DizRotus 9251 Posted January 2 Each of the other audio related forums I occasionally visit has its strengths and weaknesses, but, IMO, NONE is better than this Forum. Legitimate and sincere questions on other forums can be ignored for days, or weeks, before finally being scolded by someone for asking the question and/or for not adequately using the forum’s search function before asking the “silly” question. The high activity of this Forum produces relatively quick responses, many useful, some less so. Frankly, anyone who ventures onto social media platforms must quickly learn to distinguish between those who sincerely offer genuine help from those individuals who enjoy making themselves feel important by trying to make others feel small. Those who can’t perform that calculation are doomed to disappointment on the Internet. The only way to completely avoid the rude or self important is to completely avoid the Internet. Unfortunately, by doing so, you would also avoid the helpful knowledgeable assistance from friendly individuals willing to learn from others, and with whom there can be polite disagreement. I know, TLDNR. 😏 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13859 Posted January 2 Dave must have noticed the constant influx of new members, especially this time of year. Yes some slip through the cracks. Enjoy greeting them and there are others better at helping. Think we all get around to helping newbies, some more than others. There are many here that do. I notice some here along with experienced new here hope out quite alot. Not perfect but, we are volunteers. So, yes... 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebes 3963 Posted January 2 So Dave, before you go I have a couple of questions. Is Mallette frenchie for mallet? Are you the guy selling the hot sauce? 🙂 Be well my friend, and never say never. (Moolah sent.) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oicu812 516 Posted January 2 1 hour ago, billybob said: Dave must have noticed the constant influx of new members, especially this time of year. Yes some slip through the cracks. Enjoy greeting them and there are others better at helping. Think we all get around to helping newbies, some more than others. There are many here that do. I notice some here along with experienced new here hope out quite alot. Not perfect but, we are volunteers. So, yes... Nearly all of the forums I have been a part of have these same issues. On another site where I am active, they tried to solve it by building a sub topic for new people to say hello. They loaded that forum with a bunch of pinned threads that answered most all of these beginner questions, and newbies were pointed to this area and asked to read those threads. This area of the forum was marked "Flame Free", and old timers that jumped salty in that area were relegated to the Gulag for a week. They learned pretty quickly to be nice in that forum. Anything silly or stupid outside of that area was open to snark and ridicule. Most new members ignored this sage advice, and constantly posted threads asking the same questions that were already covered. The smart (wise?) ones actually read the threads, and knew the answers before posting. Those were the guys that stuck around. There is no way to fix the willful ignorance on the part of the others. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13859 Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Oicu812 said: Nearly all of the forums I have been a part of have these same issues. On another site where I am active, they tried to solve it by building a sub topic for new people to say hello. They loaded that forum with a bunch of pinned threads that answered most all of these beginner questions, and newbies were pointed to this area and asked to read those threads. This area of the forum was marked "Flame Free", and old times that jumped salty in that area were relegated to the Gulag for a week. They learned pretty quickly to be nice in that forum. Anything silly or stupid outside of that area was open to snark and ridicule. Most new members ignored this sage advice, and constantly posted threads asking the same questions that were already covered. The smart (wise?) ones actually read the threads, and knew the answers before posting. Those were the guys that stuck around. There is no way to fix the willful ignorance on the part of the others. There is much to what you say. When no one answering more than can help with, have pointed out the vast archive here. A search can usually do it. Alot of the questions are generic or common topics. And then some are unique. Cool... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oicu812 516 Posted January 2 The other issue is the fact that this is a Klipsch owned and operated site. Their playground, their ball and bat, their rules. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13859 Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Oicu812 said: The other issue is the fact that this is a Klipsch owned and operated site. Their playground, their ball and bat, their rules. Maybe a dugout needed. A power hitter. Next up billybob admits don't know much but, a strikeout king...lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiva 2603 Posted January 2 For some reason I am reminded of a song. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wstrickland1 1003 Posted January 2 Man you guys should check out the banana forum. Those cats are in another world. I even got banned for 6 weeks for actually sticking up for a new member that was being attacked by Dearly Depotted, the resident crazy on banana forum... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oicu812 516 Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Shiva said: For some reason I am reminded of a song. Wow, I haven't heard that one in years. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 2 19 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: Man you guys should check out the banana forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiva 2603 Posted January 2 21 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: Wow, I haven't heard that one in years. It’s actually quite good, isn’t it. Those 3 can definitely carry a tune.😀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwn 3096 Posted January 2 43 minutes ago, billybob said: Alot of the questions are generic or common topics. And then some are unique Yes Sir.....Just go to AskRedditAfterDark LOL @Mallette Peace ✌️ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceptorman 12294 Posted January 2 1 hour ago, billybob said: Dave must have noticed the constant influx of new members, especially this time of year. Yes some slip through the cracks. Enjoy greeting them and there are others better at helping. Think we all get around to helping newbies, some more than others. There are many here that do. I notice some here along with experienced new here hope out quite alot. Not perfect but, we are volunteers. So, yes... You sure do more than your share helping new people around here. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13859 Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Ceptorman said: You sure do more than your share helping new people around here. Appreciate that but, generally call in others. What have learned if anything else is just responding. Not about me. Making friends with Klipsch speakers...I get excited as well as others. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwn 3096 Posted January 2 15 minutes ago, billybob said: Making friends with Klipsch speakers Yes....^^^ and the vast knowledge that is available here...I think it pertains to audio, not just Klipsch 🙂 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4523 Posted January 2 10 minutes ago, MyOwn said: Yes....^^^ and the vast knowledge that is available here...I think it pertains to audio, not just Klipsch 🙂 Almost nothing here pertains to "just Klipsch." If you get the vast knowledge here you get Klipsch. If it ain't Klipsch, it's krap. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwn 3096 Posted January 2 3 minutes ago, Mallette said: If you get the vast knowledge here you get Klipsch. If it ain't Klipsch, it's krap. No argument here...I was turned on to Klipsch because of my brother "Skip" Tube amps and Klipsch for sure..🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4523 Posted January 2 Please do NOT offer to invest here. I actually obey the TOS even though I don't like most of it. PM me if you want a piece of this and don't expect it to pay off immediately. It will not take long, but we will not IPO until we are ready. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorjen 317 Posted January 2 Wish this did not have to go down this way Dave, but I understand. It's not the same place we joined almost what, 19 years ago. I came along in March 2002 and you popped in a couple months later. Dammit I hate change. The best to you! Jordan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
