Helping Soul

[ImberBoy]

Helping Soul

I can't see what's in front of me?

Mike if this sort of post has already done the rounds then I do apologise but I think it would be a good idea for a little etiquette threads from a member's perspective about Soul Source?

My experience is all that I can call on so again don't pan me if my Soul Source initiation is unique and doesn't fit the norm; I kinda think we will have all fumbled along the same route?

My first confession is that I never read what's in front of me, it's not because I want to make Mike and the Mods mad it's just that I always seam to have a Helen Keller moment when faced with a new web site such as a forum.

I wanted to dive straight into the fast moving flow knowing that I could swim as strong as most and too be honest I paid little to no attention to what was listed within the other thread sections. What this did during me first few months was make me feel quite angry and a little upset when a post or one of me threads was moved to the appropriate section, remember that I didn't read any of the notes about posting.

I imagine that there are different types of Soul Sourcers, those who lurk and those that hover waiting for their moment or yearning for the confidence to post, after all Soul Source can come across as a little high brow and for the uninitiated it does appear a little antiseptic and devoid of humor, well it does when Ady and Dave Rimmer post! Whoops, sorry guys, lol.

I was quite lucky to have a few friends already on here and some gave me blood curdling advice about some of the stricter rules and to be fair these rules are in place for the good and benefit of us all, I know it can get a bit crazy some times when collars get hot and passions fire.

I think it's a good thing to dive in, brave the cold and swim as fast as you can! You'll soon catch your breath and the water is quite nice once in.

The only real favorite section for me is all about soul, I think this can be the most intimidating of sections as there are a few cats in here that really know their stuff and I suspect that there may be a hesitance to post less you feel foolish?

This is Soul Sources greatest strength but greatest weakness, the train spotter factor, the way I handle this is to either think of them nude or remember that I will never be impressed by some one who sits clinging to a record box who hasn't got a girlfriend!

That'll be me banned from the collectors area for a bit, lord knows if they ever teamed up with the RnB Catz, I'd be doomed!

Any way back to the plot, etiquette, take a little time out to read the web site rules and some of the feedback, don't just read the threads coz this is where one of the problems lies. Get a good grasp of how the Refosoul Soul section works and have a decent play about in there; I don't think you can break any thing in there?

Once you can find the sounds start reading the posts and try to cross reference the sound file to the comments, this way you can capture a better experience.

My last tip is don't be afraid to ask, there is always some one that can nudge you in the right direction and the most passionate and wordy Soul Sourcers are all pretty much gentlemen and ladies who love to help so don't be put off by the tone or the heat, soul is a powerful thang!

I have a tip for all of us established Soul Sourcers and that is to start visiting and welcoming on the New Member Shouts, I never do and that's just rude, shame on us.

Note to self, visit New Member Shouts as soon as I log in and say hi.

I'm sure Mike will be pulling what's left of his hair out at this, every thing I have said is found here right in front of us but I just wanted to give my side of the fence, any one else got any tips for the new members?

[ImberBoy]

Ooooh one last thing, add your location to Soul Map!

[Kevinkent]

And don't forget to re-visit your posts to see if anyone has responded.

If someone has answered your question or given you a response, then it's only good manners to at least be seen to read it.

(Don't know how Webby manages to keep up with this)

- Kev

[Mark S]

My top tip for newbies is dont take it or yourself to seriously , remember what we were all like 20/ 30 odd years ago blocked out of our heads and having a laugh