Do you have a hard time bringing new people to the forum?

[Darker45]

Not really. After all, I don't convince people to sign up here. I only suggest and that's it. If they take it seriously then they can create an account. They can ask questions. They can ask for help, and I'm very willing to give it. But if they don't take it seriously, no problem.

I have exactly the same approach with Bitcoin itself. When the topic is brought up, I might share a little. If they're interested, I could continue joining the discussion. If they aren't, then we could of course talk about something else.

It's different, however, when it comes online. I think I'm a little bit more aggressive online than when it's face-to-face.

[Poker Player]

Hey guys, those of you who are trying to convince people about bitcoin and the forum, it wouldn't hurt to read about what happened to a forum member recently.

Bitcoin Robbery

There are several of us who have said in the thread that we are not trying to convince anyone, or even talk about it, to avoid things like that.

[LogitechMouse]

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I don't know if any of you faced this challenge, if yes, how were you able to proceed?

Tried twice, and both of them didn't spend too much time in the forum. They're my friends, and I tried to tell them that there's an opportunity for them to earn in the forum, but they got overwhelmed and stopped browsing immediately because they don't know where to start too. That was in 2017 when I was still a newbie, and currently, I don't bring other people here to the forum. If they see the website, I'll just tell them the name of the website, and I'll let them browse it. I will not teach them where to start whatsoever because it's overwhelming at first since you don't know where to start. I felt the same feeling as well when I was starting.

What I did is I just read articles, watched documentaries at first then read some articles here to gain at least a bit of knowledge. It's hard to let people bring in the forum TBH, but if they're interested in interacting, and at the same time earning here then they can at least endure that feeling of getting overwhelmed at first.

How am I able to proceed? I just don't do it. After all, the forum is popular already so those who are interested in cryptocurrency might see this forum, browse to it, sign up and learn.

[Awaklara]

I don't know if any of you faced this challenge, if yes, how were you able to proceed?

I don't know why you want to tell everyone about Bitcoin and also this forum to people who don't know and maybe they know but have no interest.
I would only talk about Bitcoin to people who have an interest and it would be more comfortable. what you do will certainly be difficult because if you talk about it to other people who don't think about investing or using Bitcoin for them.
just a suggestion, try to be anonymous on this. it will be safer for you with your Bitcoin holdings.
I've seen people on social media share screenshots of their wallet balances. who knows what the purpose is, but they probably didn't think about the risks.

if your goal is to invite more people to the forum to understand Bitcoin. then you should talk to those who invest in Bitcoin. because many of those who invest in Bitcoin don't know what Bitcoin is. all they know is that investment assets can be traded.

[Kelward]

No, I don't have a hard time because I don't even try to convince anyone of anything related to Bitcoin. If I hear someone talking about it I play dumb. The less people know that I have Bitcoin, the better. And the less I would even think of talking about it while traveling around. You want to put a bull's eye on yourself.

This is the approach that I've taken now, I hold my Bitcoin in peace and do every cryptocurrency related activities without any advertisements, because people who don't understand Bitcoin unfortunately likens it to Ponzi or some scam project and I'd have a hard time trying to explain that it's not true. I was very enthusiastic about preaching Bitcoin to friends, but I never got any positive response, so i eventually gave up, I even removed the signboard in front of my shop, advertising that I collect Bitcoin as payments, because nobody did. The few friends that I told about this forum then where more interested about how soon they'll start to earn from campaigns, they lose interest when I tell then the slow process. I can only discuss Bitcoin with anybody if I see genuine interest in them.

[Nheer]

It only takes a dedicated mind and a strong mindset to go through the learning process of bitcoin and also be patient enough to learn as people only show interest in what they will make fast money from. When you tell them how people perform certain tasks to make money here they will be amazed and be eager to join but they are not patient enough to learn and gradually grow in the forum and after a while they suddenly lose interest and forget about the forum that’s why only few dedicated minds survive here.

I don’t see any reason why I should go through the stress of putting someone through and after a while they will quit because they can’t survive the forum, they are only focused on making money without wanting to learn anything, they can’t survive the forum without knowledge and it’s easy as that.

We all went through the same thing as a newbie but how fast you grow depends on how strong you are and how dedicated you are. Most of realized at an early stage that giving up is not an option so despite all the criticism we stood firm and remained focused on learning and that was how we were able to grow here. If newbies can have same mindset and determination they can also achieve their goal without giving up.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Everything is much simpler than what you write, OP. The first rule for beginners is not to copy anything from the Internet to the forum without a source; we will learn all the other rules in the process. If you invite people to the forum, you don’t need to motivate them precisely by the fact that they can earn money here; this creates a rush and impatience to increase in ranks, and as a result, the creation of thousands of posts that are of no value due to a temporary lack of knowledge of the information.
I tried to invite people from my circle to the forum, but they are not ready for Bitcoin yet, saying that it is a bubble. I don't think I need to waste time on people who don't listen.
But yes, I always provide the forum address, but I don’t consider it necessary to lead them by hand. Anyone interested will find ways here on their own.

[Outhue]

It's not like I will get paid bringing people on here, why should anyone sees it as a hard time? Because it's not by force, and I believe that anyone on here can easily tell people to come on this forum if they really want to learn everything crypto.

If the person is not dedicated they will get tired instantly when they open the forum, that's why you will see many inactive newbie accounts, they don't know where to start, and that's because they have doubt.

I have told many people about crypto but they never listened to me, because I don't have anything to show for it, they told me why I look so wretched and talking about how Bitcoin can change someone's life, but few years later things changed and they are surprised, I will only invite someone to this forum if I see the passion for crypto in them.

This days too many people like the easiest way out and if there is no passion and dedication in you it will be easier to quit crypto, it's hard for those who don't love it.

[LoyceV]

one of my main target was to introduce Bitcoin and this forum to as many people as I could.

Why? I like my privacy, and talking about Bitcoin to strangers is terrible OPSEC.

When I was first introduced into this forum, I was overwhelmed by the workload

Like any other forum, you join it for a reason (like this). There is no "workload", it's not a job, unless you joined with the intention of earning money from your signature, and in that case I think you joined for the wrong reasons.

No, I don't have a hard time because I don't even try to convince anyone of anything related to Bitcoin. If I hear someone talking about it I play dumb. The less people know that I have Bitcoin, the better. And the less I would even think of talking about it while traveling around. You want to put a bull's eye on yourself.

We even use code words at home, so the kids don't start talking about Bitcoin in school. Now that I think about it: in a way, OPSEC restricts Bitcoin adoption.

People might think you are rich when you introduce them or keep speaking about Bitcoin.

Knowing someone is rich isn't really a problem, if your Lambo costs half a million, it's registered in your name and you'll have insurance. Bitcoin is like cash, and you don't go around telling people your backpack is filled with cash.

[Bushdark]

I am having a hard time explaining and also giving an example to them what they haven't fully understand yet even though I already explained it. Well, it's not really necessary or a requirement to bring them to the forum. Actually, I have been a registered forum member and only make one person come to this forum to learn more about cryptocurrency. It didn't take long for me since he is interested to learn more that's why I told him about the forum and he's been in the forum for  years already.

Bringing people to the forum can be quite stressful because you will have to keep explaining one after the other about the rules and regulations they have to follow to be able to stay long here and grow there account especially when that kind of person do not have concrete knowledge about the forum. The forum can be complex at first but with time, as one keep reading and checking the website often, we get to understand how things works here.
 

[m2017]

"Do you have a hard time bringing new people to the forum?" - For what? Is a forum network marketing that requires you to attract new people? Of course not. Anyone who is interested will find information about the forum on their own.

During the Christmas holidays, I traveled to different places and one of my main target was to introduce Bitcoin and this forum to as many people as I could. I did but it was not really as easy as I expected because at a point, I was confused on where to start and how to proceed. I wanted a way of shortening the entire process for them, knowing that not everyone will be patient to go through the complex and rigorous process of learning about Bitcoin and the forum itself as a newbie. When I was first introduced into this forum, I was overwhelmed by the workload, the rules, many things to learn and indeed the expectations from me as a newbie. I actually ran away, stayed for a very long time before I remembered I had to face the new task for which I signed up.

Imposing it on others most often only pushes them away from it. Stop being intrusive.

I picked myself up and proceeded and I consider that one of the best decision of my life. Today I'm more than motivated to help as many people as possible to grasp this whole things as I know the benefits are innumerable. I don't consider it enough to encourage them to read through the forum because I still remember how difficult it was for me as a newbie, so I'm challenged in my spirit that there should be an easier way to go about introducing the entire concept to newbies.  

Before you start helping others, help yourself first. Those who really need it will be able to cope with everything without you, and those who don’t need it - even your help will be in vain.

There are no short cuts. You can't do without difficulties. Get used to it. Achieving any reward will require serious effort. Without effort there is no reward.

I don't know if any of you faced this challenge, if yes, how were you able to proceed?

There's no problem. If you have the desire, everything is doable.

[Lucius]

one of my main target was to introduce Bitcoin and this forum to as many people as I could.

Why? I like my privacy, and talking about Bitcoin to strangers is terrible OPSEC.
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Obviously, there are very big differences in terms of personal safety when it comes to people from African countries, as is the case with the OP, and all those who live in Europe or the US/UK. It is easy to notice that they often post photos from their meetings/lectures, their location, and even personal information such as age and name.

I think they are much more emotional and eager to share it with others and not worry too much about their safety. It seems dangerous and unnecessary to us, but it is difficult to change anything in this matter until for one reason or another, the change happens by itself.

[YOSHIE]

Do you have a hard time bringing new people to the forum?

I don't find it difficult to introduce Bitcoin or Bitcointalk to them, in fact I don't need to teach them and register here, they can do it if they want, the risk is higher if I direct them here, let them come and learn on their own, from 1-2 failed attempts to three times they will succeed, I can't afford to complain every time.

I used to come here of my own accord, without bothering other people, as time went by I learned and tried to understand what was discussed here, slowly I found a way in which I could do something good for myself.

[Zoomic]

I am surprised to know that people actually go through the stress of preaching about Bitcoin and the forum to people who at the end even feel reluctant to learn. Its quite funny! I do not go through this stress at all. If I must teach you about Bitcoin and introduce you to the forum too, you must be well deserving of it. Going about trying to teach random people about my source of income is not wise at all, it will only be drawing more attention to me.

We still have lots of people who do not really understand how Bitcoin works. They believe anyone who owns a unit of Bitcoin or even talks about it is a lord already. This mentality may not go well if the people whom we are innocently trying to help have a totally different intention. Anyone who really wants to enjoy the benefits of Bitcoin will look for a way to learn. Bitcoin is no longer a hidden opportunity, it is really popular now.

[Dunamisx]

Bringing someone down here is not the problem, there's nothing bad if they also share in the benefits we have from bitcoin and learn new things, but this has to be that they are determined to join and not that we compelled them joining, in other not to make it look like you're forcing them and when they comes they begin to spam around, we also must take time in allowing them understand the main idea behind the creation of this forum, mentor them of possible and teach them the needful.

[Odusko]

I am surprised to know that people actually go through the stress of preaching about Bitcoin and the forum to people who in the end even feel reluctant to learn. It's quite funny! I do not go through this stress at all. If I must teach you about Bitcoin and introduce you to the forum too, you must be well deserving of it. Going about trying to teach random people about my source of income is not wise at all, it will only be drawing more attention to me.

We still have lots of people who do not really understand how Bitcoin works. They believe anyone who owns a unit of Bitcoin or even talks about it is a lord already. This mentality may not go well if the people whom we are innocently trying to help have a totally different intention. Anyone who really wants to enjoy the benefits of Bitcoin will look for a way to learn. Bitcoin is no longer a hidden opportunity, it is really popular now.

The motivation to discover Bitcoin is individual build and for that I think is unwise to some extent to try to teach a random set of people about something they may not likely have an interest in or have a different perception towards it, this is why it is better to remain private and be carcoconscious who you discuss with or try to reach the line of Bitcoin.
Sometimes the zeal that individuals develop internally is what strengthens their motivation to learn about Bitcoin and if you ask me, that is the way I discovered Bitcoin so for that I will definitely want others to discover Bitcoin that way too, zones a big risk to try to teach those who have a totally different mentality towards bitcoin.

[Pokapoka124]

It’s easier to introduce Bitcointalk to someone who’s not new to bitcoin. They already have an idea of how Bitcoin works and are enthusiastic about learning more about bitcoin. Telling them about a forum that’s all about Bitcoin will surely be something that they will be interested to hear. They do not need to know about earning opportunities in the forum, signature campaigns and bounties are of no importance to them.

[Abu-Naim]

I am surprised to know that people actually go through the stress of preaching about Bitcoin and the forum to people who at the end even feel reluctant to learn. Its quite funny! I do not go through this stress at all. If I must teach you about Bitcoin and introduce you to the forum too, you must be well deserving of it. Going about trying to teach random people about my source of income is not wise at all, it will only be drawing more attention to me.

We still have lots of people who do not really understand how Bitcoin works. They believe anyone who owns a unit of Bitcoin or even talks about it is a lord already. This mentality may not go well if the people whom we are innocently trying to help have a totally different intention. Anyone who really wants to enjoy the benefits of Bitcoin will look for a way to learn. Bitcoin is no longer a hidden opportunity, it is really popular now.

I also don't know why some people feel like sharing the information about this forum to some people that are not even willing to learn about bitcoin or crypto. It will look as if you are forcing them to join bitcointalk forum which may make it look as if you have personal interest if they join the forum through you maybe they will think you have benefit for inviting them.

I only refer people to bitcointalk forum if they want some knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency because I know that it is a forum that teaches and guide people about bitcoin and some cryptocurrency related aspect.

[Mia Chloe]

No I don't have a hard time bringing people to the forum. Though I haven't.
However what I do have a hard time doing is trying to convince people to adopt crypto or to explore the crypto space. This is because I think trying to convince them usually ends up messy. There is almost virtually no one on earth who hasn't heard about crypto. Besides Bitcoin talk is a public place and find this forum is very easy especially if you are interested in crypto especially Bitcoin.

Sometimes when you convince people to venture crypto they rush into investing in shit coins without taking time to understand the crypto space so they end up with losses and blame the person who convinced them and boom a +1 crypto hater.

[albon]

I don't know if any of you faced this challenge, if yes, how were you able to proceed?

Yes, I have gone through this challenge many times, and I succeeded a number of times and did not succeed other times. This is due to the fact that the new people I invite do not always have the same level of understanding, passion for Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies in general, or the ability to learn. Some may not like the forum interface or the way topics are presented here, among other factors. The challenge would be smoother if the people I invited had prior knowledge of Bitcoin and had seen documentaries or stories about Bitcoin and its advantages. If they discover that Bitcointalk is the foundational forum for Bitcoin, after this, they would likely be curious to register an account here, explore what has been posted, and gain knowledge and experience before moving towards investing and trading digital gold.