Quote Originally Posted by admin
pauls list to make friends on ia:

step 1: post lots of good material in the NWS forum

step 2: don't make lame post (this topic is a good example)

step 3: share pix of your gf, wife, mom (only if hot) w/ the board

step 4: go to meets/events walk up to people and talk

step 5: kiss ass to the key people (admins, mods, og's, sponsors, etc)

that should get you in the right direction
Paul is exactly right, and I can't stress the one in bold enough. Also, don't "bandwagon hate" i.e. if we start attacking someone for their stupidity (like this thread, but I am in a good mood so I am trying to spare the full flaming) don't jump in like you know what is going on. Just sit back and read and laugh. Bandwagon flaming doesn't make you look "e-cool," it makes us turn it on you.

But before you do all of this, you should try what B18c1Turboed posted. There is a whole world outside of the interweb, with living, breathing people. Oh the thought!

Oh, and also, I am a mod so: <-----start kissing.