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Howto/GetVouched

So you just read the entire signup process, you understand the rules and the principle, you now how to get your 2 vouches.

What does not work and why

  • saying "vouch me!" in the middle of the channel
    • Why? Because members know how to vouch, they don't wait for your permission, they wait for you to demonstrate that you are worth vouching for.
  • sending message in private to members
    • Why? They do not know you, if they did know you, they would have already vouched for you.
  • saying that you are too poor to donate
    • Why? It's free!

What does work

Basically you have to establish trust and show that you can be a valuable member.

  • Telling to others what you are here for.
    • You have a project in mind, you like to learn something in particular, ... then just say it. Someone probably came for the same reason and can share their experience.
  • Telling to others who you are.
    • We are all a bit curious, we probably come from similar backgrounds (geeks? ;) so just share your passions and chances are that others will like it too.

  • Being polite.
    • You do not need a British accent and rhyme but being stupid isn't the best way to get vouched. Being funny and sarcastic is fine but being just annoying and insulting hardly work (except for BSDM members maybe...).