Posted October 15, 200915 yr comment_73176 Recently I've noticed quite a lot of new members, a few of which have received many -1's. It's great we're getting new members but the post quality shouldn't be compromised.Therefore I thought it'd be handy for a Tips for New Members topic, where anyone can post tips or advice they think would be handy for new members to know.A few of mine:- Before anything else, read all Guidelines and rules topics- Before posting, I recommend watching the forum for a few days at least and seeing how it works, where information is, to minimize the amount of new topics where the information is somewhere else.- The obvious check, and check again spelling and grammar, just make sure it makes sense!Some of yours ?
October 15, 200915 yr comment_73178 new members should really look around the fourms abit befor making pointless topics!(James6 I dont think this is a pointless topic, sorry if it sounds like I was saying that,)
October 15, 200915 yr comment_73179 A great topic, thanks James. Please don't be put off if some members are a bit forward with you at times for doing something wrong. Everyone makes mistakes, and we might just give friendly reminders once in a while. We're all friendly, and want you to have an enjoyable time on these forums!
October 15, 200915 yr Author comment_73180 Agreed, on forums in particular, you can read something and in your mind hear it as quite aggressive. Everyone on this forum that I've spoken to, is absolutely great fun and brilliant to talk to and discuss what we're all here for, Thorpe Park, Chessington and Alton Towers ( The main ones ) Usually things aren't intended as they come across.
October 15, 200915 yr comment_73181 Even current members don't do this...Read your post before posting to ensure everything is correct.The two that I see the most are:1. Spelling mistakes.2. Lack of basic English. (For example: Capital Letters).I can understand the odd mistake, but some are just contantly making mistakes.Great topic James by the way.
October 15, 200915 yr comment_73206 I agree, great topic. I also agree that spelling, grammar and punctuation really does my head in. I know that I make occasional mistakes, especially when using the phone, but read what you have written. If it doesn't make sense to you, it won't make sense to anyone else.For all members, old and new, we should be like one big happy family. There's no need to pick on new members, nobody is better than anyone else ... except those with their names in lights!
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73287 Nice topic James,If you forget to proof read your post, and then realise that you have made some mistakes, edit it, I have noticed that some people do not edit their posts even after being told they have made an error, also don't double post, if you have a question or something you would like to post in the same topic and you were the last poster, edit your post.
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73316 I have minus points but I have said some pointless things, the only thing I wish is that people give you plusses more so that you can make up for minuses
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73319 I have minus points but I have said some pointless things, the only thing I wish is that people give you plusses more so that you can make up for minusesPlusses and Minuses are given quite a bit I feel. I don't feel that it is just negatives.
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73321 I have minus points but I have said some pointless things, the only thing I wish is that people give you plusses more so that you can make up for minusesWell people will give you plusses if they like your post, if you consistently get minus's and it bugs you, have a think about the way you post and see if you can find any reasons as to why you might be minuses. (I'm not saying your posts are bad as I haven't noticed this, but if you've noticed you're getting minus's then maybe they could be improved)Personally I don't think the plusses and minuses things aren't something to be majorly worrying about.
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73335 My tip is enjoy the time you spend on TPM you will meet and get to know some great people.
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73338 Great topic!I agree with what everyone else has said, follow the forum for a few days, and just make sure that you check what you have written before you post it.
October 16, 200915 yr comment_73368 I think the plus/minus system is pointless. If you are getting a lot of minuses, it's nothing to worry about. I don't judge a person I don't know by the amount of minuses or plusses they have.
October 17, 200915 yr Author comment_73507 Eventually the plus/minus thing will balance out. I started off with a few minus' but as others have said, it's nothing to worry about. I'd just think extra carefully when your posting.Another thing I've noticed though lately with all these new members is the amount of pointless new topics,New people's I recommend you really do search everywhere to see if a similar topic exists, and then ask yourself is it really 100% relevant, or are people going to find it interesting/fun to talk about.An idea I had recently is, too create a few more roles in the forum and have a couple of "Forum Manager" type roles, where 2 people especially knowledgeable about that particular park would get that role and can patrol that forum and make admins lives easier. Also new members could PM a Forum Manager about whether a topic is worth starting.So there could be 2 Forum Managers for Thorpe Park2 Forum Managers for Chessingtonand 2 Forum Managers for Alton TowersWhat do you guys think? I was pretty pleased with myself when I thought it up.
October 17, 200915 yr comment_73591 I think that sounds like a good idea!It would stop pointless new topics being created
October 17, 200915 yr comment_73598 I think that sounds like a good idea!It would stop pointless new topics being created The pointless topics get deleted if we feel they are pointless.
October 17, 200915 yr comment_73599 Obviously the forum has to have some degree of moderation and a few house rules to keep everything in order, and I personally feel at the moment things are working. But obviously, what members think is just as important as what we do, if not more as its you who make's the forum what it is. So if anyone does have any suggestions / problems or concerns with how the forums are please do not hesitate to let me know in a PM / Email and I'll look into it for you
October 17, 200915 yr comment_73607 I personally think these advertising adds are a nuisence, thanks admins for jumping onto them and deleting them.
October 21, 200915 yr comment_73911 My tips are no matter how unfriendly someone is be nice to them cause it will cause you less hassle.Don't attack anyone who critises(sp?) you.Most off all if you need any help contact a mod or admin or even an older member.
November 23, 200915 yr comment_77095 My tips are no matter how unfriendly someone is be nice to them cause it will cause you less hassle.Exactly!Most people that you feel are being unfriendly are actually usually just trying to help you.
November 24, 200915 yr comment_77191 One thing that I learnt when I joined, was that being polite is the best way to go on these forums. If you are nice to someone on here, then in return you and your opinion will be treated with respect. By the way, good thread James
December 24, 201014 yr comment_105512 One thing to learn quickly is that you should keep away from 'certain' members... No matter how discriminatory that sounds it is a very important tip for new members! You don't want to be deemed "not worthy of being a member of Mania Hub" like I was!
December 24, 201014 yr comment_105526 One thing to learn quickly is that you should keep away from 'certain' members... No matter how discriminatory that sounds it is a very important tip for new members! You don't want to be deemed "not worthy of being a member of Mania Hub" like I was! Yeah no matter how you worded that, offence was taken. Noted and have fun.My tip is not to use annoying colours that hurt other peoples eyes when posting, black is the new all colours =D
December 24, 201014 yr comment_105554 Noted and have fun? That sounds, erm, ominous.But, good point about the colours! I bet this colour cheapens my posts in some people's view. Bit of a habit of mine, I should stop.
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