Enjoy being a newbie

[Accardo]

The forum is mainly concerned about newbies, and a lot of beginners' questions has been tackled by intelligent and worthy top ranked members. As a newbie it feels good deep down our thoughts to craft a difficult looking thread to please the high ranked members. But, that doesn't make us newbies. Though, silly or repeated questions are not welcomed in the forum. Yet, they're some easy questions we would want to ask as newbies, but because it makes us sound as true novice, we'd want to bypass asking them. As we'd want to show the forum members, we're doing enough research and reading about bitcoin and the forum entirely. And, most times such threads, centering on teaching, may not help us as newbies because what we tend to teach we can't relate or follow up in the discussions.

Such things, has caused many newbies to fall for plagiarism and as well dumping their threads without participating in the discussions happening under the thread. Being a newbie in the forum is almost a one time experience for every member and we must behave as one. Feel free to ask those questions that sounds and looks too simple to you. That's mainly what other members would entertain and send us reasonable advises and responses to. Thereby, gradually helping your learning process in the forum, with lesser stress.

Coining out a thread on what we don't fully understand, just to stand out, and look like a very intelligent newbie may not help our growth in the forum. Because this section is mostly visited by every member to entertain and answer questions from newbies. And because most basic bitcoin knowledge may have skipped our minds we tend to refresh our memories here, by providing those answers to simple questions. Hence, I'd encourage newbies to always come up with those questions, which they think is too basic or simple and need not to be asked. Feel like a newbie as it's a one time experience here, you'd learn faster when you admit and accept being a newbie.

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.  

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[Odohu]

If we must be honest with ourselves, it is not easy being a newbie in a forum like this. You will be overwhelmed by many things such as the rules of the forum and each board, how to post, quote, add image and many things. Even though there have been threads raised to address all these, searching for them and being able to understand what was written in those threads can be challenging especially for those who are not into coding. It is even worse for people who are new to Bitcoin and the blockchain technology.

One thing that is certain is that the process will become easy with time if the determination is there. As a newbie, there is no point rushing the process or struggling to impress people... just be yourself, ask question and commit some time to reading because that is the way to grow here.

[letteredhub]

For a newbie I believe no question is a useless one it all depends on how you asked it, where (the board) and when (prior to the time asked has it been already addressed). These are a lot of factors that's bothering around newbies thread questions. I recall plenty times my threads were batched with different opinions that sucks all because it has been discussed many times why asking again, for the newbie it was just a honest question's waiting to get a an accommodating reply that should be welcoming but no... Old member have to show they are old members 
In the forum the newbie ignorance is what every member of the forum had passed through and we all understands the challenges that tag along that circle and one of those challenges is the fear of not making mistakes wanting to impress the older guys in the forum. What I think is no newbie should be scared of making mistakes for it's from them that we learn faster than when anyone drops a random reply in our thread.

[hugeblack]

No one is asking you to appear better than you are. On the contrary, it is easy to know if a person is participating for the sake of learning and for merit points. Focus on learning, learn daily for an hour (read books or watch YouTube videos), and I am certain that the knowledge that will be You have enough within a month to write high-quality posts without needing to plagiarize.

[Obim34]

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process. 

I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest

[Richbased]

If we must be honest with ourselves, it is not easy being a newbie in a forum like this. You will be overwhelmed by many things such as the rules of the forum and each board, how to post, quote, add image and many things. Even though there have been threads raised to address all these, searching for them and being able to understand what was written in those threads can be challenging especially for those who are not into coding. It is even worse for people who are new to Bitcoin and the blockchain technology.

One thing that is certain is that the process will become easy with time if the determination is there. As a newbie, there is no point rushing the process or struggling to impress people... just be yourself, ask question and commit some time to reading because that is the way to grow here.

You are right mate, I know how many days, even got to a month that I kept watching and learning about the activities here before I was able to make threads and even reply topics here it really isn't easy at all as everything will look so scanty in the eyes like it feels like someone who is in another part of the world as it isn't what people outside this forum are thinking that you will be thinking, your approach and lifestyle begins to change as soon as one join this life changing forum.

Your discussion with people changes and tend to even interact more with people here than outside here. It's really a great experience and I'm glad I found this transforming forum and I would really want to thank the people that made this forum a reality and stood strong for many years now though I don't know all of you but as you'll can see your efforts are yielding fruits.

[mk4]

Why are people even trying to grow their accounts, when they can focus on growing their knowledge instead? I know signature campaigns are nice, but there's MUCH more money to be made if you actually know this industry inside and out.

[Stalker22]

I get it, diving into a forum like Bitcointalk for the first time can feel kinda overwhelming.  When you are just starting out, its all new territory.  But I agree, you gotta embrace the newbie status! Its no shame in asking the basic questions, we have all been there at some point.  Forget tryin' to sound smart by copying long posts - keep it real and ask what you really wanna know and  the learning journey goes smoother when you speak your mind.  We have all been at the start before so there is no judgment here.  Just open yourself up to learning and enjoy the ride. 

Heres to all you newbies out there - You got this!

[lizarder]

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.  

That's part of the mistake they never thought about before making and never tried to go through the process of becoming more knowledgeable on the forum. Most of them probably want to be seen instantly showing their feet at a much higher level and ignore how they should start, maintain and not think quickly about something they want to achieve. When they have relevant knowledge perhaps the community will try to help each other and if they fail to demonstrate knowledge it will end up with inconsistencies that lead to giving up.

For me enjoying the process must be done slowly because it will be much better for safety. When we know what to do, it will be easy to achieve the targets we want to achieve. Read more and participate in the discussion process because that is how we will develop much more. After that, just learn where we should be so that the community can help us to rise to a much higher rank.

[Porfirii]

And, talking about ranks, congratulations OP for your new Hero Member rank.

Here happens like with children of many countries nowadays: it seems that they want to grow up very fast, while they don't understand that childhood is typically a beautiful stage of everyone's life that will never repeat. I remember my first steps in crypto in general and in the forum in particular, and although I made many mistakes, that was the time to make them and learn from them.

I wouldn't say that I would like to go back and be a newbie again, because each stage has it's own benefits, but I fondly remember those moments when everything was new. So yes, for those who feel the need to rank up quickly, stop for a moment and enjoy being a newbie!

[Forever101]

With the topic title, I burst into laughing cause it sounds very funny. Well the truth is bitter, is never funny to be newbie as one will do most thing a wrong way and most time you will feel as if you are the only one that is a nivince in the forum. Aside the knowledge aspect, the rank at times do make one feel some how inferior to others. That's the feeling a times.
There is nothing bad, being a newbie though

[Hewlet]

Life is in phase and whatever you fail to do at a step before climbing to another will hunt you and demand you to fix it with additional stress and time. Just like the OP said, as newbie, enjoy being a newbie. Do the things newbies should be doing, don't rush into faking it just to measure up with members or full members. Don't sleep process, use this period to learn the basics ad it will guide you to stand out as you continue to grow in the forum.

It's just like a little child that is supposed to be learning things from elders trying to prove to his elder that he already knows it, no one will be willing to teach him. A man made this statement and I think it has great application to what you just said here, the man said, never try to speak or show off when your superior is educating you about something, it is a disrespect to him and will hinder him from telling you more. Instead being like you are totally ignorant and he will dish out more information for you".

[nakamura12]

What will newbies get when they pleased higher ranks?. It would be much better if newbies gain knowledge and that will surely pleased higher ranks since the newbies they taught or guided have learned a lot here in the forum. I am sure you see other threads created by newbies asking questions because asking questions is not wrong and it only means that newbies are will to learn through asking and doing research. Congratulations OP for your new rank.

[cryptoaddictchie]

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.  

When creating an OP surely that guy have knowledge on it unless or depends on the post like if he is asking question or clarification right? Sometimes Ive also post question topic about something to get ideas on others or I shared something I am interested with. Thats how someone or a newbie create a post, well act naturally and avoid that copy pasta thing which cant help them but also let them be banned.

[Accardo]

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process. 

I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest

It's crucial to begin from the learning aspect than teaching when we are not fully informed about the topic. Focusing on learning is always important here. For the time being read gradually and follow instruction. Good you are doing more of research than teaching at the moment. And when you do, teach, it'll be nice to always understand the topic very well, so that when you follow up the discussion, it'll help you understand better.

You are right mate, I know how many days, even got to a month that I kept watching and learning about the activities here before I was able to make threads and even reply topics here it really isn't easy at all as everything will look so scanty in the eyes like it feels like someone who is in another part of the world as it isn't what people outside this forum are thinking that you will be thinking, your approach and lifestyle begins to change as soon as one join this life changing forum.

Your discussion with people changes and tend to even interact more with people here than outside here. It's really a great experience and I'm glad I found this transforming forum and I would really want to thank the people that made this forum a reality and stood strong for many years now though I don't know all of you but as you'll can see your efforts are yielding fruits.

It's not easy to adapt to a fresh community or environment. Especially in this forum, it only gets easier if we follow it consistently. Trying to take the whole learning at once would be hectic and enormous. And I can relate with the way the this forum changes our behaviors and contributes to our interactive stamina with other people, especially when discussing about bitcoin. The wealth of knowledge shared in this forum, helps members to at least contribute to any discussion in the real world. It's quite an interesting place to learn and spend our time.

[Davidvictorson]

I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest

One newbie that gets it. Sadly, I cannot say the same of myself when I was a newbie but I know better now and support the statement. Just like Hugeblack has mentioned knowing who is writing for merits or for knowledge is quite easy to spot and this has nothing to do with the length or brevity of the text.

Lastly, not all newbies on the forum are newbies to bitcoin or crypto currency, blockchain and what have you. these are the exceptions.

[Dunamisx]

The forum is mainly concerned about newbies,

Or maybe bitcoin first before any newbie get into considerations.

and a lot of beginners' questions has been tackled by intelligent and worthy top ranked members.

If they are not in line with the main topic on discussion, or spamming the forum with less quality posts, there are other newbies doing fine and good because they know what they are doing and are not going beyond their boundaries, such shouldn't be treated as attacks, but a way of being corrected.

As a newbie it feels good deep down our thoughts to craft a difficult looking thread to please the high ranked members.

There's no sentiments in this thing, if you're good then no one will stops you from shining, if you don't have an idea about a particular topic on discussion, feel free to find other threads you could best give your ideal knowledge as contribution.



 

[Zaguru12]

These are a lot of factors that's bothering around newbies thread questions. I recall plenty times my threads were batched with different opinions that sucks all because it has been discussed many times why asking again, for the newbie it was just a honest question's waiting to get a an accommodating reply that should be welcoming but no... Old member have to show they are old members 

Firstly when a question is asked and you see many old members actually pointing out to OP that the question has been asked before is because the newbie doesn’t actual use the search button before the thread creation and also the way we communicate will be quite different some use high tone communication but this is a public forum where you need to Strong and don’t take anything personal but just learn.

Regarding different opinions it is because everyone has is own preference and experiences so they will only recommend what they feel or think is the best. It is then time for you to do your own research, do not trust information just because it is coming from a higher ranking member.

I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest

I also see it as unnecessary to teach while you should be learning but this is not a rank advice. Someone can join the forum new and would have been a pro outside the forum. Should need arises where he sees to create a thread that would address a problem on the forum and also be beneficial to many then there is no problem in newbie creating the thread. The problem lie on total newbies that probably through reading process they decide to create the thread this are threads that mostly filled with errors and unbaked informations, this is the type of thread creation that is said to be avoided not pros with low ranking accounts due to just registering

[Samlucky O]

I've seen newbies creating long copy and paste threads, which ends up not being attended to because of the plagiarism and the volume of the thread, and as well the OP not following up with what they've said to back up the knowledge shared. And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough. Enjoy the process.  

I see it less necessary to create topic thread as a lower rank member, my thoughts should still be based on reading and trying to gain much knowledge.
I won't call it lack of self confidence but I think at this my level of ranking am not even at a very good position to create threads and start teaching because I see very well experienced members which am not yet qualified to teach them because I still have a lot to learn from them. So I do more good than harm of reading, answering and asking questions that Is of utmost interest

Agueably no doubt about that, one thing you should know is that creating a thread does no mean teaching high ranked members, sometimes might just be a kind of question thread because it not all time you comment on peoples post. Sometimes you create a thread of what you are passing through and need advice. It's only those who feel so porpose that will create a thread of advising people than learning. Truly you are right about many newbie who tend to teach while just coming to this forum newly. What I see is that most of them has experience about crypto currency before coming here so they always think the know everything without knowing that her is the central gravity of crypto currency.

Sometimes newbie always find it difficult to ask we question is because of the attitude of most high ranked members, there are certain high ranked members with less knowledge or lack manner of approach. They tend to ubderate you base on your rank and it makes the newbie less or inferior. But even as that one need to concentrate. Because any public organization you must find these certain people of that inmartured so you just pas by such people and move on otherwise you get yourself into trouble by the use of abusive words. I believe this platform is a place for great learning. I am not excluded in what am saying because am also a newbie so no matter what happens we will still improve. Thanks to all those higher ranked knowledgeable, understandable, interactible and communicable members who have devoted there time to educate us without bullieing us, we are forever grateful.

[Russlenat]

And when after investing hours creating those threads, the applauds they expected doesn't appear, they'll feel not being good enough.

What kind of applause are they expecting? Is it receiving merits? I think that's what most newbies would like to receive to rank up. However, since they created a thread to share, they should not expect merits from it. Otherwise, these forum newbies will only be merit farmers, and none of them would be genuine in their contributions. Isn't it that we are here to learn, especially for newbies? If we can share, feel free—it's something we contribute to the community without expecting a return.