Hey, SWF. It's boring old Heartz
, here again to blabber about random stuff that most people have no care for.
My objective in this thread is to cover a few key elements that can assist in becoming a respected member of an online community, mainly forums such as this one.
A few members have the tendency to aim for such a title with the most unusual methods, such as posting in every thread, having an obscene username, or by spreading sob stories for pity. These actually cause hatred, and you WILL be ridiculed for all the days of your life. You might even end up on Encyclopedia Dramatica; "tyciol" becomes the utmost example for this.
The idea is to participate in a slow and steady pace. You cannot expect to be so renowned on your first day, especially not in the larger communities. Take this time to go over the following methods that could possibly help the average member not be a loser:
#1: The first (not second) impression.
Basically NOT screwing up your first try. These naturally begin with an introduction, or Meet and Greet thread. This isn't a requirement, but being welcomed can make the average newcomer feel more comfortable and...well, welcomed.
Your Meet and Greet thread title means EVERYTHING. People are attracted by unique titles, such as "I may be new, but I'm coming for YOU lol jk!" or "Glad to be here. Can I get a tour?" or "I am Heartz, the Femme Fatale Brawler". If you are going to name it something boring, then you will be thought as a very boring person. That's life for you.
The body. It doesn't have to be long, but it shouldn't be a one-liner either. You don't have to give your life story. People want to know what thrills you, what brought you to Smash, and how you ended up on Smash World Forums in the first place. As minor as this may sound, you'd get a decent amount of replies. No doubt about it.
2#: Your name. Got it memorized?
Very important. This may not matter to most, but the most unique and memorable names can attract other members, or atleast reduce the repelling rate. The best names in my opinion can be small, creative (yet simple), not made of only adverbs and verbs, has some sort of meaning, and describes you, with a concept to boot.
The random use of numbers and punctuation can make a name unattractive, because most likely it will be thought as a generic name that needed one or two non-letters to be accepted.
#3: Be yourself, but in a COOL way.
This pretty much means that you should act how you truly are, but add a unique twist to it, making it interesting. In my Meet and Greet thread, I typed in a noble, archaic tone, maintaining my polite, respectful nature, because that is what I am about.
People were really attracted to this apparently. I was a bit surprised myself. They liked the way I typed, because it was something unusual, yet so different and elegant. They wanted to see how I flow with it. I will never forget those words 'Til we meet on the battlefield..."
But enough about me.
#4: English, plz.
It doesn't have to be perfect, but it cannot be ******** either. The lack of this can get pretty bad. Coming into a thread like they have no sense of literature or grammar. As if their intent is for people to NOT understand what they are typing. Capitalizing every other letter, typing backwards, and using zeros for all "Os" gives a sign that you have no forum etiquette, and can be branded as a troll.
#5: Grow up and stay that way.
It is a fact, folks: most humans just plain out HATE kids, and if you present yourself as one, you'll be treated like one. That's the internet. We are unable to identify the people we meet online, so we base our reactions off of others' "actions". Members can get a noobish, immature vibe off of you. They can get VERY angry VERY easily when it comes to this.
The minimum age for most forums is 13. You aren't a kid anymore. If you are below this, I recommend some extra maturity, which may not be enough anyway. If this is a problem for you, you have the option of hiding your age, but your attitude? Not so much.
#6: Resourcefulness is resourceful.
HUGE factor. What people like in a person is their courtesy towards others. They arent about "Me Me ME". Helping people spreads your name rather quickly. To me, this is the most important out of all the methods. It doesn't matter what skills you have. Just taking the time to delightfully assist someone for even something so simple is a start, and doing it with a smile on your face as well, so to speak.
There are many ways to help people, and it all depends on your knowledge of things. If you are a graphic artist, make avatars and signatures for those who need it. Don't wait for them to ask, offer them. You can't help everybody, but just do what you can to help, and you will surely feel good about it in the end.
#7: The Game
"Oh awesome! I'm gonna be the greatest Smash Elitist EVER! Then everybody will be spamming my visitor wall asking for matches and some Smash tips! Right?!"
WRONG! Well, right actually, but it doesn't always have to be this way. Yes, this is actually a more powerful way to become a "renowned" member of a community, but doesnt always mean you will be respected. Humans are haters. They are envious for the things that others have that they don't, mostly fame and glory. But people get the wrong idea. Not all Smash elitists are cocky arseholes. They just...have alot of free time, is all.
Let this be a last resort. This can either be good or extremely, extremely bad.
#8: Why so serious?
Another good attribute for a respected member is a great sense of humor, or just being able to make people giggle, even with the most random of stuff. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian, though I've met some pretty hilarious people here. Your comedy can be slapstick, dry, crude, but as long as it doesn't offend anybody. Atleast I wouldn't suggest jokes like that.
"Oh how silly I am." ~Xiivi
#9: The next big thing.
Surprises, surprises, surprises. People just love them, don't they? What can keep a person from losing thier touch or "mojo" is by doing something new, something different, something completely random. It's always best to keep on the top of your A Game.
I won't use any examples for this. Very few people have taken things out of their sleeve that just shocks everyone. Something earth-trembling, web-trembling even. Of course, in a few cases, it is something that goes against site rules...
#10: Member discretion is advised...
What happens in real life, should stay in real life, especially any drama. If you are going on the web with any sob stories, you go to a specific thread or site willing to assist you in it. This normally isnt a problem, but I've experienced this alot, and it gets out of hand. People will share these sob stories as a means of getting sympathy and pity. That is literally a crying shame.
I like to come to the web for fun, but I just hate it when it gets shot down when I have to hear someone complaining about how their Wii was taken away and that they are gonna leave the Smashboards forever and all that. Most people don't want to hear that. You can really expose the type of pitiful person you are, and can lose respect immediately.
However, this can lie with being helpful. But if you do not give people the opportunity to help you, then you are...well...helpless.
#11: Look at all the freakin' colors, man. @_@
The colors are awesome. They stick out like a very red and bluish blistered sore thumb. This can also help in getting your name noticed. Of course, don't apply for the status just for the color, If you are a Smash Debater, do your job. If you are a Smash Writer, keep on writing. If you are an Itty Bitty Welcoming Committee Member, welcome newcomers in their Meet and Greet threads.
#12: Don't be a jerk.
Self-explanatory. Nobody likes one, so don't be one. Causing unnecessary arguments in threads that you don't even participate in, cracking jokes about people who need help, and backtalking Staff members are just one of the few things that make a jerk. They don't belong here.
Well, that about wraps up another random Hearty blog. Take care, guys.
, here again to blabber about random stuff that most people have no care for.My objective in this thread is to cover a few key elements that can assist in becoming a respected member of an online community, mainly forums such as this one.
A few members have the tendency to aim for such a title with the most unusual methods, such as posting in every thread, having an obscene username, or by spreading sob stories for pity. These actually cause hatred, and you WILL be ridiculed for all the days of your life. You might even end up on Encyclopedia Dramatica; "tyciol" becomes the utmost example for this.
The idea is to participate in a slow and steady pace. You cannot expect to be so renowned on your first day, especially not in the larger communities. Take this time to go over the following methods that could possibly help the average member not be a loser:
#1: The first (not second) impression.
Basically NOT screwing up your first try. These naturally begin with an introduction, or Meet and Greet thread. This isn't a requirement, but being welcomed can make the average newcomer feel more comfortable and...well, welcomed.
Your Meet and Greet thread title means EVERYTHING. People are attracted by unique titles, such as "I may be new, but I'm coming for YOU lol jk!" or "Glad to be here. Can I get a tour?" or "I am Heartz, the Femme Fatale Brawler". If you are going to name it something boring, then you will be thought as a very boring person. That's life for you.
The body. It doesn't have to be long, but it shouldn't be a one-liner either. You don't have to give your life story. People want to know what thrills you, what brought you to Smash, and how you ended up on Smash World Forums in the first place. As minor as this may sound, you'd get a decent amount of replies. No doubt about it.
2#: Your name. Got it memorized?
Very important. This may not matter to most, but the most unique and memorable names can attract other members, or atleast reduce the repelling rate. The best names in my opinion can be small, creative (yet simple), not made of only adverbs and verbs, has some sort of meaning, and describes you, with a concept to boot.
The random use of numbers and punctuation can make a name unattractive, because most likely it will be thought as a generic name that needed one or two non-letters to be accepted.
#3: Be yourself, but in a COOL way.
This pretty much means that you should act how you truly are, but add a unique twist to it, making it interesting. In my Meet and Greet thread, I typed in a noble, archaic tone, maintaining my polite, respectful nature, because that is what I am about.
People were really attracted to this apparently. I was a bit surprised myself. They liked the way I typed, because it was something unusual, yet so different and elegant. They wanted to see how I flow with it. I will never forget those words 'Til we meet on the battlefield..."
But enough about me.
#4: English, plz.
It doesn't have to be perfect, but it cannot be ******** either. The lack of this can get pretty bad. Coming into a thread like they have no sense of literature or grammar. As if their intent is for people to NOT understand what they are typing. Capitalizing every other letter, typing backwards, and using zeros for all "Os" gives a sign that you have no forum etiquette, and can be branded as a troll.
#5: Grow up and stay that way.
It is a fact, folks: most humans just plain out HATE kids, and if you present yourself as one, you'll be treated like one. That's the internet. We are unable to identify the people we meet online, so we base our reactions off of others' "actions". Members can get a noobish, immature vibe off of you. They can get VERY angry VERY easily when it comes to this.
The minimum age for most forums is 13. You aren't a kid anymore. If you are below this, I recommend some extra maturity, which may not be enough anyway. If this is a problem for you, you have the option of hiding your age, but your attitude? Not so much.
#6: Resourcefulness is resourceful.
HUGE factor. What people like in a person is their courtesy towards others. They arent about "Me Me ME". Helping people spreads your name rather quickly. To me, this is the most important out of all the methods. It doesn't matter what skills you have. Just taking the time to delightfully assist someone for even something so simple is a start, and doing it with a smile on your face as well, so to speak.
There are many ways to help people, and it all depends on your knowledge of things. If you are a graphic artist, make avatars and signatures for those who need it. Don't wait for them to ask, offer them. You can't help everybody, but just do what you can to help, and you will surely feel good about it in the end.
#7: The Game
"Oh awesome! I'm gonna be the greatest Smash Elitist EVER! Then everybody will be spamming my visitor wall asking for matches and some Smash tips! Right?!"
WRONG! Well, right actually, but it doesn't always have to be this way. Yes, this is actually a more powerful way to become a "renowned" member of a community, but doesnt always mean you will be respected. Humans are haters. They are envious for the things that others have that they don't, mostly fame and glory. But people get the wrong idea. Not all Smash elitists are cocky arseholes. They just...have alot of free time, is all.
Let this be a last resort. This can either be good or extremely, extremely bad.
#8: Why so serious?
Another good attribute for a respected member is a great sense of humor, or just being able to make people giggle, even with the most random of stuff. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian, though I've met some pretty hilarious people here. Your comedy can be slapstick, dry, crude, but as long as it doesn't offend anybody. Atleast I wouldn't suggest jokes like that.
"Oh how silly I am." ~Xiivi
#9: The next big thing.
Surprises, surprises, surprises. People just love them, don't they? What can keep a person from losing thier touch or "mojo" is by doing something new, something different, something completely random. It's always best to keep on the top of your A Game.
I won't use any examples for this. Very few people have taken things out of their sleeve that just shocks everyone. Something earth-trembling, web-trembling even. Of course, in a few cases, it is something that goes against site rules...
#10: Member discretion is advised...
What happens in real life, should stay in real life, especially any drama. If you are going on the web with any sob stories, you go to a specific thread or site willing to assist you in it. This normally isnt a problem, but I've experienced this alot, and it gets out of hand. People will share these sob stories as a means of getting sympathy and pity. That is literally a crying shame.
I like to come to the web for fun, but I just hate it when it gets shot down when I have to hear someone complaining about how their Wii was taken away and that they are gonna leave the Smashboards forever and all that. Most people don't want to hear that. You can really expose the type of pitiful person you are, and can lose respect immediately.
However, this can lie with being helpful. But if you do not give people the opportunity to help you, then you are...well...helpless.
#11: Look at all the freakin' colors, man. @_@
The colors are awesome. They stick out like a very red and bluish blistered sore thumb. This can also help in getting your name noticed. Of course, don't apply for the status just for the color, If you are a Smash Debater, do your job. If you are a Smash Writer, keep on writing. If you are an Itty Bitty Welcoming Committee Member, welcome newcomers in their Meet and Greet threads.
#12: Don't be a jerk.
Self-explanatory. Nobody likes one, so don't be one. Causing unnecessary arguments in threads that you don't even participate in, cracking jokes about people who need help, and backtalking Staff members are just one of the few things that make a jerk. They don't belong here.
Well, that about wraps up another random Hearty blog. Take care, guys.
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