Author Topic: Just a thought... (Read 2943 times)

kneedownnate · « **on:** Jan 28, 2008, 12:34:59 AM »

If there were a popup that asked you if you had searched before posting a new thread, would it help eliminate all the first posts by newbs about a subject which already had several recent threads? Maybe something that popped up for your first X threads you started. Not every post you make, just whenever you start your own thread in any of the tech sections.

Just seems to me like it would put the cap on people starting 7 nearly identical threads each week asking the same questions. Yes, the search does still kinda suck because it doesn't catelog related threads by date, but it's still very useful if looking for tech.

Thoughts and opinions?

And no, bacon is not an option this time

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 12:56:19 AM »

NO BACON?!

say it aint so!?

DTB · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 05:34:14 AM »

Maybe we could make this the pop up!

>>>>

Tallchevy · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 07:33:52 AM »

That sounds good but I have pop-up blocker. Just make it the first step before you are able to start a new thread

kneedownnate · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 07:40:42 AM »

I have popup blocker too, but if using firefox you can allow popups from certain sites.

ninja turtle · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 08:51:34 AM »

ive been able to find whatever i was looking for by searching. im pretty new here and its not that hard to seach. i think its a good idea.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 09:40:28 AM »

I do too. Or mabye a confirmation note after you click post, saying "Did you search yet? Are you really sure you want to do this? If you haven't searched, you're an

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 10:40:59 AM »

no bacon

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 12:29:39 PM »

Post it here...

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=41505.0
Just a thought...

Lady Di · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 12:37:44 PM »

now can we get back to the bacon?

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 12:38:54 PM »

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Jan 28, 2008, 12:37:44 PM

now can we get back to the bacon?

Just click the link and you'll have yours.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 05:25:38 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jan 28, 2008, 09:40:28 AM

I do too. Or mabye a confirmation note after you click post, saying "Did you search yet? Are you really sure you want to do this? If you haven't searched, you're an

Werd. I know people sometimes think they should just post because they want answers now, but in the time they're waiting for people to answer their question, they probably could have found plenty of answers by searching.

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 05:32:15 PM »

Or...how about a Marlin FAQ in one place, similar to the Pirate FAQ or the 4x4wire Tech section and a notice in the newbie sign up section to check first.
I don't lose any sleep over the same questions over and over...I just don't go to tech very much anymore and I've stopped going to some sites that cater to newbies.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 06:45:42 PM »

See, that's the problem. If you have a FAQ they'll still keep asking the same questions, but if there's a popup it'll actually force them to think before posting.

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 07:08:03 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Jan 28, 2008, 06:45:42 PM

See, that's the problem. If you have a FAQ they'll still keep asking the same questions, but if there's a popup it'll actually force them to think before posting.

I can't tell you how many pop ups I click out of with looking at them. Face it, it's a hazard of any sport, every forum and it's probably the duty of those that know more to put up with the repetitive posts.

emsvitil · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 28, 2008, 08:12:59 PM »

The problem I always have with searches is that either you don't find what you're looking for, or you find way too much (and too much of what you're not looking for).................

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 31, 2008, 05:30:40 PM »

Quote from: emsvitil on Jan 28, 2008, 08:12:59 PM

The problem I always have with searches is that either you don't find what you're looking for, or you find way too much (and too much of what you're not looking for).................

I think this would be the biggest issue in search problems, one word or phrase may bring up a bunch of threads with the same keywords. Then you spend the next hour opening different threads only to find they had nothing to do with the search except for the keywords.

Stocker · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 31, 2008, 05:40:55 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Jan 28, 2008, 06:45:42 PM

See, that's the problem. If you have a FAQ they'll still keep asking the same questions, but if there's a popup it'll actually force them to think before posting.

Nah, you can't force people to think -- at least not some people -- hey wait a minute, I hope I'm not describing myself here!

kneedownnate · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 31, 2008, 07:12:33 PM »

I don't think that applies to you

I know you can't force everybody to think, I work with enough of those types!

topar · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 31, 2008, 07:37:14 PM »

Can we get back to the bacon I am hungry

kneedownnate · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 31, 2008, 07:49:25 PM »

No more bacon, my house smelled like bacon for about 5 days after making a whole package the other day

I know I smelled like bacon when I drove down to pick up my springs from kiyul last weekend

Their dog wouldn't leave me alone and kept licking the air

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