Things to avoid as a beginner

[SatoPrincess]

I would just like to share few points which newbie should always remember and to avoid indulging in these things as mentioned below.

1. Avoid Bubble posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns, this can get you flagged and there are chances you will be removed from campaign and be in the spammers list thus eradicating your chances of being a part of further campaigns.

This is the first time I’m seeing the term “Bubble posting”, burst posting is the more appropriate and common term used here. Campaign managers each have their own opinion on post bursting and deal with it individually. It’s really obvious when you see a user who is trying to make posts to complete their weekly quota, the posts are usually generic, low quality and sometimes even off-topic. No company will want to pay for trash posts.

2. Trading of merits:
Most of us will receive a random DM by users offering exchange saying they will share a merit to your account from their alternative account and ask you to share merit on their account. Never indulge in this activity as moderators can easily identify it and your account may be blacklisted and sometimes newbie are cheated on this context as there are group who will ask you to pay for merit and end up running away with your money once you pay it.

I don’t think it’s the role of moderators to find merit circles and identify those who may be trading merits. Have you received any DMs regarding merit trading? If so, you should open a topic in reputation and tag the accounts with proof. I’m sure there are telegram groups where scammers sell accounts and merits, I doubt anyone would be dumb enough to send such pms on the forum.

[knowngunman]

For the first time I saw this thread, I thought I would see many things that will help beginners learn how to operate in this community, but I didn’t come across anyone on your list. In fact,  there is no helpful advice here that will help any beginner, so I consider this post useless and meaningless. If people bring up threads like this, it will confuse the newcomers joining the forum because people will come to this thread and repeat the same thing, bringing different opinions, which is not right for a beginner to encounter while learning on the forum.

Honestly speaking, I also rush to open this thread thinking I will have something to learn from it but I got disappointed. Learning is a continuous process and anytime I see posts like talking about newbies and beginner, I don't hesitate to open because my believe has always been that I will also have something to learn either directly from the op or from the comment section. This is just like teaching when you are also suppose to learn. It's obvious that OP has no idea of what he's trying to say entirely because this forum as far as I know, is never against posting or put limitation on daily number of post as far as there's nutrients and helpful information in the posts. However, some campaign managers frown against posting for the sake of meeting up with weekly quota such as posting half of the weekly require post in a single day.

It's possible to be posting once a day and it will still be shit post without meaningful content in it. It's basically not about the gap but how informative the post is.

[Gallar]

I would just like to share few points which newbie should always remember and to avoid indulging in these things as mentioned below.

1. Avoid Bubble posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns

If what you mean is burst posting.
What you are talking about is true. That every member of this forum is prohibited from making burst posts, if the post is spam. However, not all burst posts are spam. So quite a few members make quite a lot of posts every day, but these posts are very high quality and useful. So in my personal opinion, the thing that is best avoided is creating bursts of spam posts. Because even if, for example, a forum member makes one or two posts per day, if the post is a spam post, it's still not good.

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2. Trading of merits:
Most of us will receive a random DM by users offering exchange saying they will share a merit to your account from their alternative account and ask you to share merit on their account. Never indulge in this activity as moderators can easily identify it and your account may be blacklisted and sometimes newbie are cheated on this context as there are group who will ask you to pay for merit and end up running away with your money once you pay it.

Honestly, I personally have never received a DM containing a message like that. Besides, I have never heard of such a case. So, did you get this information based on personal experience or from other people's experiences? Because I just found out that in this forum there are people who do things like that. If this information is true, it is best avoided. Because if the chronology is as explained by the OP, this is clearly a cheating method that can be very detrimental. But I'm sure, if this ever happens on this BTT forum. Nowadays it is likely that such situations are very rare. Because currently I think the members on this forum are much more alert and careful. And this will clearly make it difficult for fraudsters like that to carry out their actions.

[Finestream]

In #1, you wouldn't be able to bubble post and join campaigns as a beginner, so I think this isn't really for beginners.

I think when you expand #1 from your post, that includes the initial introduction posts and question posts. For sure there are a lot of multiple repeating questions that people have and that would make it to the point that it's annoying and become spam.

Burst posting is totally a big NO when you are in a signature campaign, and I don't think only beginners are capable to do this because even those members in higher position are still doing this just to complete the weekly requirement task, which will eventually lead into removing your account from the campaign you are currently into. This is the reason why burst posting is always discouraged, as that could also affect that quality of the post at some point.

[GiftedMAN]

2. Trading of merits:
Most of us will receive a random DM by users offering exchange saying they will share a merit to your account from their alternative account and ask you to share merit on their account. Never indulge in this activity as moderators can easily identify it and your account may be blacklisted and sometimes newbie are cheated on this context as there are group who will ask you to pay for merit and end up running away with your money once you pay it.

Op I think you need to show some proof probably from messages you and some of the people who have in some ways contacted you concerning the exchange of merits if you want me to believe your story otherwise I will regard this as one of those stories that is shared to get the attention of the members of the forum. I hope you are not by any way bringing up the things you do because if you are found to have done any of these things that you mentioned here then you will be the first partaker of the reward( punishment)

[Renampun]

I would just like to share few points which newbie should always remember and to avoid indulging in these things as mentioned below.

1. Avoid burst posting:
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2. Trading of merits:
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**Correction** "burst posting"

Apologies

Actually, the topic you created has already been created by other users, it's just been hidden for a long time, but I appreciate your intention to make this reminder post again.

Burts posting and trading merit is prohibited in this forum, I still remember there were many members who were banned for doing merit trading, while Burts posters would usually be tagged by the DT team and it would be difficult to be able to take part in the BTC paid campaign, even though this is an open forum However, there are many rules that must be obeyed, all in order to keep this BTT forum conducive and maintained.

[kawetsriyanto]

I would just like to share few points which newbie should always remember and to avoid indulging in these things as mentioned below.

1. Avoid burst posting

2. Trading of merits

These things should be avoided by all members in this forum, whether new members and old members. Please remember! It is not only to avoid by newbies, you must always avoid them even if you are old members.

Other things that we must avoid, we can see through this thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0.

1. Avoid burst posting
I believe, a normal newbie will prefer to read more than post more. When you just join a forum, you need time to understand everything in the forum. That will trigger you to spend much time for reading, at least you read the basic things in the forum. So, it is a bit strange if you try to do burst posting, you've no advantage to make many posts.

2. Trading of merits
I assume newbies still don't know about this. They even don't care about merits because they probably don't understand about the advantage of merits. Those who buy merits, probably not pure newbies. I suspect they are alt account of old members.

[Abuggi]

I was actually informed about this particular message you're passing right now, thank you so much we the newbie will definitely take note.

[GbitG]

1. Avoid Bubble posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns, this can get you flagged and there are chances you will be removed from campaign and be in the spammers list thus eradicating your chances of being a part of further campaigns.

Yeah, obviously, these types of people are doing Similar activities are performed because the purpose of these people is spamming and making money. Besides, the aim of these people is not to make any knowledge or dissection on this forum, while their aim is only to make money; it should be post-brusting or any other spam.
 
If the purpose of these people was to gain knowledge on this forum, then these people definitely do not like to go against the rules. And they would conclude that it is undesirable to do this activity on this forum because this activity is inappropriate on a discussion forum. Also, the meaning of saying is that these people have to complete the posts for the aim campaign, as some members said earlier that these people fill up this forum with junk by making the campaign post the topic. This is a sucky act; whoever is doing it should avoid it in the future.

[Spaceman1000$]

I would just like to share few points which newbie should always remember and to avoid indulging in these things as mentioned below.

1. Avoid burst posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns, this can get you flagged and there are chances you will be removed from campaign and be in the spammers list thus eradicating your chances of being a part of further campaigns.

Thanks to merit system that users cannot climb up the ranking just by count of posts and activity as merit is required because I have seen people used to make numerous posts even single or two worded to climb the ladder of the ranks before merit was made mandatory for ranking system.

2. Trading of merits:
Most of us will receive a random DM by users offering exchange saying they will share a merit to your account from their alternative account and ask you to share merit on their account. Never indulge in this activity as moderators can easily identify it and your account may be blacklisted and sometimes newbie are cheated on this context as there are group who will ask you to pay for merit and end up running away with your money once you pay it.

**Correction** "burst posting"

Apologies

As a newbie, what you should be concerned is about how to learn especially the dos and don'ts of the forum, also take out time to learn the activities of the forum and ask questions where necessary so you don't make mistakes or blonder, try as much as possible to keep to the rules of the forum because keeping through the rules will make you not to fall victim of any offence, because they are your guide here in the forum.

[Agbamoni]

I was actually informed about this particular message you're passing right now, thank you so much we the newbie will definitely take note.

One thing you should take very seriously is to not always forget what you have learnt so far and don't forget the information that has been passed across to you. So many persons that were banned from the forum have been aware of plagiarism and they still go ahead to do i So if you were corrected on a particular error or something wrong you should always have it at the back of your mind That is the easiest way to grow and become a better member of the forum.

[Bitcoin_people]

Adhering to this is the most important thing for newbies, we have seen many newbies spamming constantly. Basically they don't have spiritual knowledge in this matter due to which they make such mistakes, so this post of yours will be most helpful for them. There are many new users who just come to the forum and start posting bursts, for which they face problems and many times users get their accounts banned. Basically, people who copy and paste their accounts get banned, so be careful here. And when a person goes to show high he must post good quality to qualify. But some people spam for qualifications and take qualifications by messaging many people to advance their accounts. However, most of the newbies do this kind of mistake so they should keep these things in mind, but can move forward in future. Thank you for bringing up such a beautiful topic among all.

[Justbillywitt]

 

Are you sure about this? I have not received such message before.

I don't think he will just make this post if he is not sure about what he is saying. That you have not received such message before doesn't mean that others have not received messages like that and kept quiet. He is speaking out so that you will be aware of what is happening. Maybe you might receive such message in the future, as no one can predict what will happen tomorrow.

[Jegileman]

1. Avoid burst posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns, this can get you flagged and there are chances you will be removed from campaign and be in the spammers list thus eradicating your chances of being a part of further campaigns.

Burst posting must have different meaning to different people and everyone will claim that theirs is the best meaning of it. Burst posting to my own understanding is commenting on a dead post that have no engagement for a long time, commenting a post that has no meaningful value or contributing something effective to the discussion. It is totally meaningless and unnecessary to comment on such posts, that to me should be burst posting and not the one you explained as giving gap between posts. I can be posting on a regular interval for upto 5 posts, and if they are meaningful contents that is adding value to the topic, I don’t regard it as burst posting.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Trading of merits:
Most of us will receive a random DM by users offering exchange saying they will share a merit to your account from their alternative account and ask you to share merit on their account.

I actually thought I was the only one that's got similar PMS like this.. it was funny when i first saw it - I wanted to make a post with picture evidence and the rest, but I decided that it'll just be unnecessary and decided to ignore 'em. After along while, I realized that the connections between several accounts are always through these means..

**Correction** "burst posting"
Apologies

What's your crime?

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[Viscore]

Beginners are not entitled to join signature campaigns. So this burst posting is not applicable for beginners in the forum, but maybe what you are trying to say are those that have only started to work on signature campaigns. Of course, burst posting is strictly not allowed, otherwise they will be removed from the campaign, or worst they will get banned from engaging into different campaigns.

And with this trading of merits, its clearly bias. Merits are being earned because you deserve it, not because you exchange merits with other forum members. If you keep on doing it, it's actually not a loss in the forum but its a big loss of yours. You are depriving yourself from creating growth in the forum, earning more merits means that you have positive improvements, not because you sabotage the forum.

[GiftedMAN]

Are you sure about this? I have not received such message before.

I don't think he will just make this post if he is not sure about what he is saying. That you have not received such message before doesn't mean that others have not received messages like that and kept quiet. He is speaking out so that you will be aware of what is happening. Maybe you might receive such message in the future, as no one can predict what will happen tomorrow.

Initially I doubted the op when I read the thread but I had a second thought after getting to see another member who commented on receiving a similar pm as the op so right now I think I will stand by saying I believe a lot of things I don't trust on the forum but I would have loved to see the messages sent to those users even though the names of the senders won't be indicated. I hope I don't receive such message because I won't be cool with knowing very well that merut is one of the easiest things to receive here since it is not sold and it is never scarce, doing a little good job here will surely bring merits to any user even though it doesn't come very fast but surely it will come so needless of begging for it rather one can ask that his or her account to be reviewed so that quality posts that are worthy to be merited will get merits some reputable members are always ready to review some good post anything.

[Fara Chan]

I don't think he will just make this post if he is not sure about what he is saying. That you have not received such message before doesn't mean that others have not received messages like that and kept quiet. He is speaking out so that you will be aware of what is happening. Maybe you might receive such message in the future, as no one can predict what will happen tomorrow.

It probably won't be a problem for people who have received such messages in the past and didn't share them with anyone else. Because for those who have never received a message like that, it can definitely be very useful if someone wants to tell them about it first before they receive it in the future. In this forum, everyone really likes to share knowledge and useful ways of producing something, so there is no problem with this message if someone wants to tell it to other people.

[Outhue]

It is not true. Bounty managers are very strict about the discussions and information you share on the forum. They check very closely, and if you do not comply with the rules, you will be removed from the campaign. It has happened to me three times in this year from different bounty managers, so just because you were accepted into a signature campaign doesn't mean you should start posting bursts.

Participants are paid per week if they deserve it, so your point on this part isn't so good, bounty managers aren't stupid, they are fit to handle any campaign, and that's why they are capable of doing so..

Have you received any texts from strangers asking you to share your merits with them so they can do the same for you? We need the screenshot to believe this. Merit can only be earned if you deserve it, so engage in discussions and drop quality replies, and you will receive merit from people who enjoy your content.

[ultrloa]

1. Avoid burst posting:
I have seen users making continuous posts without any time gap just to complete their weekly Target for bounty campaigns or even signature campaigns, this can get you flagged and there are chances you will be removed from campaign and be in the spammers list thus eradicating your chances of being a part of further campaigns.

Burst posting must have different meaning to different people and everyone will claim that theirs is the best meaning of it. Burst posting to my own understanding is commenting on a dead post that have no engagement for a long time, commenting a post that has no meaningful value or contributing something effective to the discussion. It is totally meaningless and unnecessary to comment on such posts, that to me should be burst posting and not the one you explained as giving gap between posts. I can be posting on a regular interval for upto 5 posts, and if they are meaningful contents that is adding value to the topic, I don’t regard it as burst posting.

IF you are in a campaign then provably you shouldn't do that especially if you intentionally do it just to increase your post count to meet your weekly quota since for sure you will be in big trouble especially if the manager is so against on this kind of act. We should consider the value of our post and we must do extra effort like researching some information if you can't fully understand the keyword use by the poster so that we can answer them correctly or at least we have sense on what we are talking.

Many can post a lot here but its hard to do quality posting since it needs a lot of understanding so that we can contribute to the post and help under to understand some situations they want to ask.

Most of the time we can see those people do post bursting and its really annoying to read them since most of their post doesn't have any context and they made their post just to increase their post counts.