How to become cool on TW

minigrowl · Nov 10, 2016

Casper66 said: ↑

This has been a great place to be for me for the most part but ruined by one or two assholes. I'm limited to only a couple of threads I visit daily.
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glad you're in this one now

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T@co_Pr3runn3r · Nov 10, 2016

Where am I? Who are you people? What is this place? How did I get here? Where did my money go?

Red Baron · Nov 10, 2016

minigrowl[OP] initial post: ↑

The truth is some members join TacomaWorld (TW) for the advice, some to complain, and others for the social media like community of enthusiasts. When I registered it was at first because I wanted to get advice and ideas for my newly purchased first Tacoma but now it is for much more. TW is not like other forums I've been in, there's something more here and that became evident after searching through thread after thread, noticing the consistent activity of many members and mods, and the events that many partake in here. For the new member looking for an interwebz home, here are a few tips I've learned about how to be a good contributor and well liked in this great community of enthusiasts.

1. be cool - chill out and have a sense of humor. Although sarcasm is difficult to interpret through text it is used here often so don't be too sensitive. Most of the time someone is trying to be funny and not make a personal attack, always keep that in mind and be respectful to others regardless.

2. be a girl - or be good at pretending to be one. It's not a secret that being a female on tw comes with extra attention so if you're not into that (like that exists...) you're in the wrong place. A females build thread is normally popular and any thread they announce themselves in gets all the guys acting goofy. That shouldn't be a surprise, a girl into trucks is almost every guys dream.

3. be a vendor - selling a product or service is the ultimate contribution. Vendors are cherished because not only do they make awesome stuff for our trucks they also include themselves in the same passion we have, sharing their experience and wisdom. Kudos to you vendors.

4. don't have 3rd gen mentality(3GM) - Everyone knows that 1st gen is the best gen but the 3rd gen crowd is a wonder of its own. Nobody is better at posting a new question thread about something that has been answered numerous times already and nobody complains the most about minor issues. Don't be that guy that doesn't do a search before posting and comes here just to whine about their issues...seriously

5. spend money - By far the most recognized group of members are the ones that spend an ungodly amount of time and money on their rigs and have the build threads to prove it. The flexed out SAS trucks and the LT desert rigs getting air time are some of the more popular type of builds here but there are other great ones as well. The key isn't necessarily spending 10s of thousands of dollars, it is having a good quality build thread. Staying active on it will help make you new friends.

6. participate in events - there are plenty to choose from. Go to a local meet. Join the secret santa. Post in the funny pics thread. Subscribe to other build threads and offer your advice and experience. Not much gets your further in life than friends and the best way to make this is reaching out and being friendly.

7. use emoticons - there's a right and wrong way to do it. When in doubt use the popcorn.

What really makes TW worth coming to is the quality of members and all the help offered. People will really go out of their way to help you if needed, I once had a member offer to drive several hundred miles to help me weld my frame back together completely free. You just don't see that from any other forum. If you're new welcome to the site, and enjoy the plethora of valuable information it grows every day

inspirations: @medic2230 @ChadsPride @JLee @DCSBFTMFW @jberry813 @CBoy808 @greeneggsnspam @23Skidoo @Bluegrass Taco @Daria @justinmbowen @ramonortiz55 @Bennett707 @cbechtold @Box Rocket @CaliRaisedLed @RelentlessFab @JimBeam @HomerTaco @emelianenkov @NYCO @Discount Tire Direct @Fernando @Cohbsteq @perpetualenigma3 @Mtnflyer @MTgirl @Wyoming09 Thank you all for being TW role models and making this forum awesome. There's definitely more out there, sorry if I missed someone that feels they belong here.

Now that you know the basics, go forth and do great things.

-minigrowl
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Kiss ass

Mtnflyer · Nov 10, 2016

T@co_Pr3runn3r said: ↑

Where am I? Who are you people? What is this place? How did I get here? Where did my money go?
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QFT

minigrowl · Nov 10, 2016

Ag63i2 said: ↑

Kiss ass
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CaptAmerica · Nov 10, 2016

I...I own a third gen.

But...I no has the madness.

23Skidoo · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

But...I no has the madness.
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We can fix that.

CaptAmerica · Nov 10, 2016

23Skidoo said: ↑

We can fix that.
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I got no lift. Will 37's rub?

danbow · Nov 10, 2016

23Skidoo said: ↑

We can fix that.
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3GM... they don't even know they have it.

danbow · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I got no lift. Will 37's rub?
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just throw some top plate spacers on, you should be good.

minigrowl · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I...I own a third gen.

But...I no has the madness.
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no shame, nothing wrong with owning one, it's the behavior of the bulk of owners that gets the bad rap. You are the exception from what I've seen.

23Skidoo · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I got no lift. Will 37's rub?
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Don't worry about it, if they rub it will be covered under your warranty.

minigrowl · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I got no lift. Will 37's rub?
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only if they are KO2's

CaptAmerica · Nov 10, 2016

minigrowl[OP] said: ↑

no shame, nothing wrong with owning one, it's the behavior of the bulk of owners that gets the bad rap. You are the exception from what I've seen.
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I think I am just an example that common sense isn't common. I occasionally am infected with fits of stupid, but credit my wife for knocking sense back into me when necessary.

I wasn't always the smooth operator I am today. Just ask Missus America.

minigrowl · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I think I am just an example that common sense isn't common. I occasionally am infected with fits of stupid, but credit my wife for knocking sense back into me when necessary.

I wasn't always the smooth operator I am today. Just ask Missus America.
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Wive's are good at that lol

TomTwo · Nov 10, 2016

Can we get back to Football and Hunting Season now?

ImplicitlyAlberta · Nov 10, 2016

Goddamnit!
I didnt make the cut. Maybe cause Im canadian, maybe cause I dont update my buildthread.
Please tell me so I can up my game on tundras.com

just kidding

Fenwick1993 · Nov 10, 2016

sean266 said: ↑

Just call me Caitlyn?
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Seen!

Fenwick1993 · Nov 10, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

I...I own a third gen.

But...I no has the madness.
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You're a strange critter. We decided to keep you.

CaptAmerica · Nov 10, 2016

Fenwick1993 said: ↑

You're a strange critter. We decided to keep you.
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