM me if you have any questions!
Take a look at the challenge that I'm offering (copy and paste the link in my personal text, under my avatar). I'm trying to hold the hands of (mainly) newbies and shitposters to help them learn how not to shitpost, but you'll find some great lower-ranked members there who actually try very hard to be contributive.
Unfortunately, as others have stated, this forum (which just rolled over it's 2-millionth registered user) is filled with members whose sole purposes are to earn money from bounties and campaigns.
If you learn how to start ignoring those users and staying away from their playgrounds (Bitcoin Discussion, Speculation, etc), you'll actually enjoy your experience here. My second biggest tip of advice? Don't be afraid to view each board/sub-board; just because you're not that technical doesn't mean that you won't find some amazing posts in the Development and Technical Discussion board...
Have fun, and PM me if you have any questions!
Maybe introduce yourself first in Beginners & Help board at the very least you would have a basic understanding of what sort of shit will lighten up the face of (face palm) members.
It would be sort of misleading but I think this kind of newbie questioning is only an attempt to receive a few merit.
The way I read the statements show that this user have a basic understanding of bitcoin/merit just hiding the true purpose of thread somehow.
I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong.
intrinsically speaking this is unnatural phenomenon.
P.S But if somehow I distracted you for creating a loop in your mind so you can constantly post about what you think sorry pal that's not gonna work every time I do know that merit system was not introduced last August so it is completely humane to understand that your post is absolutely not about merit talk, read read read my friend it could be last quality that can save mother dick.
Well thanks for the comment but I didn't even understand what merit is until now, so... You're probably not getting a lot of attention, because your title doesn't give any indication of what your thread is about. You could mention spam, abuse, prevention, policy, etc. Just saying "weird shit" is not interesting for almost anyone to click on.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
It would be sort of misleading but I think this kind of newbie questioning is only an attempt to receive a few merit.
The way I read the statements show that this user have a basic understanding of bitcoin/merit just hiding the true purpose of thread somehow.
I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong.
The merit system was introduced to try to reduce spam. It has been a great help, but it has introduced a whole new begging structure, with people vying with each other to find the best way to beg without appearing to do so.
intrinsically speaking this is unnatural phenomenon.
I wrote a similar post back in August when I was a newbie. Did I do it to earn merits?
Fuck bag I don't want to be rude but your statements is utterly unmundane to read you quoted my post yet you cut the most important part I will rephrase it again for you I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong. in what words you didn't quite understand from that phrase perhaps you should read throughly to the end. However there's no point my post is edited one to save the forum from overloading post about merit stuff and not enough time to archive the shit.P.S But if somehow I distracted you for creating a loop in your mind so you can constantly post about what you think sorry pal that's not gonna work every time I do know that merit system was not introduced last August so it is completely humane to understand that your post is absolutely not about merit talk, read read read my friend it could be last quality that can save mother dick.
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Hello Everyone, suboz here!
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First thread I found was this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/why-are-you-investing-in-bitcoin-3040159 (Why are you investing in Bitcoin?) and I ready to read a couple hundred cool stories of how people got into BTC but instead basically read 10 mins worth of like bot answers...
Half of the 50 pages where just people saying this in different words
So much spam! What's being done about it?
Sorry if i'm too harsh, just really like the forum!
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First thread I found was this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/why-are-you-investing-in-bitcoin-3040159 (Why are you investing in Bitcoin?) and I ready to read a couple hundred cool stories of how people got into BTC but instead basically read 10 mins worth of like bot answers...
Half of the 50 pages where just people saying this in different words
The main reason I invest into bitcoin because I'm sure that someday bitcoin will be used more people, it certainly gives a positive hope for us so with invest now then we will be successful and rich in few years.
So much spam! What's being done about it?
Sorry if i'm too harsh, just really like the forum!
That’s because of signature campaigns. On this forum people get paid for wearing some ads on their signature. There are some ranks on the forum and depending on the rank you can apply for campaigns, the higher the rank the more you get paid.
The way of ranking up before the merit system was introduced was time since registration and a minimum of posts written, but not dependent on the quality. That caused a lot of people to rank up by writing rubbish. Those people are known as shitposters.
The merit system was introduced to improve the situation by introducing quality in the equation. It's not perfect but it is helping,
It would be sort of misleading but I think this kind of newbie questioning is only an attempt to receive a few merit.
I wrote a similar post back in August when I was a newbie. Did I do it to earn merits?
The merit system was introduced to try to reduce spam. It has been a great help, but it has introduced a whole new begging structure, with people vying with each other to find the best way to beg without appearing to do so.
Maybe introduce yourself first in Beginners & Help board at the very least you would have a basic understanding of what sort of shit will lighten up the face of (face palm) members.
It would be sort of misleading but I think this kind of newbie questioning is only an attempt to receive a few merit.
The way I read the statements show that this user have a basic understanding of bitcoin/merit just hiding the true purpose of thread somehow.
I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong.
intrinsically speaking this is unnatural phenomenon.
P.S But if somehow I distracted you for creating a loop in your mind so you can constantly post about what you think sorry pal that's not gonna work every time I do know that merit system was not introduced last August so it is completely humane to understand that your post is absolutely not about merit talk, read read read my friend it could be last quality that can save mother dick.
You're probably not getting a lot of attention, because your title doesn't give any indication of what your thread is about. You could mention spam, abuse, prevention, policy, etc. Just saying "weird shit" is not interesting for almost anyone to click on.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
It would be sort of misleading but I think this kind of newbie questioning is only an attempt to receive a few merit.
The way I read the statements show that this user have a basic understanding of bitcoin/merit just hiding the true purpose of thread somehow.
I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong.
The merit system was introduced to try to reduce spam. It has been a great help, but it has introduced a whole new begging structure, with people vying with each other to find the best way to beg without appearing to do so.
intrinsically speaking this is unnatural phenomenon.
I wrote a similar post back in August when I was a newbie. Did I do it to earn merits?
Fuck bag I don't want to be rude but your statements is utterly unmundane to read you quoted my post yet you cut the most important part I will rephrase it again for you I do hope in all assessment that I'm completely wrong. in what words you didn't quite understand from that phrase perhaps you should read throughly to the end. However there's no point my post is edited one to save the forum from overloading post about merit stuff and not enough time to archive the shit.P.S But if somehow I distracted you for creating a loop in your mind so you can constantly post about what you think sorry pal that's not gonna work every time I do know that merit system was not introduced last August so it is completely humane to understand that your post is absolutely not about merit talk, read read read my friend it could be last quality that can save mother dick.
Just saw this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--3260277
What's merit? Why is being treated like blood? Seems a bit too far IMO...
Also, what is "tag", the user said that he'll be tagged? Confusing...
What's merit? Why is being treated like blood? Seems a bit too far IMO...
Also, what is "tag", the user said that he'll be tagged? Confusing...
The first place for you to start would be the pinned threads here. You can get answers to most of your questions there.
On Merit: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/faq-everything-you-need-to-know-about-forum-activity-account-ranks-and-merit-2766177
Other Rules: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/unofficial-list-of-official-bitcointalkorg-rules-guidelines-faq-703657
You're probably not getting a lot of attention, because your title doesn't give any indication of what your thread is about. You could mention spam, abuse, prevention, policy, etc. Just saying "weird shit" is not interesting for almost anyone to click on.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
You can read more about merit, here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/merit-new-rank-requirements-2818350 , this is the official announcement thread from the forum owner at the time of it's implementation. Within this thread is every question and discussion about merit that has been thought of as relevant.
Tag refers to a DT (Default Trust) member leaving a negative reputation on your account. The ratings left by DT members are "Trusted" by default and therefore hold a lot of value when considering the standing of your account/reputation. You can read more about the Trust system here : https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/marketplace-trust-211858
One last thing, this is not the correct board for all of these questions. I would assume it to be more appropriate for this kind of thread to be posted in the Beginner's & Help board. I also would suggest utilizing the Search function within the navigation pane, as this will save you a lot of time and posts.
Just saw this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--3260277
What's merit? Why is being treated like blood? Seems a bit too far IMO...
Also, what is "tag", the user said that he'll be tagged? Confusing...
What's merit? Why is being treated like blood? Seems a bit too far IMO...
Also, what is "tag", the user said that he'll be tagged? Confusing...
Hello Everyone, suboz here!
So i recently bought my first bitcoin and first 10 ethereum when a friend told me about the dip. Seems like a good time to get in the crypto market.
So after google some bitcoin stuff and trying to learn and I found this website, and it seemed like a match made in heaven!
I wanted some investment tips and also wanted to find a place where there are an assortment of new projects and cool people to talk too, but after making my first post and heading over to bitcoin discussion, I found a lot of trash to be honest...
First thread I found was this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/why-are-you-investing-in-bitcoin-3040159 (Why are you investing in Bitcoin?) and I ready to read a couple hundred cool stories of how people got into BTC but instead basically read 10 mins worth of like bot answers...
Half of the 50 pages where just people saying this in different words
So much spam! What's being done about it?
Sorry if i'm too harsh, just really like the forum!
So i recently bought my first bitcoin and first 10 ethereum when a friend told me about the dip. Seems like a good time to get in the crypto market.
So after google some bitcoin stuff and trying to learn and I found this website, and it seemed like a match made in heaven!
I wanted some investment tips and also wanted to find a place where there are an assortment of new projects and cool people to talk too, but after making my first post and heading over to bitcoin discussion, I found a lot of trash to be honest...
First thread I found was this - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/why-are-you-investing-in-bitcoin-3040159 (Why are you investing in Bitcoin?) and I ready to read a couple hundred cool stories of how people got into BTC but instead basically read 10 mins worth of like bot answers...
Half of the 50 pages where just people saying this in different words
The main reason I invest into bitcoin because I'm sure that someday bitcoin will be used more people, it certainly gives a positive hope for us so with invest now then we will be successful and rich in few years.
So much spam! What's being done about it?
Sorry if i'm too harsh, just really like the forum!
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