How to be useful to the forum ?

[gentlemand]

One of the common reason why we cannot create useful content is because of being lack of knowledge, I know to myself that I am one of them because I am still a beginner of this crypto world and I find so hard to relate myself on some topics here, so one thing that I am doing whenever I don't know the topic is that I use the google search if there is a term that is new for me or I don't understand, it helps a lot, searching before commenting on a certain topic is not that hard and it won't consume so much of you time.

Why not ask in the topic itself? You're likely to get a much better answer than Google and learn faster too. There'll probably be plenty of other people reading looking for some sort of explanation too but too shy to ask including senior members. There's plenty I don't know about.

A lot of recent members seem to have this thing about only feeling they can contribute when they've finally developed deep seated knowledge. If it was nothing but world authorities quacking at each other that would make for a massively boring forum.

This forum isn't some glowing palace on the horizon forever beyond one's reach. The point is to participate no matter what your level is.

[samputin]

I think it's okay not to know everything about everything. After all this community is one place to learn about bitcoin and other related stuff so when you don't know something, learn what you can and ask questions if you want to clarify something or if you think it's necessary.

Just don't put too much pressure on yourself.

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Actually, in terms of Merits/Activity, you’re not that bad off, and becoming a Member is more than most can achieve. I see that I’m your biggest Merit awarder to date (https://public.tableau.com/shared/JMXSPDH6F?:display_count=y&:origin=viz_share_link), so at least I found some of your posts decent enough.

Take a look at this, OP. I'm not you but this being said by a senior forum member is enough to keep one going. He founds some of your posts decent enough. That means you also have good inputs about some topics in this forum.

Don't lose heart. You know what they say, "Progress, no matter how slow, is still progress."

[Bekuciwu9]

I felt like I am being left out, it's been a few months since I am on the forum and my progress has slowed down drastically, I feel like I lack a little bit of something.

When you say that your progress slowed, by that you mean the amount of merit you earn has slowed down? If yes, then that's maybe your problem, that you are thinking about merit too much, and ways to earn them instead focusing on learning, and for that there is no better place than bitcointalk forum. So in order to be helpful to others, first you have to help yourself.

Just don't push it and merits will come, as i saw so many members ranking up and no reason for you not to rank up as well, given the time.

[molsewid]

First, if you want to become useful in the forum you must know many things, know the basics and share it with other members that needed it. Share your opinions, knowledge, and experience about the topic. Try to learn some new things about bitcoin every other day. Keep improving daily.

[mu_enrico]

Why not ask in the topic itself? You're likely to get a much better answer than Google and learn faster too.

Agree. Asking "good" questions that encourage people to think is helpful, not lazy questions when you can get the answer by using a search engine.


Anyway, a forum is usually meant for discussion, not rank up or whatever, so use it mainly as a forum.

If the purpose of your ID is to rank up and do bounty or whatever, you can try reporting plagiarism, cheater, multi-account users, etc. It's easier than to study for months/years to get knowledge about blockchain.

[smyslov]

There is no doubt that everyday I am looking at something new here and learning something new, but how do I contribute too ? I don't really want to spam anything that already everyone knows. Also, I think a lot of new memebrs feel the same like me.

Calling out all the fellow members to share thier thoughts and insights on how to deal with this issue.

Thank you

You don't have to answer or participate in every discussion, this forum has a huge categories you can contribute on subjects where you are comfortable without even trying to make sense, read a lot, don't just read the thread read some response and if you think the response is not enough you can add your input to make the conversation interesting.

[BITCOIN4X]

You just need to post useful stuff and interact with other user consistently. There are many success tips that have been shared by contributor to the forum beforehand and are very useful for stimulating the brain, fostering imagination and being a motivation for everyone.

You just have to act and of course you have to go through the whole process. Increase your knowledge by studying and you will achieve that goal if you believe you can do it. Faith is important, just dont give up easily because success comes with effort and consistency.

One more thing, you will be declared a useful forum user if you no longer post junk here and every post you make at least has benefit for other even if only slightly. Dont rush, do it consistently and get what you want.

[Asuspawer09]

The best way to be useful in the forum is just to share your experiences in the forum, there are so many discussions here in the forum with you could share your experiences in other to help newbies, etc.

At the same time you are also learning from the others here in the forum, you could also help the forum with your ideas or suggestion in the meta section on how to make the forum better. Maybe you could also post suggestions or post topics that other members are going to become interested in discussion in discussion sections or local sections.

Other than that read every rule in the forum and just don't break them.

[kawetsriyanto]

Makes something useful for the forum and community (other members), also obey the regulation. I think it is what we can simply do to be useful in this forum. There are many things that we can do, ex: (1.) regularly create quality/valuable posts, (2.) help others, (3.) report bad posts/scammers/merit abusers/etc, (4.) doesn't violate the existing rules, (5.) be active in the forum discussion, (6.) promote the forum to the people via our social media. Yep, those are the examples to do if you want to be useful for the forum. However, there are many other things you can do, you can apply your own ways.

[Latviand]

Simply put... Learn, then spread your knowledge to help others.

Keep sharing the things that you know but other people must need to know in this forum.

We have different knowledge and perception towards bitcoin and the things that can affect its price.

Sometimes you just need to contribute in this forum so that everyone will benefit the information that you've shared. A lot of people in this forum especially those newbies, do really need a lot of help and guidance towards success. You just don't need to aim for money, and the payments in the campaign, you just need to do your thing.

[AniviaBtc]

To become useful in this forum you need to do what you should do if you read the rules and regulations and if you are willing to help other people with the things that you know.

All of us have thoughts, have knowledge towards a certain topic and don't hesitate to share it with other people. In that simple things, you are a huge contributor in this forum if you also don't violate any rules here. Keep on doing your thing and if you have questions, don't be shy and just ask us here in this forum.

[proscratcher]

In order to be useful to the forum, you should engage to other members and ask questions, provide answers to questions, start your own thread and interact.

[ScamViruS]

When I joined Bitcointalk, it took me a long time to learn about the forum rules. I followed other older members to educate myself, and spent a lot of time for learning. In the end, I found that special talent and I was able to bring myself in front of everyone as a good member. I don’t know how useful a member I am but I am doing my best and the community is giving me back what I deserve.

To be a useful member, you have to contribute to the community. There are many community members who are constantly contributing to keep the community as a good place. You follow those members and educate yourself, then apply that knowledge for good work.

Not everyone is good at everything, you must have a special talent that you can do better than others. Work with your talent to help others. There is no end to learning, the more time you spend learning, the more you will learn. A well informed post can help many members, sharing their knowledge with others increases the tendency to be more creative. And it is very interesting to share our experiences with others.

So must you have the mindset to help others. Because it's so important, you can't share something good unless you choose to help others. No one can prove himself in one day, it requires a lot of hard work and the mentality to contribute to the community. So share your experience with community members and the community will give you back as much as you deserve.

[michjoe93]

for one to be useful to this group,the person has to make sure he/she reads and always comment or contribute his/her own idea when necessary.

[Jet Cash]

I gave you 5 merits to encourage you.

I haven't had time to read the whole thread, but if nobody has mentioned it so far, this would be my advice.

Don't try to boost the forum yet, concentrate on improving your knowledge. If there is something you don't understand, and you can't find the answer, or you don't understand the answer itself, then ask a question here.

[GDragon]

The issues I have :

• Even though I read a lot of topics, I am unable to answer to them, since either they have already been answered or that I don't have enough knowledge about the subject being discussed.

• I don't have a special skill set to offer some services in the services board nor am I able to make enough time to manage something like that, but I am looking into myself what I can offer so that people can benifit.

• I felt like I am being left out, it's been a few months since I am on the forum and my progress has slowed down drastically, I feel like I lack a little bit of something.

There is no doubt that everyday I am looking at something new here and learning something new, but how do I contribute too ? I don't really want to spam anything that already everyone knows. Also, I think a lot of new memebrs feel the same like me.

Calling out all the fellow members to share thier thoughts and insights on how to deal with this issue.

Thank you

There's no one in the world who has everything already, we all are lacking something and it's not new. Don't be discourage and it's alright feeling left out too. Use that to be encourage to learn more and read more. You don't even have to think about this things and just do what you are already doing, read and read. You may not feel that you are being better but you are. If there's questions you can't answer then learn from those users who replied, that's what threads are for, it ain't for the OP only, it's for everyone to learn.

[MoparMiningLLC]

The issues I have :
• Even though I read a lot of topics, I am unable to answer to them, since either they have already been answered
• I don't have a special skill set to offer some services in the services board
• I felt like I am being left out, it's been a few months since I am on the forum and my progress has slowed down drastically,

a) let that not discourage you, i mean, often similiar answer in reality expanding expected result from topic author, even few extra words can make difference of understanding the answer, so just try explain it again but with your own words
b) that is something you can work out. Focus on learning specific thing you can help others with or earn money. For example programming language that you enjoy the most
c) it all depends on your goals here, im here to learn, help and have fun from time to time, thats it, but i see many many people are here to earn money that way or another

be useful and return the funds you stole from all the people that used your vanity gen ---- hundreds of addresses were emptied today all at one time.

[condoras]

be useful and return the funds you stole from all the people that used your vanity gen ---- hundreds of addresses were emptied today all at one time.

Unfortunately, we know that the chances of doing that are less than 0.01%. Someone goes for exit scam...
Same as OP, who is been proved a scammer.

[MoparMiningLLC]

be useful and return the funds you stole from all the people that used your vanity gen ---- hundreds of addresses were emptied today all at one time.

Unfortunately, we know that the chances of doing that are less than 0.01%. Someone goes for exit scam...
Same as OP, who is been proved a scammer.

maybe but he keeps coming on the forums... last time was about 20 mins ago.

[condoras]

be useful and return the funds you stole from all the people that used your vanity gen ---- hundreds of addresses were emptied today all at one time.

Unfortunately, we know that the chances of doing that are less than 0.01%. Someone goes for exit scam...
Same as OP, who is been proved a scammer.

maybe but he keeps coming on the forums... last time was about 20 mins ago.

So? The forum is free for anyone. The only thing that we can do is to tag them and try to prevent other members (especialy newbies) not to deal with any of them. I can t think any other way.