Thread: little question ive pondered..

If a n00blet posts one of the common questions, I look to see if someone has already told them to search. If so, then I don't even bother to reply.

The stupidest thread is when a n00b posts and about 12 people reply with "Use the search"

Originally Posted by techeros

I am a new guy to the board, but not to car computers. I have had a car computer for 5 years now and I feel like i have seen a lot. I don't know all the answers..thats for sure...I think most peoples gut instinct is to get an immediate answer now, then research later. I am guilty of such. It is apparent that we love this stuff; otherwise you wouldn't be reading this message. Frankly, I love to help answer questions whether it was posted somewhere else or not. It can get old answering a question that was already solved. If it bothers you, you don't have to respond. Just don't reply We are here to help eachother.

Can you feel the love!

I agree with techeros, even though I may be guilty of telling a newbie to use the search button on a couple of occasions, but I try to help when I can.

Originally Posted by Nic

i'm gonna subscribe to this thread so that next time someone asks this i can post the link and go, GODDAM NEWB I WISH YOU HAD SEARCHED THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN COVERED

did you because this has been covered before?


looks up at forum header. Damn newbie section, shouldn't have posted the in here. But then again nic isn't a newb

I'm guilty too. I always post first than research later. It's easier if someone is just like "Ya, here's the answer!" than "I know the answer, but search anyway you dumb noob" Not fair. I don't tell people to search when they ask questions I think I can help with, I'll do research for them and see what I can find. It's a good feeling to know that you've helped someone do something you've already done. I guess it depends on who you are. Microsoft personality, or Linux personality.

Originally Posted by Enforcer

did you because this has been covered before?


looks up at forum header. Damn newbie section, shouldn't have posted the in here. But then again nic isn't a newb

I did search actually lol, but most of the threads are (1) newb asks question (2) people say search (3) newb flames (4) people try to explain why they should use the goddam search button

and really this didnt agree with my post that there isnt much flaming as such, goddam newbs reuining my theories

I think "search" is a totally legit answer in some cases

Originally Posted by pimpJ

I think "search" is a totally legit answer in some cases

Me too. I think a lot of times some people don't go past the first page of results. It is very rare that I see a n00b post a question that has not been answered.

I'll be honest the seach function on here kinda sucks. Dont get me wrong ive found a ton of usefull info but nothing on what i actually searched for. And i dont mind being told to seach if youre helpfull at the same time. A lot of newbies dont know all the terms and lingo to do a good search. Granted they might be in the wrong hobby but thats up to them to decide. And if all youre gonna do is tell someone to search try and spend an extra 5 seconds and give em some keywords to type in. I honestly didnt know an extra battery to run your pc on was called a "Tank battery." I think a lot of people are misguided as to how a carpc is actually setup and therefore may think they are asking a valid question. I agree that some of them are getting a bit retorical. And the trashing of newbies does need to be limited. This is a for the most part a very freindly forum though. But if youre gonna dish be sure you can take it