What is the purpose of the sections in the forum?

[PalmYra]

Good day forum!
I am completely new to the forum, I don't have much idea about the forum. I found this forum through some research. After entering the forum, I can see different sections. Using common sense, I understand that the sections have different purposes. Can anyone give me an idea about the purposes of the sections? Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

[PrivacyG]

I do not want to sound rude at all but each section of the Forum has a clear name with a pretty detailed description under it.  Bitcoin Discussion, Mining, Beginners & Help, Off-topic et cetera, are they not clear enough names?

Beginners & Help is the place to start.  Obviously..

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

Using common sense, I understand that the sections have different purposes. Can anyone give me an idea about the purposes of the sections?

About forum's board purposes, you can see description of each forum board, or you can read this thread.
Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ. Search with "Guidelines for threads" and read forum board descriptions.

Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

To learn about Bitcoin and forum, you can visit boards with Bitcoin in names, and generally with Beginners & Help board where you can ask about almost everything like about Bitcoin or the forum too.

More forum discussion specifically should go to Meta board.

Read sticky threads for learning basics quickly.
Bitcointalk sticky threads] Newbies - read before starting.

[promise444c5]

On every board you visit, you will likely see one or more sticky threads / pinned threads at the very top over other threads..

Read them if you still don’t understand why the specific Board was giving the particular name.
Hence the pinned threads aren’t only meant for descriptions, you can get a lot of answers to that silly questions you want to ask ( just like this one ) already  without creating any thread.

[aioc]

I can see different sections. Using common sense, I understand that the sections have different purposes. Can anyone give me an idea about the purposes of the sections? Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

I'm surprised by this question because every section has a detailed description of what the sections are all about and what can be discussed there.
If you've been to school, you'll know that if you go to a math subject, all the discussions there are all about math; just use your common sense, and you're good to go.

[Stalker22]

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Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

To really learn, it is usually best to just dive in and read for yourself.  You can check out the Beginners & Help section first to clear up any initial questions you might have.  After that, spend some time in the Bitcoin Discussion area if you want to really get a grasp on how the technology works.

Dont expect a guided tour.  Use the search bar, read the pinned threads in each section, and observe how people interact before you start posting.  Most of what you need to know has already been answered a thousand times.  Your common sense should tell you how to find those answers yourself.

[OgNasty]

Different sections of the forum also have different rules.  For example, some sections may not let you edit or delete posts.  Some may have loosened rules about what you can post. 

[PalmYra]

I can see different sections. Using common sense, I understand that the sections have different purposes. Can anyone give me an idea about the purposes of the sections? Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

I'm surprised by this question because every section has a detailed description of what the sections are all about and what can be discussed there.
If you've been to school, you'll know that if you go to a math subject, all the discussions there are all about math; just use your common sense, and you're good to go.

I don't think I asked such a stupid question. You probably didn't know the purpose of each room in the school on your first day of school. However, with time, those rooms also become familiar. Each section is easy for you because you know them. I will also learn with time, but your help will help me learn faster.

Even if you are left in an unfamiliar city, all the streets become familiar at some point, but if you get directions, it is easier and faster to recognize those streets. I hope I was able to explain to you why I asked the above question.

Even I asked two questions in my post, but I got only one question from you, because this answer was easy to give after seeing the first reply.


I have already received the answers I need from some people. The answer to the first question is to read the pinned posts on each board and the answer to the second post is to spend as much time as possible in the Beginners & Help section. I need to spend time on the Meta board to learn about the forum.
Thanks everyone for your help.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Yer first merit given for catching on very quickly and letting us know.  
As others have said, when you have questions, please scan a page or two of existing topics in the various areas, odds are someone else has asked the same questions and gotten replies. Of course feel free to add to them! Good luck here.

[GeorgeJohn]

Good day forum!
I am completely new to the forum, I don't have much idea about the forum. I found this forum through some research. After entering the forum, I can see different sections. Using common sense, I understand that the sections have different purposes. Can anyone give me an idea about the purposes of the sections? Which sections should I be more active in to learn about the forum and Bitcoin?

Each of the sections has its own discussion base on agenda, opinion or problems/solution you're to render to support the forum..but as a newbie that doesn't know anything about forum..And if you want to know about forum, visit meta, but if you want to learn and ask questions, visit Beginners & Help, Bitcoin discussion sections, is were Bitcoin are been discussed fully, but as a newbie, it's encouraging for you to read across the sections, that will enable you to catch up very fast in bitcointalk forum...