The most commonly asked questions on MacRumors...

[mogzieee]

I was just wondering what the most asked questions on the MacRumors forum are...

I think one of the most annoying topic of post I see has to be along the lines of "Should I get iWork of MS Office?"

Another topic I keep seeing is "MacBook or MacBook Pro..."

Anyone else got any other annoyances?

[Krafty]

Buy now or wait?

[SteveMobs]

New macbook or refurb MBP?

[dukebound85]

why does my iphone only have one speaker working?

[swiftaw]

"How do I ask a girl out?" :D

[EV0LUTION]

"help me out"

[dmr727]

Why doesn't this board have a marketplace?

[mkrishnan]

"I have xxxxx (insert not overly uncommon minor glitch or bug), I'm pretty sure I've found the first virus for OS X, even though no one else who, unlike me, actually has basic computing skills, has found the virus yet."

[mogzieee]

Great suggestions... lol. Got another... "My MacBook won't connect to the internet"

[Apple Ink]

Oops I spilled ______ (fill with liquid stuff like water, sauce, soda, sherbet, beer, whisky, champagne, etc)

[mkrishnan]

"I threw my [insert Apple product] out the window, then ran downstairs and jumped up and down on top of it, and then dumped it in the toilet when, you know, the toilet wasn't exactly empty, if you know what I mean. How can I get Applecare to replace it for free?"

[IJ Reilly]

iWork or Office?
Kernel panic!
How do I reinstall OSX?
Should I buy AppleCare?
There's no such thing as British English!

Okay, the last one isn't really a question, or even that common, but a much more frequent topic of discussion than one might expect.

[Apple Ink]

I sat on my iPhone and now there are a thousand cracks and scratches and dust b/w the glass and <so on... rants here>

[sushi]

When is the iPhone Nano going to be introduced?

[Apple Ink]

When is the iPhone Nano going to be introduced?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7069542

LOL.... awesome!

Though I am going to partially blame MR Bot for this one!

[mogzieee]

When is the iPhone Nano going to be introduced?

Lol. And the majority of replies feature the word "never" or "ever"... or both.

[TK B$K]

"But will it run Crysis?" :D

[Dagless]

My whippletrigger is no longer fledging the peasants as much as prior, what brand of snifflewaffle cream does one recommend to ensure a proper swinging action?

[northy124]

There's no such thing as British English!

Okay, the last one isn't really a question, or even that common, but a much more frequent topic of discussion than one might expect.
It is very frequent unfortunately:( (I shan't say the second half of the post as people may get angry:o)

[dukebound85]

My whippletrigger is no longer fledging the peasants as much as prior, what brand of snifflewaffle cream does one recommend to ensure a proper swinging action?

now that is a common question that needs to be addressed

It is very frequent unfortunately:( (I shan't say the second half of the post as people may get angry:o)

and the topic is predominantly brought up by the same certain poster lol over and over again:p

[EmperorDarius]

Top 4:

iWork or Office?
Buy now or wait?
blablablablabla. Virus?
New *apple product here* coming soon?

[spacecadet610]

i agree the number 1 question: "should I buy now or wait?"

[northy124]

and the topic is predominantly brought up by the same certain poster lol over and over again:p
OoOoOo who brings that up over and over again:eek::confused:

[dukebound85]

OoOoOo who brings that up over and over again:eek::confused:

no longer active i believe but i remember kabunaru largely for his language threads. not that that is a bad thing at all lol

but another question is macbook vs imac? or can the macbook play such and such game?

[mogzieee]

another question is macbook vs imac?

Too true, and generally the poster usually knows what he/she is going to get, just posts to see what other people think.... Urgh! :mad:

[dukebound85]

Too true, and generally the poster usually knows what he/she is going to get, just posts to see what other people think.... Urgh! :mad:

what gets me about that question is its up to him if he wants portability or not. answering that answers that question lol

[Abstract]

Buy now or wait?

The worst question ever.


Also, "Which laptop sleeve should I get?" This type of thread must account for 5 or 10% of all the threads in the Buying Discussion forum.

[IJ Reilly]

The worst question ever.

Surely not. Another strong contender is "How much is my ____ worth?"

[Xfujinon]

What is that clock screensaver?

[aethelbert]

Can I lie about having a defective product to return it five months after purchase for something better?

[Melrose]

"What app is it makes the CD cover show up on the desktop?"

this and the ^^ Clock screensaver ones.

[PkennethV]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet...
I hate the genius at the _____ apple store.

[mogzieee]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet...
I hate the genius at the _____ apple store.

Or even, "Why are they actually called geniuses?"

[Much Ado]

How to remove small trapped moose from oddly shaped corner on staircase?

[nick9191]

"I bought a new XXX 15 days before the new one, I'm pissed :mad:"
"New XXX coming soon?!?!?!?"
"Update the Mini Apple :mad:" followed by "the new Mini doesn't have Firewire :mad:"
"Oops I accidentally took a **** on my computer, AppleCare?!?!?"

[Schtumple]

"What app is it makes the CD cover show up on the desktop?"

this and the ^^ Clock screensaver ones.

That REALLY bugged me....

Now we're onto endless geektool questions....

[Hawkeye411]

I'm a mindless nimrod who can't make a decision on my own. I think my parents are idiots who can't make a good decision; even though my parents have been making my decisions for me my whole life. Anyway, my parents say that I should get a $1200 iMac but I think I deserve a $3500 MacBook Pro. Give me some ideas of how I convince my parents that I need the MacBook Pro so they will stop being so cheap and buy me the more expensive computer that I obviously deserve. I'm not spoiled ..... Really! :D

[Schtumple]

I'm a mindless nimrod who can't make a decision on my own. I think my parents are idiots who can't make a good decision; even though my parents have been making my decisions for me my whole life. Anyway, my parents say that I should get a $1200 iMac but I think I deserve a $3500 MacBook Pro. Give me some ideas of how I convince my parents that I need the MacBook Pro so they will stop being so cheap and buy me the more expensive computer that I obviously deserve. I'm not spoiled ..... Really! :D

+1, I don't know why macrumors seems to attract so many brats :confused:

[mogzieee]

I'm a mindless nimrod who can't make a decision on my own. I think my parents are idiots who can't make a good decision; even though my parents have been making my decisions for me my whole life. Anyway, my parents say that I should get a $1200 iMac but I think I deserve a $3500 MacBook Pro. Give me some ideas of how I convince my parents that I need the MacBook Pro so they will stop being so cheap and buy me the more expensive computer that I obviously deserve. I'm not spoiled ..... Really! :D

This wins, lol.

[r.j.s]

There's no such thing as British English!

Okay, the last one isn't really a question, or even that common, but a much more frequent topic of discussion than one might expect.

Why'd you have to bring that up? It's been quiet these past few months.

"What app is it makes the CD cover show up on the desktop?"

this and the ^^ Clock screensaver ones.

Those 2, and the answers, account for 4 out of every 5 posts in the Desktops threads now, so damn annoying.

[r.j.s]

Ah, yes, here is another one:

I'm trying to install Leopard on my friends computer using my restore discs, but it wont work. Why not/how can I make it work?

[Melrose]

That REALLY bugged me....

Now we're onto endless geektool questions....
Those 2, and the answers, account for 4 out of every 5 posts in the Desktops threads now, so damn annoying.

Geektool is the new CoverSutra. (whereas CoverSutra used to be the new Fliqlo)... Just READ THE THREAD peeps!

I've got another one: "Link?" (wallpapers thread... in this case, it's actually putting the onus on the person failing to post the link in the first place, but stil...)

[Love]

"WHEN IS THE IPHONEE NANO COMING OUUT?!?!?"

*kills self*

[yg17]

How do I install OSX on my Dell computer?
How do I get an avatar?
My friend's dog's third cousin's owner's uncle's son works for Apple and says a new _____ is coming out soon! (not really a question, but whatever)
How can I unlock an iPhone for use on Verizon/Sprint/Other CDMA carrier?
My Mac crashed and I had to reboot it once, so I think I've been hacked and have a virus, how do I fix it?

[r.j.s]

What about this gem:

Recently, my MSN account has been sending messages to people when my computer was off, OMG!!!11 Is it a virus???????

[IJ Reilly]

When will I achieve true enlightenment?

[Tom B.]

"What is Apple Lossless, and how do I convert my entire pirated music library to it?"

[yetanotherdave]

"ATT's activation fee sucks, can I get it removed"

"How do I jailbreak"

"Apple screwed me"

"Will X void my warranty?"

"Old or New MBP?"

"Matte or Glossy?"

"Why no firewire???"

[iWaldo]

"Where's the new Mac mini?"

"Do I really need Firewire?"

Come to think of it, where the heck is the new mini? :p

[SlasherDuff]

1.I ran over, spilled soda on, dropped my iPhone/iPod Touch in the toilet. Can Apple replace it? I'm too spoiled and stubborn to pay another 200+ dollars for my stupidity.

2. Same as #1, but with a laptop, or computer.

3. What is that app with the CD cover on it?

4. how do you change your dock icons?

5.How do you get your MSN/AIM/Yahoo messenger to look like that?

6. Should I jailbreak?

7. Why should I jailbreak?

8. I d/l (insert dubious program here) from (insert torrent program here) and now my computer is acting funny, do I have a virus?

9. Which Mac should I buy? <~~ most annoying one

10. iPhone or iPod Touch?

and

I'm a mindless nimrod who can't make a decision on my own. I think my parents are idiots who can't make a good decision; even though my parents have been making my decisions for me my whole life. Anyway, my parents say that I should get a $1200 iMac but I think I deserve a $3500 MacBook Pro. Give me some ideas of how I convince my parents that I need the MacBook Pro so they will stop being so cheap and buy me the more expensive computer that I obviously deserve. I'm not spoiled ..... Really!

FTW

[srl7741]

Any post with "OMG" or "Should I buy now or wait?".


I must simply pass on by and never open/click on.

[aethelbert]

"xyz on craigslist... is it a scam or not?"

[Neil321]

Fusion vs Parallel's

iWork vs Office

[bobr1952]

I used to be able to do ______ this way in Windows--why can't I do it the same way on my Mac?

[JG271]

"xyz on craigslist... is it a scam or not?"

That is the most annoying one ever! It always is if they need to post about it!

Maybe its just me, but the "what to buy girlfriend for event X" threads really annoy me too. If you don't know, how are people who've never met that person ever going to tell you!

[TheReef]

"Should I buy a Canon or Nikon dSLR?"

[mogzieee]

Just got another all-to-common thread around May/June sort of time...

"Here is a confirmed image of the new ____ to be released at _____"

And then the thread contains an incredibly unbelievable mock up. Very popular recently with the new Mac Mini and a new iPhone nano.

[Melrose]

It's amazing how many of these questions can be answered oneself just by injecting a little common sense into it...

I love it when someone posts a question even though they've got their mind already made up, and then keep arguing their own decision anyway. And genuine n00b questions are one thing - even if they can be answering by using the search box - but for heavens' sake do a bit of digging before you post it...

[Schtumple]

It's amazing how many of these questions can be answered oneself just by injecting a little common sense into it...

I love it when someone posts a question even though they've got their mind already made up, and then keep arguing their own decision anyway. And genuine n00b questions are one thing - even if they can be answering by using the search box - but for heavens' sake do a bit of digging before you post it...

I remember once, I think I got proper angry at someone who did that, it became so obvious they were just after attention, and had no intention of making their mind up, I think the thread was watelanded within a day...

[Abstract]

"Will Applecare cover this?"

"HELP!!!!!"

"Buy now or wait?"

[bbbensen]

I see these so much...

"I bought *insert apple product here*, but now I want the new one. If I purposely break it, will AppleCare give me the new one!!?!!?!?!?!1?"

If they want it so bad, why dont they just buy it?

It amazes me that people dont know what fraud is. :/

[IJ Reilly]

"Can I you guys answer just a quick question about something I need to know about LOL"

I like my thread titles long, yet vague.

[Melrose]

I see these so much...

"I bought *insert apple product here*, but now I want the new one. If I purposely break it, will AppleCare give me the new one!!?!!?!?!?!1?"

I think I know the thread you're referring to.. There was a major one just a few weeks ago wasn't there?

[Krafty]

"White or black ____?"

[Schtumple]

"White or black ____?"

That's not so relevant anymore though, I've seen a few "white or alu" threads...

[doubleohseven]

Why is it that my MacBook/MacBook Pro's battery is at 30% capacity when I only brought it 2 weeks ago?

[iParis]

"Will Apple Replace My [Insert Apple Product here]?"
"My iPod touch (or iPhone) won't boot! Help?!"
"Should I install XP or Vista on boot camp?"
"Which external hard drive should I buy?"
"Should I buy now or wait for an upgrade?"

[Schtumple]

EDIT: "Link?" <--- most common in the [Insert month here] Desktops thread.

See:


I've got another one: "Link?" (wallpapers thread... in this case, it's actually putting the onus on the person failing to post the link in the first place, but stil...)

Which leads me too (which has been said already), people who don't read threads and post the same response, I can understand if it's 10 pages +, but it's 3.... I know it's not related to questions, but it still bugs me :p

[iParis]

See:



Which leads me too (which has been said already), people who don't read threads and post the same response, I can understand if it's 10 pages +, but it's 3.... I know it's not related to questions, but it still bugs me :p

Really? I looked through the thread, but I guess I missed it. Edit deleted.

[cantthinkofone]

Buy now or wait?

This should be enough for a ban. Or better yet, getting shot.

[nuclearwinter]

This one is a little old school: PowerBook G5 this Tuesday!!!

And I see this from time to time: how do you maximize a window to fill the entire screen?

[Melrose]

Which leads me too (which has been said already), people who don't read threads and post the same response, I can understand if it's 10 pages +, but it's 3.... I know it's not related to questions, but it still bugs me :p

I was trying to make a point... :D

[quagmire]

"Does anyone know when Apple will update :insert product here: that was just updated yesterday?"

[iBookG4user]

Although it is not as prevalent anymore:
"Matte or Glossy!?!?"

[nplima]

why can't apple come up with a medium sized tower computer with:
3x quadcore CPU
3x graphics cards
3x HDD bays
3x Blueray drive
3x RAM slots
3x DVI out

the Apple xMac 666 (or 333333) whatever...

[Consultant]

Where do I get RAM?
Did [fill in the blank] got snappier with this update?

Side track, video from Halo Red Vs Blue:
"Looking for a great conversation starter online? Try posting one
of these ten things we've never heard on an Internet forum."
http://rvb.roosterteeth.com/archive/?id=288

why can't apple come up with a medium sized tower computer with:
3x quadcore CPU
3x graphics cards
3x HDD bays
3x Blueray drive
3x RAM slots
3x DVI out

the Apple xMac 666 (or 333333) whatever...

Nice

[Berlepsch]

This week's special:

Will Blink 182 be back?

Although the real issue is, why are the posters too stupid to find the Music Discussion forum for that kind of question...

[pimentoLoaf]

When's the translucent Bondi-blue-and-white iToaster coming out? :p

[mogzieee]

Got another: "I'm a newbie... how do I right click?"

Trust me, I've seen it before now. lol.

[MonksMac]

One Word: Fliqlo. "Cool Screensaver! Where can I get it?:apple:

[Melrose]

One Word: Fliqlo. "Cool Screensaver! Where can I get it?:apple:
Which leads me too (which has been said already), people who don't read threads and post the same response, I can understand if it's 10 pages +, but it's 3.... I know it's not related to questions, but it still bugs me :p

Schtumple: See? I can do it too! :D

[mithrilfox]

"How much RAM should I get for my Macbook/Macbook Pro/iMac?"

Seriously guys, no offense but just fill the stupid thing to the max. None of them take much RAM to begin with and RAM is dirt-cheap so what the heck is the real decision over? You spend more money going out to eat at a restaurant twice for the price it'd cost to just max the thing out.

JUST GET THE MAX! It's just 4GB anyway...

[Doctor Q]

Too-common question #1:There's a tradeoff between two products. I can't make up my own mind, so I'm asking strangers to make the decision for me. I won't bother giving them enough facts about my budget, priorities, or intended uses.

Which product should I buy?

Too-common question #2:I'm perfectly capable of making up my own mind about what to buy. I just need to know Apple's secret release plans. Even though MacRumors publishes all the credible rumors, I want strangers to tell me, in my own thread, what hasn't already been revealed.

What are Apple's plans for their unannounced product releases?

[teflon]

64gb iPod touch??
Possible new features on the (insert product)?

And as mentioned, the good old "Buy now or wait?".

I think every time you register, you should be forced to watch a video that shows you how to SEARCH.

[210]

"Convice me to buy an iPod/iPhone/MacBook/Air/Pro/iMac/mini or switch from Windows to Mac"

[Pixellated]

HELP!!!!!111oneone!!!

[Duff-Man]

Duff-Man says...it's actually been a little while since we had one but "what will the next version of OS X be called" followed by idiots suggesting names that have been used already. And then there's "what browser" or "best browser" and "which external hard drive" - all topics that have been done to death countless times over. Sometimes I really think the intelligence level of the forum has decreased substantially....oh yeah!

[GGJstudios]

Many of these have been mentioned, but I thought I'd offer my list, along with the responses some of us WISH we could make! (by the way, for the sense-of-humor challenged, this is a joke!)

Buy now or wait? "Just buy SOMETHING and leave us alone!"
MacBook or MacBook Pro? "Buy both!"
Old or unibody? "Neither!"
Matte or Glossy? "Where's my gun?"
I got a virus! "Take two of these and call your doctor in the morning!"
Which laptop sleeve/bag? "Try a grocery bag!"
Should I get AppleCare? "No, you'll probably void it, anyway!"
Will AppleCare cover this? (usually damage by the user) "Sure! They'll give you a new computer every week! No questions asked!"
I HATE (Apple, Apple Store, Macs, etc.) (basically anyone who doesn't let them get their way) "That's it! No supper for you!"
Which keyboard/mouse? "Rule for trouble-free computing: never EVER touch your keyboard or mouse/trackpad!"
When will (insert any Apple product here) be updated? "Tuesday, dammit!"
Why no Firewire? "Because you've been bad!"
Can I get a Mac free with no credit and no money since mommy won't buy me one? "The check's in the mail!"
OMG! 911! HATE! SUCKS! BLOWS! Rip-off! (or any other childish temper tantrum) "GROW UP!!!!"
RAM? (how much? where to buy? what kind to buy? install it myself? will it void warranty?) "Just order the thing from Apple with all the RAM you want, overpay for it, and save us all the misery!"
Hard drive? (5400 vs 7200? how much? where to buy? what kind to buy? install it myself? will it void warranty?) "See instructions for RAM"
Batteries (are they covered by AppleCare? health? calibrate? leave plugged in?) "Just buy something that runs on AAA batteries, replace them daily, and stop posting about them!"
Which applications should I get? "Get 'em all!"
Is this brand new MBP on Craigslist for $5 a good deal? "Don't forget 2 bodyguards and a bulletproof vest when you go to pick it up"
Which is better: Mac OS X or Windows? "There's actually a definitive answer to this one, but we're never going to tell you what it is. Try 'em both and figure it out for yourself!"

[northy124]

Which is better: Mac OS X or Windows? "There's actually a definitive answer to this one, but we're never going to tell you what it is. Try 'em both and figure it out for yourself!"
Is there? I have found that if you run Windows on a Mac it is just as good as OS X, maybe better:eek:

[FourCandles]

I've clicked on the red X but the program is still running. Why?

Do you think Apple will go back to PowerPC?

Why can't I resize a window by dragging ANY corner?
[er...come to think of it.......?]

Why doesn't the iMac use 'proper' desktop components?

Why is Apple so secretive about new products?

Why don't Apple notebooks have a 'right click' button?

[SlasherDuff]

64gb iPod touch??
Possible new features on the (insert product)?

And as mentioned, the good old "Buy now or wait?".

I think every time you register, you should be forced to watch a video that shows you how to SEARCH.

I think new registrars should be required to watch a video an basic forum etiquette, take a quiz afterward, and if they pass, they can be allowed to post. If they fail...no MR for you..
then again, that's just me, I'm mean

[mogzieee]

Buy now or wait? "Just buy SOMETHING and leave us alone!"


NICE answer. ;)

[iOrlando]

some questions i've seen:

who is this steve that everyone talks of?

what is an iphone?

where can i get a itouch?

[ihabime]

"Is (insert product) right for me?" -- We have no idea, we don't know you and we're not your friends.

"bump?" -- if it wasn't answered before, what makes you think it will be now?

"I just DLed a torrent of Leopard, how do i install it?" -- Ummmmmm...

"really, my dog/sister/car ate my restore disks, how do i use this torrent?" -- Duhhhhhhh...

[Cinematographer]

My favourite: How do I get the music from my iPod back to my computer? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Answer: Get yourself organized. So you won't need to do that. :D

[mkrishnan]

I think new registrars should be required to watch a video an basic forum etiquette, take a quiz afterward, and if they pass, they can be allowed to post. If they fail...no MR for you..
then again, that's just me, I'm mean

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?

[dernhelm]

My favorites are the ones that ask "I'm trying to do" <insert some illegal behavior here> "and it just isn't working. Does anyone know why?"

I always want to reply that I know Apple is renowned for the ease of use of their products, but come on!

My second favorites are the ones asking "How many posts does it take to be a 68040?"

Or really anything pointed to over and over again that is already on a FAQ.

[GGJstudios]

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?
That's hysterical! Oh PLEASE make it the first thing a newbie sees before they can post a thread! :D

[Schtumple]

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?

Funniest (nerdiest) thing I have seen in a while!

[SlasherDuff]

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?

Wow...that is awesome! How 'Bout it Arn? :D

[iParis]

Many of these have been mentioned, but I thought I'd offer my list, along with the responses some of us WISH we could make! (by the way, for the sense-of-humor challenged, this is a joke!)

Buy now or wait? "Just buy SOMETHING and leave us alone!"
MacBook or MacBook Pro? "Buy both!"
Old or unibody? "Neither!"
Matte or Glossy? "Where's my gun?"
I got a virus! "Take two of these and call your doctor in the morning!"
Which laptop sleeve/bag? "Try a grocery bag!"
Should I get AppleCare? "No, you'll probably void it, anyway!"
Will AppleCare cover this? (usually damage by the user) "Sure! They'll give you a new computer every week! No questions asked!"
I HATE (Apple, Apple Store, Macs, etc.) (basically anyone who doesn't let them get their way) "That's it! No supper for you!"
Which keyboard/mouse? "Rule for trouble-free computing: never EVER touch your keyboard or mouse/trackpad!"
When will (insert any Apple product here) be updated? "Tuesday, dammit!"
Why no Firewire? "Because you've been bad!"
Can I get a Mac free with no credit and no money since mommy won't buy me one? "The check's in the mail!"
OMG! 911! HATE! SUCKS! BLOWS! Rip-off! (or any other childish temper tantrum) "GROW UP!!!!"
RAM? (how much? where to buy? what kind to buy? install it myself? will it void warranty?) "Just order the thing from Apple with all the RAM you want, overpay for it, and save us all the misery!"
Hard drive? (5400 vs 7200? how much? where to buy? what kind to buy? install it myself? will it void warranty?) "See instructions for RAM"
Batteries (are they covered by AppleCare? health? calibrate? leave plugged in?) "Just buy something that runs on AAA batteries, replace them daily, and stop posting about them!"
Which applications should I get? "Get 'em all!"
Is this brand new MBP on Craigslist for $5 a good deal? "Don't forget 2 bodyguards and a bulletproof vest when you go to pick it up"
Which is better: Mac OS X or Windows? "There's actually a definitive answer to this one, but we're never going to tell you what it is. Try 'em both and figure it out for yourself!"

Dude, I love your comments next the questions! EPIC POST!

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?

That video is amazing! Thanks for sharing. I really think Arn should require newbies to watch ALL of this video before posting.

[mogzieee]

I presume you mean this one (http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou), yes?

Epicly Brilliant. Awesome. :D

[Melrose]

My favorites are the ones that ask "I'm trying to do" <insert some illegal behavior here> "and it just isn't working. Does anyone know why?"

I get a kick out of these too.. It seems like they think that because it's the Internets then asking about warez and pirating is perfectly kosher.

[iParis]

I get a kick out of these too.. It seems like they think that because it's the Internets then asking about warez and pirating is perfectly kosher.

Those threads always turn into "Is pirating illegal?" thread.

[Melrose]

Those threads always turn into "Is pirating illegal?" thread.

Yeah exactly. Sooner or later, rather than a simple "Pirating is bad so don't ask" response it descends into a flame argument of some kind..

[TheAngusBurger]

"Convince my mum/dad/boss/grandma to buy me a Mac instead of a PC". I think we need a sticky full of reasons, there's a new one of those threads every day.

On a similar note, "Should I get this Mac, or this PC?" A little stupid asking that on a Mac forum, really.

[mcpryon2]

"What plug-in do I use to make my camcorder look like a Hollywood movie?"

"How do I make my project better?" And, of course, giving no details whatsoever.

People talking about "filming" with a camcorder. This one just makes my blood boil, I guess I'm a relic of the past era.

[millerj123]

People talking about "filming" with a camcorder. This one just makes my blood boil, I guess I'm a relic of the past era.
I agree with your first two, but this one confuses me. Up until recently, camcorders recorded on tape. "Videoing" sounds silly. "Taping" implies just setting to record. So, how should people describe this act?

[Doctor Q]

People talking about "filming" with a camcorder. This one just makes my blood boil, I guess I'm a relic of the past era.You should dial your phone and complain to someone about it! :D

MacRumors and other forum sites are often called boards, short for bulletin board systems (BBS). There's another out-of-date metaphor. I have trouble getting the thumbtacks that hold my posts to stick through the screen!

[dejo]

"Taping" implies just setting to record. So, how should people describe this act?
You mean there's a difference between taping and filming?

[iBookG4user]

I agree with your first two, but this one confuses me. Up until recently, camcorders recorded on tape. "Videoing" sounds silly. "Taping" implies just setting to record. So, how should people describe this act?

Wouldn't taping imply recording to tape? And perhaps it should be called video recording or just plain old recording?

[millerj123]

You mean there's a difference between taping and filming?
Well, I can understand the act of filming a movie or tv program is different than just recording what someone else has created, but the distinction with regards to a camcorder eludes me.

[iMacZealot]

I like how almost every thread in the Community Discussion asks a personal question, then everyone answers it personally to hear themselves talk without caring what other people have to say. They all have become shallow discussions.

[DoFoT9]

when is the G5 powerbook going to come out?

[mkrishnan]

I like how almost every thread in the Community Discussion asks a personal question, then everyone answers it personally to hear themselves talk without caring what other people have to say. They all have become shallow discussions.

You such more grandiloquent possibilities for threads with suibjects like, "I like this hot girl at school -- what should I do?" :eek:

[Consultant]

MAC partition doesn't show up
(after user did not bother spending 1 minute to read the directions and formatted the wrong partition).

And yeah the newbie MAC instead of Mac thing.

[dmmcintyre3]

Old MacBook Pro with matte screen or unibody with techrestore matte screen

[Cromulent]

There's no such thing as British English!

Damn straight :). It's English plain and simple.

[instaxgirl]

Can a mac . . .
use a mouse/with right click???
use an external display??
run windows/my windows software???
backup?? I heard about some memory thing??
run office??

apple.com Seriously

[dmmcintyre3]

How do I get my apple products to display under my posts?
How do I get an avatar?

[northy124]

Damn straight :). It's English plain and simple.
No there is British English as compared to US English we have U's in words where they are supposed to be ;)

[mkrishnan]

No there is British English as compared to US English we have U's in words where they are supposed to be ;)

But apparently, an almost complete disregard for punctuation or sentence mechanics?

[Cromulent]

No there is British English as compared to US English we have U's in words where they are supposed to be ;)

No, we speak English. Everyone else speaks a variant of English :), therefore we need no qualifier before the word English.

[dmmcintyre3]

"Is (insert product) right for me?" -- We have no idea, we don't know you and we're not your friends.

"bump?" -- if it wasn't answered before, what makes you think it will be now?

"I just DLed a torrent of Leopard, how do i install it?" -- Ummmmmm...

"really, my dog/sister/car ate my restore disks, how do i use this torrent?" -- Duhhhhhhh...

It's called clone the restore disks to the internal HD when you first get the computer!

[IJ Reilly]

No, we speak English. Everyone else speaks a variant of English :), therefore we need no qualifier before the word English.

So say you, wrongly.

I'm sorry I brought it up, even as a joke. :(

[Cromulent]

So say you, wrongly.

I'm sorry I brought it up, even as a joke. :(

I wasn't being entirely serious myself, hence the smilie.

[IJ Reilly]

I wasn't being entirely serious myself, hence the smilie.

Well me either, hence the confusion. :confused:

[msheldrick]

"Is Safari snappier?"

[r.j.s]

"What are those icons under my username?"

[miles01110]

There is a dearth of hard drive questions with disturbing frequency.

-Which hard drive to buy?
-How do I format so both Mac and Windows can read it?
-My hard drive won't mount, what do I do?
-What's the best hard drive recovery tool?

On the Web Design/Dev forum:

-What's the best hosting option?

On the iPod forum:

-How do I have my library on an external drive?
-Why does [iPod model] have such small capacity? My library is [arbitrary amount] larger than that (LEGALLY ACQUIRED***) !

Other than that, the "Buy now or wait/When will SL come out/MB or MBP?" threads are always "fun."