Note: The sidebar readings are not required to comment on this thread (this is a one-time offer and will not be encouraged in any future post, written by me or anyone else, unless it is specifically stated).

tl;dr Newbies, ask away and TRP vets will answer you. There are no dumb questions on this thread.

Why this is necessary

With the exception of a small number of posts, the discussion within this sub has gradually been trending towards banality. Large influxes of low-quality posts, comments sections polluted with drawn-out discussions of unappealing topics, and the occasional glimpse into the oh-so-difficult situation of a tearful beta - this has become the new norm for this sub.

Don't get me wrong. The vets (myself included) care about you guys. I absolutely mean that.

But at the same time, we care about this place. We want this place to flourish. We want it to continue improving the lives of as many young men as possible because we have all been dealt a shitty hand. That said, we are not here to remain victims of the pervasive, socially ingrained betafication of modern men. Rather, we are here to transcend it. And in order for that to happen, the content & discussion of this sub must continue to be focused on the path from Beta victimhood to Alpha success. That's the foundation which The Red Pill rests upon, and it's why 100,000+ men have subscribed to a place that's been labeled a "hate group."

Men are lovers and achievers, and we've been destined by nature to protect and provide for our brothers and sisters of the world. But society doesn't respect your deeds, and it doesn't reward your acts of kindness. As a man, everything is expected of you, and you are expected to want nothing in return. This is society's moral ruler for men, as dictated by PC-driven groupthink. And it's bullshit. It's self-defeating. Unfulfilling.

Life is fucking tough. Especially for men, and especially today. We are painted by the media, and by our mangina male politicians as monsters who need to be restrained. As the narrative goes, if it weren't for legal and social control of men, we would beat our children, rape our women, and murder our foes. I could go on and on but I think you get the point: Today's men need an effective defense if they want to remain afloat, and an effective offense if they want to succeed. More or less, we need a fucking bulletproof strategy to be fulfilled men in this world.

This is precisely why the manosphere is so important. And it's why I'm concerned about the direction of this sub. Namely, I'm concerned about what's being discussed, and more importantly, the lack of attention which high-quality posts have been receiving lately.

Just to name a few, one of /u/GayLubeOil's recent posts did a tremendous job of personifying the manosphere but received very little attention. One of /u/BurgundyCarpet's recent posts did a tremendous job examining a key characteristic of the textbook Beta male, but it was downvoted to oblivion. One of my recent posts focused on a notable similarity between society's nurturing of wolves into dogs & the nurturing of men into Beta pussies. It, too, received a lack of attention.

Morality is nice and all, but it is strategically valueless. An in depth analysis of the Alpha/Beta dichotomy might come off as arrogant, but if done correctly, such an analysis is strategically invaluable. This is not some attempt to tone police or limit free speech within The Red Pill. I respect what you guys have to say, a lot. But we must all respect the integrity of this sub, and that requires a common interest to move it in a positive direction. And that involves being cognizant of what we are talking about here.

Is it useful? Can it help men succeed in life? These are the questions we must ask ourselves before we share our thoughts. Otherwise, it dilutes the content of our male space and compromises the integrity of this sub. Let's get back to the basics and focus on helping each other.

Lately there has been a lack of understanding among the newer Red Pillers, specifically as it relates to metaphysical concepts. Abstract thinking is one of the core bases of understanding The Red Pill. Without an understanding of abstract/metaphysical concepts, you haven't swallowed The Red Pill. You've swallowed an empty capsule. And so I'd hope at least one question on this thread inquires about it.

This sub is a great place. It's the "diamond in the rough" in a world that's been polluted with PC-driven discourse. Any TRP veteran will tell you that this place changed his life. Well, we want it to change yours too. So if you're confused about something, if you disagree with any of The Red Pill's "philosophy," don't comment elsewhere about it. Comment here.

Anything you don't understand, ask now. And please keep your comments concise.

TRP veterans & any older players who are reading this:

I'd ask that you help me respond to these questions. We need to get the new bros up to speed. My expectation is that the majority of you guys would be more than happy to help.

EDIT I'll be going through the comments later to award points for any high-quality answers that I read. I encourage other EC's to do the same.