Ease up on the nonsearchers
12-12-2005, 11:24 PM
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I agree! The flaming is just unnecessary. However some make it a habit of not using the search function because they know it's easier to start a thread and have those that have been here longer direct them to the appropriate thread. They make it a habit of not using the search function period. Eventually it pisses people off.
12-13-2005, 09:23 AM
#53
so why oh why is it such a bad idea to restrict new members from starting new threads until they reach a certain post count or time frame?
we have endless repeated threads from people who sign up and their very first post is a new thread asking something like if people know about the lack of torque that the 8 has.
we have endless repeated threads from people who sign up and their very first post is a new thread asking something like if people know about the lack of torque that the 8 has.
12-13-2005, 09:32 AM
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because then you'll have these new members posting these same questions in totally random threads that are only distantly remotely related to their question at hand.
there is no prominent, upfront FAQ -- the FAQ button on top doesn't have any car-related info, so I bet people click there and then assume that there's no other faq. i voiced my problems with the current "faq" as is in another thread.
so while i don't want to say that you're asking for it, you (as in this forum and its regulars) sure ain't helping it much.
we should have a separate WELCOME AREA, where you can introduce yourself and ask the n00b questions without the fear of being flamed to heck.
there is no prominent, upfront FAQ -- the FAQ button on top doesn't have any car-related info, so I bet people click there and then assume that there's no other faq. i voiced my problems with the current "faq" as is in another thread.
so while i don't want to say that you're asking for it, you (as in this forum and its regulars) sure ain't helping it much.
we should have a separate WELCOME AREA, where you can introduce yourself and ask the n00b questions without the fear of being flamed to heck.
12-13-2005, 09:36 AM
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I think this might be a good thread to function as a motivational search image repository. I don't own any personally, but I know many of you do... besides I need a good laugh today. 
Seriously.. nap time is over. Take some responsibility and quit whining. Searching isn't hard. And this is my vote for thread of the week:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/brake-break-78355/
I don't flame because I would get banned... not worth it.
New user probation sounds reasonable to me.....
Seriously.. nap time is over. Take some responsibility and quit whining. Searching isn't hard. And this is my vote for thread of the week:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/brake-break-78355/
I don't flame because I would get banned... not worth it.
New user probation sounds reasonable to me.....
12-13-2005, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Nonsearchers=lazy!
So someone who is not familiar with all the perils of this forum's search is likely to give up early. This is why you see "I searched and searched" so often--but didn't search well enough.
With all due respect and not really aimed at tiggerlee or anyone else, but this is exactly the computer geek "you are too stupid" attitude that probably turns plenty of good people away (and IMO is the bane of the computer industry).
12-13-2005, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Astral
So someone who is not familiar with all the perils of this forum's search is likely to give up early.
It is ridiculous how much hand holding we do. Failure is motivating. If it isn't, you are a failure.
It is just that simple.
Originally Posted by knight7
dont call a noob idiot, dumbass etc etc cause they didnt search.
If someone is insulted by being scolded for not searching it would be because they knew they were wrong to ask in in the first place.
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 12-13-2005 at 10:22 AM.
12-13-2005, 10:27 AM
#58
Originally Posted by Astral
Not everyone is familiar with online forums and how the search works.
I would think a person who is an internet newbie would be quicker to understand what 'search' means than to know what a thread is, let alone making a new one.
12-13-2005, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
so why oh why is it such a bad idea to restrict new members from starting new threads until they reach a certain post count or time frame?
12-13-2005, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gray-8
Not sure what the deal is, but I have posted more than what my post count indicates.
12-13-2005, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Gray-8
Not sure what the deal is, but I have posted more than what my post count indicates.
What does that have to do with this thread at all?
Did you find the thread about that elsewhere on the forum?
Did you read the FAQ about what does and does not count?
12-13-2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Gray-8
Not sure what the deal is, but I have posted more than what my post count indicates.
ADMIN, if you turn off the post count there, you cant then require people to have a specific count in order to start a thread. the lounge being turned off, i understand ... but i have no idea why the regional forum is off ...
Last edited by RedSheDevil; 12-13-2005 at 11:47 AM.
12-13-2005, 11:47 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Prime example.
What does that have to do with this thread at all?
Did you find the thread about that elsewhere on the forum?
Did you read the FAQ about what does and does not count?
What does that have to do with this thread at all?
Did you find the thread about that elsewhere on the forum?
Did you read the FAQ about what does and does not count?
um yea dude, chill out on him. mebbe YOU can explain why our MW forum post count is off????? and THERE IS NO EXPLANATION ON ANY FAQ LIST! and it IS relative to this thread if people are calling for post count being required before starting a new thread.
geez, this is what we are talking about...quit bein so superior ...please!
12-13-2005, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
um yea dude, chill out on him. mebbe YOU can explain why our MW forum post count is off????? and THERE IS NO EXPLANATION ON ANY FAQ LIST! and it IS relative to this thread if people are calling for post count being required before starting a new thread.
geez, this is what we are talking about...quit bein so superior ...please!
geez, this is what we are talking about...quit bein so superior ...please!
And I am superior, but that has nothing to do with being right.
Right off the front-freaking page of this entire site:
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 12-13-2005 at 12:05 PM.
12-13-2005, 12:05 PM
#66
Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
please feel free to inform us..
And if you were wondering about discrepancies, a simple search revealed:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=missing+posts
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 12-13-2005 at 12:07 PM.
12-13-2005, 12:11 PM
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.:. causing mischief
ok nice try on the edit add mr superior!
BUT it still doesnt answer the question we were asking. and it wasnt about lounge posts (no one is arguing that). Gray-8 posts in the MW forum, yet at some point in september someone somewhere turned off the post count in that particular forum. so now if you require a certain post count for new posters, at least turn on his local forum post count.
and your search results do not answer the question either.
so i guess your superiority didnt help you on this one ...
BUT it still doesnt answer the question we were asking. and it wasnt about lounge posts (no one is arguing that). Gray-8 posts in the MW forum, yet at some point in september someone somewhere turned off the post count in that particular forum. so now if you require a certain post count for new posters, at least turn on his local forum post count.
and your search results do not answer the question either.
so i guess your superiority didnt help you on this one ...
12-13-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by poolsidenaz
The same result of encouraging a new RX8Club.com member to search can be accomplished without lecturing or bitch slapping someone. Find 1-2 threads to place into a reply, indicate the key word you used in the Search, and let them know that's how you found those links. They'll get it and use it next time they have a question. Teach a man to fish.
12-13-2005, 12:19 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
What the RX8Club.com needs is a 25 Most FAQ section and send people directly there when they signup for the forum.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-faq-9/faq-update-63747/
12-13-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Krankor
This gets to the heart of it. I've been saying something like this since I got here. There actually IS a pretty good FAQ thread, but it's way too hard for the newbie to find, and I expect it's not complete (although what is there is very good).
12-13-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
12-13-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
thank you. i agree and when i have time i will work on it- finding time is the issue. of course i could have been doing it the last two days instead of spendign time in the lounge
12-13-2005, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
thank you. i agree and when i have time i will work on it- finding time is the issue. of course i could have been doing it the last two days instead of spendign time in the lounge
yes, we are all doing this on our free time, esp. the mods.
12-13-2005, 12:31 PM
#75
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
worst thing i found in searching are the threads with 56 pages in em. yea, THAT helps ...
hey, my first post was in a thread that was over a year old ... funny no one has EVER answered the question i posed. how's that for reception on my very first forum!??!?!?!!?!!#!@#!
hey, my first post was in a thread that was over a year old ... funny no one has EVER answered the question i posed. how's that for reception on my very first forum!??!?!?!!?!!#!@#!
hey Red https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=1#post1157943