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Sep 15, 2006 | 05:43 PM

#16

Code3

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From: Too far north of I-10

I don't think anybody minds answering simple questions; I don't. I just think it would be more advantageous for everyone if new guys got the simple stuff out of the way quickly, and then learned how to use the search function. When I first discovered the search tool and learned what it could do, I spent literally days just reading. I was like a kid in a candy store. I think the faster newbies learn what's all here, the better off they'll be. I'm not saying we shouldn't chat; I like the comaraderie here. I just think that if there were a place here that had all the common answers to all the common questions, it would be beneficial. It's kinda like that "give me a fish, teach me to fish" thing; answer my question and I'm happy for now. Teach me to do my own research, and I'm set for life. I'll check back in when I'm really stuck on something. Now let me tell you about my new '56 project...

Sep 15, 2006 | 06:19 PM

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WillyB

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Originally Posted by Code3

I . . . Teach me to do my own research, and I'm set for life. I'll check back in when I'm really stuck on something. Now let me tell you about my new '56 project...

I agree a sticky on searching is good, but the one thing a new member will have a hard time doing is to tell you about his new project. Few people want to enter a group and start bragging, nor do they want to make a bunch of statements that might appear dumb.

He can post a question, and someone will ask him about his project, and then he can answer showing how good a deal he got on a classic that just needs a few things! It is not bragging then, because someone asked him.

They ask the first few questions more as an ice breaker then a search for technical details.

Sep 15, 2006 | 06:33 PM

#18

TheSovereign53

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by 1Digger

I would have to agree with Sovereign53, and not just because I have a 53 too!

Oh of course it is. 50th anniversary trucks are clearly the best

1903-1952 and 1954-2007 is ok...I guess...

Sep 15, 2006 | 06:37 PM

#19

ALBUQ F-1

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What may be the easiest idea is one the HAMB uses; a sticky that says "New Here? Introduce yourself!" When you open it, it has a brief paragraph suggesting what to include in an intro, and opens a "Post New Discussion" box to do your introduction. It could also explain the Search function.

Sep 15, 2006 | 06:42 PM

#20

TheSovereign53

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by WillyB

Sorry, guys, but I disagree and would not do this. I think that the first few posts of a new guy is more him wanting to talk about HIS truck, and to get to know the community. I do not think he really wants technical details, his question is more of a conversation starter.

If you wanted to keep a list of good threads he should read, and posted those to the thread he started, it would be OK. Sort of like saying "read this, and come back and ask any question you may have."

A sticky note explaining how to use the search function, how to attach pictures to a post, and how to set up a gallery would be very helpful. But that is as far as I would go - and if you do not want to answer simple newbe questions, just don't post.

This is what I wanted to say. Well said.