"You Want A Piece Of Me?", My First Forum Post Raised Some Hackles
Posted by Gord at 6/22/2008 7:19 PM and is filed under uncategorized 
Just what the Doctor ordered, make four Forum posts and go to bed.
In my last article I learned from yet again, a failed opportunity. This time it was
not the company, it was me getting involved with a downline builder for that
company that I lost faith in. They never delivered on what they "guaranteed" so
I couldn't promote the program because I knew the people in my downline were
not going to get the service that I was promoting. Nope! Just couldn't do it.
My First Forum Post
After looking through the Forum links I was sent, I started at the top with the
MMG forum. After reading some of the rules and regulations and getting my profile
updated I went to work starting a Thread about S4PMI. I repeated that process
with the 4 top forums and was kind of proud of myself.
The next morning I received an email that I had a reply to my post on the MMG
Forum. Holy Mackerel! That was quick. All pumped up and excited I clicked on the
Link to the reply. Apparently, I had started a duplicate thread about the S4PMI
business and the reply stated that the S4PMI's Admin was a bit on the shady side.
Not what I was expecting. I had performed a "search" prior to starting my Topic
and didn't get any results but when typing in the URL, I got an archived thread
about "Search For Profits". OK, the author of the reply was right about that but
he was not getting away with calling the Admin a crook, when I already had been
paid a few times.
What ensued, was a battle of words and ended up with my Thread being deleted by a
Moderator of the Forum. I couldn't believe it...my first posts and poof!...it was gone.
Taking it all in stride, I again learned from my mistakes. On my following thread and
posts I ignored any "baiting" replies and stayed on my course. I came to realize that
the Forum members I had the debacle over where long time MMG'ers and had a lot
of experience under their belts and warning people of programs and companies that
smelled a bit fishy to them. Why one of them attacked S4PMI's Admin I don't know
but I have been with the program for over 6 months and have been paid every time,
and until someone can prove otherwise, he is an honest man.
Surviving My First Month With Forums
Eventually, after a few warnings from Moderators, and getting to know the individual
rules of each Forum, I was into the swing of posting about my opportunities every
second day and having success with inquires about my programs and some signups.
MMG was the only Forum I had initial trouble with but it has been "quiet on the Front"
since then.
After the second month I added the Figbiz to my Forum topics in an effort to build
up that business as well. Soon, I plan to get more involved with Forum discussions
over the various topics as my time table allows. Having my Blog in my signature will
also build traffic and over time, Forum members will respect my comments and replies
as I become more experienced.
A Final Word
Wondering how to get started? The quickest way I can suggest is to visit a popular
Forum and read through the topics and discussion and see how Threads about an
author's opportunity is started and maintained. Don't be afraid and jump right in with
both feet and if you make a mistake, A Moderator or Administrator of the Forum
will let you know where you went wrong.
We learn by our mistakes and be cautious of members who may want to mix it up with
you. Over time you will be recognized by Forum members and they will believe what you
are writing. Your goal is to maintain that trust and post what you truly believe in.
Happy posting everybody!
In my last article I learned from yet again, a failed opportunity. This time it was
not the company, it was me getting involved with a downline builder for that
company that I lost faith in. They never delivered on what they "guaranteed" so
I couldn't promote the program because I knew the people in my downline were
not going to get the service that I was promoting. Nope! Just couldn't do it.
My First Forum Post
After looking through the Forum links I was sent, I started at the top with the
MMG forum. After reading some of the rules and regulations and getting my profile
updated I went to work starting a Thread about S4PMI. I repeated that process
with the 4 top forums and was kind of proud of myself.
The next morning I received an email that I had a reply to my post on the MMG
Forum. Holy Mackerel! That was quick. All pumped up and excited I clicked on the
Link to the reply. Apparently, I had started a duplicate thread about the S4PMI
business and the reply stated that the S4PMI's Admin was a bit on the shady side.
Not what I was expecting. I had performed a "search" prior to starting my Topic
and didn't get any results but when typing in the URL, I got an archived thread
about "Search For Profits". OK, the author of the reply was right about that but
he was not getting away with calling the Admin a crook, when I already had been
paid a few times.
What ensued, was a battle of words and ended up with my Thread being deleted by a
Moderator of the Forum. I couldn't believe it...my first posts and poof!...it was gone.
Taking it all in stride, I again learned from my mistakes. On my following thread and
posts I ignored any "baiting" replies and stayed on my course. I came to realize that
the Forum members I had the debacle over where long time MMG'ers and had a lot
of experience under their belts and warning people of programs and companies that
smelled a bit fishy to them. Why one of them attacked S4PMI's Admin I don't know
but I have been with the program for over 6 months and have been paid every time,
and until someone can prove otherwise, he is an honest man.
Surviving My First Month With Forums
Eventually, after a few warnings from Moderators, and getting to know the individual
rules of each Forum, I was into the swing of posting about my opportunities every
second day and having success with inquires about my programs and some signups.
MMG was the only Forum I had initial trouble with but it has been "quiet on the Front"
since then.
After the second month I added the Figbiz to my Forum topics in an effort to build
up that business as well. Soon, I plan to get more involved with Forum discussions
over the various topics as my time table allows. Having my Blog in my signature will
also build traffic and over time, Forum members will respect my comments and replies
as I become more experienced.
A Final Word
Wondering how to get started? The quickest way I can suggest is to visit a popular
Forum and read through the topics and discussion and see how Threads about an
author's opportunity is started and maintained. Don't be afraid and jump right in with
both feet and if you make a mistake, A Moderator or Administrator of the Forum
will let you know where you went wrong.
We learn by our mistakes and be cautious of members who may want to mix it up with
you. Over time you will be recognized by Forum members and they will believe what you
are writing. Your goal is to maintain that trust and post what you truly believe in.
Happy posting everybody!
I had this happen to me before. Actually I had this happen a lot. It is hard to start a post on something knowing that there are probably a couple hundred people writing in that forum and someone has probably already come up with it. I don't have any real suggestions other than what you have already done. Sometimes searching for a topic doesn't give you the results that you need.
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Thank you for the feedback. You are right about that,
if it's out there certainly someone has tried it and began
a post about it. The company I am "pushing" the most
is one that someone dropped and I just renewed
the thread. It has been succcessful for me but if people
only read the first Post and are interested they will
click on an "empty" link. In other Forums I was lucky
where nobody started a topic about it.
Gord
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