The Newbie Package

[DrJMW]

If I were a MOD, I would require the following:

1. A basic test of anabolic knowledge of all new members before they are allowed to post. Passing grade of 75%; multiple choice.

2. A basic test of the policies and procedures of the Board. The newbie would have emailed to him this "packet of info." Then a passing grade of 75%; multiple choice.

3. A list of reliable--legitimate and illegitimate--sources emailed to the Newbie by the MODS.

4. Requirement to use an encrypted, secure email addy if posting on elitefitness.

 

[Zyglamail]

Not a bad idea at all Doc. Im just a little leary on the source part though. Too easy for the "wrong" peaople to get lists of sources that way....if ya know what I mean Hell it could even be an online test that ties into the user profile and allows them to post once the test is passed

 

[mlomker]

A while back someone was trying to piece together an FAQ but there was some allegations that he stole some of the information. I still think it is a good idea. Even a web page filled with links to other sites would be useful.

Sources should not be handed out to newbies. I don't agree with that at all. You either have to cajole a MOD out of a source or pay money for a list (what I did). It's the American way.

Elitemail accounts should definately be listed on the faq. It's free so you'd be pretty stupid to not open one.

 

[DrJMW]

After thinking, I retract the idea of emailing a list. Just let the newbie know to contact a MOD about sources---forget about the asking in public--these need to be deleted immediately and the poster needs to be warned.

 

[leb007]

IMO what a load of FUCKING CRAP! yes did you all hear me? 'WHAT A LOAD OF FUCKING SHIT'!!!

The whole purpose of a board like this is so that newbies can come and learn and eventually be in your positions etc... info should be free and no 'test' in order to get in!

Really what crap!

-and yes u may see by my posting that it's only like 30 odd posts but I have still done many cycles and I'm a member at Muscletalk where I do most of my posting.

Leb

'size does count'

 

[Lift or Die]

Mods are not the only people newbies go to asking for sources. They'll pretty much email everyone on the board and eventually someone will give them a source.

 

[Zyglamail]

The whole purpose of a board like this is so that newbies can come and learn and eventually be in your positions etc... info should be free and no 'test' in order to get in!

Leb, did you actually read what the man said....yes, did you hear me?? He said the test needs to be passed before someone can POST. So basically what it would do is make sure someone new to the board had spent some time here reading to learn before they started spouting out a bunch of questions that had been asked and answered 3 fucking times allready that day, they were just too damn lazy to scroll down the page and read them.

 

[leb007]

still don't agree but who cares about my opinion right?

Leb

'size does count'

 

[Lift or Die]

IMO what a load of FUCKING CRAP! yes did you all hear me? 'WHAT A LOAD OF FUCKING SHIT'!!!

The whole purpose of a board like this is so that newbies can come and learn and eventually be in your positions etc... info should be free and no 'test' in order to get in!

Really what crap!

-and yes u may see by my posting that it's only like 30 odd posts but I have still done many cycles and I'm a member at Muscletalk where I do most of my posting.

Leb

'size does count'

I think you're missing the point. The message that DrJMW was trying to get across is that sources should only be given out to trusted people. I don't think anyone who has a trusted source would risk giving out their identity to a newbie they didn't know. We're just trying to protect good sources here from the wrong people.

 

[DrJMW]

I agree..there needs to be some control here. When I joined, if I knew the policies and procedures for finding a source or for becoming a source, then I would have had a lot less trouble. People can't act properly if they don't know what to do. I don't mind the needless repeat of questions, but it does take up bandwidth and the search button is very effective. Posting and learning are two different things. I always believe that one learns more when listening/reading, then when talking/posting.

 

[Zyglamail]

I care about your opinion, just not your manner.....ie

'WHAT A LOAD OF FUCKING SHIT'!!!

Cmon, think about it, people can still come read and learn. A simple little BASIC test would just mean they have a basic understanding of whats going on and the lingo involved.

I dont know what you think, but when I see people asking mow many ml in a cc and I think of these people injecting hormones into thier body when they cant even do the little research it takes to figure that out scares the hell out of me.

 

[leb007]

yea - my apologies about my manner bro. And i feel you when you talk about ppl posting about cc/ml/mcg etc... It also makes me worry especially if they're thinking of stabbing themselves with gear...

peace bud

Leb

'size does count'

LOL - roid rage can get the better of me sometimes

 

[DrJMW]

Zyg makes some excellent points. There are a number of intelligent people on this board (including at least two docs) who are willing to contribute to the wealth of information exchanged here. The anecdotal information presented here from the experienced BB's is also invaluable. The repetition and inane questions will only serve to lower the quality of the board. Bandwidth costs money too. I read every day the "Help-emergency" posts--these should NEVER happen. And as Zyg pointed out about the "how many ml are in a cc? questions." Lastly, the "I bought 2000 T4 pills, now what?" This is my point.