New users: Good things to know

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New users: Good things to know

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We're a learning-oriented community with a focus on mastering a productive level of competence in a broad range of subjects in order to make ourselves more resource-efficient and resilient in the face of the growing complexities and uncertainties of the 21st century. Insofar you want to retire really early, we do that too.

Our forum rules are pretty simple. Follow the same standards here that you follow in real life. Act "in good faith". Do your research and make yourself look good. Don't post anything here you wouldn't want your family/boss/colleagues/government/etc. to find out. If you have problems getting registered, read this.

If you want to jump right in, write a post about yourself and your interests. This is most effective when you follow up by posting in other threads. Otherwise people may miss your intro post.

If you're looking for active feedback and/or community, starting and maintaining your own journal and actively commenting on other journals is the best way proceed. Many of us have already been where you are and some of us have already solved your problems. Here are some suggestions on how to succeed with that.

If you prefer to lurk for a while, that's fine too. Some lurk for years and years in order to get to know the place. Also check out the nearly one thousand existing journals. They might contain the answers you're looking for. If not, you can always ask on the forum. Feel free to revive any thread on the board.

Understanding everything that is discussed on the forums is a ongoing learning process. The forum contains a wide range of perspectives. Some of us have been at it for many years. Others are just getting started. Reading the ERE book ties everything together and goes beyond the blog posts. If you're totally new to these ideas consider the 21 Day Makeover or committing to a Buy Nothing Year.

If you feel lost in all the technical jargon, consider (re)reading the ERE book and remember that google is your friend. Keep in mind that some of the forum discussions ("ERE2") has moved beyond the blog and the book at this point. We keep a list of frequently used terms and abbreviations which can help you out as well.

Over the years, there's been some good discussions. Here are some of the ERE forum highlights. It is by no means inclusive of all the good posts made throughout the 10+ years this forum has been around, but it is a quick way to find some incredible posts.

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