I have been on gaia since late 2004. First on one account, that got banned for flaming. Now on this account.
I have seen the comings and goings of prommies.
From the earliest, to the mid years, to the newest. Before Sith Lord Ali, before White Beyonce...There was [calm as a hindu cow] and [Buddah], and before that...and before that...
But what does it take to be a GD prommie, and more over, do you care?
Well, if you do. Here is my patented Prommie Guide. (tm)
1)
Make a mule: Do not give it an auspicious name. Give it a simple name and dress it in simple clothes. Do not make random Troll topics. You do not want to attract attention. YET. Dress it in non-started clothes that cost, and build up a costume you want it to wear. Lurk in GD and watch other prommies and how they deal with unwanted attention from weedy GD'ers who are trying to flame them for points. Remember the flames.
2)
Name yourself: When you have the clothes, Change your name. Change it to something catchy, and noticeable, Sexual innuendos, infamous historical figures names, something that is not TOO offensive, after all. You're not a prommie.YET.
3)
Choose an appropriate signature and stick to it: 85% of first memories of a person are image alone. So find a catching picture, and stick it in the signature--Do not choose your own picture. You're not THAT popular. YET. Whatever the picture, always put your prommie username in the picture. In an original fashion, or with a quote.
4)
Start a controversial topic: Now, i don't mean say: Hmm! Babies are deeee-licious! NO. Start a topic about something YOU can feel strongly enough about to debate throughly, but not so strong as you can't laugh off some of the flames. Here is where you will earn your weight in 'favours'
5)
Until you are ready, neither bow down to your fellow prommies, nor glorify them. This is YOUR GD. Share it with no-one.
6)
When someone declares you prommie: Do not gloat, nor advertise the fact. You know you are a prommie, You don't need someone to shout about it (But you do really...)
7)
When it all becomes too heavy: Reinvent darling!
Nope. I'm not a prommie, but i'm a reg. A lurking reg. Thats why you never see me. But check my post count, if you aren't sure.
I wrote this guide on observation, for FUN.
If you take it seriously, you're sadder than i am.