NP - We Are A Loser Community

[DU]

I just wanted to say that I post on Namepros.com. This makes me a loser for many reasons.

1. Noobs Post On Namepros
2. People on Namepros are Dumb
3. Domains for Sale on Namepros are vetted using Estibot
4. blah blah blah

I recently read a number of comments talking smack about Namepros on some blogs and forums and the supposed benefits of other "forums" - some were ranked Forum of the YEAR ! Even... Most of those on the collective downgrading of Namepros seem to think that the forum was good "once" but then all the good people like themselves left. Check your ego at the door?

I just wanted to say that different people have different needs for different things. Here's why new domainers SHOULD spend time at Namepros.

People explain why something like .CO, .TV, .US may be a poor investment but at least on this forum many people EXPLAIN. You're welcome to disagree.

Many people here are NEW and don't have the experience of other forums. Marketing 2011 is not Marketing 2000. Technology 2011 is not Technology 2000. SEO 2011 isn't even SEO 2010! Naivete and innocence can leave you open to be ripped off - but they are the same qualities that let you see the world in new and better ways.

It's not all about domains. Sometimes it's ok to unwind and be stupid in the break room (see my Sig for link to Fantasy football!).

Lastly- while there are probably bigger transfers/sales on other forums and some domains on NP seem to take forever to sell and are bumped every day for a year.... there are great members here on NP - some are less frequent visitors than they have been previously but they are still here. Some are active and some very active posters.

But ..

John Berryhill hangs out here!
Elliot comes from time to time.
Ron Jackson is here sometimes.

Johname appraises like crazy.
Archangel and Namenut and others make the Break Rooms fun.

The .TV subforum has GREAT members (you can find them if you look around the interwebs)

MediaWizard shares his expertise and smarts.
GilesColey is always willing to share his latest movements.
SDSinc always ready to mock everyone.
Mis_Chiff to be nice.

And while RJ and NPQ aren't heavily active they do defend their users when the it is needed.

A forum is only as good as its community. There are problems. There are issues. Overall I think NP is a great place to just get your bearings and actually ask the dumb questions without getting sent down in flames.

Thats all. Jimmy Fallon started, I have to leave.
:hearts:

 

[namenut]

Very well said Default. Omniscient and pretentious members are no fun.
They brag that have the answers. They criticize that you don't. I guess
they're protecting the "stream".

TY for the sentiment bro

NN

 

[mwzd]

If I was to mention everything I've attained thanks to the NP Community, it would run into more than a few pages, this post wouldn't be enough.

Suffice to say that four years here have been like ten years in a college that provides 100% hands on training in all aspects of the web.

And I've made a lot of good friends, people who stand by me and help when it's needed, without asking for anything in return.

Yes there are noobs here and you know why? Because it's an inclusive community, not an exclusive one.

As for awards, we all know how those work...

 

[twomoon]

You need to ask yourself what site you're opening when you're wakin up? This would be the most important site for you in a current period of time.

My "first" site for around 3 years is NP.

I think many of people here have it also at nr 1.

DU said very well - people here mainly trying to EXPLAIN and to HELP newbies (and not only newbies). Plus the atmosphere is extra friendly, so people are coming here.

 

[GreenGambler]

This is and always will be one of the best domain name forums on the net!

 

[SpareDomains]

This is the only domain forum I ever posted on in the last 9+ years. Other forums may have some bigger dogs but I think RJ is a decent guy so I stay here and this forum seems to be more active than some of the others.

I don't really care if more newbies are here as we all started there at some point and I have learned a few things here and I'm not really here to learn anymore as that happened years ago so more to help someone out occasionally as I been pretty busy developing out some domains so that's my excuse for not being as active. When your new you post like crazy and when you start making money you keep developing out more sites, more sales etc... to increase the income. So personally haven't been posting elsewhere just posting less cause I'm finally looking at domains I have held for years and developing the best ones into profitable sites so not much time. I'm okay with being a profitable loser and NamePros gives me shiny stars.

 

[DU]

NamePros gives me shiny stars.

Spinning shining stars.

This thread was not about bashing other forums. It was just a sloppy way for me to thank everyone for sharing and participating in a forum for freeeeee.

There's good people here.