I've been fairly active on the forum for about a year now since buying my first Vette. One thing though ticks me off to no end.

Scenario 1
1. A newbie asks a question.
2. Some self righteous *** makes the comment 'use the search function'

Scenario 2
1. Newbie uses search function and comments.
2. Some self righteous *** makes the comment 'way to resurrect a 10 year old thread'!

There is little doubt that virtually every scenario has been discussed in this forum in one post or another. I don't see the need to snark down a newbie who just signs up because he has a problem with his oil pressure gauge. I think we can all be honest and say the 'search function' on the forum is fair at best anyway.

Happy Friday

 

I love it when someone asks the value of their car and when you post something like "According to Corvette DNA, the value is X"...they reply with something brilliant such as... "Well you dont know what your talking about because my C5 has LEATHER - so its REALLY rare and special..."

Its usually about 30 minutes later that the forum admin's tell me not to interfere with their post...

 

Agreed.

 

Use the search function, buddy. I'm pretty sure this has been ranted about before.

 

The search function works just fine

 

I totally agree...........I'll do one of two things before I resort to putting up a post, do a google search for the answer or use the Search feature here.

 

Yep. It works very well, especially the Advanced function.

 

 

This is pretty much an open forum, there will be plenty to disagree with, so in the spirit of Aaron Rodgers RELAX.

 

I'm a member of at least 20 different forums. (MB; Lexus, 2-door Tahoe, Ford, GM, FCA trucks & Diesel forums, Corvettes, NASA racing, Avalanche Fan Club, Boat Forums up the wazoo, Harley models, ATC 70s, drift trikes, etc. etc.)
I am or have been a moderator of several of them.
I almost went to work for one of them full time at one point, before the owner decided to sell the company/forum to Internet Brands.

This is the ONLY forum that gets so damn awfully bent out of shape about bringing up an old thread, and for the life of me, I can't understand why. Some of these cars are 22 years old for cripes sake. Guess what, there is old info that is relevant. Unless you are bringing up an old thread from 1999 to find out if BillyBob still has his exhaust tips available, it's not a big deal.

I think the reason is because of how "involved" the advertisers are in the content of the forum, and bringing up an old thread steps on too many toes where old/other/competitive advertisers are mentioned.

There might be a 27 page thread from 2008 on (totally made up example) on replacing the oil pressure sender on an LS1. Now there are also probably 250 OTHER threads on the same topic since 2008. But if a brand new tool comes out that makes the job easier as in you don't have to pull the intake or drill a hole in the wiper cowling...
...I feel as though it's right to update the original and best thread that will likely get the most views from the forum members' perspective vs. starting a new thread that will get buried in with the other (now) '251 threads on the same topic'.
When I need info, and I use the search tool, or Google search focused on the CF/C5 forum...
....I don't want to read 252 different threads. I want to read ONE with the most info.

Also relevant:
For those of us that have metered internet like Cell or Satellite users...
...it's costs us money and time to D/L and view all of those 253 different threads.
(Yes, I increased my math on purpose to prove a point.)


And BTW, it's Happy Hour on the East Coast. It's been a long week, and my motto for this weekend is "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.
Cheers!

 

I just want to say that I checked-in on this thread....

 

I come here on a daily basis and yes people need to search. Its legit the same questions over and over. Tires, spark plugs, catback exhaust, radio, shocks, sway bars, shifter and more. Everyone wants it spoon fed, do some research and learn some things about your car or don't bother to own one.

 

if it is relevant i will bring up and old thread and post to.....it keeps the subject matter in a constant stream, and makes the search function better. if you don't like somes ones post or attitude just ignore the post and move on

 

Well I have been a member for a while and I don't post much and I use the search function before I post and lots of times I get my answer, but sometimes I don't and would like to bring up an old thread but would maybe chastised for it so go looking for another thread along the same line. Usually I am able to find what I need with the search but I "wonder" if someone else would benefit from the info that I have dug up?? Some times it is better to be thought a fool than to prove it! OK Small Rant Over. Flame suit on.

 

Maybe we don't all search as effectively as we could, and maybe some do want to be spoon fed information. None the less, people who complain about those who haven't searched successfully generally know the jist just from the thread title, and then spend time and band width to make a big deal about it. Save the time and band width.

 

I’ve found the Facebook groups much friendlyier . I always mention this forum for advice on problems because of knowledgeable guys but ......

 

What tires should I get?

 

NEW ones! (after searching, of course!)

 

Actually, I am amazed this forum has gone on this long!!! Really? Great info, maybe a little better attitude?