Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

Eugen wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:40 pm Not sure we're really having this problem here, with so few new users.

JSinMO wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:59 pm

Eugen wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:40 pm Not sure we're really having this problem here, with so few new users.

I agree with you.

I would like to play devils advocate for a bit.
Isn’t part of being here to advance our hobby and welcome new people into it? If that is so then wouldn’t we expect someone new to ask basic questions? Instead of redirecting them to a FAQ page wouldn’t that be a great time to meet someone new and welcome them in by answering the question? And in doing so isn’t that how a community grows?

I’m not saying having a FAQ page is a bad idea. Probably should have one for people that just want to read, find an answer and move on. Heck I know I could use a quick reference to look at from time to time. And there’s nothing wrong with that, but in a lot of cases it doesn’t promote participation or growth.

I’ve been a member of different sites for a long time. I’ve seen this happen over and over. Someone new comes in and asks a “newbie” question. They often get a snotty reply telling them to go read a FAQ page. That’s the last time a lot of new people participate. The person that replied comes off looking like a grump and part of a group the new guy can’t be in. So if the person was going to take the time to reply wouldn’t it have been just as easy to welcome the guy and answer his questions? Or at least answer the question and say if you would like to read about it you can find out more on the FAQ page?
That’s one reason I really don’t participate on other sites anymore, just got tired of seeing that sort of thing and I’d rather be in a site where people are decent and welcoming.

I would suggest if you see a question asked too often for your liking don’t respond to it. After all no one is twisting your arm to answer the oil question for the 100th time.

I’m not trying to be argumentative, just throwing out my point of view. I hope it’s taken as such. Just my 2 cents.

JSinMO wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:59 pm

Eugen wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:40 pm Not sure we're really having this problem here, with so few new users.

I agree with you.

I would like to play devils advocate for a bit.
Isn’t part of being here to advance our hobby and welcome new people into it? If that is so then wouldn’t we expect someone new to ask basic questions? Instead of redirecting them to a FAQ page wouldn’t that be a great time to meet someone new and welcome them in by answering the question? And in doing so isn’t that how a community grows?

I’m not saying having a FAQ page is a bad idea. Probably should have one for people that just want to read, find an answer and move on. Heck I know I could use a quick reference to look at from time to time. And there’s nothing wrong with that, but in a lot of cases it doesn’t promote participation or growth.

I’ve been a member of different sites for a long time. I’ve seen this happen over and over. Someone new comes in and asks a “newbie” question. They often get a snotty reply telling them to go read a FAQ page. That’s the last time a lot of new people participate. The person that replied comes off looking like a grump and part of a group the new guy can’t be in. So if the person was going to take the time to reply wouldn’t it have been just as easy to welcome the guy and answer his questions? Or at least answer the question and say if you would like to read about it you can find out more on the FAQ page?
That’s one reason I really don’t participate on other sites anymore, just got tired of seeing that sort of thing and I’d rather be in a site where people are decent and welcoming.

I would suggest if you see a question asked too often for your liking don’t respond to it. After all no one is twisting your arm to answer the oil question for the 100th time.

I’m not trying to be argumentative, just throwing out my point of view. I hope it’s taken as such. Just my 2 cents.

Seabee wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 5:30 pm The other site has a commentator that directs people to "read before you ask". To me that just turns people off. It can be worded differently and possibly be more effective. Good idea for sure!

Bill

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 6:43 am Jeff, Noel , Tim , Bill , I Agree too . There only repeatedly asked question because the issue is new to that person or it has not happened to someone in such at as they do not remember . It can be difficult to find the answer if unsure of how ask the question or where to look . Everyone back ground and experiences are different . If we all just found our own information , what would be the point of the site . Just have digital library instead . But that the point , it is to interact with others . If someone feels that it is beneath them or otherwise anoid by the question , just keep scrolling . Someone else will help them .
You may keep the change .

thebuildist wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 4:16 pm Friendly Schmiendly!

I say we have a flame war!

I'll go first: you MUST use Rotella brand 15w40 in both your engine and hydro system.

Anybody who does anything else doesn't know nuthin'.

Harry wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 6:04 pm When I first joined the CCI site, I asked a few questions and I would get replies like use the search engine. So I stopped asking and started searching to find the answers. It helped me learn about the site and how to find answers and helped me learn about other things I found interesting. Sometimes I would start reading and learning and say to myself what was I looking to find out. never the less it helped to educate myself. Harry