Where Oh Where Do The OP's Go?

[Moxie 15]

Well consider this...

I once asked for advice for a tractor that was for sale in my ares that had a particular problem. I asked a particular question being specific. It took about two weeks to get an answer that wasn't smart assed or not concerning the stated problem. By then the tractor had been sold.

My conclusion was if I was not already a member I would say that this is not an overly helpful community and I would move on. But what do I know?

 

[2manyrocks]

There are some guys on this website whose practical knowledge is both amazing and refreshing to see that there are still people who actually know how to get things done. There's a lot to be learned just by using the search feature and reading old posts.

 

[Wakey]

Copy and paste this when replying in one of those threads.

" Let us know how it works out."

 

[tacticalturnip]

I wonder if the decline in the popularity of forums has resulted in an overall loss of etiquette? Facebook groups, a different animal altogether, have taken over in popularity; did that shift result in a loss of behavioral knowledge? People have forgotten how to interact with one-another in the real world, especially since COVID, could something in a similar vein happen online?

 

[Jstpssng]

There are some guys on this website whose practical knowledge is both amazing and refreshing to see that there are still people who actually know how to get things done. There's a lot to be learned just by using the search feature and reading old posts.

Yes. However, if somebody chooses to post a question instead he shouldn't be told to "use the search engine." Especially when they resurrect old threads, and people reply to the OP even though he hasn't been around in 14 years.

 

[bmaverick]

I wonder if the decline in the popularity of forums has resulted in an overall loss of etiquette? Facebook groups, a different animal altogether, have taken over in popularity; did that shift result in a loss of behavioral knowledge? People have forgotten how to interact with one-another in the real world, especially since COVID, could something in a similar vein happen online?

FB has been on the decline in the millions. Oddly, the decline is just about anywhere on the web for forums, blogs, comment interactions, etc. It's dropped like a rock.

 

[tacticalturnip]

FB has been on the decline in the millions. Oddly, the decline is just about anywhere on the web for forums, blogs, comment interactions, etc. It's dropped like a rock.

Forums, unfortunately, seem to have been on the decline for a while; it's unfortunate, as I've been a fan of them since I was a teenager.

As for Facebook, I actually got rid of mine 2 or 3 years ago, but the missus is always on it. Nice to see they're losing more customer base, I like that.

 

[PILOON]

I, for on who has followed a 'help tread' will always thank the poster when he does a follow up and hit the 'Good Post' button as well.

 

[sea2summit]

Ohh dang OP! I found your man, two posts…two threads! Doing it right now! Fool us once, something something something fool us twice

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[Root Cause]

Yeah, I agree people should thank others but it boils down to if you are in need and don't want to join a forum then they probably won't return and may not even know where to return.

When I see a new call for help, I at least look at the number of posts to see if they are a drive-by or an active member. I will help anyone but being polite and grateful gets a little more from me.