Getting to Know VF

Laura S. · 03-23-18, 05:52 AM

Usually, I start a "getting to know you" thread, but thought it might be fun to do a "getting to know VF" thread instead where people can post thoughts and tips about how to best experience this site. Feel free to just post something or you can use the questions below:

1. How did you find VF?

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF?

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?

Laura S. · 03-23-18, 05:58 AM

1. How did you find VF? I saw a TV infomercial on The Firm and jumped on the Internet to research it. I stumbled across VF in that process. I did not buy the infomercial set, but did join VF.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? On the blue/purple bar across the top of the screen, starting with My VF and Support VF, there is an item further to the right - New Posts. When I come to the forum, I hit that link to show me all the threads in all of the categories that have been posted to since my last visit. It is an incredible time saver for me in reading new threads. I've seen people seemingly stuck in the General Discussion and I've wanted to yell "Hit New Posts!".

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Jump in and participate. This is a friendly place! Oh, and as part of that, find a check-in, if you want more personal connections.

bubbles76 · 03-23-18, 09:00 AM

I always love your getting to know you posts!

1. How did you find VF? I think I was looking for workout dvd reviews.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Tag your posts! Makes things so much easier to find when you search for it later.

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Join a checkin. That way, if you are shy you can talk to a small group of folks first.

Sassy · 03-23-18, 10:01 AM

These are always fun!

1. How did you find VF? I was looking for workout dvd reviews.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Under "Thread Tools" near the top of the page, is the option to email the thread to someone. I often will email threads to myself so I can find them easily again when I'm researching things.

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Read all kinds of posts, even if you think you're not interested in that kind of workout - I've learned so much that way.

KateTT · 03-23-18, 10:31 AM

1. How did you find VF?
I had contacted Collage Video about trading videos and they pointed me to VF. Been hooked ever since.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF?
Everything really. I find the site really easy to use and I love all the different Forum topics instead of posting all in one group. I like the Clothing, Shoes, Equipment, Gear group for finding recommendations for new gear.

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?
Read the posts! There is so much good advice!
Don't read the posts! You will seriously be enabled! ;-)

Pat58 · 03-23-18, 11:02 AM

1. How did you find VF?

I wanted to purchase the Winsor Pilates tapes (yes tapes) from the original infomercial and was looking for more information.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF?

I second tagging discussions. And learn to do tag searches. I find tags to be more user friendly than searching for words.

Also - VF'ers use acronyms all the time. Don't hesitate to ask "what does Y4SR mean?"

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?

Put your credit cards in the freezer and always wait for a sale.

mrsyancy · 03-23-18, 02:22 PM

1. How did you find VF?
I believe I was looking for reviews and it directed me here, but I don’t remember exactly.

2. Favorite tip about using the forum on VF?
Not sure bc I still get confused sometimes....lol

3. Advice to newbie about being a being a member on VF?
Don’t go broke from visiting VF bc we have lots of enablers

rhbrand · 03-23-18, 03:12 PM

1. How did you find VF? Way back in the mid 90s, I found the link on the original Firm Forum.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Using tag searches, even though sometimes I get odd results lol

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even if sometimes the answer will be "just do a search" Someone will be nice and answer your question and sometimes do a search and find a thread that really answers your question.

MathTeacher · 03-23-18, 03:24 PM

1. How did you find VF?
I was looking for a new home after the Collage Video Forum changed hands and posted all of our email addresses.

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF?
Always start with New Posts

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?
Don't be shy. We were all new here at one time.

laurajhawk · 03-23-18, 05:49 PM

1. How did you find VF?
I was trying to learn yoga at home, discovered I liked vinyasa/power yoga style, but it was impossible to follow from a book. I found some DVDs I really liked (library & Sam's Club) and wanted more; read every yoga DVD review on Amazon

and STILL wanted more; and found VF!

2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF?
Use tag search! And remember to tag your threads.

3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?
Try to purchase based on what you like and what you need - not what other people like and need. We're all different and if you buy everything that somebody on VF loves, you'll run out of money in about twenty minutes.

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03-23-18, 05:52 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	Getting to Know VF Usually, I start a "getting to know you" thread, but thought it might be fun to do a "getting to know VF" thread instead where people can post thoughts and tips about how to best experience this site. Feel free to just post something or you can use the questions below: 1. How did you find VF? 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

03-23-18, 05:58 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	1. How did you find VF? I saw a TV infomercial on The Firm and jumped on the Internet to research it. I stumbled across VF in that process. I did not buy the infomercial set, but did join VF. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? On the blue/purple bar across the top of the screen, starting with My VF and Support VF, there is an item further to the right - *New Posts. When I come to the forum, I hit that link to show me all the threads in all of the categories that have been posted to since my last visit. It is an incredible time saver for me in reading new threads. I've seen people seemingly stuck in the General Discussion and I've wanted to yell "Hit New Posts!". 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF?* Jump in and participate. This is a friendly place! Oh, and as part of that, find a check-in, if you want more personal connections. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

03-23-18, 09:00 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I always love your getting to know you posts! 1. How did you find VF? I think I was looking for workout dvd reviews. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Tag your posts! Makes things so much easier to find when you search for it later. 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Join a checkin. That way, if you are shy you can talk to a small group of folks first. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

03-23-18, 10:01 AM
Sassy VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth, MN/Superior, WI	These are always fun! 1. How did you find VF? I was looking for workout dvd reviews. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Under "Thread Tools" near the top of the page, is the option to email the thread to someone. I often will email threads to myself so I can find them easily again when I'm researching things. 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Read all kinds of posts, even if you think you're not interested in that kind of workout - I've learned so much that way. __________________ Sassy "The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." ~~~Oscar Wilde

03-23-18, 10:31 AM
KateTT VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spicer, MN	1. How did you find VF? I had contacted Collage Video about trading videos and they pointed me to VF. Been hooked ever since. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Everything really. I find the site really easy to use and I love all the different Forum topics instead of posting all in one group. I like the Clothing, Shoes, Equipment, Gear group for finding recommendations for new gear. 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Read the posts! There is so much good advice! Don't read the posts! You will seriously be enabled! ;-) __________________ *Do your BEST and Forget the Rrrrest! Tony Horton* When your body screams, tell it to shut up! Body Pump "Where I am today is where my mind put me. Where I'll be tomorrow is where my mind put me." - Billy Blanks *I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! Feb - May '09!* *I did it again! I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! Feb - May 2018!* Beachbody On Demand 80 Day Obsession - Full Rotation June - September 2018 *Third time's a charm! I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! July-Oct 2020!*

03-23-18, 11:02 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	1. How did you find VF? I wanted to purchase the Winsor Pilates tapes (yes tapes) from the original infomercial and was looking for more information. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? I second tagging discussions. And learn to do tag searches. I find tags to be more user friendly than searching for words. Also - VF'ers use acronyms all the time. Don't hesitate to ask "what does Y4SR mean?" 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Put your credit cards in the freezer and always wait for a sale.

03-23-18, 02:22 PM
mrsyancy Join Date: Feb 2012	1. How did you find VF? I believe I was looking for reviews and it directed me here, but I don’t remember exactly. 2. Favorite tip about using the forum on VF? Not sure bc I still get confused sometimes....lol 3. Advice to newbie about being a being a member on VF? Don’t go broke from visiting VF bc we have lots of enablers __________________ A healthy life has no end or destination

03-23-18, 03:12 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	1. How did you find VF? Way back in the mid 90s, I found the link on the original Firm Forum. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Using tag searches, even though sometimes I get odd results lol 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even if sometimes the answer will be "just do a search" Someone will be nice and answer your question and sometimes do a search and find a thread that really answers your question. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

03-23-18, 03:24 PM
MathTeacher Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arkansas	1. How did you find VF? I was looking for a new home after the Collage Video Forum changed hands and posted all of our email addresses. 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Always start with New Posts 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Don't be shy. We were all new here at one time. __________________ In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

03-23-18, 05:49 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	1. How did you find VF? I was trying to learn yoga at home, discovered I liked vinyasa/power yoga style, but it was impossible to follow from a book. I found some DVDs I really liked (library & Sam's Club) and wanted more; read every yoga DVD review on Amazon and STILL wanted more; and found VF! 2. What is your favorite tip about using the Forum on VF? Use tag search! And remember to tag your threads. 3. What advice would you give a newbie about being a member here at VF? Try to purchase based on what you like and what you need - not what other people like and need. We're all different and if you buy everything that somebody on VF loves, you'll run out of money in about twenty minutes. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy