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Members' Attitude problems.....

KítscheñÇinqµe said:
Maybe the advice is too unfamiliar? or seems too complex to perform? so, they hope there's another solution? (i'm guessing...)
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Sometimes, but I don't think this is a major issue. The most common question where I find advice is frequently ignored is "how do I reinstall OSX?" The advice I and others typically give is that the reinstall of OSX probably isn't necessary to fix whatever problem they may be experiencing. But a substantial percentage of people who ask this question have already convinced themselves that a reinstall is the only solution, and will ignore any advice to the contrary. Human nature, I guess.
 
IJ Reilly said:
Sometimes, but I don't think this is a major issue. The most common question where I find advice is frequently ignored is "how do I reinstall OSX?" The advice I and others typically give is that the reinstall of OSX probably isn't necessary to fix whatever problem they may be experiencing. But a substantial percentage of people who ask this question have already convinced themselves that a reinstall is the only solution, and will ignore any advice to the contrary. Human nature, I guess.
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Or they are coming from a windows background and this is the only real solution they know how to solve the problem at hand. :D
 
alphaod said:
Well I post on every forsaken thread, so I hope it isn't me. If it is… :D
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Same here, I'm harsh against those who I feel deserve it, I'm rarely nice to younger members, usually because the threads I come across that they post are so pointless they defy logic and reason as to why they were created...

/micro rant.
 
iVeBeenDrinkin' said:
Do you ever get banned if you are a Demi-God?
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Yes. The Demis are contributors to the site for $25 per year, and are subject to the same forum rules as everybody else, although they also have a number of small perks. It doesn't happen that often because the Demis tend to have a vested interest in supporting the forum.
 
iVeBeenDrinkin' said:
Do you ever get banned if you are a Demi-God?
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Blue Velvet said:
Yes. The Demis are contributors to the site for $25 per year, and are subject to the same forum rules as everybody else, although they also have a number of small perks. It doesn't happen that often because the Demis tend to have a vested interest in supporting the forum.
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Actually it's all a big conspiracy, I will hide more information in secret posts exactly 2 weeks from now, I must be quick, before they pick up on this, oh god, they foun...

USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST

:p
 
KítscheñÇinqµe said:
the posting process could run the new subject line thru google, for example:
Code: 
site forums.macrumors.com Help!!!
:)
and then whichever 2004 thread is found, will get bumped.
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Actually, with MRoogle, you can put a time-limit on the search, so it only shows posts within the past year or 3 months or month. No need to pull up ancient posts in a search.
 

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I think new members should be cut a lot of slack. Many offenders of MR rules may be new not only to MR but also to forums generally and even the internet. For the first several weeks newbies stumble around making mistakes, like not doing searches or posting what more experienced Mac and MR users might think are stupid questions. It takes a while to learn the protocols of posting, and if you try to rush it you risk alienating new members. Of course, an abrasive communication style may never improve much, but even then I think there should be toleration unless the poster is really over-the-line offensive.
 
There are no stupid questions. In addition to trying to help people here, I teach an introductory Mac class at a community college -- so if I thought any question was too dumb or basic to ask, I certainly would not subject myself to standing in front of a classroom for three hours.

I see two issues here with increasing frequency:

First, even after it's been pointed out that a given topic has been discussed 20 times in last few months (with links to the discussions provided), the new thread on the topic often carries on as if this information had not been provided. The second is when advice is ignored when the answer isn't what the questioner expected.

For me, these are the real forehead-slapping moments on this forum.
 
IJ Reilly said:
First, even after it's been pointed out that a given topic has been discussed 20 times in last few months (with links to the discussions provided), the new thread on the topic often carries on as if this information had not been provided.
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We're quite happy to close redundant or duplicate threads if the threads which answer their questions are clearly signposted, if they're reported. Particularly glossy vs. matte ones. ;)
 
Blue Velvet said:
We're quite happy to close redundant or duplicate threads if the threads which answer their questions are clearly signposted, if they're reported. Particularly glossy vs. matte ones. ;)
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I know, but I suppose I am reluctant to blow the whistle. Some new members seem to get their feelings hurt when you simply point out that they've started a new thread on a dead horse topic. I worry that having it locked down might make them feel really unwelcome here.
 
Regarding "Newbies" asking such stupid questions. Newbies, by definition are new! They are trying to get information in the only way they know. Once they realize they can search for threads, they usually do so. I have garnered a lot of info here that I wanted from kind, helpful people. I have also been ridiculed by some arrogant twits but I overlooked these posts due to their obvious age and lack of maturity. We've all been there while growing up. I have had Apples since 1981 and a myriad of Macs over a period of 27 years which is more than many of you have lived. I still enjoy hearing about new methods that all of you so generously post as well as your contagious enthusiasm. This is a wonderful forum I visit every day!:D
 
I like all people here. I have no problem with anybody. I did have a problem with a couple members in the past but I let that go and respect thy neighbour is what I follow.
 
I've found members who are around the "regular - 6502" post range seem to be very bashful of each other, just looked around one thread and loads of people are having ago at each other, all in that post range, seemed a little strange...

Although I'm not by any means saying that all the users with bad attitudes have that post count range, it would seem that they tend to get banned before they can get a higher post count...
 
Hi , newish member here , I'd like to say what a great place this is for the most part , very informative etc etc .

After a day of being new to the internet , struggling around I found this place and was great full I did as this site has helped my knowledge increase a massive amount .It took me an age to find my way around properly , I suppose what I'm trying to say is for new folks like myself , it would be a really good idea to have some info/ links etc flash up on screen the first few times logging in , directing new users to the various & very helpful basic Mac info & threads/guides that are available here .

May seem such an easy thing to find these threads/guides to you experienced guys but I can tell you it took me a week or two at least , now I'm not the brightest torch in the dark but I'm not stupid either !.

A little nudge in the right direction would have saved me a good amount of time and although I personally did search from the beginning ,I believe that something like I suggest could save you guys the headache of having the same thread pop up over and over and over



cheers



rj


EDIT , Sorry I almost forgot , in answer to the initial question maybe some people are just not very good at expressing themselves using words on a screen and might be really nice in 'real life'.
 
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