This thread boils down to the very reason that BP.net is my fav. forum, and there are many out there.

I CRINGE, when I ask a question on another forum, or when someone new asks a question and are told to use the search function.

It seriously makes me cringe, I think its rude.

I don't think I have ever seen someone say that on here, everyone is always willing to help. All experience levels are always willing to help.

One of the problems I see with only utilizing the search function is that in this Hobby, things are ever changing. You may search for something and find an answer that is outdated. I feel its always better to ask questions.


There are many different reasons people don't use the search funtion, they don't know about it, they don't know how to use it, or they are like me and sometimes flat out forget its there. Or they would like a specific answer pertaining to their specific problem, even if it is a commonly answered question.
With all that being said, this is by far the most helpful forum I have ever been on. Everyone is kind, and we don't have hardly half the problems of other forums.
The big guys on here, they aren't always so concerned with what they are proving out to stop and answer a few simple questions, even if they have answered them a 1000 times.