R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Do You Know What it Means?

**Nano** · Jan 02 2012 04:17 AM

Respect is important, even here when posting. When you respect people, people respect you, and they listen to you more.
This is a little guide on how to respect people, and gain respect.

How to respect others:
1) Don't use too much sarcasm:
Sarcasm is hard to detect over the internet, and some people might take it the wrong way. In order to prevent that from happening, don't use it very often. And when you use it, make sure it's obvious.
2) Don't use offensive language against others:
This includes calling people "retard", "gay" or anything else that can offend someone's race, views, ect. It's even in the rules not to say that, so that's another reason not to.
3) Give people correct information:
Not only is this the right thing to do, but it also raises your credibility. People will believe you more often, and respect you too.
4) Listen to others:
Listen to what others have to say, especially Committee Members, and Advance Members. Most of the time when asking a question, someone will respond with a good answer, so there's no real reason to not listen to it. Also make sure to listen to the Committee Members, as it's their job to keep everyone on topic, and make the WBO a friendly place.
5) Be overall nice:
This is obvious, and goes with everything above, but if you're nice, people will respect you more. Again, this is obvious, but even the most obvious things get overlooked sometimes.
6) Typing matters!:
How you type affects how people view you. People will think of you more highly if you type like a person, and not like a monkey.
7)Don't ask obvious questions, or ones with easily found answers:
Looking around and becoming more independent is always a good way to show initiative, and will make others respect you more. A good way to do this would be through the search bar. However, it's still okay to rely on others when you can't find an answer!

If you follow the steps I listed above, not only will you make the WBO a better place for everyone, but people will respect you too. It's a win win situation!

If anyone has any ideas as to what I can add, feel free to post them.

**Dark_Mousy** · Jan 02 2012 04:24 AM

Proper spelling and grammar. If people cant understand what your typing then its harder to get a good answer.

**Pockyx3** · Jan 02 2012 04:27 AM

Hm, might want to bold,italicize, and underline the headings. Also, add colons.

Don't ask obvious questions, or ones with easily found answers:
Looking around and becoming more independent is always a good way to show initiative, and will make others respect you more. A good way to do this would be through the search bar. However, it's still okay to rely on others when you can't find an answer!

^ I would add that.

**Primal** · Jan 02 2012 04:28 AM

(Jan 02 2012 04:17 AM)Nano Wrote: 6) Typing matters!
How you type affects how people view you. People will think of you more highly if you type like a person, and not like a monkey.

Pretty much covered there, Dark. Smile

I think this is a pretty good guide, Nano! Kind of similar to th!nk's guide to the WBO (some points of it, anyway). Not really anything to suggest right now, but I'm sure I'll think of something later. Tongue_out

**Nano** · Jan 02 2012 04:33 AM

(Jan 02 2012 04:27 AM)Pockyx3 Wrote: Hm, might want to bold,italicize, and underline the headings. Also, add colons.

Don't ask obvious questions, or ones with easily found answers:
Looking around and becoming more independent is always a good way to show initiative, and will make others respect you more. A good way to do this would be through the search bar. However, it's still okay to rely on others when you can't find an answer!

^ I would add that.

Added!
Thanks for that, I forgot, haha.

**Whatzzer** · Jan 02 2012 04:41 AM

Don't argue with CM's/Mods/Advance Members?

*Dan* · Jan 02 2012 04:44 AM

That would lean in on Th!nk's guide which is about posting properly.
This is about respect.

**Primal** · Jan 02 2012 04:45 AM

Point 4, yo.

EDIT: Didn't see Dan's post. Sorry.

.:J:. · Jan 02 2012 02:02 PM

at point 5 I like the idea, but it doesn't always work. I've been as nice as I can on forums like these, but I recently had to leave a forum for bullying. Some people see it as a sign of weakness and I find this disgusting. I have had haters on here aswell even if you are nice, so I think be nice, but dont put up with people who disrespect you.

**Dark_Mousy** · Jan 02 2012 03:10 PM

(Jan 02 2012 02:02 PM)Nwolf Wrote: at point 5 I like the idea, but it doesn't always work. I've been as nice as I can on forums like these, but I recently had to leave a forum for bullying. Some people see it as a sign of weakness and I find this disgusting. I have had haters on here aswell even if you are nice, so I think be nice, but dont put up with people who disrespect you.

I'd agree with you on this point. I left a forum because it wasn't moderated enough. They let peoPle get away with anything just about. I believe you can stand up for yourself and be nice about it.

What the forum you left pojo.com

Janstarblast · Jan 02 2012 03:36 PM

Good one, Nano. Smile

Its quite similar to th!nk's guide, as many have said.
Suggestion-
Not to be too oppressive? This includes Noob-Bashing stuff too. Smile

But maybe, the point- "Be Overall Nice" might include it. Smile

@Nwolf- You must not avoid people who were disrespectful to you. That's a wrong attitude, which is not beneficial for a community.
I would instead, try my best to win their respect. Smile

I know it is easier said than done, but I have gone through all this too.

.:J:. · Jan 02 2012 04:13 PM

(Jan 02 2012 03:36 PM)Janstarblast Wrote: Good one, Nano.
Its quite similar to th!nk's guide, as many have said.
Suggestion-
Not to be too oppressive? This includes Noob-Bashing stuff too.

But maybe, the point- "Be Overall Nice" might include it.
@Nwolf- You must not avoid people who were disrespectful to you. That's a wrong attitude, which is not beneficial for a community.
I would instead, try my best to win their respect.
I know it is easier said than done, but I have gone through all this too.

I did not mean avoid them, you have interpreted my point wrongly. I mean be nice too an extent. I mean if people disrespect you don't stand for it, or it could easily turn into bullying, like it did for me.

Janstarblast · Jan 02 2012 04:27 PM

Ah, that's how.
I am sorry for the misinterpretation...

.:J:. · Jan 02 2012 04:31 PM

no problem, happens all the time to me aswell.

Synth · Jan 04 2012 04:20 PM

Quote:Think before you post;
Ask yourself, "Will this post help people, or insult them? Is this full of fact, or lies? Will this give useful information, or not?". Sometimes, you are insulting people even if you don't know you actually did. Its best to re-read you're whole post, and try to understand it, if it is good for the world to see, or not.

^suggestion^

Very nice, Nano! I like this thread!

**Ga'Hooleone** · Jan 04 2012 11:10 PM

I know what it means to me. Serious

Honestly, I really like this thread. Hopefully this thread could be read by newer/less humble members so they may learn to be a well-respected person on here.

*Shabalabadoo* · Jan 05 2012 12:43 AM

(Jan 04 2012 11:10 PM)GaHooleone Wrote: I know what it means to me.

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Haha just kidding, I R-E-S-P-C-T you. :Seriously:

Nano, this is well put together! It's kinda funny when I hear "listen to Advanced Members" and I just happen to fit in there.
Edit: Even when I sent a PM to SAM10795, his first reaction was "I can't believe an Advanced Member sent me a PM!"
Like I'm a super genius, haha

Edit2: I don't happen to know how to spell genious though. Genius or genious, I don't know

**Ga'Hooleone** · Jan 05 2012 12:51 AM

Genius. And I only get RESPCT? What about RESPECT?

Some members are all gaga when an Advanced Member is there, but don't forget that they're normal people too! Just following this guide would be nice, without thinking that we don't know some common sense at least hah. (coughBeybladeKing1coughcough)

**N0body** · Jan 05 2012 06:32 AM

(Jan 05 2012 12:43 AM)Shabalabadoo Wrote: Edit: Even when I sent a PM to SAM10795, his first reaction was "I can't believe an Advanced Member sent me a PM!"
Like I'm a super genius, haha

As far as I am concerned, every Advanced member is a super genius. At least for me, each of them is. And that's the reason you are 'Advanced' isn't it?

JCx06 · Jan 05 2012 07:27 AM

Love this thread.
People really need to read this, would make WBO a better place.

EDIT: You might want to add Being Open minded?
It's kind of listen to others, but yeah.

Dark_Mousy #BestInTheWorld	Post: #2 Proper spelling and grammar. If people cant understand what your typing then its harder to get a good answer. WBO Facebook \| WBO Twitter Beginner's Guide to the WBO!
Jan 02 2012 04:24 AM

Pockyx3 LEFT-SPINN!!! BeyRank: #36 (1,243)	Post: #3 (This post was last modified: Jan 02 2012 04:28 AM by Pockyx3.) Hm, might want to bold,italicize, and underline the headings. Also, add colons. Don't ask obvious questions, or ones with easily found answers: Looking around and becoming more independent is always a good way to show initiative, and will make others respect you more. A good way to do this would be through the search bar. However, it's still okay to rely on others when you can't find an answer! ^ I would add that. "What Adolescence do you have? Do you remember Childhood?"
Jan 02 2012 04:27 AM

Primal Dragooon Rage	Post: #4 (Jan 02 2012 04:17 AM)Nano Wrote: 6) Typing matters! How you type affects how people view you. People will think of you more highly if you type like a person, and not like a monkey. Pretty much covered there, Dark. I think this is a pretty good guide, Nano! Kind of similar to th!nk's guide to the WBO (some points of it, anyway). Not really anything to suggest right now, but I'm sure I'll think of something later. Wrath\|My YouTube Channel\|My Selling Thread\|My Facebook Page
Jan 02 2012 04:28 AM

Whatzzer Feel da' wrath	Post: #6 Don't argue with CM's/Mods/Advance Members? \|BEYBRAD RULES\| Dark Bladerz\|Photobucket\|Kyaa!Sig made by me.\| I am no longer a Graphics Designer.Please do not PM me for signature requests. Blue is my Favourite colour.What's your's? I'm back In WBO!!! Well, I won't be active in tournaments though.
Jan 02 2012 04:41 AM

*Dan* zain r u there bro? BeyRank: #368 (1,007)	Post: #7 That would lean in on Th!nk's guide which is about posting properly. This is about respect. Hacking someone without their permission is illegal.
Jan 02 2012 04:44 AM

Primal Dragooon Rage	Post: #8 (This post was last modified: Jan 02 2012 04:46 AM by Primal.) Point 4, yo. EDIT: Didn't see Dan's post. Sorry. Wrath\|My YouTube Channel\|My Selling Thread\|My Facebook Page
Jan 02 2012 04:45 AM

.:J:. Beserk Masquerade	Post: #9 at point 5 I like the idea, but it doesn't always work. I've been as nice as I can on forums like these, but I recently had to leave a forum for bullying. Some people see it as a sign of weakness and I find this disgusting. I have had haters on here aswell even if you are nice, so I think be nice, but dont put up with people who disrespect you.
Jan 02 2012 02:02 PM

Dark_Mousy #BestInTheWorld	Post: #10 (Jan 02 2012 02:02 PM)Nwolf Wrote: at point 5 I like the idea, but it doesn't always work. I've been as nice as I can on forums like these, but I recently had to leave a forum for bullying. Some people see it as a sign of weakness and I find this disgusting. I have had haters on here aswell even if you are nice, so I think be nice, but dont put up with people who disrespect you. I'd agree with you on this point. I left a forum because it wasn't moderated enough. They let peoPle get away with anything just about. I believe you can stand up for yourself and be nice about it. What the forum you left pojo.com WBO Facebook \| WBO Twitter Beginner's Guide to the WBO!
Jan 02 2012 03:10 PM

Ga'Hooleone Lying Coldly	Post: #16 I know what it means to me. Honestly, I really like this thread. Hopefully this thread could be read by newer/less humble members so they may learn to be a well-respected person on here. My combos and ideas (Click to View) MF-H Big Bang Pegasis BD145RF (Direct counter to MF-H LLD BD145LRF) MF-H Scythe Kronos 90CS MF-H Basalt Horogium R145RF (Harbinger of Anti-Attack) Fusion's uses against stamina beys aka Fusion isn't completely useless MSF Bahamdia Dragooon SP230GF Collab with Kain_Highwind
Jan 04 2012 11:10 PM

Janstarblast KAI-NETIC ENERGY	Post: #11 (This post was last modified: Jan 02 2012 03:44 PM by Janstarblast.) Good one, Nano. Its quite similar to th!nk's guide, as many have said. Suggestion- Not to be too oppressive? This includes Noob-Bashing stuff too. But maybe, the point- "Be Overall Nice" might include it. @Nwolf- You must not avoid people who were disrespectful to you. That's a wrong attitude, which is not beneficial for a community. I would instead, try my best to win their respect. I know it is easier said than done, but I have gone through all this too. Team IB Revolutions Thanks to N0body for the avatar and Synth for the signature!
Jan 02 2012 03:36 PM

.:J:. Beserk Masquerade	Post: #12 (Jan 02 2012 03:36 PM)Janstarblast Wrote: Good one, Nano. Its quite similar to th!nk's guide, as many have said. Suggestion- Not to be too oppressive? This includes Noob-Bashing stuff too. But maybe, the point- "Be Overall Nice" might include it. @Nwolf- You must not avoid people who were disrespectful to you. That's a wrong attitude, which is not beneficial for a community. I would instead, try my best to win their respect. I know it is easier said than done, but I have gone through all this too. I did not mean avoid them, you have interpreted my point wrongly. I mean be nice too an extent. I mean if people disrespect you don't stand for it, or it could easily turn into bullying, like it did for me.
Jan 02 2012 04:13 PM

Janstarblast KAI-NETIC ENERGY	Post: #13 Ah, that's how. I am sorry for the misinterpretation... Team IB Revolutions Thanks to N0body for the avatar and Synth for the signature!
Jan 02 2012 04:27 PM

.:J:. Beserk Masquerade	Post: #14 no problem, happens all the time to me aswell.
Jan 02 2012 04:31 PM

*Shabalabadoo* Tralala lalalala	Post: #17 (This post was last modified: Jan 05 2012 12:46 AM by Shabalabadoo.) (Jan 04 2012 11:10 PM)GaHooleone Wrote: I know what it means to me. (Click to View) Haha just kidding, I R-E-S-P-C-T you. :Seriously: Nano, this is well put together! It's kinda funny when I hear "listen to Advanced Members" and I just happen to fit in there. Edit: Even when I sent a PM to SAM10795, his first reaction was "I can't believe an Advanced Member sent me a PM!" Like I'm a super genius, haha Edit2: I don't happen to know how to spell genious though. Genius or genious, I don't know
Jan 05 2012 12:43 AM

Ga'Hooleone Lying Coldly	Post: #18 Genius. And I only get RESPCT? What about RESPECT? Some members are all gaga when an Advanced Member is there, but don't forget that they're normal people too! Just following this guide would be nice, without thinking that we don't know some common sense at least hah. (coughBeybladeKing1coughcough) My combos and ideas (Click to View) MF-H Big Bang Pegasis BD145RF (Direct counter to MF-H LLD BD145LRF) MF-H Scythe Kronos 90CS MF-H Basalt Horogium R145RF (Harbinger of Anti-Attack) Fusion's uses against stamina beys aka Fusion isn't completely useless MSF Bahamdia Dragooon SP230GF Collab with Kain_Highwind
Jan 05 2012 12:51 AM

N0body Vast Cutter	Post: #19 (Jan 05 2012 12:43 AM)Shabalabadoo Wrote: Edit: Even when I sent a PM to SAM10795, his first reaction was "I can't believe an Advanced Member sent me a PM!" Like I'm a super genius, haha As far as I am concerned, every Advanced member is a super genius. At least for me, each of them is. And that's the reason you are 'Advanced' isn't it? IB Revolutions
Jan 05 2012 06:32 AM

JCx06 メタルドラグーン	Post: #20 (This post was last modified: Jan 05 2012 07:29 AM by JCx06.) Love this thread. People really need to read this, would make WBO a better place. EDIT: You might want to add Being Open minded? It's kind of listen to others, but yeah. Spoiler (Click to View) GFX SHOP
Jan 05 2012 07:27 AM