Quote Originally Posted by JLC View Post
Different people have different ways that they learn. Some people are very good at researching on their own. We have NO idea how many people come here and use the Search function and find the answers they need...because we never hear from them. They found what they wanted and went on their way.

Personally...I'd rather they ask their questions so we can get to know them and bring them in as a part of our wonderful community.

Some people are easily overwhelmed at the amount of info they'd have to wade through to find an answer to a specific question...and how much more confusing if their questions are of a more general nature? Some people are not experienced at navigating forums like this. Some don't know what kind of search criteria to use to get the best results. And some people just like to talk....and therefore are more likely to ask their questions "out loud" rather than sit quietly and wade through someone else's questions.

We're all different and we do our best to cater to all those different needs. Yes...this does mean we answer the same questions over and over again. It's part of what BP.net is all about. And there's nothing wrong with simply linking to a recent thread with the same discussion if you think the info the person is looking for is already there. But please...please....try not to make people feel bad simply because the way they learn and absorb information is different than you'd like it to be.


no totally agreed. im not trying make people feel bad, im trying to let people know that the answers are out there, they just have to put forth an effort.

i hope that i didnt discourage anyone, totally didnt mean to.

im not trying to make people feel bad for posting questions at all.