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Want to post in FYAD like a pro? Follow these steps and get accepted.

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EditSteps

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    Sign up for an account for the Something Awful forums.
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    "Lurk" for a while.
    1. Don't expect to be accepted right away in FYAD. In fact, keep in mind that you will probably never be accepted.
    2. Keep an eye out for who the the Senior Regulars are. These guys really know their stuff!
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    Keep your first posts low profile.
    1. Just quote Senior Regulars so as not to draw too much attention to yourself. (this practice may result in you being detected as a "postcount-lowering fag", though. So don't indulge in it).
    2. Find posters with positive post counts and tell them to "Get out" or "go back to GBS"
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    After several months, pick up your posting.
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    Persevere! Expect to be told to get the out once in a while.
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    Once you've been around for a few months, you can start telling "lesser" posters to "get out." Make sure it is not a rereg first though!
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EditTips

  • Many posters keep a folder full of hilarious image macro's to post at just the right moment.
  • Mix up "your" and "you're". When the the regulars see this, they'll know your a great poster. Same goes for they're/their/there.
  • Be sure to read the SAclopedia to stay on top of the the latest FYAD memes!
  • Nothing is faster than a dog.
  • If you see a poster and you like his or her PS (posting style), send them a private message to see what makes them tick. Most posters are happy to help newbies if you show a genuine interest in FYAD.
  • A cute, animated avatar will help you get noticed
  • Proper capitalization and punctuation are a big no-no.
  • Make sure you know when it is okay to post intentional "mistakes" like "teh" instead of "the". There is a subtle difference between a metapost and a meta-metapost.

EditWarnings

  • you don't think before you post in FYAD, you just do. the minute you think about posting is also the same minute you should not post. its like a knee jerk reaction, when you touch open flames you jerk your hand back which is also why people swear a lot because most people swear when they burn their hands but others just cradle their fingers and blow on them
  • If you are from BYOB, stop posting in BYOB for several months before attempting to post in FYAD.
  • Don't keep the default avatar. This is a dead giveaway that you are a n00blet (Newbie).

EditThings You'll Need

  • A Something Awful forums account
  • A flame suit
  • Plenty of patience and perseverance!
  • The FYAD dance steps sheet (look in peoples sigs)

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