Same questions asked a bit too much

[beensmokin420]

I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I really appreciate seeing everyone jumping into the grow game but it seems like the same grow questions get asked everyday by the new members.

I think that we need to come up with a better more informative grow F.A.Q. so that these questions don't get asked so much and flood the boards w/ the same thing. Like how about putting a few of the most asked Q's together and putting all the answers in one spot so we can simply refer a new user to the FAQ instead of having to type it all out again, LOL. I love helping, don't get me wrong, but it can get a little hard on the fingers.

Any comments? Suggestions?

 

[Damagoman]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

LOL,
you noticed that too ay

Like they don't even read or look around.

Was just sittin' here wonderin' who left the flood gates open.

 

[beensmokin420]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

Yea, most of the questions have to do with CFL lighting and "How much will I yield" questions. Like I said I love helping but it gets old. Me, I'd rather use the search then post a new thread.

 

[Urdedpal]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

Even with grow fact sheets, the same questions still arise. I don't mind the repeats, people just want interaction with people about growing.
Those yeild questions questions are annoying though so I ignor them since it just opens up a guessing game.

 

[Damagoman]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

That's the way I see it too, Buba

Love Copy&Paste,
It's a lovely thing

We all do it from time to time,
fall victim to NetVision,
sorta like TunnelVision on the Net
Cain't see it even if it is right there ;-)

 

[Smokin Moose]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

There is a great reward in helping others. I admire the trait and act of altruism. It is the very core of human kindness.

 

[beensmokin420]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

Well put Moose.

Please guys don't get me wrong here, I don't wanna look like the lazy guy that doesn't wanna help anyone, I love helping, its why I'm on this site day and night! I'm just trying to save everyone a little bit of time and webspace, that's all.

 

[Damagoman]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

save everyone a little bit of time and webspace

Not to worry
seems to be a maintenance run a week to clean the littl' repeats/dupes out.
'er so it looks to me

 

[beensmokin420]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

Yea I noticed one of my favorite threads I started months back was gone.... "Free Cigars" It was a great lil thread that showed ya how to get a whole box of 50 cigars absolutly free. Oh well. =(

 

[Urdedpal]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

There is a great reward in helping others. I admire the trait and act of altruism. It is the very core of human kindness.

I think Moose is our 420 Saint.

Saint Moose. The teacher of Kindness and Kind Bud.

 

[merickson]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

I don't know about growing, but on the VBA sites I visit, I've noticed that "questioners" use the search feature more often if

1) the Mods are blunt (perhaps a touch rude) when they post a cross link. Posts like "Here are the first three results from our search feature, they all answer your question" let people know that they are expected to use the search feature FIRST.

2) non-Mod "answerers" posting links rather than answers lets the newbie know that the community supports searching.

On the other hand, common questions are one way for those with mid-level knowlege to show off that knowlege (and to have their misunderstandings corrected when a wrong answer is posted). Most "answerers" enjoy sharing their knowledge. Common questions let lots of people have this kind of fun.

Those who are bored with answering the same questions can leave them to be answered by those who aren't (yet) tired of another CFL question.

Is the goal a lively forum where all questions are quickly addressed or an efficiant data base? While not exclusive, those priorities do sometimes conflict.

Thats my experience from a different kind of knowlege forum. I hope it helps.

(CFL?? Compact flourescents for growing? I gotta search about that.)

 

[Urdedpal]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

1) the Mods are blunt (perhaps a touch rude) when they post a cross link. Posts like "Here are the first three results from our search feature, they all answer your question" let people know that they are expected to use the search feature FIRST.

This is not our way.

I like the interaction with members. It makes us become closer. Its more friendly and fun. Its not fun when you ask a question and people ignore you or give you grief and attitude.
The grow data is in the archives and they come up regulary and growers are crittics when it comes to misinfo.

Most forums are pretty much the same but we try to have a more friendly atmosphere.

CFL?? Compact flourescents for growing?
Yup,yup. Very possible. I see it done all the time.

 

[merickson]

Re: Same questions asked a bit too much.

Yep, I like that syle of board more. A lively community is a sloppy place, but its more fun for learning and teaching than a well structured data base.