Some tips on how to make 'genuine' posts

[libert19]

Everyone tells you to stop spamming but no one tells you how to stop spamming. So some tips,

1) Post quota

The moment you lock yourself to some limit that I got to make this much posts you lose the creativity.

You concentrate more on how many words/characters you wrote, and/or on using filler words than actually trying to be helpful to somebody.

2) Read the title, is it interesting to you?

Don't open random topics for sake of fullfilling quota.

When you find interesting post, the comment will automatically flow through you.

Where to find interesting topics?

Subscribe to boards you may be interested in. If you are not comfortable in English, there are local boards.

3) Look at number of pages on post

Specially in Altcoin/Bitcoin/Gambling discussions, if you see several pages, then it's likely that op is not looking for your input anymore and you will just be participating in spam fest.

It's advisable to reply only to topics which are on first 3 pages. Also, read previous replies, so you don't repeat what has already been said.

4) Proper quote reply

Only quote the part you are replying to. It looks much cleaner and is pleasurable to read for viewer. When you look at reputable people of the forum you would see they always quote relevant part then reply.

5) Formatting

Don't make mush of sentences, use common grammar practices such as fullstop, comma, dashes - format words wherever necessary, if url is too big then use url tag, unsure about spelling? Search up on Internet, etc.

6) Quick re-read

Before submitting a post, does it look like post would be useful to yourself if you were in place of reader?

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[KingsDen]

Good topic, maybe I add this;
Post only when you have value to add, either by bringing a new idea or presenting an old idea in a new way.

Specially in Altcoin/Bitcoin/Gambling discussions, if you see several pages, then it's likely that op is not looking for your input anymore and you will just be participating in spam fest.

Gambling board is an exception to this, laliga thread for instance is running on thousands of pages and discussions at every page is still relevant. Also Wall Observer thread in speculations has same fate.

It's advisable to reply only to topics which are on first 3 pages. Also, read previous replies, so you don't repeat what has already been said.

Some signature campaigns has this as rule. But I have seen some interesting topics that has activing posting even after 5pages. Then, if posting in a thread that is more than 3pages would be seen as a spam, then there should be a rule to lock any personal threat above 3pages.

[Rich222]

Everyone tells you to stop spamming but no one tells you how to stop spamming. So some tips,

1) Post quota

The moment you lock yourself to some limit that I got to make this much posts you lose the creativity.

You concentrate more on how many words/characters you wrote, and/or on using filler words than actually trying to be helpful to somebody.

2) Read the title, is it interesting to you?

Don't open random topics for sake of fullfilling quota.

When you find interesting post, the comment will automatically flow through you.

Where to find interesting topics?

Subscribe to boards you may be interested in. If you are not comfortable in English, there are local boards.

3) Look at number of pages on post

Specially in Altcoin/Bitcoin/Gambling discussions, if you see several pages, then it's likely that op is not looking for your input anymore and you will just be participating in spam fest.

It's advisable to reply only to topics which are on first 3 pages. Also, read previous replies, so you don't repeat what has already been said.

4) Proper quote reply

Only quote the part you are replying to. It looks much cleaner and is pleasurable to read for viewer. When you look at reputable people of the forum you would see they always quote relevant part then reply.

5) Formatting

Don't make mush of sentences, use common grammar practices such as fullstop, comma, dashes - format words wherever necessary, if url is too big then use url tag, unsure about spelling? Search up on Internet, etc.

6) Quick re-read

Before submitting a post, does it look like post would be useful to yourself if you were in place of reader?

In addition

Start by asking a question
Relate topic to current events

[hatshepsut93]

I would add a few things:

1. Improve your English - before submitting your post, read it and compare to how native speakers write their posts. If something feels off, try to change your wording. Little by little your English will be improving if you will be putting a conscious effort to write more like native speakers.

2. Develop your own opinions. Don't post that you believe in blockchain technology for the hundredth time. Challenge opinions of other users and provide arguments.

3. Back your posts with facts. Posting your opinions and beliefs is easy, but basing your posts on facts requires knowledge on the subject. So studying economics, cryptography, politics, history and many other things and sharing your knowledge will make your posts stand out in the ocean of spam.

[Welsh]

Users can make genuine posts without following forum etiquette, e.g formatting, and quoting properly. These sort of things aren't a requirement for newbies, it's always nice to have obviously, but it most certainly isn't something that everyone is going to be familiar with at first. I'd say the very definition of genuine posts is that your posting solely because your interested in the discussion, and not motivated by anything other than that.

Any other recommendations beyond that, probably aren't needed. I don't expect newbies to have the same etiquette as a user who has been using the forum for years. I do expect them to know the majority of the rules, and follow them to the best of their ability, but etiquette is something you develop over time, and isn't  necessarily a prerequisite to posting.

Second to that, is you should either be adding something to the discussion or at the very least asking questions to further the discussion.

[nakamura12]

Start be asking a question
Relate topic to current to events

And learn how to quote a certain part of post if you want to reply a some point being stated in the post. Grammar is also important to nakenit easier for you to express your opinion or share your thoughts about the topic being discussed. Just like this one where it is about how to make a genuine post and we did reply base on the topic about tips on how to make such genuine posts like having learning English, good grammar and proper using of punctuation marks.

[cryptoaddictchie]

4) Proper quote reply
Only quote the part you are replying to. It looks much cleaner and is pleasurable to read for viewer. When you look at reputable people of the forum you would see they always quote relevant part then reply.

Actually this is forgotten by some or yet to know the proper way. Ive noticed some that they are still quoting everything from top to bottom even though they are answering some specific topic. Thats not good cause they end up with huge block of walls which seems make other readers annoyed to read. Anyway this is a good point to notice.

[GeorgeJohn]

We have different ways of making a genuine post,  this can only occur or achieve through the process of  been conscious by conducting a research, innovative, observation creativity, engagement to the community, some people paraphrase some words which is already existing in order of making genuine and quality post, a genuine post come from your ability of reasoning and composition.

But the aspect of gambling that contains some many pages and user still in line presenting or rendering their opinions, it's not spamming, because someone of the thread are been refresh by inputting new discussion under to enable the pages and response to keep increasing, i observe this scenario from the period i was in 777coin signature campaign.

[PrivacyG]

You just cannot make a non genuine post genuine.  It is either genuine or it is not.  Besides, why would a member try their hardest to make a post look genuine if they can not naturally do it?  If you need to struggle to make a post, you are probably here for reasons other than actively participating in the Bitcoin community.

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Regards,
PrivacyG

[KingsDen]

I don't expect newbies to have the same etiquette as a user who has been using the forum for years. I do expect them to know the majority of the rules, and follow them to the best of their ability, but etiquette is something you develop over time, and isn't  necessarily a prerequisite to posting.

I am very pleased with this sir. This has been a very big problem of newbies. Many high ranking members measures newbies with same yardstick of someone who has been in this forum for a long time. And when the newbies don't meet up the expectations it becomes a problem to them. Some newbies are very genuine and have no pre-knowlege of the forum, that is why I think the moderators and others should be somewhat lenient on them.

This is why I appreciate the presence of activity in the forum. Taking myself for instance, I have gotten some amount of merits, but my activity is not upto 300. This clearly shows that I am still new in the forum, not upto one year. So, there are things I personally have not known in the forum. So, it might be damaging placing me on same scale with a Hero or Legendary member.
Etiquette is truly something one develops over time.

[mk4]

Funnily enough, if a certain user plans to genuinely make a non-spammy topic/reply, then he/she wouldn't even need tips and guidance in the first place. As long as the post is understandable and detailed enough, it's pretty much almost all that matters.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Newbies are different. It's nice to see a newbie who has a sincere conversation, asks questions, and doesn't try to pass himself off as someone he isn't.
All sorts of instructions from newbies are always suspicious, although we are well aware that people can come to the forum with knowledge. But many will agree with me, a beginner who strives not for knowledge, but rank and earnings can be seen from afar.
Hence, the conclusion that it is better to make communication live, and not try to speak in generic formulations, which are rather tired of the majority of those present here.

[Russlenat]

3) Look at number of pages on post

Specially in Altcoin/Bitcoin/Gambling discussions, if you see several pages, then it's likely that op is not looking for your input anymore and you will just be participating in spam fest.

Not all kinds of thread, for example, there's a thread that I follow in gambling discussion particularly the NBA and PBA thread. There are games regularly so it's alright to update the thread and discuss what happens in the game. For sports bettors, it's necessary for us because we get more information from updates and from the opinion of our fellow posters.

[Welsh]

Newbies are different. It's nice to see a newbie who has a sincere conversation, asks questions, and doesn't try to pass himself off as someone he isn't.
All sorts of instructions from newbies are always suspicious, although we are well aware that people can come to the forum with knowledge. But many will agree with me, a beginner who strives not for knowledge, but rank and earnings can be seen from afar.
Hence, the conclusion that it is better to make communication live, and not try to speak in generic formulations, which are rather tired of the majority of those present here.

Yeah, generally newbies are excited when they first get into Bitcoin, and sort of start firing questions in all directions. I know I had a similar experience when I was new. I didn't have a clue, and wanted to gain as much information as possible due to the sheer amount of excitement I had. It's always a little weird when newbies come here, without any experience per say, and start barking out instructions on how to do this, and that. Obviously, there are examples of newbies providing some very good instructions or guides to things, but they are pretty rare. I sometimes get the impression that newbies try too hard in being seen as a good quality user (for various reasons), and due to that they come across as disingenuous.

[Cookdata]

You forgot to mention that they should avoid replying threads they have no knowledge, this will only put them in an awkward situation, you don't need to reply to threads when you have nothing to say. Also, avoid responding to off-topic threads, instead, look into more meaningful threads.
Sometimes the replies and mentions I get in certain topics aggravate me to overlook and ignore them because some of the responses are just too off, and joining them in their quest makes you one of them.

Lastly, if you have genuine mind to contribute to forum, write them formally from your head, don't spin any write up or copy any internet materials, it will backfire and the results has always been a permanent ban.

[DdmrDdmr]

I never read any guide on how to post because I felt like I needed to learn how to post. @Welsh has laid it out nicely, and although a guide may highlight some of the forum’s overall cultural posting habits, one should be able to post without having to try on a cores to fit in, and yet not make a complete mess out of it. It should be a normal and natural thing, and not something to spoon-feed.


The only thing I’d add, that I find relevant, would be to read properly the post within the thread (within reason), in order to grasp the context, determine what’s been said and what’s not, and try to add something bearing that in mind, without sounding like a cockatoo.

[sheenshane]

Overall OP's said was right and I tend to agree.

The most I hate is that when someone created a pyramid quote that is not necessary, just quote a part that you wanted to reply to and avoid making pyramid quotes which is looks like spamming to me.

2) Read the title, is it interesting to you?

This is a major factor in how to make a genuine post, don't interact with a topic that you don't know which is the result of an irrelevant post that could create a spam post.  Be always on the topic and avoid unsubstantial posts.

Anyway, thanks to the OP for enlightening newbies here.

[aysg76]

Users can make genuine posts without following forum etiquette, e.g formatting, and quoting properly. These sort of things aren't a requirement for newbies, it's always nice to have obviously, but it most certainly isn't something that everyone is going to be familiar with at first. I'd say the very definition of genuine posts is that your posting solely because your interested in the discussion, and not motivated by anything other than that.

Any other recommendations beyond that, probably aren't needed. I don't expect newbies to have the same etiquette as a user who has been using the forum for years. I do expect them to know the majority of the rules, and follow them to the best of their ability, but etiquette is something you develop over time, and isn't  necessarily a prerequisite to posting.

Right we can't expect post perfection from a member who has recently joined the forum and is totally unaware about the proper representation of the post like how to use quotes, embed images and url and highlight the text so it must be avoided.The main thing on focus should be the contribution or efforts they are trying to put in their post which should be useful and genuine not like creating threads how to to gain merits and earn over the forum.

I have seen some users without proper etiquette of posting sharing something useful and still getting merits for it because what's more important information or representation? Slowly they have to or say will learn all the things and we can accept post quality improvement from them.Newbies should indulge themselves in discussion and can also ask questions if they have any doubt over any topic or if they wish can explore the threads and enhance their knowledge with it to contribute later on.

Funnily enough, if a certain user plans to genuinely make a non-spammy topic/reply, then he/she wouldn't even need tips and guidance in the first place. As long as the post is understandable and detailed enough, it's pretty much almost all that matters.

Yeah sometimes I have seen members creating long threads but nothing useful is shared with others and then only few members give right suggestions while all other just spam the threads.But on other side the post by every member should be upto point and have the information that is relevant and needed nothing else and that's quality post for them as well as others.

Newbies are different. It's nice to see a newbie who has a sincere conversation, asks questions, and doesn't try to pass himself off as someone he isn't.
All sorts of instructions from newbies are always suspicious, although we are well aware that people can come to the forum with knowledge. But many will agree with me, a beginner who strives not for knowledge, but rank and earnings can be seen from afar.

We have seen lot of merit hunting,self congratulatory and how to rank up threads in B&H board only from newbies and it is clear that most of their intentions is to see this forum as way of earning not educating them on bitcoin and crypto market.The thing is those who adapt themselves to exchange of knowledge and grow up on forum by participating in effective and healthy discussion it can be seen from their post while other still stick to the same lines.The best is to contribute and secondary goals can be achieved later on with it.