Jesper Magnusson Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Since I started to regularly read the topics on this site, I've been thinking about the occasional threads that ask very basic questions, mostly in the "general discussion" and "equipment" sections (as for instance the current ). There are often many members that are kind enough to give good and simple responses to them, but sometimes they are just told to read previous threads, and at other times they result in a bashing that ends up insulting both sides. I think the problem mainly lies in the fact that this is a site aimed at professionals, and that doesn't seem to reach all who visit it. Maybe there should be some information aimed at new and less experienced members that orients them as to what kind of site this is? It could tell them to read the manual and do searches before asking questions, and to use google or similar instead of the search engine on the site for better results. Maybe even point them towards other sources of information, like the books that are common references here, and beginner-friendly forums such as dvxuser and dvinfo? I'm not sure how this would be implemented, maybe as a pinned message in the likes of "before you post", or perhaps an automatic greeting when someone registers as a member. In any case I think it could help in preventing some of the threads that might turn out a bit ugly. Best regards Jesper Magnusson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Woodcock Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 In my experience nobody reads the before you post section. Having it hi lighted before you register is a better idea Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think the system they can send automatically PM when someone to registered. No one can ignore a "red" notification upper and left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I simply think that many ask a question once they have an issue.... in other words, they are out there in the world.... knew about the site or found out about it.... and the first time they pop on is when they have an issue.... It would be great if people hung out, got a feeling, read, explored and then asked some questions.... We all know though, like the internet, people jump in AFTER they have an issue, not before.... I think it's just the way the human brain combined with the internet works... Can't really blame someone.... they don't know there is Bees in the cave until they walk in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I think the key is to SEARCH the website first to see if somebody else asked a similar question in years past. Chances are, it's been dealt with before! There is a huge wealth of knowledge here, and I agree that anywhere you go on the net, it's best to lurk around and read for a few days before jumping in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 " the key is to SEARCH the website first " the suggestion to use a Google search of the site would be helpful, but probably go unnoticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Aww, but I love watching people bicker on the internet! Why not set up an easily-referenced rule system for the site? Something similar to the ones used by other forums such as 4Chan or Reddit. If the short list of easily understood rules is ignored by a poster, then they don't have an excuse. The rules would be general for the entire forum, with more board-specific rules within each board. As aforementioned, this is a site for professionals, and we would all like to keep it that way. If posters break those rules, I feel like it would directly reflect how they might act in the professional environment. So I can still get my laughs watching them get their deserved bashing by the pros/old-timers. This being said, I do feel it is the responsibility of the experienced to help guide and direct those who are new and willing to learn. So maybe a "Newbie Questions/Answers" board could be instituted. Then, when someone asks, "What's the best way to lav someone?" we can simply boot them to the proper board and be done with it. I'm not sure how many of the frequent posters here would be on-board with the idea. If it works for other, much bigger sites, then why wouldn't it work for JWSG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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