Beginners luck - a couple of hints to get you started (Helpful Advice for New Members)

Member Name: dove3066

Product:	Helpful Advice for New Members
Date:	11/05/09 (45 review reads)
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Well as in the great tradition as this is my 350th review I thought I would write a DooYoo related review.

I have now been a member for four months I would pass on my thoughts to new members

****Read reviews first****
Before you plunge right into writing read a few of other peoples, this will give you an idea of the type of style people have. It will also get you noticed in the community.

***Decide if you want to specialise***
If you have aparticular area of expertise of maybe you watch a lot of films you may want to just write on a particular subject. Alternatively you may want to be a complete generalist and write on lots of different topics.

***Enter the community Spirit****
I don't agree with the ethos some have that if someone rates your review then you should immediately return that rate. Hoever i think it is fair that if you want people to read your reviews then you should read some yourself.

****Quantity****
Do you want to write a couple of reviews or do you just have so many opinions that you need to write lots. I personally don't have a problem with people posting lots of reviews as long as they are of good quality and are genuine opinions.

***Have Fun****
Enjoy what you write - it will come though and we will all enjoy reading what you have written.

Hope you will find this useful - here's to my next 350 reviews and I hope to continue to enjoy writing them

Summary: A great site - just take a minute before diving in