[Libertas]

I didn't get hazed when I joined, maybe because I was at ROK for a while before that.

Generally don't act like a faggot and you won't be hazed.

Maybe there should be some encouragement of the local tribes more going forward?

[The Beast1]

I've been reviewing my earliest threads. I didn't get hazed. There were a few posts of mine though that had other posters saying , "chill the f*ck out" . Heck had a few spats here and there later on too.

This forum helped chip away aspects of my personality that looking back now almost disgust me. I'm grateful I wasn't too pompous. Surprisingly, this was the first forum I joined where I did read the rules before posting.

[Comte De St. Germain]

(12-01-2016 08:44 AM)Libertas Wrote:  

I didn't get hazed when I joined, maybe because I was at ROK for a while before that.

Generally don't act like a faggot and you won't be hazed.

Maybe there should be some encouragement of the local tribes more going forward?

You and QC were posting gold on RoK in those days. Think you were already you knew the deal by that point(suffice to say students of history tend to be more meek and self censor so you were posting little until you knew the score).

[Roosh]

(12-01-2016 02:38 AM)Suits Wrote:  

(11-30-2016 11:34 AM)Roosh Wrote:  

There is no rule against telling newbs how to improve. Giving advice that goes along with a joke or soft insult is okay, but if you're just attacking newbs you don't like because they embarrassed themselves, this will be seen as attacking a member. If you cross the line, you will get a warning so you know where that line is.

Roosh, can we still go all "welcome to the forum" on guys who start a new thread with a single link, an unrelated thread title, no description, and zero analysis and commentary?

Yes definitely. That is being helpful. I should have defined "hazing" better, but it's really just rough insults without providing help.

[rkIE]

I really appreciate the transparency and simplification of the rules here! After getting warned for posting in the Trump thread on election night, I've been very skittish about posting much on the forum because I don't want to get banned from here! I definitely should have read the rules more thoroughly before posting there, so putting them in the forefront with this thread is of great benefit! The upside is that in the future I will be much more focused on following the rules and keeping my posts within the guidelines.

I want you to know that, as someone who hasn't posted much to date, I really appreciate the focus you're putting on supporting new members! It really does a lot to make me feel welcome on the forum. I definitely hope to contribute a lot here in the future.

[The Beast1]

(12-01-2016 11:17 AM)rkIE Wrote:  

I really appreciate the transparency and simplification of the rules here! After getting warned for posting in the Trump thread on election night, I've been very skittish about posting much on the forum because I don't want to get banned from here! I definitely should have read the rules more thoroughly before posting there, so putting them in the forefront with this thread is of great benefit! The upside is that in the future I will be much more focused on following the rules and keeping my posts within the guidelines.

I want you to know that, as someone who hasn't posted much to date, I really appreciate the focus you're putting on supporting new members! It really does a lot to make me feel welcome on the forum. I definitely hope to contribute a lot here in the future.

Seriously bro, keep posting and don't be scared. Don't post in the politics subforum until you have 250 posts. Beyond that, it takes a lot of douchbaggery to get a warning and ban from a mod.

You may get razzed by other forum members (if you're a dick/psychopath) but generaly we're pretty welcoming here.

Take a look at some of my earliest threads. I got razed a few times here and there. To be fair, this forum took me down a notch and helped eliminate that red pill hubris people get after taking the dive.

[Samseau]

(12-01-2016 02:12 AM)Cattle Rustler Wrote:  

A good way to avoid getting hazed on...adding value! I lurked around my new account back in 2013 for a month, then my first post was updating a datasheet that was outdated. First couple of posts were just adding value and contributing. Then I started to think my mind or asking questions.

Although there are some funny "OP is a faggot" GIFs.

Either provide value or ask questions! Understated and very important.

When people ask questions it allows other members to provide value, and chances are the person who answers you will provide value to other guys who had the same question but never thought of asking it.

Ask, and ye shall receive.

[Uzisuicide]

Newbies are the bread and butter of message boards because they represent growth. I've seen some poor treatment of them from time to time that I thought was excessive. We all know when we're being a dick, I think the line is pretty much drawn there.

Uzi

[MongolianAbroad]

(11-29-2016 09:47 AM)Roosh Wrote:  

So that's all I wanted to mention. I think Trump's election will lighten up the forum a bit. Time will tell.

On that note, does anyone else feel like a weight's been lifted off your shoulders since Trump won?

Also, have you guys noticed how lefties that have been in caves for 8 years are coming out of hibernation, like Michael Moore, for example?

[Travesty]

(11-29-2016 09:47 AM)Roosh Wrote:  

"OP is a faggot" hazing that goes on. While that hazing can be humorous...

Last time you ever see me in the Newbie Forum.

[ScrapperTL]

(12-01-2016 05:01 PM)Spaniard88 Wrote:  

(11-29-2016 09:47 AM)Roosh Wrote:  

So that's all I wanted to mention. I think Trump's election will lighten up the forum a bit. Time will tell.

On that note, does anyone else feel like a weight's been lifted off your shoulders since Trump won?

Also, have you guys noticed how lefties that have been in caves for 8 years are coming out of hibernation, like Michael Moore, for example?

This is greater than weight.
With Trump's victory I feel like:
I have the longest Cock on Planet Earth.
Mindset is even more tuned in to the Dominance, Confidence, Alpha Frequency.
Patriarchy is Rising, Shitlord's are Grinning, my Smirk is like a Dagger swiftly sliding sweetly into every Liberal Heart.

Let them come out of the wood work, we have nothing to fear.
We the Red Pill Community are Machiavellians, Businessmans, Martial Artists and Leaders.

These lefties coming out from the shadows are nothing but frail Beta Cucks.
Even if they land a blow, it ain't gonna do shit!

[Jean Valjean]

(11-30-2016 11:34 AM)Roosh Wrote:  

There is no rule against telling newbs how to improve. Giving advice that goes along with a joke or soft insult is okay, but if you're just attacking newbs you don't like because they embarrassed themselves, this will be seen as attacking a member. If you cross the line, you will get a warning so you know where that line is.

I guess another way to put it is, make sure your criticism is civil and constructive. It is possible to do that while also giving an honest appraisal and setting whatever boundaries are needed. I wonder, by the way, if some method of upvoting and/or downvoting, or otherwise tagging, threads could be helpful in dealing with trolls.

[Phoenix]

(12-02-2016 07:56 AM)Jean Valjean Wrote:  

I guess another way to put it is, make sure your criticism is civil and constructive.

Don't think so. It being constructive alone is enough.

[RexImperator]

Quote:

Although there are some funny "OP is a faggot" GIFs.

[redbeard]

Mods, have you considered making a mandatory "pledge" period?

When I joined the forum, I signed up on January 5th. I didn't make the new member list on time, so I had to wait until February to become active. This month of "new member status" was an amazing time where I read threads, learned the culture, and began to understand what the community would expect from me. By the time I was posting, I was very familiar with the forum.

Requiring a month of "pledge" status, where new members can't post, would guarantee that newbies have to read the forum for a while before posting. Many members, like myself, had a period like this, but there are some who register late in the month who can post within a week of registration.

(11-30-2016 11:05 AM)ScrapperTL Wrote:  

(11-30-2016 10:51 AM)The Beast1 Wrote:  

I always viewed the hazing as a good thing. Most of the guys that got triggered by it would have ended up banned anyway (a la Littledark).

The guys that quickly reply back to their hazing in good spirits tend to stick around and continue to post high quality content.

As a relatively new member here (almost a year), this was my exact experience.
I'm glad I kept a thick skin, remained humble and tried my best to respect all of you as mentors.
This community has helped me grow mentally, physically and spiritually in mind-blowing ways that were unimaginable to me prior to joining.

I agree with Roosh that bringing the hazing down a notch (but only a single notch) could potentially be very beneficial.
As Red Pill Society grows and word spreads, this can only help our plight in the long run.

Scrapper, I'd like to take the moment to commend you for being a great example of what a newbie should do. Newbies should come in, give value, and only speak on what they're educated on. I remember your scrap metal datasheet well and think of it whenever I see your name. You came into the testosterone threads and dropped knowledge. While most newbies ask silly questions that can be Googled, you post long, well-informed posts that further the discussion. Newbies, take note.

[Beijong]

I see the no text speak rule is still in effect

Sometimes when I'm typing on a mobile it spills over accidentally. I hope we can relax that one over time too. Nothing excessive, but the odd 'lol' is a commonly understood display of finding a situation comical and I don't think it warrants bans or even warnings.

Just my 2 cents

I do think the new "no hazing" rule is great

[ScrapperTL]

(12-02-2016 04:04 PM)redbeard Wrote:  

Mods, have you considered making a mandatory "pledge" period?

When I joined the forum, I signed up on January 5th. I didn't make the new member list on time, so I had to wait until February to become active. This month of "new member status" was an amazing time where I read threads, learned the culture, and began to understand what the community would expect from me. By the time I was posting, I was very familiar with the forum.

Requiring a month of "pledge" status, where new members can't post, would guarantee that newbies have to read the forum for a while before posting. Many members, like myself, had a period like this, but there are some who register late in the month who can post within a week of registration.

(11-30-2016 11:05 AM)ScrapperTL Wrote:  

(11-30-2016 10:51 AM)The Beast1 Wrote:  

I always viewed the hazing as a good thing. Most of the guys that got triggered by it would have ended up banned anyway (a la Littledark).

The guys that quickly reply back to their hazing in good spirits tend to stick around and continue to post high quality content.

As a relatively new member here (almost a year), this was my exact experience.
I'm glad I kept a thick skin, remained humble and tried my best to respect all of you as mentors.
This community has helped me grow mentally, physically and spiritually in mind-blowing ways that were unimaginable to me prior to joining.

I agree with Roosh that bringing the hazing down a notch (but only a single notch) could potentially be very beneficial.
As Red Pill Society grows and word spreads, this can only help our plight in the long run.

Scrapper, I'd like to take the moment to commend you for being a great example of what a newbie should do. Newbies should come in, give value, and only speak on what they're educated on. I remember your scrap metal datasheet well and think of it whenever I see your name. You came into the testosterone threads and dropped knowledge. While most newbies ask silly questions that can be Googled, you post long, well-informed posts that further the discussion. Newbies, take note.

Really appreciate it brother, thank you.

[la bodhisattva]

(12-02-2016 04:45 PM)Beijong Wrote:  

I see the no text speak rule is still in effect

Sometimes when I'm typing on a mobile it spills over accidentally. I hope we can relax that one over time too. Nothing excessive, but the odd 'lol' is a commonly understood display of finding a situation comical and I don't think it warrants bans or even warnings.

Just my 2 cents

I do think the new "no hazing" rule is great

I believe using "haha" is sufficient for displaying a poster's amusement to a comment. No one says "lol" in real life unless they're a buzzfeed "columnist."

[roberto]

(12-02-2016 08:28 PM)la bodhisattva Wrote:  

(12-02-2016 04:45 PM)Beijong Wrote:  

I see the no text speak rule is still in effect

Sometimes when I'm typing on a mobile it spills over accidentally. I hope we can relax that one over time too. Nothing excessive, but the odd 'lol' is a commonly understood display of finding a situation comical and I don't think it warrants bans or even warnings.

Just my 2 cents

I do think the new "no hazing" rule is great

I believe using "haha" is sufficient for displaying a poster's amusement to a comment. No one says "lol" in real life unless they're a buzzfeed "columnist."

'Haha' does my head in. It's worse than 'lol' when you're texting an airheaded 18 year old.

[emuelle1]

I never got hazed, but I participate in fits and starts. I also never got belligerent with any forum members. That's usually what gets them. Before the last time I went away from the forum when I gave up trying to keep up with "The Donald Trump Thread", I noticed newbies who were respectful and added value didn't get challenged for posting without 250 posts, while those that came in as assholes did.

The Trump thread was awesome, but while it was growing between 20 and 100 pages a day, I couldn't have kept up even if it was my full time job.