How to get on in the forum.
So you’re new to Triond, and want to spend a bit of time in the forum. Maybe you’re looking to figure out how things work, maybe you’re here in search of feedback, wanting to improve yourself as a writer. Or maybe you just want to hang out and make friends. But upon arrival, you’ve realized that the forums are a bit hard to figure. Is there a hierarchy? What constitutes good/ bad etiquette? And what is the deal with trolls?
Here, then, is your manual for this forum.
Notes
- This is not an article about Triond or writing… just the forum.
- The forum is not a necessary aspect of being a writer on Triond.
- There is quite a bit of knowledge here, regarding both Triond and writing.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice.
- Don’t put links to your articles in the forum… complete waste of time.
Etiquette
- There isn’t much… people insult each other in jest on a regular basis. Personal attacks will get you banned. Beyond that, it’s simply a matter of treating each other with a mutual respect.
The Trolls
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional or disciplinary response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
Triond has a few regular trolls, and will usually have a few pop up each week, on average. They vary in severity… some are playful and harmless, some can be malicious and mean. As you’re learning the ropes of the forum, your best bet is to ignore them. Like a petulant three year old, the ‘unfriendly’ trolls are usually just lonely people who lead miserable lives and are just seeking attention. Once you have a bit of experience with them and begin to understand how they work, they do tend to make amusing playthings.
The Members
Several important points to keep in mind as you get to know the members of the Triond community. The majority of them are aspiring writers, which gives this forum a rather unique dynamic. Most of the conversations here are rather tongue in cheek; while they may seem, on the surface, to be offensive, they are not meant to be so. Most of the people here are good, solid individuals. There are people from all aspects of life, and from all over the world.
Here is a list of some of the forum regulars, with a bit of a description of each. Keep in mind these are my personal observations, and the opinions expressed are my own.
Abdella is a kid…. I believe he’s 16 or 17. And a rather devout Muslim, especially for his age. Likes to argue, but mean about it. If you get upset over theological discussions, avoid them with him. This kid is not afraid to speak his mind.
Al is a 20 something guy from Scotland. Good dude with a sense of humor. Personally trained the Loch Ness Monster.
Very mild mannered, enjoys conversation. Little scary when she’s pissed. 
Known for spats of nudity. Married to another Trionder, whom she met online. Did I mention the nudity?
This guy is a librarian or something.
The mighty Bo Jack. There is no substitute. Has a blog that many here participate in. Basically a big fat (really fat…HA!) teddy bear. Loves boobs and sports, and will talk forever about either. One of the first people on Triond you should make a point of meeting. The Godfather.
Brad lives on Triond. Has been a part of every thread since 1987. A good dude, although he has issues with cactus.
The Moose. One of the best writers on Triond, and a solid dude as well. Has a driveway in his living room.
British woman and hellified poet. Very friendly.
The Preacher. Literally. But not one of those obnoxious ones… very respectful in his debating.
A newer member. Very articulate. Good conversationalist.
Another new guy. Like him so far. Interesting dude.
Duff rules. Australian guy who can write his ass off.. one of the more unique personalities here.
Feggers are mythological creatures, known to exist only here and in the wilds of Connecticut. If you have questions or need advice on writing, the guy’s a genius.
Another one of those British guys, and another good guy. Quick to make you laugh. Nice butt.
Another of those Brits… kind of like an invasion in here. Another one definately belongs on everyone’s friend list.
Siti may very well be insane, but we’re not sure. She’s from Indonesia, and struggles with English at times, but other than that she’s nuts. Amusing, though.
A Texas girl with a big mouth and a bigger heart.
An absolute jerk. Avoid him at all costs.
Downhome Canadian lady. Nice as can be.
Another good kid. All of 16, I think.
lynda’s a weird one… kind of a half troll. decent, once you get used to her.
A Triond vet…. intelligent woman who speaks her mind.
The Puffin Brit woman. Adorably idealistic, till you piss her off… a sweetie.
The other half of B nelson. Not nearly so much of a nudist.
Triond’s enigma. Changes her profile often, but you learn to recognize her. Biting wit, and God help you if you get her angry. Awesome in spite of (and because of ) that.
From Wisconsin, and therefore cool. A musician.
Old. but cool anyway.
If you’re an idiot, or plan on saying something stupid, avoid Only.
Another British chick. doesn’t come around so much any more, but good to know when she does.
Another old scool Trionder. Military guy. We like him cuz we’re afraid of him. 
Triond’s dark queen. Be afraid. Run away, especially if you bruise easy.
Princess of Triond. Recently divorced from Peter Griffin.
Resident hip hop expert. Will speak his mind.
The name says it all.
Another interesting dude.
another sweetheart.
The closest thing we have to an all around Triond expert.
This should help you familiarize you with the forum, at least enough so to navigate your way around. Good luck, and enjoy this very unique collection of individuals.
If I have forgotten anyone, or missed anything pertinent, by all means add it in the comments.
Good Luck!
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
thanks, i have obviously been too absent. Will have to make a dramatic comeback. lol.
Mnof – a cool guy, comes up with some great ideas to help others out. Keep on the good side of him though.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Lol mnof. I’m not a librarian. I can’t even spell it.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:46 am
Kewl that I made the list.
thnx!
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
mn great piece… ty for calling me a sweetheart…. for the most part i would have to agree with the descriptions of people….
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
Surprised that I made the list! Just like MNOF’s anthology- it’s an honor to be associated with most of you (haha).
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
Nice to know that all that targeted work on my glutes has not gone unnoticed
August 23rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
Nice. This was a good idea mnof.
August 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 am
nudity… actually hubby thinks public nudity should be acceptable, while I do not..
again..
nudity.
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Very interesting article!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Thanks for the mention MN.
There is only one other forum on which I am a regular.
Now if only I would take some time to write some articles.
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Cheers Mnof! Roflmas at Jeffy.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
LoL – great stuff dude – telling it how it is. Loved some of those descriptions – classic.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
You forgot to put you, mnof! LOL! Great piece of writing, very funny about the descriptions of some members – thanks for the laugh!
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Just everyday people over reacting because of word choice.
not that it matters, but I also have a similar problem with vocal communication as well. I’m working on it, but doubt that it will make any difference. People who are easily offended choose to be offended.
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
LMFAO, very good, Mnof.
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Who can complain about a cast of characters as rich in diversity, talent and..well, character..as this bunch?
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
If you persist on asaualting me personaly with your post and do not remove it now I will turn it in to the triond help desk. This my friend is a personal asault against me Ther forum is one thing but you are adverising against me. You have twenty four hours or I will turn it in. Play fare jerk
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Jeff – did you mean play fair or pay fare, because if it is the latter, that could be construed as blackmail!!!!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
LMAO, Duff. Maybe I should drag up those threads, Jeffy. You know, the ones where you personally attacked me. I’m game for some blackmail. You turn in Mnof and those threads are going up, get it?
Mnof, you’ll delete this once Jeffy responds, right? LOL
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Be afraid, be very afraid. Mwahhh ha ha ha ha!!!
By the way, did you thank Jeff for the view and comment? lol
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I love wacthing you play hardball, Shelly. ;^)~
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I love how people get their panties in a bunch over this sort of thing. Jeffy he said I should be on everyones friend list and I hate people; but you don”t see me crying to triond…of course that would mean talking to people…hmn…but maybe…no that wouldn’t work…anyway Jeffy grow up you physcopathic twat.
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Thank you so much for including me. Yes, Canadians are the nicest and most polite people on the planet. We say thank you to instant teller machines. We apologize to people who bump into us. We drink lots of coffee because it gets very cold up here. Tim Horton’s coffee Rules!
August 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Great article. I think you nailed morst of the people to a T…including the Jerk
August 24th, 2009 at 12:48 am
For those of you who want to check out that extremely interesting guy known as Deist, he changed his pen name so you’ll have to click on my name down here not up there.
August 24th, 2009 at 12:50 am
This looks great. Know most of people on here.
August 24th, 2009 at 12:57 am
ah….u and u might get a bite for that one…my little snack
August 24th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Real cool article ~ Esp. the description of “Trolls”
Cheers,
Kaavs
August 24th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Well done, MN! Although, it was hard to believe that this article was made by a person who often wrote: .
in every single forum which he made.
August 24th, 2009 at 7:50 am
This is good, I really like it! Thanks for helping me to understand about trolls.
August 24th, 2009 at 7:50 am
This really sounds like a cast description for a who-done-it!
August 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Excelent article!
August 24th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
August 24th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Thanks for the article mate. I’ll make an entrance sometime in the forum.
Max
August 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Very interesting lol… Im sure Ill be found Thanks again
August 24th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
his analysis is very good about the people who commented in the forum in english.
If we analyze people of the Spanish Forum would find all defects.
I am the very good of the forum in Spanish
Tù analicis sobre la gente del foro en ingles es muy bueno.
si analizaras a la gente del foro en español encontrarìas todos los defectos.
yo soy la màs buena en el foro en español
August 24th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Some of these people are my friends, i liked the trolls bit that you mentioned, i found one of them on here only recently, all’s quiet from them so far, great read and great comments and exchanges from everyone to each other, your credit rating will be going through the roof thanks to your cleverness, enjoyed it, sandie x.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Hello this is a very good idea to make a triond forum and I would like to join, I suggest that we can all become freinds and view each other’s works. Not a bad idea? Anyways i’m in.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I’m not fat I’m big boned!!I’m the Godfather alright!! funny way to approach this MND,and your knowledge of sports SMB’s!!
Thanks for putting me on you hit list!!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
interesting write: and wow jeff… there’s freedom of speech, maybe you were acting a jerk, i don’t know. try and change your attitude why don’t ‘cha? maybe than he’ll fix that and say “what a nice fellow”
August 25th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Wow.. useful info. Thumb up
August 25th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Hi,
This is a Message from Your Favorite Triond Troll!
Yeah,
Yours Truly,
the One & Only!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Loved this. Thanks MN.
August 26th, 2009 at 1:58 am
If Jeffy’s going to complain to Triond, i hope he learns to spell. Thanks, Mn, this was awesome! And I’m intelligent! Cool!
August 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
so you put sweetievee on here and not me? I’ve been on vacation the last few weeks but I like to think of myself as a pretty regular Triond forum frequenter…
And what about MnOfDicotomy?
August 26th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
i thought you had left, honestly. mnofdichotomy didnt make the cut. hes a homo.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Sorry, but if there is a godfather of Triond – that is probably Neslon Doyle……
August 28th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Interesting
August 29th, 2009 at 6:32 am
thanks for sharing this. im new in the village. thanks again. great laugh i must say!
August 31st, 2009 at 3:09 am
this was very helpful and amusing at the same time. I am new to this and i hope to meet everyone of you. I have loads of questions, so bewarned… Thank you again..
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
great article
September 6th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Good article. I will have to look at some of these guys
September 12th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Fantastically fun read. I recognize a lot of these writers from popping into the forum every once in a while.
September 13th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Well, I am honoured. Thanks Mn, and sorry for being so slow catching up with this one!