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How to Be Popular on an Online Forum

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We all want to be known on an online forum, whether it's a dumb forum, MMORPG forum, or any other forum type. After all, we can make real friends from forums! So how do you get popular on an online forum? Read on...

Steps

  1. 1
    Get a signature.
    • If you considers yourself a good designer, try to make a signature made by programs like Photoshop, GIMP etc. Otherwise, you can have one made by a people you trust (to make good designs).
    • Be yourself, don't afraid to be unique. You can invent a totally new idea for a signature, who knows, you might start a new trend!
  2. 2
    Do not use common internet "slang language/symbols" like: lol, gtg, =d, :( etc.
  3. 3
    Don't spam or flame. Everyone will hate you and you might get banned.
  4. 4
    Show the real you! Post pictures of yourself. Avoid pornographic or suggestive photos unless they are allowed! Otherwise just show it to trusted friends.
  5. 5
    Don't write like 'dis', or 'th!5'. People won't get you or want to get you.
  6. 6
    Make new topics - meaningful ones, such as interesting, controversial, and discussable ones.
  7. 7
    Reply to topics! Try to increase your post counts, but don't post random nonsense just to post!
  8. 8
    Be nice and helpful.
    • Make good guide topics (if this kind of topics is allowed by forum administrators). It can be a guide on how to be fun, or make a cool signature!
    • When someone posts duplicates, spoilers, or anything that might break the forum guidelines, be nice. Don't shout at them, but post constructive posts instead. This will make a "good guy" impression and will probably impress peoples (especially if this isn't a rubbish forum).

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Tips

  • Log in every two days or so. Don't spend all your time on the forum - having a real life makes you more interesting.
  • Respect all members.
  • if you are a respectful member, you could be upgraded to a moderator.
  • Request a signature from a member or follow tutorials. Photoshop is the best program but GIMP is a good alternative, and is free, too.
  • Write in a comfortable way. This doesn't mean you have to be a super grammar perfectionist, but it would really help to increase your post readability by using proper capitalization and punctuations.
  • Avoid excessive emoticons. While they can be fun and make your posts more colorful, excess emoticons will backfire and annoy other members.

Warnings

  • Don't spam or flame.
  • Don't disrespect members.
  • Do not steal a signature! Don't save signatures you passed by online.

Sources and Citations

  • www.gimp.org
  • www.tutorial9.net

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