N00b Do's and Dont's!!!

[cardcollector]

I am pretty sure this is the correct place to put this...

Since we have a lot of new guys in the forums and to saber building, (myself included) I thought that this would be appropriate.

Noobs, in order to keep from being flamed or otherwise embarrassed here are some tips...
DO
- Read all the links in LDM's sig!
- Read for at least a month before joining!
- Learn how to use the search feature before your first post!
- Come with the mindset that most answers are available (they are) in previous posts.
- Know that people here want to help, they don't want to spoon feed you.
- Realize that the Forums are attached to a store! If you would like to have a certain item, contact Strydur after you search for it yourself.
-Try to learn from some of the folks who have been here a lot longer than you. Look at their "Joined date" rather than their postcount. Go back through their threads and see what kinds of things they have tried. If you wonder if something has been thought about or done, it most likely has.
- Experiment. This ain't a cheap hobby, no matter which way you slice it. Sometimes the best way to learn something is to try it yourself. What are your results? How can you change your experiment?
- Learn Ohm's Law if you plan on doing any electronics for your lightsaber.
- ALWAYS wear PPE while using power tools. What is PPE? Personal Protective Equipment! That can include gloves when soldering and cutting, and a face mask if cutting PVC.
- Be a good member and contribute and learn.


DON'T
- Ask questions before googling and using the search feature!!
- Give electronics advice unless you know for a fact it will work!
- Sit on your thumbs waiting for someone else to do the hard work for you. Try it yourself. Find your own diagrams. Don't be lazy.
- Try selling on these forums. These are attached to Strydur's business, and it's really rude to try selling on his forums.
- Assume soldering is easy, or that safety goggles are pointless.
- Leave your soldering iron plugged in and resting on anything other than it's stand!



Any veterans care to add some suggestions???

[Lord Dottore Matto]

That is a great start. I would also add, PLEASE do not give electronics advice until you KNOW for a fact that it is true! I have seen a great deal of misinformation lately espoused by n00bs as gospel. Remember, IF you write it, someone will believe it! We all have a responsibility here to help one another, not to hinder.

P.S. Reading the links in my SIG is a good place to start, but it is by no means all inclusive. Spend some time, as cardcollector suggested, just browsing and reading, you will be amazed at the sheer volume of GOOD information contained within these forums!

[Tradeliphine]

im sorry to do it, but double check your spelling cardcollector, its a good thread that should be stickied so lets start it out strong!

[Lord Maul]

This is a good start. Once we have a more substantial list I can add it to the forum guidelines if you all would like

[Tradeliphine]

I am pretty sure this is the correct place to put this...

Since we have a lot of new guys in the forums and to saber building, (myself included) I thought that this would be appropriate.

Noobs, in order to keep from being flamed or otherwise embarrassed here are some tips...
DO
- Read all the links in LDM's sig!
- Read for at least a month before joining!
- Learn how to use the search feature before your first post!
- Come with the mindset that most answers are available (they are) in previous posts.
- Know that people here want to help, they don't want to spoon feed you.

DON'T
-Ask questions before googling and using the search feature!!

Any veterans care to add some suggestions???

fix those minor things and you have the beginning of a staple thread, Im sure there are some that I missed, but those jumped out at me.

[Tradeliphine]

i have no idea what you are talking about....

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[cardcollector]

All fixed!

[Thaxos]

All fixed!

Excellent!

[Barmic Rin]

Got another 'Do':

DO REALISE THAT THE FORUMS ARE ATTACHED TO A STORE!!!!!
IF YOU CAN'T FIND AN ITEM ONLINE ELSE, OR INSTORE, CONTACT STRYDUR.

[james3]

What happened to the Posting and you video?