The search function and faq
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Jimbojsr
New member
Re: The search function and faq
I think that's what the "vault" is for, although it seems to be only for reviews... maybe polls could go there too (eg. This bloody "custom or jb?" thing which crops up every single week!!!). Actually, that's a decent idea - why not expand the vault to include polls and common queries? (eg. what pups for my les paul playing which style of music). I'd find that more helpful than the tone wizard thingy....
I think that's what the "vault" is for, although it seems to be only for reviews... maybe polls could go there too (eg. This bloody "custom or jb?" thing which crops up every single week!!!). Actually, that's a decent idea - why not expand the vault to include polls and common queries? (eg. what pups for my les paul playing which style of music). I'd find that more helpful than the tone wizard thingy....
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: The search function and faq
I have a slightly different take on this, that is, if I'm understanding you correctly.
(btw - Let me add, that I'm using your post to vent this thought. I'm not criticising your specific idea.)
There's another audio-related forum that I used to hang out in, where this came up often. It wasn't unusual to have forum "veterans" post 3 or 4 paragraph long rants telling newbies why they should use the search function because this has been discussed a million times before . . . when the actual answer would have been one sentence. :laugh2:
Sometimes newbies to the forum use a simple question as a way of saying "hey" to the forum, and starting a conversation. Those same questions give semi-newbies, a way to contribute something back. They can respond with cool pickup info that they themselves have recently learned, and thus, a new forum relationship is formed.
As long as one does a reasonable job of getting the thread title close to the subject matter, veterans can just skip that one over, and let someone else have a shot at it. Its actually, a pretty good system.
Artie
I have a slightly different take on this, that is, if I'm understanding you correctly.
(btw - Let me add, that I'm using your post to vent this thought. I'm not criticising your specific idea.)
There's another audio-related forum that I used to hang out in, where this came up often. It wasn't unusual to have forum "veterans" post 3 or 4 paragraph long rants telling newbies why they should use the search function because this has been discussed a million times before . . . when the actual answer would have been one sentence. :laugh2:
Sometimes newbies to the forum use a simple question as a way of saying "hey" to the forum, and starting a conversation. Those same questions give semi-newbies, a way to contribute something back. They can respond with cool pickup info that they themselves have recently learned, and thus, a new forum relationship is formed.
As long as one does a reasonable job of getting the thread title close to the subject matter, veterans can just skip that one over, and let someone else have a shot at it. Its actually, a pretty good system.
Artie
dr.barlo
New member
Re: The search function and faq
I agree. And if it were to come to that we (at least I did that onmore than a few occasions) dig up relevant cool threads.
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ArtieToo said:I have a slightly different take on this, that is, if I'm understanding you correctly.
(btw - Let me add, that I'm using your post to vent this thought. I'm not criticising your specific idea.)
There's another audio-related forum that I used to hang out in, where this came up often. It wasn't unusual to have forum "veterans" post 3 or 4 paragraph long rants telling newbies why they should use the search function because this has been discussed a million times before . . . when the actual answer would have been one sentence. :laugh2:
Sometimes newbies to the forum use a simple question as a way of saying "hey" to the forum, and starting a conversation. Those same questions give semi-newbies, a way to contribute something back. They can respond with cool pickup info that they themselves have recently learned, and thus, a new forum relationship is formed.
As long as one does a reasonable job of getting the thread title close to the subject matter, veterans can just skip that one over, and let someone else have a shot at it. Its actually, a pretty good system.
Artie
I agree. And if it were to come to that we (at least I did that onmore than a few occasions) dig up relevant cool threads.
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FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: The search function and faq
I actually don't mind the similarity in posts here in the pickup lounge, which really seems to be the main place that happens. And it makes sense, think about it. You're not happy with the current pickups in your guitar, so you start researching a few brands. You find out SD has a forum, sweet! You go there and there's a place called "the Pickup Lounge", double sweet! My first thought would be "That's where I need to be to ask my question!"
I wonder what percentage of new members to this board make their first post in this room?
I actually don't mind the similarity in posts here in the pickup lounge, which really seems to be the main place that happens. And it makes sense, think about it. You're not happy with the current pickups in your guitar, so you start researching a few brands. You find out SD has a forum, sweet! You go there and there's a place called "the Pickup Lounge", double sweet! My first thought would be "That's where I need to be to ask my question!"
I wonder what percentage of new members to this board make their first post in this room?
gripweed
Jolvisologist
Re: The search function and faq
Hey I can handle it. Actually the people in this forum are extremely helpful and very friendly. There are other forums out there that rarely stay on topic the way this one does. I generally enjoy the topics quite a bit.
I guess my idea was to point out the use of the search forum and vent a little myself.
ArtieToo said:I have a slightly different take on this, that is, if I'm understanding you correctly.
(btw - Let me add, that I'm using your post to vent this thought. I'm not criticising your specific idea.)
There's another audio-related forum that I used to hang out in, where this came up often. It wasn't unusual to have forum "veterans" post 3 or 4 paragraph long rants telling newbies why they should use the search function because this has been discussed a million times before . . . when the actual answer would have been one sentence. :laugh2:
Sometimes newbies to the forum use a simple question as a way of saying "hey" to the forum, and starting a conversation. Those same questions give semi-newbies, a way to contribute something back. They can respond with cool pickup info that they themselves have recently learned, and thus, a new forum relationship is formed.
As long as one does a reasonable job of getting the thread title close to the subject matter, veterans can just skip that one over, and let someone else have a shot at it. Its actually, a pretty good system.
Artie
Hey I can handle it
. Actually the people in this forum are extremely helpful and very friendly. There are other forums out there that rarely stay on topic the way this one does. I generally enjoy the topics quite a bit. I guess my idea was to point out the use of the search forum and vent a little myself.
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Lewguitar
Guest
Re: The search function and faq
You know...I don't really mind to much answering alot of the same questions over and over, because I love talking about guitars and music. And I learn something new here all the time.
Like over on the Sound Room page today. Someone asked for a recommendation for a Marshall Combo amp and I made my usual recommendation of a '82 (BUT NOT AN '86!) JCM 800 50 watt - a recommendation I've made dozens and dozens of times over the years.
Whenever I say the '82 version sounds better than the '86 version someone who owns an '86 chimes in about how great thier amp is and the usual discussion ensues.
But this time, after all these years, we found out why they sound differant. Turns out that there's more filter caps in the '82 and power supply in the '82 is more complex.
So, I don't really mind discussing the same things over and over because I like talking about this stuff anyway and every once in a while new information comes forward about these same old subjects and I learn something.
Besides that, it's fun!
You know...I don't really mind to much answering alot of the same questions over and over, because I love talking about guitars and music. And I learn something new here all the time.
Like over on the Sound Room page today. Someone asked for a recommendation for a Marshall Combo amp and I made my usual recommendation of a '82 (BUT NOT AN '86!) JCM 800 50 watt - a recommendation I've made dozens and dozens of times over the years.
Whenever I say the '82 version sounds better than the '86 version someone who owns an '86 chimes in about how great thier amp is and the usual discussion ensues.
But this time, after all these years, we found out why they sound differant. Turns out that there's more filter caps in the '82 and power supply in the '82 is more complex.
So, I don't really mind discussing the same things over and over because I like talking about this stuff anyway and every once in a while new information comes forward about these same old subjects and I learn something.
Besides that, it's fun!
Docrock
New member
Re: The search function and faq
AMEN!ArtieToo said:I have a slightly different take on this, that is, if I'm understanding you correctly.
(btw - Let me add, that I'm using your post to vent this thought. I'm not criticising your specific idea.)
There's another audio-related forum that I used to hang out in, where this came up often. It wasn't unusual to have forum "veterans" post 3 or 4 paragraph long rants telling newbies why they should use the search function because this has been discussed a million times before . . . when the actual answer would have been one sentence. :laugh2:
Sometimes newbies to the forum use a simple question as a way of saying "hey" to the forum, and starting a conversation. Those same questions give semi-newbies, a way to contribute something back. They can respond with cool pickup info that they themselves have recently learned, and thus, a new forum relationship is formed.
As long as one does a reasonable job of getting the thread title close to the subject matter, veterans can just skip that one over, and let someone else have a shot at it. Its actually, a pretty good system.
Artie
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: The search function and faq
The ONLY posts that bug me the least little bit are the "I wanna sound like Zakk Wylde, I have a Les Paul, Marshall but absolutely, flat-out refuse to even consider EMGs."
:laugh2:
The ONLY posts that bug me the least little bit are the "I wanna sound like Zakk Wylde, I have a Les Paul, Marshall but absolutely, flat-out refuse to even consider EMGs."
:laugh2:
tone4days
Heel Whacker
Re: The search function and faq
face it, people are often lazy (mentally) ... couple that with a desire to be waited on and paid attention too and you've got your reason right there why people post a thread instead of look things up with a FAQ or search
what gets me is when guys post a question wanting to know where they can find out about something with more words than it wouldve taken to just type the keywords into google ...
trust me, google knows more than we all do about that kinda sstuff
but hey, its a social community and getting to answer a question and be helpful is a blessing twice
whatcha gonna do?
cheers
t4d
face it, people are often lazy (mentally) ... couple that with a desire to be waited on and paid attention too and you've got your reason right there why people post a thread instead of look things up with a FAQ or search
what gets me is when guys post a question wanting to know where they can find out about something with more words than it wouldve taken to just type the keywords into google ...
trust me, google knows more than we all do about that kinda sstuff
but hey, its a social community and getting to answer a question and be helpful is a blessing twice
whatcha gonna do?
cheers
t4d
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TheProphet
Guest
Re: The search function and faq
I love the Search function ... at the beginning of everyweek I key in search words that I have experience with ('59, Full Shred, Line 6, Prophet, Metal etc)
And then I can find new and old question where I can be of assistance.
I add the Prophet in there just incase anyone responds to a specific post by me ... pretty ingenious
I love the Search function ... at the beginning of everyweek I key in search words that I have experience with ('59, Full Shred, Line 6, Prophet, Metal etc)
And then I can find new and old question where I can be of assistance.
I add the Prophet in there just incase anyone responds to a specific post by me ... pretty ingenious
dr.barlo
New member
Re: The search function and faq
Try searching Seymour's Q & A! There is phenomenal amount of information about pickups. It is so good to see that he has been sharing the vast information he has regading pickups.
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/support/seymours_q_and_a.shtml
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TheProphet said:I love the Search function ... at the beginning of everyweek I key in search words that I have experience with ('59, Full Shred, Line 6, Prophet, Metal etc)
And then I can find new and old question where I can be of assistance.
I add the Prophet in there just incase anyone responds to a specific post by me ... pretty ingenious
Try searching Seymour's Q & A! There is phenomenal amount of information about pickups. It is so good to see that he has been sharing the vast information he has regading pickups.
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/support/seymours_q_and_a.shtml
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Pat
New member
Re: The search function and faq
I dont mind reading simular posts and aswers either
. Further more unlike other forums the topic starter doesnt get jumped upon by 50 people telling him/her to use search buttons or read the FAQ when the question has allready been asked. People bashing others with their "wisdom" on forums like that anoy me lots so i cherish the way things go around here .
I dont mind reading simular posts and aswers either
. Further more unlike other forums the topic starter doesnt get jumped upon by 50 people telling him/her to use search buttons or read the FAQ when the question has allready been asked. People bashing others with their "wisdom" on forums like that anoy me lots so i cherish the way things go around here .
