i'm really trying here... really.

@blankfist, aren't you the teensiest bit ashamed of taking advantage of enoch's good nature?

Although I do see that you bought him some power points. So that softie, kitty loving heart of yours still beats.

I just can't stay mad at you. Dagnab it.

In reply to this comment by progressivevideo:
sorry about the misunderstanding. i really wasn't trying to "promote" this video for personal gain, i just took a look at what i've made in the past and figured that it was something you all might like. i don't make any money on that video if it gets viewed alot nor am i making any money off of them to promote it. i just sent you some points (5) just for being nice to me and helping me understand the rules. you don't have to use them to promote this video. i just wanted to send you some thanks.

In reply to this comment by enoch:
here ya go bud:
http://videosift.com/video/progressivevideos-capturing-of-greg-allmans-son-LIVE

power points are not the same as votes (though i do thank you for those).
as a charter you get power points but as i am NOT charter i get ONE power point every two days (which i usually use to promote other peoples submissions that i like).
it takes TWO power points to self promote (unless you are charter).

the gold star achievement is the one where you get the regenerating power points (and best achievement in my opinion).

and no problem with the help.
i was helped when i first started sifting (after YEARS of lurking) and i hope after many sifts of your own you will remember how you were helped and reciprocate in kind.
because at the end of the day is that NOT what makes this world go round?
and we get to meet new and interesting people to boot!
its a win-win.
glad i could help my friend.
namaste.

In reply to this comment by progressivevideo:
thank you so much for the help! just sent you some points.


right on brother.
you even used the profile reply!
very awesome.
that is a good video..well done..i understand why you wanted to share.
and that..in essence..is what this site is all about:sharing.

i hope to see your voice added to this wonderful site.

here ya go bud:
http://videosift.com/video/progressivevideos-capturing-of-greg-allmans-son-LIVE

ok.
posted your video but lacked the power points to promote it.
just wait..juuuust wait...
somebody will im betting.
because thats how we roll here brother.
sorry i was unable to promote but i was able to post.
great video btw.

its a common first time mistake.
no biggy.
here is another tip for ya.
see on the bottom of any comment?
you have a quote and profile reply option?

if you wish to quote someone click that and it will attach their comment to your reply BUT it will post in the same comment thread.
you replied to me on your own page and if i didnt come here to check i would have never known you replied and you might have assumed i was ignoring you.

instead next time hit profile reply and that will post any comments you make on that persons page and far more likely they will notice.

going to post your vid now.

ok, discarded.

ok, i'll do that now. i didn't know. i thought it would be better to submit original content.

In reply to this comment by progressivevideo:
lol. i feel like that chick and the asian people. i hope you all don't think badly of me. (i'm christian)
i know how this system works. it's great but i can't down-vote a video unless i give them some money. i've had hundreds of hours of good, informative, insightful, and entertaining videos for free so far so i'm going to do that right now because i really like what you all have been doing here. ty all for the wonderful selections. just try to lay low on the gay atheist crap ok?

...

ok i got the 20 Day Charter Membership. what can i do now?

my man.
why would you assume the feelings of others based solely on your theological beliefs?
what are you basing this on?
because from what i have seen many here have been trying to help you.
yes..many here who participate on the sift are secular humanists and atheists but that does not automatically translate into a hatred of a person who happens to be christian.
there are many christians here on the sift and all voices have weight.
the only thing i would advise is that you do not force your beliefs on people.
talk about them.comment and even defend them but realize that we are a global community and some may disagree with you.
to disagree is human.
to be self righteous is annoying.

now..on to another matter.
welcome to the sift my friend =)
your first video is one in which YOU created.
this is a big no-no (please refer to the sifts FAQ) and is a violation which can get you banned.
this is something... due to your newness ...i wish to avoid.
there is a loophole and if you like,i shall help you.
discard that video (greg allmans son)
you can do this by writing in the comments asteriks (*) and the write discard.
this will tell sifbot you wish to discard your video from the sift.
then send me a link to your video and i shall post it and even promote it for you.
you can post any video you wish as long as that video is not already her on the sift AND you did NOT create it yourself.

i look forward to your submissions.

ok, i purchaced some powerpoints, submitted a video, and promoted it.
am i on the right track? thanks for the help guys!

Hi progressivevideo, Take advantage or your recent attention and post some videos. You'll be surprised at how fast you can make it to bronze. Each level of advancement gives you more abilities on the sift.

25 star points gives you the "Bronze Star" which will give you the right to downvote.
Here is a list of the levels and the abilities granted to you with each level: http://wtf.videosift.com/starpower

Cheers, Happy Siftings - we wlcome your sifts

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Thanks for going charter. Your account is upgraded. Cheers.