Reply #117: I think that as low posters, we have to be a little more careful...

[I Have A Dream]

to make it really, really clear that we're really who we say we are. Additionally, we need to tread lightly at first (don't state things too strongly or push too hard) because trolls like to come in and start trouble and they pretend to be one of us. If you were to say the same thing after having 500 or so posts, you'd probably get more responses because they could believe that you're not a poser. Until then, if it appears that you're saying things that are too controversial, you'll be suspect. (I understand why this is the case given what I've seen.)

Please don't take it personally. I'm a low poster also. I understand that every person who sees my number of posts takes this into account when they read my posts.

Another thing that might help is to donate something to DU. It can be any amount, and it would get a star next to your name. My guess is that people will trust you more if you have taken the time to contribute because a poser's probably not going to do that. (It's just another thing that might make it easier to determine that you're "for real".)

Finally, there's also a pecking order based upon number of posts. Right now, we're at the bottom of the pecking order. Again, that will change as we post more.

I hope that this has helped. I'm certain that things will change as you have more posts under your belt. (I'll be looking for you!)