@ilovesingapore, no need to be scared, sayang.
Nothing to be scared about, but you're right, newbies (like you and me) may find it scary, but really, no need to.
READ THESE 13 FORUM SURVIVAL POINTERS from EagleRanger (also meant for all newbies):
1. In this forum, even if one is zapped till moderation, still can post. Moderation is nothing worse off actually. Better they wait for your post than you wait for them. No problem. In fact, if you're in moderation, you should keep posting to frustrate whoever is trying to snuff you out of participation here.
2. Get banned also temporary, usually 1 day and then they can't ban you anymore until your infractions expire, then wait for
10 days before enter the fray again to play this game. Infraction, as you noticed, also can be reversed. So, what's the problem?
3. Therefore, if you don't like any Post, just report. Report feature is just below on the left hand side.
4. You should use multiple clones. Clones are allowed in this forum. No need to be shy. Tell the whole world you're a clone. Not only the forum asshole Darth Vader is entitled to have multiple clones. Everyone also can create clones. In fact, this forum is FULL of clones. FACT.
5. Don't allow them to brand you as PAP IB or troll as an excuse to snuff you from participation. They're themselves trolls by using their own clones to up their own points and zap indiscriminately behind your back and not leaving their nicks behind also.
6. So no need to pretend you're a saint. This is cyberspace and all persona are figment of imagination only. Even Leongsam is make-believe. Only idiots take a cyber persona seriously. Just have fun here. Be care-free. Be YOU.
7. If you're tired of your nick, just make it dormant or disable it and create a new one. Don't be sentimental about your own nick. It's just a nick. If it gets moderated for too long, just leave it and create another one. Create as many as you like. It's allowed in this forum. It's not illegal. Tell everyone you've multiple nicks here. No need to be held ransom by reverse psychology of "You're a clone. Admit it". So what, anyone is potentially a clone. FACT.
8. Use your nicks to zap those you believe are zapping you and up those you believe deserve the points. Use the points to form alliances and defense against trolls and bullies like Darth Vader.
9. Remember this. Though Darth Vader claims to be the forum asshole, there're other assholes worse than him who're trolling here.
You know who they're. Just no need to tell them up-front. Just report their posts and infract them if you've the power. If not, just zap them.
10. When you zap, no need to leave your nick. All this hogwash about hypocrisy and cowardice of not leaving names behind is just a load of bull-shit. In the first place, a zap is a zap, leaving calling card behind is slapping your own face.
11. If all else fails, create more fresh nicks and start all over again. The present reputation system already makes you a WINNER, for no bully and troll can zap or infract you until you're snuffed out totally and permanently.
12. If you find this forum most welcoming and wish to reciprocate, please DONATE. It's only $19.95 and price may go up.
13. So fire away. Have some fun. Be bold. No need to be scared. You already won.
Take care, have an enjoyable stay and best regards!
