A likley stupid question

[Wreckmaster]

I have been browsing around on the forum for about a month now. I have seen the rules to get into the advanced forum. I would like access, but I am not asking for it at this time, as I have not fullfilled the requirements for entry. My question is, since the amount of information on this site is so vast, about any question I might have, has already been answered. All I gotta do is search for it, as I have seen many people mention in some of the noob threads. How can I build up my post count with out spamming the board?

I do not intend to be a fool here, nor am I questioning the board rules for gaining entry. I understand rules, I gotta follow them all the time in my vocation. Unfortunatly it is the lock I come across in my vocation that are causing the restriction. Everything I have experience with is in the advanced section.

I just want to know what would be the best chance of gaining entry, wait out the time requirement, or just post here and there when I can. If you do not want to answer this in open, I understand, and will read all PMs and accept all comments.

Thanks in advance.

[UWSDWF]

ahh just have fun... help people when they got questions, ask questions, come up with ideas... it's no matter before your post count is high enough...

[raimundo]

theres a limit to anyones knowlege, so for a long time I have only been posting stuff that I had said before, but I post it as answers to questions, so rather than type "use the search button" just be helpful to people who ask questions, if you know the answer you can just tell them, and that will be seen as helpful, fluffs up your post count without being flame ish, and will probably get you in. Who knows, I got into that section way back before they made the requirements so stiff

[RodVT]

Funny huh? To be a Grasshopper again after many years of practice (automotive at least in my case). We have to be content that the fullness of time will reveal all. And the occaisional pithy comment....

[xnoobandrew]

Well, if you don't practice on a basis then you'll then you'll have to go back on the basics..

[Eyes_Only]

Well you could try searching on specific topics and areas of lockpicking/locksmithing that you find interesting. For example, single picking vs. raking, bump keys, basic lock construction and operational principles, etc. Everyone here has their favorite and least favorite areas of the lockpicking subject but once you find yours, buy or make your own tools and start practicing, the questions, opinions and even advise of your own will soon develop.

[mh]

How can I build up my post count with out spamming the board?

Post about things that other would be interested in - there's always something new, something to discover and explore.
E.g., I developed a strong interest for cutaway locks during that time, most interesting stuff...

Cheers,
mh

[digital_blue]

If one were to go back and dig, they'd find that my very first post on this site was to give information, not request it. I too generally know how to use a search button, and was not inclined to ask a question that had been answered before. But helping people out and providing information is a big part of this community.

Truth be told, anyone would have a tough time reaching the requirements for advanced access if they don't post informative answers to other's questions. The good news is, there's never a shortage of n00bs that don't search, so there's never a shortage of questions to answer.

Cheers,

db