some new members doesnt do searching, just jump in

[shawnc]

Originally Posted by Steven Cedrone

So now I'm an "etc". I am depressed...

Sorry Steve. You are WAY to helpful to be relegated to "etc" status :lol: !

[shawnc]

Originally Posted by Steven Cedrone

So now I'm an "etc". I am depressed...

Sorry Steve. You are WAY to helpful to be relegated to "etc" status :lol: !

[tanalasta]

Sometimes it's too difficult to search for a topic (e.g. specific bugs in activesync) because of the huge numbers of hits it will generate.

I'm usually happy to answer repetitive posts (saves me having to do the search myself and then post the "link"). Very little gets achieved by flaming a newbie to do a search without posting an answer. However, a suggestion would be to do a "sticky" thread titled Please read before posting / FAQ on the top of each forum. Hopefully enthusiastic newbies might read those tips before posting :P One can only hope...

[Kati Compton]

Originally Posted by tanalasta

However, a suggestion would be to do a "sticky" thread titled Please read before posting / FAQ on the top of each forum. Hopefully enthusiastic newbies might read those tips before posting :P One can only hope...

We would, but unfortunately the "sticky" feature is currently broken.

[Jacob]

Originally Posted by tanalasta

Sometimes it's too difficult to search for a topic (e.g. specific bugs in activesync) because of the huge numbers of hits it will generate.

That's exactly the problem I've had with searches.

One sideeffect of this forum being so good and responsive is that you get a faster response asking a repetetive question than searching through 100+ threads for your answer... is that a bad thing?

[nosmohtac]

Originally Posted by Jacob

That's exactly the problem I've had with searches.

One sideeffect of this forum being so good and responsive is that you get a faster response asking a repetetive question than searching through 100+ threads for your answer... is that a bad thing?

I don't see it as a bad thing. Like others have said, if this irritates you, don't view the thread, skip it. The only thing that I can see as a negative here, is a larger pool of threads for the search engine to sift through, and more server space being used. Maybe a FAQ sticky post at the top of each thread wouldn't be a bad idea, but I don't have any problem with the way things are around here.

[Kacey Green]

We hav a FAQ thread here, why don't we find someone with time to contribute to it, and bring back the FAQ from getting dusty.

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Kacey Green

We hav a FAQ thread here, why don't we find someone with time to contribute to it, and bring back the FAQ from getting dusty.

The problem is there's a better way of building a FAQ. It's on the list of improvements to be made to the site. Once that's done, hopefully it'll render part of this complaint moot. 8)

--janak

[Jon Westfall]

Originally Posted by Kati Compton

We would, but unfortunately the "sticky" feature is currently broken.

That's awesome. Not that a feature is broken - but ... well... that a feature is broken. Now I don't feel like i'm the only one who has gremlins in code that I just don't feel like fixing due to complexities with my other modifications.

And for the record - i never really liked stickies. I think a button at the top simply entiled "Please Read Before Posting" would be a nice addition.

[maximus]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/foru...ic.php?t=28604

see this subject. this is a new member. with the first post he breaks a golden rule: search.
most people are too lazy and find directly asking easier than searching.
Jason, you made a guideline for this forum 2 years ago which was short and simple. You can put that where new members sign in so this can prevent us from topics like this?

Hmm ... I was reading this book "How to raise effective kids". And the most important thing that I learned from that book is that we should not give too much regulations to our kids. Excessive regulations hampers the development of their brain. Instead of imposing too many nitty-gritty regulations, we should lead by example.

As for myself, if new member wont do the search .. lets welcome them to the community anyway. Afterall, there are plenty of us who are willing to answer repetitive questions from these new-guys-on-the-block, right ? I personally dont mind typing the same answer 10 times, as long as it helps the 10 persons who read my answer.

[shawnc]

Originally Posted by Maximus

As for myself, if new member wont do the search .. lets welcome them to the community anyway. Afterall, there are plenty of us who are willing to answer repetitive questions from these new-guys-on-the-block, right ? I personally dont mind typing the same answer 10 times, as long as it helps the 10 persons who read my answer.

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. This is the type of attitude that have helped this site grow. This site and community is the best thing going partly because we make newbies feel welcome. I've seen so many people gently nudge someone in the "search" direction while also attaching the link.

There are many ways to handle the repeat question situation, attacking new members should not be one of them.