What it takes to become an reviewer for a hardware site?
- Thread starter Dystopia
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it changes site to site. the requirements for tomshardware are probably a lot more strict than they are for http://contraildesigns.com for example. you can be a reviewer for contrail designs if you'd like 
Dystopia
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im homeschooled, but ive had multiple writing classes before, and im writing a novel. I dont think me being able to write is a problem. My parents have noticed that. They think ill do good in any writing project, ussually
Mep, heres that statment:
As I get better, I'll go to better sites.
So far, the requirments are:
Knowledge of computers
Writing experience
Right? Any good starter sites?
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tlarkin
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Yeah but are you published? Do you have your own website?
I have been interviewed in CIO magazine and have had numerous articles published on line for my tech writings. I am saying you need to get your name out there some how because there are tons of people that want to do that sort of thing, and there will always be that guy with more experience.
While, my accomplishments are minor they are still accomplishments and they are something that some people haven't even done yet. See where I am getting at?
I have been interviewed in CIO magazine and have had numerous articles published on line for my tech writings. I am saying you need to get your name out there some how because there are tons of people that want to do that sort of thing, and there will always be that guy with more experience.
While, my accomplishments are minor they are still accomplishments and they are something that some people haven't even done yet. See where I am getting at?
Mep, heres that statment:
As I get better, I'll go to better sites.
If someone invites you to come to their site, it's rude to claim that their domain is inferior to others, and that you're only there to hone your skills and get better. In other words, maybe you should thank Dirty for the invitation and do your best to provide some good content to his site. Does that make sense?
tlarkin
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I actually want to comment on this. I worked with this person that wanted me to train them on everything I knew. I was totally OK with it and was going to show them all the server side stuff I know, because a lot of what I learned was from other people so I am just passing it along. However, their attitude about it was so rude. They actually said that they wanted to me to teach them everything I knew so they get more experience they can leave and get a better job. Well, how in the hell is that going to motivate me to teach you everything I know if you are just going to leave for a different job in a year or two? Then I got to train someone else all over again!
My point is, don't be a jerk face, just play it cool and be cool. Most of the time the way you get ahead in life is just not being a jerk, because no one wants to work with a jerk.
Yeah, that was pretty much my point. Most people have no problem with another benefiting themselves, just try to be a little courteous, which is why I think the statement was worded poorly. Certainly I've learned a ton from what you and others have had to say here at CF, but I would never be like: "Well f*ck you guys I'm going elsewhere with my knowledge."
fire just shot out my eyeballs.
but you are right, it is a very crappy site as far as tech blogs go. i put my time towards other sites and post on that one when i have nothing else to do. but if you wanted to establish yourself and have something to reference when the time comes to go for a *real* tech blog, i will give you access to posting news
you also might want to speak with calibretto. he runs tech olive, which IMO is a great blog for computer related stuff. he has a two man staff and might be interested in keeping it at that, but it doesn't hurt anything to ask.
i will give you access to a blog of your own if you are interested. http://wordpress.com offers the same thing i would give you, except there will not be near as many limitations if i do it for you. once you have your own place to write for, you're on your own because i have quickly discovered that i have precisely ZERO aptitude for writing articles anyone other than myself wants to read. all in all I am the homeless man offering you real estate advice, but if you are interested in the things i can do for you, let me know
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if I were interested in submitting some articles who would I speak with?
Dystopia
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Yes, I see. I guess it would make sense to have references.
Of course. What I'm saying, is learn from ones that aren't demanding. Then as I get better, look for other sites.
Sorry. I just didn't really see the hardware review, more like a guide to building a computer. If you wouldn't mind, I can start with writing reviews with the class of components I have. PM me with details on how to join your site. Like I said, it didn't look like a review site, was it recently launched?
Ok, I'll check that out. Thanks.
tlarkin
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If you write anything worth while you can post it on my site and I will give you credit for it. However I am not a web developer by trade so I am slowly teaching myself CMS and CSS and trying to do it with out using prebuilt themes. So, basically my website looks like crap is what I am saying hahaha.