So you're new to EoFF. Want to stay?

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06-15-2005, 05:35 AM
Agent Proto

So you're new to EoFF. Want to stay?

Your only way to be a permanent fixture at these forums, or get noticed as quickly as possible, besides posting a thread stating you're new is to get involved with EoFF.

How you want to get involved is up to you newbies. One of the best way to become a "household" name in these forums is to register when the EoFF Elections are taking place. That is usually in February of every year, you will get noticed if you join a party and participate in the Elections.

Another way is to post lots, and by posting, I don't mean spamming. There are several threads where you can get away with spam, but when all you post is spam, you will likely get caught and be warned by the staff, and when that happens to you, your chances of staying is decreased.

Everything involves getting involved in EoFF, participate in the Eyes on YOU feature that TheAbomination is doing, enter some of the contests that may run in the future, join the chatroom at #eoff on irc.ffchat.net on mIRC. Answer the Usernotes you may get from the friendly members of EoFF, and befriend them. It all starts with becoming involved, the quicker you get involved, the more likely you will stick around and become a noted member of EoFF. Chances are, if you stick around long enough and make worthwhile posts, you may even get the opportunity to get asked by the staff to become a Cid's Knight. It happened before where newer members were knighted early since registering, and it can happen again. It all depends on how involved you become after you register to these forums.

You may choose to start a newbie thread, which will give you some attention for you to decide whether to get involved, or you may simply get straight into the action and start posting as if you were already a member. It's all up to how you want to get involved in EoFF, because that is your only way if you want to stay for a long time and become recognized by everyone else.

(And yes, there is a topic to this thread, and that is, do you believe what I have said? Is getting involved really the way to become a "permanent" member of EoFF?")
06-15-2005, 05:38 AM
Shoeberto

It's no EoFF Introduction mp3, but hey, that's pretty much it.
06-15-2005, 05:41 AM
-N-

Proto's recruiting newbies for his Hall of Fame Committee again. :rolleyes2

For most, involved simply means posting frequently. That's good enough.
06-15-2005, 05:42 AM
XxSephirothxX

EoFF needs a themesong. But yeah, Proto, that's the basic concept. Posting 1000 times in your first month here may help you befriend a few people who joined the same time you did, but it's not going to establish you with the rest of the members. Showing you're intelligent is key, as is being likeable, or at least very strong in your opinions. Although aiming for Cid's Knight from day one seems a bit overzealous. :p
06-15-2005, 05:42 AM
Shlup

Meh. Not worth the effort.

Pretty good advice though, Prot.
06-15-2005, 05:43 AM
-N-

Considering all* the current Cid's Knights registered AFTER me, I'd say it's reasonable.

*edit: D'oh, forgot Hsu and eest are Knights.
06-15-2005, 05:44 AM
rubah

The best way to get involved is by lurking.
06-15-2005, 05:51 AM
Del Murder

I think the important thing is just to be yourself. If the events interest you, then get involved in them. The length of time you are a member depends on your enjoyment of this place (while playing be the rules of course), so just do your own thing. Wait, who am I talking to?
06-15-2005, 05:53 AM
Shlup

Yeah, what Del said. Don't force yourself to be fun if your naturally are a lame person. It's better to be disliked for being lame than to be disliked for being a big fat fake.
06-15-2005, 06:00 AM
-N-

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShlupQuack

Yeah, what Del said. Don't force yourself to be fun if your naturally are a lame person. It's better to be disliked for being lame than to be disliked for being a big fat fake.

;_; *leaves*
06-15-2005, 06:08 AM
Del Murder

It must be summer.
06-15-2005, 06:10 AM
Agent Proto

What do you know, it IS summer.

Anyway, I am by no mean discouraging newbies from making newbie threads. In fact, I encourage them to. From there, they will go on their own.
06-15-2005, 06:18 AM
edczxcvbnm

You could also be active in a bad way also. Walk that line mother smurfer! Make a big enough deal out of pointless [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img] in every thread and you will be well known...but not for great reasons. Worked for me. Too bad I have too much of a life now to really care enough any more so I stick to the forums I genuinly like. Although that hasn't stopped me from making an awesome post here and there.

Examples
Likening aborted babies as a delious snake
Walking that line and coming damn near close to saying racial slurs in a racist way and stopping just short of it and going in a new direction. Thats my favorite one.

And it isn't summer you smurftards! Summer offically starts June...2...1st? IF NOT THEN...WELl..its close damn it :shifty eyes:
06-15-2005, 06:32 AM
DMKA

lol effort
06-15-2005, 06:35 AM
Azure Chrysanthemum

Quote:

You could also be active in a bad way also. Walk that line mother smurfer! Make a big enough deal out of pointless in every thread and you will be well known...but not for great reasons. Worked for me. Too bad I have too much of a life now to really care enough any more so I stick to the forums I genuinly like. Although that hasn't stopped me from making an awesome post here and there.

Examples
Likening aborted babies as a delious snake
Walking that line and coming damn near close to saying racial slurs in a racist way and stopping just short of it and going in a new direction. Thats my favorite one.

Yes, please do. I need to test out the ban button.
06-15-2005, 06:38 AM
Casey

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShlupQuack

Meh. Not worth the effort.
06-15-2005, 07:01 AM
-N-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behold the Void

Yes, please do. I need to test out the ban button.

As far as I can tell, ed's been successful enough at it, and you already know the ban button works. Stiffass. :p
06-15-2005, 07:13 AM
Yamaneko

I did none of these things and look at me. Not even enough votes to beat out eestlinc for worst knight. Cram it Proto!
06-15-2005, 07:23 AM
Miriel

Obscurity isn't so bad. :cool:
06-15-2005, 07:24 AM
Yamaneko

Who are you?
06-15-2005, 07:26 AM
Old Manus

Looks like I failed most of it.

Oh yeah:

If you want to get noticed, the FF forums are not the place you want to be.
06-15-2005, 07:43 AM
Shlup

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behold the Void

Yes, please do. I need to test out the ban button.

Unne has dibbs on ed. Didn't you read the manual?
06-15-2005, 07:44 AM
Yamaneko

Go to high school with Cid.
06-15-2005, 07:50 AM
Azure Chrysanthemum

Oh, I'm not touching Ed. However, if other newbies want to follow in his footsteps, I'll be more than happy to... remove them :tonberry:
06-15-2005, 07:59 AM
smittenkitten

Well let's just say IM NOT LEAVING!!!..hehe unless you want me to but hey i love eoff i don't think i could leave never unless my computer blew up or something hehe but that would'nt stop me :p the only way is for you to ban me and i try my best to keep the rules....*cough*..no i do and i want to partisapate more and i will :D ..xXx....
06-15-2005, 08:14 AM
The Captain

A very interesting thread Proto. I think I agree mostly with Del and Shlup. Be yourself and be active in what interests you and things have a way of falling into place.

Take care all.
06-15-2005, 08:16 AM
DMKA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behold the Void

Oh, I'm not touching Ed. However, if other newbies want to follow in his footsteps, I'll be more than happy to... remove them :tonberry:

lol discrimination
06-15-2005, 08:21 AM
Jojee

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShlupQuack

It's better to be disliked for being lame than to be disliked for being a big fat fake.

Agreed.

PS, your new av/sig theme = love ;)

Also, why did you change your name, Neel? ._. *dies*

Anyway, posting a lot works. I'd say that I know and am friends with quite a few "established" members, and I don't know if I've ever shown my intelligence... :p (Well, if I don't have any to show.... xD) A lot of people also use PMs to get to know people better. ^_^

:tonberry: < *amused* xD
06-15-2005, 08:24 AM
Miriel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamaneko

Who are you?

Oh you know...just some nut.
06-15-2005, 10:12 AM
Loony BoB

Just get to know people. That's all you really need to do. The easiest way in my opinion is to post consistently and join the chatroom. The chatroom is active enough these days to allow you to get to know people rather quickly.
06-15-2005, 10:24 AM
Resha

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubah

The best way to get involved is by lurking.

Wubah is right. <3 :love: Lurkers are famed for their lurking abilities and downright sneakiness. :)
06-15-2005, 10:40 AM
Cruise Control

Or you could give evry newbie a :tonberry: like anarchy angel, and obtain a certain level of permanance
06-15-2005, 10:43 AM
Cruise Control

This should be one of those threads that stays at the top!
06-15-2005, 11:38 AM
Rye

I just posted a lot until I met Psy and the other BAoTW people, then I got noticed more. :)
06-15-2005, 11:41 AM
Loony BoB

Yeah, but with a name like RikkuYuna89, you couldn't really not be noticed, Rye.
06-15-2005, 11:50 AM
Devourment

I think posting a lot & getting to know some of the people is the best way to get noticed. Probably as well as making great posts & having good humour.
06-15-2005, 11:53 AM
Rye

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loony BoB

Yeah, but with a name like RikkuYuna89, you couldn't really not be noticed, Rye.

That name was pretty crappy. Except for the 89 part, I like that number a lot.

I think the only plus of that name was that everyone knew I was a girl. When I first changed my name to Rye, a few people though I was a guy!
06-15-2005, 11:56 AM
Loony BoB

I had no idea people stereotyped bread as a male thing... anyway, uhm, yeah, one thing people should do is try to get a name that's easy to say. Try to make it catchy and not boring. Something like 'Fwab', but that name is already taken.
06-15-2005, 11:58 AM
Captain Maxx Power

Be reasonable, be sociable, and above all be funkable...whatever that means.
06-15-2005, 11:59 AM
Rye

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loony BoB

I had no idea people stereotyped bread as a male thing... anyway, uhm, yeah, one thing people should do is try to get a name that's easy to say. Try to make it catchy and not boring. Something like 'Fwab', but that name is already taken.

Yeah, it's sad. ;_____;

And yes, that's true. Kinda like my friend, Mr. I'm My Own MILF. xD
06-15-2005, 12:01 PM
boris no no

thats what i did!
i joined a month before all the elections, wasn't noticed, then made the fluffy pink party :) :love: :love: got jojos attention and then psys and then HISTORY WAS MADE!! xD
i came a very close second as best regular so now i will never leave!!
fluffy pink party forever!!!

ps i hate psy :love: :p :love: :p :love: :p :love:

i love you really
06-15-2005, 12:01 PM
Loony BoB

Having said that, people who change their names bug me a lot, too. If any newbie was just starting to get known by everyone and then they went and changed their name, they'd be shooting themselves in the social foot. Try to stick to one name. It's easier for everyone, really. I don't like name changes all that much.
06-15-2005, 12:03 PM
Devourment

:greenie:

I'm sticking with this current name. Even if some people think I wanted it because of the show called TisWas. Well, they might think that..
06-15-2005, 12:07 PM
SNOOZER

I like my name. It's threatening, it's in your face, it's edgy, it demands respect!
06-15-2005, 12:08 PM
boris no no

i like my name....it makes no sense!
06-15-2005, 12:17 PM
DMKA

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNOOZER

I like my name. It's threatening, it's in your face, it's edgy, it demands respect!

For some reason it makes me think of that theiving fox, Swiper, from Dora the Explorer.
06-15-2005, 12:18 PM
Cruise Control

:confused: WTF :confused:
06-15-2005, 12:23 PM
Devourment

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris no no

i like my name....it makes no sense!

I think your name is wicked! :cool:
06-15-2005, 02:46 PM
-N-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loony BoB

Having said that, people who change their names bug me a lot, too. If any newbie was just starting to get known by everyone and then they went and changed their name, they'd be shooting themselves in the social foot. Try to stick to one name. It's easier for everyone, really. I don't like name changes all that much.

What if you can't help it?
06-15-2005, 02:57 PM
Agent Proto

Yeah, sometimes, name changes are necessary to make more of a name for yourself.

If you have a typical Final Fantasy related newbie name that's similar to all the other Final Fantasy related newbie names used by your common newbies, a change of name will do you some justice. I could provide some examples that have been done, but that would be discriminating, and you get the idea of what I'm saying. Names like Master Cloud 006 or XxSEPHIROTHxX don't stand out, as changing into a different and unique name will.
06-15-2005, 02:57 PM
Peegee

Wanna be noticed? Don't be pg.
06-15-2005, 03:25 PM
Loony BoB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Proto

Yeah, sometimes, name changes are necessary to make more of a name for yourself.

If you have a typical Final Fantasy related newbie name that's similar to all the other Final Fantasy related newbie names used by your common newbies, a change of name will do you some justice. I could provide some examples that have been done, but that would be discriminating, and you get the idea of what I'm saying. Names like Master Cloud 006 or XxSEPHIROTHxX don't stand out, as changing into a different and unique name will.

As I said, don't do it if you're just becoming known in the first place. Prime example of Dixie changing name, and I'm pretty sure half of those who knew Dixie had no clue of that change for months and just assumed she'd wandered off into obscurity - I know I did.

One name change is okay, I suppose, but I'm more talking about people who get known, change their name and then wonder why nobody knows who they are anymore. And often they do it consistently, too.
06-15-2005, 03:55 PM
Old Manus

What if you changed your name to something that lots of people call you by, or a name with which they will know who you are?
06-15-2005, 04:07 PM
Loony BoB

Oh, you guys can figure it out for yourself, you ding dongs.
06-15-2005, 04:31 PM
-N-

I was more referring to unwanted name changes than anything else, you ding dongs.
06-15-2005, 04:36 PM
Old Manus

*answers door*
06-15-2005, 04:41 PM
Polnareff

(lol h8 u gaiz srsly)

Uhh....yes, I would like to stay here, so long as everyone gives me a Kupo Nut.

Oh, wait, I'm not a Moogle. Well then what the hell do creatures like me eat =/
06-15-2005, 06:06 PM
44 caliber

I want to stay. Friend me. Now. :love:
06-15-2005, 06:12 PM
The Anarchy Angel

*befriends 44 caliber* happier now?
06-15-2005, 06:14 PM
Xander

I believe it really doesn't matter. It's just a forum, do what you want here. Post about what interests you, have discussions, make friends if you want to, whatever. Don't do things just to get popular, if you're not being yourself what's the point? When I don't feel like posting I don't post.

Also people's names don't even matter that much, because some people stand out anyway. Look at Sephiroth1999AD, he has a FF character and numbers in his name, so what? Rye used to be RikkuYuna89, yet both of them were and still are respected members.

Just post sensibly, be friendly, and you'll go far.
06-15-2005, 06:15 PM
Ultima Shadow

ALWAYS read the first post in a thread before you post in it, or else you'll sound stupid.

And by the way... what's this thread about?
06-15-2005, 06:16 PM
44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Anarchy Angel

*befriends 44 caliber* happier now?

A little. [img]http://home.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/heart.gif[/img]
06-15-2005, 06:16 PM
The Anarchy Angel

Oh, so I'm not good enough?!

:D
06-15-2005, 06:19 PM
44 caliber

Where is the love, homie?
06-15-2005, 06:24 PM
The Anarchy Angel

The love is...umm...ugh.....err....look over there! A pink horse *points* *runs*
06-15-2005, 06:25 PM
Devourment

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44 caliber

Where is the love, homie?

All is Full of Love. :love:
06-15-2005, 06:27 PM
44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by TisWas

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44 caliber

Where is the love, homie?

All is Full of Love. :love:

Don't phunk with my heart! :eek:
06-15-2005, 06:59 PM
Psychotic

Be a sycophant. Suck up to everyone in sight. Especially me. I'm the best, aren't I? AREN'T I?
06-15-2005, 07:01 PM
rubah

Pssy, you suck ^_^
06-15-2005, 07:04 PM
Psychotic

FINE! See if you win Most Likely to Get Banned now, Rugby!
06-15-2005, 07:05 PM
44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Be a sycophant. Suck up to everyone in sight. Especially me. I'm the best, aren't I? AREN'T I?

I love you.
06-15-2005, 07:06 PM
Jojee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Proto

If you have a typical Final Fantasy related newbie name that's similar to all the other Final Fantasy related newbie names used by your common newbies, a change of name will do you some justice. I could provide some examples that have been done, but that would be discriminating, and you get the idea of what I'm saying. Names like Master Cloud 006 or XxSEPHIROTHxX don't stand out, as changing into a different and unique name will.

No, but XXXSephirothXXX stands out very nicely! ;)

Names don't matter... that MUCH. But they do matter.
06-15-2005, 07:08 PM
Psychotic

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Be a sycophant. Suck up to everyone in sight. Especially me. I'm the best, aren't I? AREN'T I?

I love you.

Congratulations! You are now EoFF's most popular member! Good work!

44 caliber enjoys a great life of sun, sea, sand and sewing machines! This could be you! All you need to do is express your love for Psychotic™ in every single post you make, and you too can be living the high life!

Why delay? You're a zero, but soon you can be a hero! Sycophantry™ - It's the only way to live.
06-15-2005, 07:10 PM
Resha

:( Kill me now.
06-15-2005, 07:17 PM
44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44 caliber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Be a sycophant. Suck up to everyone in sight. Especially me. I'm the best, aren't I? AREN'T I?

I love you.

Congratulations! You are now EoFF's most popular member! Good work!

44 caliber enjoys a great life of sun, sea, sand and sewing machines! This could be you! All you need to do is express your love for Psychotic™ in every single post you make, and you too can be living the high life!

Why delay? You're a zero, but soon you can be a hero! Sycophantry™ - It's the only way to live.

Now where's that spaceship you promised me? :mad2:
06-15-2005, 07:27 PM
theundeadhero

One thing that I'm recently learning/working on is to not be over happy and just post random nonsense. Instead of plunging forward in a rush of endorphins stay calm and take it easy. It will show in your posts.

Quote:

Why delay? You're a zero, but soon you can be a hero! Sycophantry™ - It's the only way to live.

I confess my love daily and just look at my name.
06-15-2005, 07:34 PM
vegasoad

spaceship?
06-15-2005, 07:46 PM
Caspian

I'm the best newbie here and you all voted for someone else.

How can I get ahead in a place full of dumb people who can't even write my name next to Best Newbie? Honestly.
06-15-2005, 09:22 PM
disapointedchild

Man, if only this thread had come out a lot sooner, i wouldnt be in the unnoticed predicament I am in now.

Oh well. :(

Better luck to everyone else in your chance to get noticed.
06-16-2005, 02:44 AM
Del Murder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Be a sycophant.

At first I thought that said copycat, which would also be correct.
06-16-2005, 03:26 AM
Raistlin

Yeah, look at Del. :p
06-16-2005, 03:35 AM
Psychotic

Oh, and there was me thinking it was a reference to Del Mordor, who is apparently IP Banned and two admins and Proto (I figured that as he's a modwhore he might know!) don't know why so I gave up asking.
06-16-2005, 03:44 AM
Yamaneko

I rather be a hierophant.
06-16-2005, 03:46 AM
Agent Proto

How about an elephant?

Though, seriously, you don't have to follow my advice to get yourself known. It does help if you become active and join in the fun.
06-16-2005, 05:37 AM
Del Murder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychotic

Oh, and there was me thinking it was a reference to Del Mordor, who is apparently IP Banned and two admins and Proto (I figured that as he's a modwhore he might know!) don't know why so I gave up asking.

Actually it was a general reference had nothing to do with that person. I like these types of things because they mean I am still something worth mimicing. Is he really IP banned? His sig is awesome. :cool:
06-16-2005, 06:36 AM
-N-

That's Doomsday and as far as I know he's not any sort of banned.
06-16-2005, 09:45 AM
Loony BoB

OOC: If Doomsday is banned, people can contact an admin or something instead of posting off topic in this thread - please stay on topic, guys!
06-16-2005, 05:47 PM
The Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamaneko

I did none of these things and look at me. Not even enough votes to beat out eestlinc for worst knight. Cram it Proto!

you'll never be worst Knight in my <3

Anyway, I posted 3,000 times in my first three months. I got noticed pretty quickly. :monster: Whether it was a good "noticed" or not is up for debate though :smash:
06-16-2005, 07:20 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

I won't get noticed anywhere.......period..........(not even here........)I'm not even that funny........If I start a joke anywhere,no one will notice,& another person (more smurfin' popular,mind you!)takes it,& he/she gets credit."IT WAS MY smurfIN' JOKE,smurfTARD!!!!" is what I say,but........people won't listen to me.Also,if I am making a point,no one listens,once again,because people are smurfin' retarded,& always listen to the other person.........yes,who is more popular.They are usually wrong,or they said something not too smart,& when I do say something that is worthwhile,people just nod their heds,& continue with the popular smurftard.I smurfing,smurfing,smurfing hate it! Just because they are popular,they get more credit? The sad thing is,I'm right;people know it,but they do it on purpose.Another reason for me being anti-social.
06-16-2005, 07:40 PM
Old Manus

Yeah.........................I agree..............
06-16-2005, 07:42 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

Agree with what?
06-16-2005, 07:44 PM
Old Manus

I don't know. I didn't actually read your post.
06-16-2005, 07:49 PM
Zeldy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Manus

I don't know. I didn't actually read your post.

Rofl!
Just be a pain in the bum and you'll get noticed. But dont go too far in being a pain, know your limits ;)
06-16-2005, 07:49 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

Oh,yeah.It's always been this way.That's alright.Now,I'll just get a knife &......*points to throat.*I realized I'm not important.Not here or anywhere.
06-16-2005, 08:03 PM
Old Manus

Right.
06-16-2005, 08:13 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

I don't understand you.
06-16-2005, 08:14 PM
Zeldy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Queen

Oh,yeah.It's always been this way.That's alright.Now,I'll just get a knife &......*points to throat.*I realized I'm not important.Not here or anywhere.

Your going to get yourself banned =S
06-16-2005, 08:28 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

Whatever.It's not like anyone in this place cares.I can smurfing try,but I can't do [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img] about my life.
06-16-2005, 08:31 PM
XxSephirothxX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Queen

Whatever.It's not like anyone in this place cares.I can smurfing try,but I can't do [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img] about my life.

My magic powers are telling me you should create an Eyes on Each Other thread.
06-16-2005, 08:33 PM
-N-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zelda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Queen

Oh,yeah.It's always been this way.That's alright.Now,I'll just get a knife &......*points to throat.*I realized I'm not important.Not here or anywhere.

Your going to get yourself banned =S

You'll only get banned if you fake it, like Linus. >_<

But if you're serious, you need to confide in a family member or friend or teacher, or really anyone.
06-16-2005, 08:33 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

............. :(
1)No one came to see my thread after countless posts.......
2)Tried that......... :cry:
06-16-2005, 08:39 PM
eestlinc

post in the video game music/spirits within forum. everyone will notice you there.
06-16-2005, 08:44 PM
MushroomZOMBIE

Sorry,I'm not interested in video game music. :(
& I only see about a few minutes of SW........
06-16-2005, 11:55 PM
Orestes

Heck, I've been registered for years and I'm still not noticed.
06-17-2005, 12:50 AM
Cuchulainn

The best way to get noticed online is to do this....

http://www.networkpress.co.uk/Previe...big%20yawn.GIF

works a treat and glad I could help and my hobbies are stamp collecting and making pictures with human hair.
06-17-2005, 02:06 AM
MushroomZOMBIE

:lol:
06-17-2005, 03:00 AM
Quina

Why does every body care about being noticed?
06-17-2005, 03:03 AM
Agent Proto

It's really not that big a deal, but becoming noticed will make you stay longer.
06-17-2005, 03:06 AM
Cruise Control

Who cares, make some friends here and post it up (as opposed to living it up)!
06-17-2005, 03:09 AM
Quina

I say shoot first and ask questions later.
06-17-2005, 03:09 AM
Hroth

One advice I can give people is: If you want to stay, do nothing like me! I'm setting up to be banned for sure, why? Because that's how I am. So whatever you do, don't do what I do.
06-17-2005, 03:10 AM
Cruise Control

^
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Thats good advice!
06-17-2005, 03:13 AM
Quina

But you just posted in this thread which is the same thing he did. Oops I just posted in here too.
06-17-2005, 03:23 AM
nik0tine

Hey, where did all the angst go? :(
06-17-2005, 03:29 AM
Psychotic

www.livejournal.com
06-17-2005, 03:35 AM
Yamaneko

How clever.
06-17-2005, 03:36 AM
Agent Proto

That's where my angst go too.
06-17-2005, 03:51 AM
kikimm

Ugh. Since when was this thread just a huge ball of angst and self-loathing? If being noticed matters, it takes TIME. Be patient.

Anyways, I think you gave some pretty good advice Proto. It was something that needed to be said, I think. Congratulations.

:D
06-17-2005, 04:44 AM
eestlinc

join a gang for that sense of belonging and community.

and fighting.
06-17-2005, 04:53 AM
Azure Chrysanthemum

Quote:

join a gang for that sense of belonging and community.

and fighting.

And big, ballet-like dance numbers!

If you want to get noticed, post in a lot of forums, use proper grammar and spelling, think critically and post intelligently, and help members out as much as possible. Then you'll get Knighted eventually and everyone'll notice you :D
06-17-2005, 05:02 AM
Sepho

Don't concern yourself with being popular so much as selflessly contributing to the online community. No, really. The forums are here for fun, so try to make the experience enjoyable for you (and if you're up for it, those around you). That's all there is to it.
06-17-2005, 05:25 AM
Awrini

Proto lies. Proto always lies.

I've made my impression on EoFF. Its just never gonna exceed the boundries of those in chat however.

EoFF chat is my home. The forums. Meh. Chat is the way to go.

So come Chat!

PS. My typing has gone far far downhill.
06-17-2005, 05:55 AM
-N-

enano speaks.. I'm posting again only because I saw his post here.
06-17-2005, 05:55 AM
Del Murder

Yes, we can tell.
06-17-2005, 05:55 AM
Awrini

:D :D :D

See. I win.
06-18-2005, 01:36 AM
MushroomZOMBIE

:rolleyes:
Squall-....Whatever.... :p
06-18-2005, 07:35 AM
Lone Wolf Leonhart

Arent we a lively bunch?
06-18-2005, 10:32 AM
Devourment

So how long do you think this forum will be going for?

Hopefully it'll be here for years longer.. :cool:
06-19-2005, 01:39 AM
MushroomZOMBIE

*Throws oranges at random people.*
06-19-2005, 01:47 AM
Vengence

I don't really care about being noticed, popular, or whatever. I think that's all just a bunch of hypocritical, judgemental mumbo jumbo. I just come to forums to chat with other people who are interested in what I'm interested in. Isn't it supposed to be as simple as that?
06-19-2005, 03:31 AM
MushroomZOMBIE

Let's hope people keep this place exciting.........:p
06-19-2005, 03:34 AM
crashNUMBERS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Proto

Another way is to post lots

Hmmm?? Now who was the one who made that thread about me posting too much??
06-19-2005, 03:39 AM
Agent Proto

Crash,

Quote:

and by posting, I don't mean spamming.
06-19-2005, 03:42 AM
crashNUMBERS

Proot. Your right I did spam but not even a quarter of my posts...
06-19-2005, 04:28 AM
black orb

>>> Want to rise to the top quickly?
Pretend to be a hot girl who loves Final Fantasy..:D
06-19-2005, 04:42 AM
Sweet Beloved

Mmm....I don't see myself as new. I've been here for 7 months. But, yeash i want to stay!!!!!
06-19-2005, 04:55 AM
Ko Ko

I'm still new, only 4 months, but I'm staying. :skull3:
I wuv you people!
06-19-2005, 04:58 AM
44 caliber

I don't really know you, but you seem so sweet! :)
06-19-2005, 05:18 AM
black orb

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44 caliber

Who needs to pretend, sweetie? ;)

>>> hey, that was just an advice for the 20+ year old guys who still dwell on their parents basement.
06-19-2005, 05:49 AM
Ko Ko

What? 20+ y/o men live in thier parent's basements?
Am I missing something?
06-19-2005, 03:11 PM
The Man

[QUOTE=Behold the Void]

Quote:

If you want to get noticed, post in a lot of forums, use proper grammar and spelling, think critically and post intelligently, and help members out as much as possible. Then you'll get Knighted eventually and everyone'll notice you :D

Didn't work for me.

Which is probably for the best, seeing as I'd most likely have gone STARK RAVING MAD if I had been ;-)
06-19-2005, 07:30 PM
Psychotic

I want Aaron to be made an admin. He will grant us the pimp!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Proto

Another way is to post lots, and by posting, I don't mean spamming. There are several threads where you can get away with spam, but when all you post is spam, you will likely get caught and be warned by the staff, and when that happens to you, your chances of staying is decreased.

I guess I'm not very well known then!
06-19-2005, 07:31 PM
Jojee

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behold the Void

If you want to get noticed, post in a lot of forums, use proper grammar and spelling, think critically and post intelligently, and help members out as much as possible. Then you'll get Knighted eventually and everyone'll notice you :D

Didn't work for me.

Which is probably for the best, seeing as I'd most likely have gone STARK RAVING MAD if I had been ;-)

Yeah, but since when did you ever post intelligently? ;)
06-19-2005, 10:58 PM
Caspian

So you're an elitist whore. Want dignity?
06-20-2005, 07:25 PM
Alive-Cat

So i'll post a lot...ok. That's seems a good plan.
06-22-2005, 12:03 AM
The Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Behold the Void

If you want to get noticed, post in a lot of forums, use proper grammar and spelling, think critically and post intelligently, and help members out as much as possible. Then you'll get Knighted eventually and everyone'll notice you :D

Didn't work for me.

Which is probably for the best, seeing as I'd most likely have gone STARK RAVING MAD if I had been ;-)

Yeah, but since when did you ever post intelligently? ;)

Actually, back in the day I was noted for making ridiculously long, detailed posts. Oh how I've changed. :monster:
06-22-2005, 12:19 AM
Yamaneko

Back in the day? You must be an oldbie or something.
06-22-2005, 12:21 AM
The Man

not really, but I feel like one sometimes
06-22-2005, 03:26 AM
Mr. Graves

I'm still a known name to some around here, and back about two years ago I was here quite a bit each day. I was known by just posting and expressing myself throughout the forums, and I think it got me a fair deal of attention at the time. Not necessarily friends; I was just someone who was just.... here.

I'm still someone who is just.... here.
07-17-2005, 01:40 AM
Croyles

This place seems to be steering to something more than a forum.. Ill just keep using it as i have been.
07-17-2005, 01:42 AM
crashNUMBERS

Shouldn't this be an important topic??
07-17-2005, 01:43 AM
MoonZapdos

This is quite the amazing thread. Nice on, Proto.
07-17-2005, 01:47 AM
Kakashi509

you become popular if your banned *hint,hint*
07-17-2005, 01:49 AM
crashNUMBERS

Haha!! Cheap way to try to get someone banned...
07-17-2005, 01:49 AM
Agent Proto

That's another way, but unfortunately, you won't be able to enjoy the forums. Maybe at the chatroom.
07-17-2005, 01:50 AM
crashNUMBERS

Psst!! If they let you in!! And if thats possible Im gonna try to contact FF babe and Thunday man...
07-17-2005, 01:52 AM
Sarsparilla

Shouldnt we make a new thread this seeems to be brought back from the dead 0.o...
07-17-2005, 02:12 AM
Agent Proto

OOC: As long as the discussion is being continued, it's fine. Besides, it's only about a month old.
07-17-2005, 02:23 AM
Khaotic

Dont forget to type properly ;o

Its not NEEDED, but.. some people find it annoying to talk like: "hi how r u today?" and especially, "1337" speak, and please do not keep the caps locks on while typing ;__;
07-17-2005, 02:27 AM
kikimm

Sometimes caps lock is fun, but not all the time no. xD

And I'd like to stress that posting/responding to usernotes is a very good idea. That's how I met a lot of the friends I have now. In my opinion, awesome way to get to....start to know people. And random PMing is a good idea too. I'M NOT SCARY! That can be said for a lot of us. :monster:

:D
07-17-2005, 02:32 AM
Lon611

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimm

Sometimes caps lock is fun, but not all the time no. xD

And I'd like to stress that posting/responding to usernotes is a very good idea. That's how I met a lot of the friends I have now. In my opinion, awesome way to get to....start to know people. And random PMing is a good idea too. I'M NOT SCARY! That can be said for a lot of us. :monster:

:D

wow. that is the best advice in the world. :p
07-17-2005, 02:40 AM
kikimm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lon611

wow. that is the best advice in the world. :p

Yes. This is also a good idea. *pets Lon*

:D
07-17-2005, 02:47 AM
Sarsparilla

OOC: ON TOPIC AYE?!?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimm

Yes. This is also a good idea. *pets Lon*

Yes I would like to stay here.
07-17-2005, 02:50 AM
Khaotic

Yes, like lots of people have said, user notes are a great way to meet people, and for people that dont know how to get to user notes, or even know what they are:

To get to them, go to the persons profile you want to post a user note on(click on their avatar, or their name and view profile) then look under the word "referral" and you will see User note: click on the number and it will bring you to a page of replys for that person, and people talking to him. These notes will only be stored in this persons user notes, and basically anyone can view them.

That is what user notes are. ;P
07-17-2005, 05:26 AM
Dignified Pauper

I think this topic needs put at *important* and archived, simply for the fact that it's a real answer to noobs all over.
07-17-2005, 05:28 AM
rubah

make an examination that proves they've read all 6 pages.

*that's* the idea.
07-17-2005, 05:37 AM
eestlinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimm

I'M NOT SCARY!

OMG SCARED

the problem with meeting people through user notes is you can't post them for the first 90 days you are registered. But after that, yes, user note it up!
07-17-2005, 05:45 AM
-N-

They should go to #eoff - it's a good way to meet people and get involved in the community and end up sticking around and make some good friends.
07-17-2005, 05:50 AM
linksfantasy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Proto

Your only way to be a permanent fixture at these forums, or get noticed as quickly as possible, besides posting a thread stating you're new is to get involved with EoFF.

How you want to get involved is up to you newbies. One of the best way to become a "household" name in these forums is to register when the EoFF Elections are taking place. That is usually in February of every year, you will get noticed if you join a party and participate in the Elections.

Another way is to post lots, and by posting, I don't mean spamming. There are several threads where you can get away with spam, but when all you post is spam, you will likely get caught and be warned by the staff, and when that happens to you, your chances of staying is decreased.

Everything involves getting involved in EoFF, participate in the Eyes on YOU feature that TheAbomination is doing, enter some of the contests that may run in the future, join the chatroom at #eoff on irc.ffchat.net on mIRC. Answer the Usernotes you may get from the friendly members of EoFF, and befriend them. It all starts with becoming involved, the quicker you get involved, the more likely you will stick around and become a noted member of EoFF. Chances are, if you stick around long enough and make worthwhile posts, you may even get the opportunity to get asked by the staff to become a Cid's Knight. It happened before where newer members were knighted early since registering, and it can happen again. It all depends on how involved you become after you register to these forums.

You may choose to start a newbie thread, which will give you some attention for you to decide whether to get involved, or you may simply get straight into the action and start posting as if you were already a member. It's all up to how you want to get involved in EoFF, because that is your only way if you want to stay for a long time and become recognized by everyone else.

(And yes, there is a topic to this thread, and that is, do you believe what I have said? Is getting involved really the way to become a "permanent" member of EoFF?")

well im new hi guys :)
07-17-2005, 07:01 AM
Lon611

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lon611

wow. that is the best advice in the world. :p

Yes. This is also a good idea. *pets Lon*

:D

:love: whoo hoo :love:

whats this #eoff i've been hearing about and how do u use it?
07-17-2005, 07:06 AM
Khaotic

Maybe a knight can merge all the ideas in the start, make it look fancy and enjoyable to read by making it organized, and then pin it so "noobs" can read it easier, and wont have to look through all the pages like rubah had mentioned.
07-17-2005, 05:42 PM
Giga Guess

Y'know, I think I may stick around for a while...XD
07-17-2005, 07:23 PM
-N-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lon611

whats this #eoff i've been hearing about and how do u use it?

It's an IRC channel. You can use the java program here (click Chat at the top bar) or download mIRC and connect to irc.ffchat.net, port 6669, and /join #eoff.

edit: Wiki link: http://www.eyesonff.com/members/wiki/Chat/Chat

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