How to Introduce Yourself

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Making a good first impression sets the stage for positive interactions and helps you establish yourself as a valued member of our community.

Here's how to introduce yourself effectively to any online community, including ours:

Before introducing yourself: ​

• Update your account details! Ensure you have all the necessary basic profile information, including an avatar and profile banner.
• Familiarize yourself with the Helldivers Forum Community rules and terms before posting, especially regarding introductions.
• Browse existing threads, comments, and profiles to gain insight into the community's tone and the perspectives of its participants.

Craft your Introduction: ​

Your introduction should not include any personally identifiable information (PII). Someone could use PII data to identify a specific individual, either alone or in combination with other data.

Examples of PII include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, and financial information.

• Briefly introduce yourself with your preferred name and include a few relevant details.
• Mention how you found Helldivers Forum. Did you find it through Google, social media, or was I the one who invited you?
• Please mention what you enjoy doing. Doing this can help you connect with others who may share similar interests.
• Briefly state why you're interested in the forum and what you hope to gain from the HDF Community.
• Show that you're excited to be part of the forum and invite others to engage with you by asking a relevant question.

Things to potentially include:​

• Name (or nickname)
• Profession/Industry (if relevant or comfortable)
• Location (optional, if comfortable)
• Hobbies/Interests
• What do you hope to gain from the HDF Community?
• Something unique or interesting about yourself
• A question to encourage discussion

Example Introduction:

Hello, everyone! My name is Nelson, and I'm excited to join this forum on Helldivers! I am currently a full-time student at college. I am from sunny Northern California. Besides creating niche online communities, my interests include playing Helldivers with my brothers and friends, and I want to learn more about the game and its related lore. I also look forward to connecting and sharing experiences with you. As a Combat Veteran, I appreciate the realism and hilarious propaganda Helldivers 2 showcases during gameplay. What are you most passionate about within this community?

After Introducing Yourself: ​

• Respond to replies and participate in other discussions.
• Treat other members with courtesy, even when disagreeing.
• Observe the interactions and culture before participating.
• Building relationships and becoming a valued member takes time and consistent engagement.

Following these tips will help make a positive first impression and create a fulfilling and engaging experience in our community.

Introduce yourself now! ​