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Apr 23 2009, 01:26 PM
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Insert whitty phrase here Group: +Donors Posts: 2 405 Joined: 27-August 08 From: London Member No.: 2 757 Faves |
A Guide To Introduction Threads An introduction thread is a crucial part of joining a new forum. It helps you to integrate yourself within the community, and pick up little helps and tips about forum life here. It can often be a difficult thing writing your first post and introducing yourself to strangers, so this guide is here to help, with lots of suggestions about things to say so you end up with more than a simple, ‘hi, I’m new’. An introduction thread is a very personal thing, and as such there’s no formula or right way of doing it. What you put in is completely up to you. These are some ideas to help you get going. Obviously, only put in what you feel comfortable saying. Some people are more private than others, and it’s perfectly alright if you don’t want to share certain things with a bunch of strangers on the internet. Your Name: This is a good way to start. Breaks the ice and even though it doesn’t say much, you’ll often find that once you’ve written something down it will be much easier to write more. You could talk about why you chose that name. Do you like Pokémon? Before GPX+, this was a redundant question, but now we are getting members who simply love click-ables, whether they’re Pokémon related or not. If you’re not into Pokémon, then what other stuff are you into, and if you are, how did you first get into it, who’s your favourite Pokémon, which games do you have. Plenty to talk about here Interests/Hobbies: What do you enjoy doing out in the real world. Do you play football, are you in a band. Everyone likes something, and if people know what you like, you’ll be a lot easier to talk to. Where Are You From: Might be a bit too personal for some people, but it’s a interesting thing to talk to people about. Any Questions: An introduction thread is a really good place to ask any questions you might have about the forums or GPX+. Don’t worry if you thing they sound stupid. It’s far better to ask than to try and guess and making a fool out of yourself. Don’t Ask People To Click Your Eggs: There is a reason for there being no click my egg threads, and asking people to click your eggs in your introduction thread just makes you look stupid. Reply To Your Welcomes: If people have taken the time to welcome you, have the decency to thank them, especially if they’ve answered any questions you may have had. Welcoming New Members: Welcoming a new member is a very nice thing to do, but make sure you give them a proper welcome. Try to say more than just ‘welcome to the forums’. If they’ve got a similar interest to you, maybe say something about that. If they haven’t really said anything in their introduction, then ask them a few questions. And whatever you do, don’t tell them that you’ve clicked their eggs. They’ll be able to see on their interactions box, and this is just as bad as asking for clicks This post has been edited by Flamer: Oct 21 2011, 07:04 PM |
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Apr 23 2009, 01:53 PM
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True king Group: +Donors Posts: 2 820 Joined: 5-August 08 From: Ireland Member No.: 2 552 The Runaways |
Nice work, Flamer. I vote that this topic to be pinned. It'll defiantly help out with all the noobish introduction threads popping up lately. (No insult intended, newbies. )
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Apr 23 2009, 02:18 PM
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The Junior Scientist Group: +Donors Posts: 92 Joined: 14-April 09 From: TN, USA Member No.: 11 648 The Gig |
I agree to the pinning comment above. ^
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Apr 23 2009, 02:21 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Validating Posts: 42 Joined: 20-April 09 Member No.: 13 723 Active Squad |
Thats cool, but you really needs a guide to introduce themselves? It makes them unique
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Apr 23 2009, 02:34 PM
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The Junior Scientist Group: +Donors Posts: 92 Joined: 14-April 09 From: TN, USA Member No.: 11 648 The Gig |
Well, this is more of a guide to stop all the useless 'hi im new feed my pets lawl' stuff.
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Apr 25 2009, 05:15 PM
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Zerkadelic Group: Root Administrators Posts: 3 688 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Texas Member No.: 2 My Favorites |
Pinned. Didn't realize you had already posted it.
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Jun 29 2009, 06:05 PM
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sex Group: +Donors Posts: 54 Joined: 17-April 09 Member No.: 12 526 Best |
lol nubs don't read. Their nub vision only sees the "New Topic" link.
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Jul 23 2009, 03:31 AM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Newbies Posts: 1 Joined: 28-June 09 From: England, United Kingdom Member No.: 39 713 Active Squad |
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Aug 18 2009, 08:33 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 15-August 09 Member No.: 57 089 Active Squad |
I think that if a new member don't know how to introduce himself, it would help him. That's give ideas.
QUOTE(epsilon) lol nubs don't read. Their nub vision only sees the "New Topic" link. I'm new and I've read the topic in first. -------------------- |
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Sep 7 2009, 09:29 AM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-September 09 From: Russia , Currently at U.A.E. Member No.: 61 375 Sweet Party)) |
Oh ok nice work and thats better that it is pinned
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Sep 24 2009, 12:41 AM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Newbies Posts: 0 Joined: 1-September 09 Member No.: 60 864 Its my brother's <33 |
Nice work Maan,And this is a good that it is pinned thread)
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Nov 25 2009, 06:18 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 3-August 09 Member No.: 53 558 Active Squad |
I think this is really nice to the new menbers
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Dec 6 2010, 09:05 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 6-December 10 Member No.: 123 071 Active Squad |
Hey, Thanks for this introductions, it helped me and my friends out alot
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Mar 7 2015, 05:47 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 20-February 15 Member No.: 229 526 Not enough room. |
Thank you for pinning this topic, I wasn't quite sure what to do at first until I saw this. It's a great help!
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