bearskin Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 when people have problems with their computers and other people give recommendations for a fix it would be great if the op would let us know how the problem was corrected. that way we could all learn something. does this sound stupid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDoors Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 ... does this sound stupid?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> A little naive, but not stupid. There are a ton of reasons one might not take the time to let everyone know what the results were (in addition to just not bothering to do so). I'll name one: Someone might have posted in a dozen places and used the answer from a different one to respond to, forgetting this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 you mean to tell me that there are other tech boards???? hmmmm...who would'va thunk? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 when I post to multiple forums, I alway TRY to update my results to all of them. It just seems like good forum ettiquete. I am sure I for get plenty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JSKY Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Well, I always figured if they never report back. Then it must of worked or they'd be asking for more help. But your right. Not only here but everywhere it would be nice if they said it works and thank you.But most of the time, those seeking help turn to message boards only when they need the help and then never go back to one.I was the same way. Untell I found the original TTV on ZDTV (and followed to TechTV). That was the first board I started and kept coming back to. Now I frequent many. But only two I ever considered a Home. TTV and now BTs here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTrueDarkOne Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I agree it would be nice to know how they solved it. So if in a later event the same issue happened we could go to that resolution first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Agreed!! I always try to thank folks for help. In my opinion, giving the results is the polite thing to do!Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrotgeek7 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Agreed!! I always try to thank folks for help. In my opinion, giving the results is the polite thing to do!Liz<{POST_SNAPBACK}>AHHH...politeness, civility, gratitude....these are starnge words for most people (unfortunately). I agree , it would be a nic habit but we (people who help on message boards) have been fighting that losing battle for years.If only wishing made it so huh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDoors Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I agree it would be nice to know how they solved it. So if in a later event the same issue happened we could go to that resolution first<{POST_SNAPBACK}> AND ... Since I'm not that smart I like to read MOSTLY to learn new stuff, if they never post back to say this or that worked, then I lose out. So, for purely selfish reasons: Post back with your results! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cherokeechief Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 i remember the days of TTV tha tthere were some that would reply back and thank us for the help.on the other board there are only a hand full that do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mx² Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 After a problem has been resolved, I always reply how I fixed it and to thank the contributors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murtu52 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Well, maybe we should compile something like that...Awesome idea!We should have a whole section dedicated to common problems. When someone fixes a problem, we record how it was fixed, and we basically paraphrase what the problem was, and how to solve it. As more solutions are found, that entry grows. Soon enough, especially with such a big forum, we would have a huge database that would truly be helpful for the regular user....only needing to post a question on the forums if the solution doesn't work for them, or their problem isn't yet on the list....Anyone see what I'm saying? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTrueDarkOne Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 i never really have technical questions ( few)..most of them are im to lazy to google so i will post here. therefore i never really have a need to post a "fix" since there wasnt really one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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