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Posted by: Gryphaena Jun 29 2015, 01:47 PM

There's some people floating around trying to get the Achievement, so I thought I'd write a little thread.

I don't think there's been a Guide thread written for it.

If this is against the Rules in some way, I apologize.


Using tips from this list, user https://gpx.plus/user/Harribel was able to get Social Network in 10 days!

They made special use of PMing people who help with Social Network and being an active user.


Useful Hints

1. Be as active as possible. People will add you if you show yourself to be a dependable clicker.

Click the people on your PalPad and the people who added you before other lists. (suggested by Luneon)

2. Make friends on the Forums and Discord, some real networking.
Don't join Discord just for adds, though. There is a channel for GPX+ requests where asking for SN help is allowed.
Some people might add you. (suggested by Beausy)

3. Be patient about the achievement or actively work on it when you get close, whichever you think makes sense for you.

4. Do not add beg users who do not accept PMs about Social Network. You will be warned 10%. This is a http://forums.gpx.plus/index.php?showtopic=6991 .

5. Take the opportunity if someone's Status says they accept PMs asking for SN help (and they have room). Read their Journal to see if they only add people with a certain number of adds. Tell them when you finally unlock the achievement so they can help someone else. (suggested by ROMANA)

For an easy way to find these people, click the "Networking Ninjas" banner in my signature and then scroll down until you see "Roster".

Click that and it will show you some people that accept PMs about Social Network. Be polite.

You can also search the "Users who have Social Network" list with the ctrl+f function using the keywords "PM for SN", "PM for SN help", "Social Network", or other permutations of the same.

You can also read their Journals to see if they do help but don't advertise in their Status.

6. Help other users get the achievement, you can get some adds that way as well.

Check the Online list or "Users who have been online today" list to see who else is trying for Social Network. Use ctrl+f and search for "SN" or "Social Network".

Here is one list you can use to see some people who do add-backs. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jkMr3NDL8hm6TF0I9eEWm5feI2e02J_xXLvhvAVURz8/edit?pli=1#gid=5912464&vpid=A1

7. Some people add just because they like your username, so if you can have a jazzy name, it can be worth it.

8. Use your status to keep track of how many adds you have, the closer you get, people will probably want to add you to help out. (suggested by Zapdos)

9. Clear out inactive people from your PalPad so you can help more people or just get more clicks. (suggested by springacres)

This is what I've got.

If you have more to add, fellow achievers of Social Network, please comment and I can update this. :]

Also, if this guide helped you out, comment here and let others know about it, please!

Posted by: ROMANA Jul 6 2015, 06:00 PM

The only thing I'd add to that is, if you ask someone (with a status saying they'll help) to add you for SN and they do, let them know when you get it, so they can take you off and add someone else

Posted by: Gryphaena Jul 6 2015, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(ROMANA @ Jul 6 2015, 04:00 PM)

The only thing I'd add to that is, if you ask someone (with a status saying they'll help) to add you for SN and they do, let them know when you get it, so they can take you off and add someone else

Posted by: MaddyMazey Nov 28 2015, 10:54 PM

This helped me, and I didn't have to spend hours reading it! (no offense, since that can be needed sometimes of course) Thank you!

Posted by: Gryphaena Nov 29 2015, 12:15 AM

I'm glad I was able to help. :] You're welcome!

Posted by: Gryphaena Dec 13 2015, 11:21 AM

If this thread isn't useful at all, I'd like to hear the reasons why, please.

Posted by: Jalakins Jun 13 2016, 11:48 AM

Thank you for this. It's very helpful!

Posted by: Gryphaena Jul 8 2017, 05:15 PM

Updated the guide with a little more elaboration for tip #5.

I have also seen someone get Social Network in as little as ten days, so it is possible to do this achievement quickly!

Posted by: yellowsofa Aug 6 2017, 05:54 PM

Will certainly take some of this into account.
Thank you for the tips

Posted by: Gryphaena Dec 13 2017, 11:23 PM

You're welcome, yellowsofa!

My poll now has 40 users that said this thread was useful, I hope it can see 50 that like it soon!

Posted by: Gryphaena May 27 2018, 07:54 PM

I elaborated on hint number 6 to be more helpful.

It was a little sparse before.

Posted by: springacres Jun 27 2018, 12:37 AM

One other thing I'd suggest is to occasionally clear your Pal Pad of inactive users - I know I had several users on mine who haven't logged in for years. (Actually, this is probably a good idea in general, just to make sure you're not clicking too many folks who may not click back.)

Posted by: Gryphaena Jun 27 2018, 06:41 PM

Ah, thank you, springacres!

I'll be sure to put that on my guide.

I think you also voted in my poll, I appreciate it. :]

Posted by: springacres Jun 28 2018, 12:17 AM

QUOTE(Gryphaena @ Jun 27 2018, 06:41 PM)

Posted by: SunnyB007 Jan 5 2019, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys.....

I will surely try and get all the suggested points covered.

Cheers to Social Networking.

Posted by: Gryphaena Jan 5 2019, 10:50 PM

Hello Sunny, thanks for voting in my poll, if the 54th vote was you.

If it wasn't thanks to whomever it was!

I hope more people can find this thread and get the achievement! :]

Posted by: Stewen Nov 11 2019, 03:13 PM

Very helpful guide! I'm finally deciding to chase after SN and your tips will definitely help me out haha

Posted by: Gryphaena Nov 11 2019, 03:17 PM

Thank you, Stewen!

I hope more people who need this thread can find it! :]

Posted by: Paparazzi Nov 14 2019, 05:43 PM

this is so helpful thank you!! since i added my social network progress to my status i seem to have gotten a lot more adds which is a great start.

Posted by: Gryphaena Nov 14 2019, 08:33 PM

Hello Paparazzi, I'm glad I've made something helpful to the community! :]

Posted by: Dango Feb 12 2020, 09:23 AM

added anyone in this thread who needs it

Posted by: Gryphaena Mar 21 2020, 06:33 PM

Updated hint #2 to include that the GPX+ Discord has a channel to make gpx+ requests, such as Social Network help.