Pet peeves!

[Kevin D Pem]

Biggest peeve is intros that have a question. Honestly? I try not answering them. They are the easiest for me to ignore because most of them get responses in the form of welcome to the forum. I seldom answer them because of all the notifications they produce.

On the same premise, I avoid posting on questions that don't give me an idea what they're about. I have a hard time remembering how or what I engaged in. That title should answer that for me.

The older I get the more valuable My time is! so I look for ways to make My battles easier to choose.

Also I like one question per post! The extra time figuring out what is being answered by the responders is time I can help someone else that values My time!

This is only posted to help people realize the way to get answers more productively, not to criticize.

 

[Jonas]

I completely understand where you’re coming from. Clear titles and a focused question definitely make it easier for people to know what a post is about and decide whether they can contribute. And I agree that as time becomes more valuable, you naturally become more selective about where you spend it.
I also like the point about one question per post. It keeps the discussion organized and makes the answers much easier to follow later. Definitely good advice rather than criticism small changes like that can make a forum much more enjoyable and productive for everyone.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

I completely understand where you’re coming from. Clear titles and a focused question definitely make it easier for people to know what a post is about and decide whether they can contribute. And I agree that as time becomes more valuable, you naturally become more selective about where you spend it.
I also like the point about one question per post. It keeps the discussion organized and makes the answers much easier to follow later. Definitely good advice rather than criticism small changes like that can make a forum much more enjoyable and productive for everyone.

Photographs are also a big help. When you can take a picture and point out the thingamajiggy you want to know about sure makes it easier for those that might be able to help understand what the user is talking about.

 

[Underboss]

 

[TheLooks]

I ask for pics all the time. It clears up so many questions.

 

[Phillbo]

The older I get the more valuable My time is! so I look for ways to make My battles easier to choose.

Curious why you feel replying to a post asking for help is a battle?

 

[TheLooks]

This... "I seldom answer them because of all the notifications they produce."

 

[JBright11]

Notification volume is in each users control.

 

[TheLooks]

Then you get no notifications for topics you do want to be notified.

 

[JBright11]

Or you could just check on new posts since your last log on and look thru them.
Or you can selectively watch threads.

I don't disagree that many posters could format their posts better for the convenience of those who might answer them, and perhaps get better engagement and answers.

My point is each user is in control of their own experience to a large extent.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Or you could just check on new posts since your last log on and look thru them.
Or you can selectively watch threads.

I don't disagree that many posters could format their posts better for the convenience of those who might answer them, and perhaps get better engagement and answers.

My point is each user is in control of their own experience to a large extent.

How correct!

I'm not a moderator, even if I was asked ( and never would be here, as I am one that needs watching) I don't have time to watch all posts that are posted. And that is quite the point! From My perspective anyone that comes here for answers should be willing to format their request for better coverage.

So!
Let's use an example.

In this example the buyer is the one with experience,and the answers. This buyer is looking for a used 2024 newmar MH. The seller has just what he is looking for, but he has 5 other rigs as well. He puts up an add stating he has 6 RVs for sale, no descriptions. The buyer is two blocks away but never answers the add. He got the desire to own a newmar because he was admiring that specific MH but didn't know it was for sale.

All the while the seller was complaining that the town had laws about using for sale signs, and the add didn't get a single response.

My post was and is in response to the advertiser's lack of understanding of how the majority of people respond to non specific titles. I also know if some of the questions asked were titled properly so I could follow there progression without taking an undue amount of My time. I would have gladly answered them.


I seldom answer arrival posts to avoid inbox clutter. I read them,but restraint having to open them more than once.

Multi question posts become confusing to follow. They also offer little as a resource for people looking for answers who have not joined the forum. It leads to people not being willing to search the forum for answers answered in the past, because it has no solid structure.

So My peeve stays solid in My mind. You are entitled to your opinion. You are also entitled to post questions as you want, as is everyone else is. I also have the option to let a question sit unanswered.

 

[JBright11]

I don't see where we disagree. In no way did I intend to disparage or minimize your peeve.

I simply mentioned forum tools that support a members control over their notifications, etc.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I don't see where we disagree. In no way did I intend to disparage or minimize your peeve.

I simply mentioned forum tools that support a members control over their notifications, etc.

If there were controls smart enough to cover My peeves I would employ them. But that would limit everyone's responses, and that's not My intent.