Making Money off SURFER Forums (Article)

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Originally posted by quiet
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1- the super poster -- this guy posts a ton of pics and video. The most effective way to get attention is to put (VIDEO) or (PIC) in your subject line so people will know what it contains

2-troll poster -- this guy is extremely obnoxious and posts lame graphics insulting other members, posts off the wall comments, and is overall 'crazy.' Interestingly enough, people flock to such clowns and are susceptible to marketing

3-fake drama -- two screen names create fake beef amongst themselves and attracks a flock of surfers that leave themselves wide open to advertising

4-Mr. Helpful -- this guy is always quick with the answers to questions other surfers pose. His answers are practical and actually helpful. (ie., not answers to lame questions that have no real value or are trolling attempts)

5-Mr. Money -- another variation is Mr. Car. Basically, this persona posts pics of his material possessions to gain the easy respect of individuals who love a perceived winner. Hence, they open themselves wide open to 'suggestions' by Mr. Money/Mr. Car re sites to visit or products to try out. Drawback: he must be quite subtle and walk the tightrope between playing people and being played himself. Another drawback: Haterz (see below)

6-Mr. Hater -- this persona is quick to point out the failings of other surfers and posts sarcastic, cutting, or destructive comments with enough factual background (references to the targets' past posts are almost mandatory) to avoid being labelled as a simple troll. Drawback: you have to employ a lot of wit, humor, and cutting intelligence to come off as a sophisticated hater. If you slip, you're opening yourself up to ridicule yourself. The worst form of haters are 1) obvious hypocrites (so watch your post history) or 2) obviously envious (the best way to counter this is to hate in a 'helpful' way -- ie., you are hating on someone out of some (nonexistent really) concern for their well-being.

7-Credibility Man -- this guy rarely posts about business. He doesn't have to. His deals are well known and he is an accepted player in the forum. This person is well-respected. Deservedly so. This type of poster is rare.

Which one of this am I? Mr. Troll?

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
Which one of this am I? Mr. Troll?

Actually, most posters are a composite of differing types. That's just a 'general list of types' Realistically, people are a colorful melange of differing 'personas' Lots of humor but lots of truth as well