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It just seems like the same question comes up every other day. If people took the time to do a 30 second search they would find the answer. There is countless duplicate topics on here. --Gol'
Reply:Originally Posted by Go1lumIt just seems like the same question comes up every other day. If people took the time to do a 30 second search they would find the answer. There is countless duplicate topics on here.
Reply:Originally Posted by Go1lumIt just seems like the same question comes up every other day. If people took the time to do a 30 second search they would find the answer. There is countless duplicate topics on here.
Reply:Originally Posted by rlitmanEither this is deja vu, or I've seen this topic before.
Reply:This is not a problem unique to this forum or any forum for that matter.  I moderate on a shooting forum and one of our favorites is "which is better a 30-06 or a 270"  We see that question over and over and over.  I sure wouldn't expect it to stop.  Every new guy on a forum just can't wait to ask his favorite question.  By the way I've yet to see a game animal that could tell the difference.Yes the search function is nice, but a member bubbling over with a question usually forgets that there is even a search function in his haste to find out what AC/DC means.Bob from Idaho
Reply:Originally Posted by faucettbThis is not a problem unique to this forum or any forum for that matter.  I moderate on a shooting forum and one of our favorites is "which is better a 30-06 or a 270"  We see that question over and over and over.  I sure wouldn't expect it to stop.  Every new guy on a forum just can't wait to ask his favorite question.  By the way I've yet to see a game animal that could tell the difference.Yes the search function is nice, but a member bubbling over with a question usually forgets that there is even a search function in his haste to find out what AC/DC means.
Reply:Ever been to a small town diner around breakfast time?Same group of old guys, sittin' at the same table they've been sittin' at for 20 yrs., same thing for breakfast, talkin' about the very same thing they talked about the day before.Those ol' guys are startin' to die off, and I think a lot of people miss them.  It was a nice predictable thing every mornin'.  Made people feel that life is good, and stable.Could be we all are the next generation of old guys in the making.  I think that'd be a good thing.  I know I sure miss it.Sincerely - Geezer In Training"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Lot of forums, if everyone used search to it's full potential, there would be no new posts.Lincoln PT185 TIGLincoln 175 MIGLincoln 240 amp AC StickLind Needle Arc plasma welderPlasma cutter, soon???
Reply:Originally Posted by TimberwolfLot of forums, if everyone used search to it's full potential, there would be no new posts.
Reply:So, which IS better, a 30-06 or AC/DC???
Reply:Most defiantly a .338 Lapua mag.
Reply:Broccoli1.........  Who ARE those guys??"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Do the French have a word for deja vu?  9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:My favourite is which is the best mig wire for mild steel Fire!, Fire! Oh wait, that's my torch...Lincoln PT-225 TIGLincoln 175 MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammBroccoli1.........  Who ARE those guys??
Reply:May be we should have a " frequently asked questions" section as well as the search feature!,
Reply:I just love the search police. Seems they show up every now and then and post the same thing over and over. One of them need to volunteer to screen all posts and see if  the questions are up to their high standard. Then maybe we could get around having to read the same post about using the search function over and over!
Reply:This thread did not deliver.But hey Thanks Rich on the Mig Alum. Help!*insert welding gibberish here*                    Mandy
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammBroccoli1.........  Who ARE those guys??
Reply:One of the things that makes frequenting forums a very positive experience is the continual interaction with members when they aske a question. How are we to know that said person didn't already search the forums and not find what they wanted (they might not be proficient in the art of keyword search), or maybe they wanted further clarification.Many times though, a person wants to feel like they are part of a group. I have one forum I frequent regularly, and I cull information from current topics as well as from he archives. However, I don't want to post a topic because people there are a bunch of "you know whats."So if anything, if a person asks a redundant question, they are valuing your advice, and looking to interact. They could be like me in the aforementioned paragraph and just lurk because they think everyone here is a jerk, or they could spam the forum with topics such as "why don't people use the search feature......" which if someone took the time to search, they'd be sure to find it.......
Reply:I've seen this on here before, if it's not do a 30 second search it's who keeps bringing up these old threads...... go figure.Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:Originally Posted by rat4spdOne of the things that makes frequenting forums a very positive experience is the continual interaction with members when they aske a question. How are we to know that said person didn't already search the forums and not find what they wanted (they might not be proficient in the art of keyword search), or maybe they wanted further clarification.Many times though, a person wants to feel like they are part of a group. I have one forum I frequent regularly, and I cull information from current topics as well as from he archives. However, I don't want to post a topic because people there are a bunch of "you know whats."So if anything, if a person asks a redundant question, they are valuing your advice, and looking to interact. They could be like me in the aforementioned paragraph and just lurk because they think everyone here is a jerk, or they could spam the forum with topics such as "why don't people use the search feature......" which if someone took the time to search, they'd be sure to find it.......
Reply:Originally Posted by Go1lumIt just seems like the same question comes up every other day. If people took the time to do a 30 second search they would find the answer. There is countless duplicate topics on here.