Tips for new LPA-ers

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    SecondCityKids

    SecondCityKids Hey John, What's Your Name Again? LPA Super Member

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    Do you have any interesting tips for new people that come to LPA
    What to do/what not to do
    things that go beyond common sense that has been covered in the Newbie Guide
    Be creative! :)

    tip: Don't tell your boyfriend/girlfriend to sign up for LPA. Once a break up happens they may become a major annoyance (believe me I know :lol:)
     
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    Casual D

    Casual D I WON'T BE YOUR CASUAL D. LPA Administrator

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    Ironically, we are in the process of re-doing our rules and refreshing our newbie guide for new members to make these forums even more accessible and easier to understand/use. We think you guys will enjoy the changes.

    We'll keep you all posted.
     
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    SecondCityKids

    SecondCityKids Hey John, What's Your Name Again? LPA Super Member

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    Sweet!.Now with that said
    Derek....Tip? lol
     
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    Casual D

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    Joe

    Joe It's all the same to me LPA Administrator

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    - Try making a decent signature & Avatar for your profile. something unique and eye catching. It's a great way to get people to recognize and notice you. If you don't have either of those, it's easy to get lost in the sea of new names.
     
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    Arlene

    Arlene Oh what tangled webs we weave LPA Super Member

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    And all newbs, Joe's signature and avatar are a lovely example :p
     
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    Joe

    Joe It's all the same to me LPA Administrator

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    Haha, thanks! I may have to edit that avatar a little. :shifty:
     
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    Arlene

    Arlene Oh what tangled webs we weave LPA Super Member

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    Oh reaaaallly? :shifty:

    Like, to "Andrew?" :p
     
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    Joe

    Joe It's all the same to me LPA Administrator

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    Haha, not quite. :whistling

    ...and to keep this thread on track! Another tip! If you're new, get into Arbitrary Notions in Random Chat and get to know people!
     
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    minuteforce

    minuteforce Danny's not here, Mrs. Torrance. LPA Team

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    My tip is, read Cracked. Because I f**king love that site and you should too. :lol:

    My real tip is, give your Linkin Park CD liner notes and/or any Linkin Park-related Wikipedia articles (just don't quote them) a good read, and watch Linkin Park interviews on YouTube, before you start new threads asking questions.
     
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    Casual D

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    Cracked is the best site ever, I was on the site when I posted that lol.
     
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    SecondCityKids

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    $pvcxGhxztCasey

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    think for yourself, question authority.

    EDIT: I really want to say something smart ass about what Jacob posted above me, but, fuck it, it's 2AM. I'll leave it for another day, another thread.
     
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    Jordan

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    As we've learnt from the comic thing from cracked, when you can't think of anything, attack their grammar.

    you're*

    :p
     
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    SecondCityKids

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    ha my fault
     
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    Arlene

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    Joe: :lol:

    Derek: HA I just read that thing you posted. It was hilarious!
     
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    Daniel

    Daniel Run for your life. LPA Super Member

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    I literally spent over an hour just surfing through that last night. :lol:

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    As for tips for newbies, I'm going to be the first to post an asshole tip. Please for the love of all that's holy, don't TYPE LYK DIS.
     
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    Gitsnik

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    Postwhore in WSAYLT and "Word Association" until you get a supermember status. :p

    A few months should be enough :lol:
     
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    Arlene

    Arlene Oh what tangled webs we weave LPA Super Member

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    Try to listen to everything people have to say, even if you don't agree!

    And if you post in say, the Advice Thread and expect advice from people, try reading through other people's issues and try to give them feedback, too :)
     
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    Theazninvasion68

    Theazninvasion68 It's like blood to a vampire, our tragic desire. LPA Super VIP

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    Cracked. LOL. :lol:!

    Tip #1 Follow rules.
    Tip #2 Post often as you can.
    Tip #3 Any opinion against you IS NOT an attack.
    Tip #4 Be friendly.
    Tip #5 Visit often.
    Tip #6 Don't let anything stop you.
    Tip #7 Except the rules, those will stop you.
    Tip #8 Drama-mama's and Drama-daddies is the anti-"cool" thing.
    Tip #9 Stay out of Drama on this forum, if you spot a Wild Drama incoming.
    Tip #10 Don't start Drama.
    Tip #11 We have an arcade. Have fun!
    Tip #12 Red members are the people you listen too.
    Tip #13 Yellow members are the people that like being here longer than they should be.
    Tip #14 Blue members are the people that haven't found that out yet.
    Tip #14.5 White members are the people who haven't posted enough yet.
    Tip #15 Derek is the all-mighty. Black/gray master.
    Tip #16 Custom Usertitle - Best thing to look forward too. Ever.
    Tip #17 Participate! Participate! You'll feel more and more welcomed.
    Tip #18 Don't be a creeper.
    Tip #19 Share with us!
    Tip #20 Hi, My name is Theazninvasion68, and I am a LPA member. :lol:
    Tip #21 Type lik dis n u wil nvr b hapy in da wrld evr agin. Evr!
    Tip #22 Typing like this, however, and the world shall shine for you. For you!
    Tip #23 If your Super-hot and you post a picture. Wait a week and there shall be a page of comments for you. Guy or girl.
    Tip #24 If your not super-hot, it's okay, neither or any of us.
    Tip #25 We'll still give you a page or a half of comments of pure love.
    Tip #26 You'll be wondering if you can feel the love tonight...
    Tip #27 If you love LP like they are your world, GREAT.
    Tip #28 We don't want to know how much you do though, sorry.
    Tip #29 Srsly, We don't. We all know Mike or Phoenix or Chester or Whoever is hot. We don't want to know how much you day-dream about them and what they are.
    Tip #30 Misquote and you might be slayed.
    Tip #31 Misquote the authorities and you shall be slayed.
    Tip #32 Avoid discussions leading you to give anyone your phone number.
    Tip #33 Especially true if member is Jesse.
    Tip #34 If it exists, then there is porn for it
    Tip #34 Read what you typed. Reread. Then hit post.
    Tip #35 Cool music bro. Let's hear it!
    Tip #36 Give Advice / Take Advice in the Advice thread.
    Tip #37 Sadly, it is no longer an open public diary. :(
    Tip #38 Cool Avatars - Signatures? Yeah, They don't go unnoticed.
    Tip #39 Good at something? Show us. Wow us.
    Tip #40 Do read people's posts'. Like this one :)


    EDIT: #14.5
    EDIT2: More tips.
     
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