Buddy system

I assume most people are familiar with it. Basically here it would be experienced PE members getting 1 newbie and helping them advance. I haven’t thought out all the kinks but could I get some initial thoughts from people.

You mean like a gym spotter? :P

Good idea.

I think that if anyone has questions or needs guidance, the whole community pretty much chips in and helps out - also, people who want to know details about specific routines go and ask the experts on their threads, like for Big Girtha.

But still! Would be good to know that Big Brother is keeping an eye on you and is holding you accountable. Giving encouragement when needed. Helping someone not make the same mistakes they themselves may have made.

So count me in.

More like a dick spotter. LOL

It is a good idea though. I think a system based on motivation would work better then information exchange. I don’t want to be responsible for anyone injuring themselves but talking to someone when your motivation is low could help people stick to their commitments.

That’s my only concern. Providing wrong or inaccurate information.

I think this forum is a buddy system. I would think it’s better to get all the points of view then decide for yourself.

Even in the gym you get motivated from all the guys not just the one spotting you if your really doing a big lift or something. You know they all stand around and cheer you on. Works way better then one guy saying you can do it.

Obviously the community would hand pick ‘Guru’s’ who match the criteria, possibly for different categories, there could be ‘Newbie Guru’s’ ‘Hanging Guru’s’. And the person you person who’s looking to get into the particular area. Lets say just starting PE would probably pick someone with similar starting stats to themselves and liked there approach to PE. It wouldn’t be much work on the Guru’s part, probably just every now and then answering a question in the persons progress thread or Personal message. But yes the motivation is a huge factor in this and knowing you have someone experienced to help always must be good.

I did think this too in a way, just thought I’d throw the idea out there.

I think the ‘gurus’ would just end up telling the newbies to read this or that thread, rather than regugitate it, which is what happens now.

Didn’t we get and idea similar to this in the past, except the guy wanted you to go on web cam so he can watch you PE and you can watch him PE……….let’s just say I think he had ulterior motives haha.

No no no… you’re doing it wrong… slow down a little bit, now try to look ashamed…

:(

Correct me if I’m wrong but this wouldn’t really be a solo advice from bigger brother type thing…

More a motivation type thing. I know it is very motivating and a good feeling if someone drops in on your progress thread regularily to give an ‘attaboy’ or input.

Yeah, I remember that lol. “Yeahhh, jelq is just like that.”

Was that the guy who wanted to do a pirate patch into the ESPN satellite and use someone’s video feed to interrupt the World Cup?

Haha lol.

But yeah I agree it is motivating indeed.

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I think it is a good idea. The forum already contains all the information anyone would need to gain if the newbie is willing to search, but sometimes it is nice to have your own personal coach.

Still, what works for you may not work for someone else and I could see how there could be a lot of injuries and frustration.