wtf|pickproof? wrote:Btw.: Filling out your profiles might come in useful, e.g. if you have lock specific questions, as locks differ from place to place. It's also considered good habbit in this forum.
Of course the search button isn't restricted to the advanced users so you could give it a try every now and then(especially before you post). This might keep you from beeing flamed and will actually gain you some respect.
The "preview" button which apears left of the "submit" button provides you with the ability to check your grammar, spelling, and the links. Good grammar and spelling are aprecciated here too.
The link below can provide futher information on how to ask smart questions. It's a bit coding/opensource centric but I'm sure you will get the idea.
http://www.google.at/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A//www.catb.org/%7Eesr/faqs/smart-questions.html&ei=KFcMQ7-lAbjiwQGeydmyBw
Ofcourse you should read, read, read as others have pointed out previously. Almost any questions regarding lockpicking which will come to your mind has been answered here before (most have been answered hundreds of times as there are more ignorants out there than one would think)
The FAQ section is named after ist contents:
Frequently Asked Questions
it could also be called FNA:
Frequently Needed Answers
it can be found at:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewforum.php?f=2
All the threads which are marked sticky and start with "FAQ" in the topic are, I'm sure you get it, FAQs.
Should any questions remain unanswered, please feel free to go ahead and ask them, but make sure:
*you have searched before you posted. Please point out what words you have searched for. This shows you did your homework, keeps others from doing the same search again, ...
*you provide any useful information available; e.g. if you have a question regarding a special lock you should describe what type of lock it is, it's name, any further information (e.g there is really old and dirty),...
If you don't know the information mentioned above, a photo might be a good idea.
*you preview your posting (see above)
Ps.: never ever pick locks which:
are actually in use, don't belong to you
Have fun and enjoy lockpicking
Th@ was the ultimate n00b guide!
would it be possible to put a permenant link to the MIT guide to help people new to this stuff, in fact if everyone read it there would be very few questions about wafer, and pin tumbler locks... it is likely this has already been said, but i thought i'd ask...
Just don't make some kinda of monster from all these thread or the internet villagers will flame you. 
