Newbies - search first , ask later?

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I'm fairly new on here and last night i asked a question about urls and got some great replys - but - if i'd bothered to search the forum first, i'd have got some great info. without cluttering the board with yet another newbie question.

The same questions tend to get asked all the time - old topics - so what i'm trying to say is - search for the old topics to get the more comprehensive info. - if that doesn't cover it or you need an up to the minute answer THEN ask.

who wants to see the same old questions and answers being continually repeated? this is a top forum but it could become a victim of its own success - spammed by us newbies!
#newbies #search
  • Profile picture of the author HomeComputerGames
    I have heard it termed as "information vampires".
    They can suck the life right out of a forum with their repeated requests for readily available information. I have often seen the same question posted one after another by various people.
    After awhile it gets to where the main answers for questions is "go search" as people get tired of seeing the same old laziness day after day.

    It's good to see you recognize this.
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  • Profile picture of the author redstapler
    Well, the thing that bothers me is that you have to wait 30 seconds between each search.
    I don't really understand why that is necessary.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Shain
      Originally Posted by redstapler View Post

      Well, the thing that bothers me is that you have to wait 30 seconds between each search.
      I don't really understand why that is necessary.
      If you use the "Search Forum Using Google" function you won't get that 30 second limit. Its the last choice at the bottom of the search menu.
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      • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
        Originally Posted by Mike Shain View Post

        If you use the "Search Forum Using Google" function you won't get that 30 second limit. Its the last choice at the bottom of the search menu.
        Plus, I found the results more accurate. Almost always I have another window open and there I just type - site:warriorforum.com search-keyword
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  • Profile picture of the author mla16
    sounds like good advice mate, take time to look around before asking a stoopid question, something I have been guilty of in the past lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Riddley Walker
    @Mike and Istvan - Every day i learn something on here, the google forum search is really cool - love it
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Shain
      Glad you like it - it really is a time saver.

      Good luck with whatever you are searching for!
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  • Profile picture of the author VilPietersen@
    That's why I like the War room, every thread is of great value and original. Really glad I spent $37 or what ever it is on 20 years membership!! I wonder if in 20 years time they will ask me for another $37!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Riddley Walker
      Originally Posted by VilPietersen@ View Post

      That's why I like the War room, every thread is of great value and original. Really glad I spent $37 or what ever it is on 20 years membership!! I wonder if in 20 years time they will ask me for another $37!!
      Yep, i joined the war room last night to get away from the spammy stuff and see what the fuss was about (don't think about joining- just do it) .
      But the main forum is the place to ask questions. Just don't like seeing it cluttered up as it would become a wasted asset.
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  • Profile picture of the author reapr
    Originally Posted by Riddley Walker View Post

    I'm fairly new on here and last night i asked a question about urls and got some great replys - but - if i'd bothered to search the forum first, i'd have got some great info. without cluttering the board with yet another newbie question.

    The same questions tend to get asked all the time - old topics - so what i'm trying to say is - search for the old topics to get the more comprehensive info. - if that doesn't cover it or you need an up to the minute answer THEN ask.

    who wants to see the same old questions and answers being continually repeated? this is a top forum but it could become a victim of its own success - spammed by us newbies!
    I agree! Usually what is searched and found for can be much better than a new thread that is rehashed because most of us warriors have been there done that and will not want to waste the time giving up valuable gems 2,3,4 times or more and that is how I feel.

    I think the real reason some noobs start new threads though is to get their post count up ...

    Oh 4got to mention the best ebook/info you will ever find is a subscription to the war room lots of frebie info books, software and advice tips secrets many that are cutting edge that you will not find in the regular forums.
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