odd forum posts

jchase1970 · 05/30/2010, 09:31 AM

Have you ever noticed that sometimes people with really high post counts, I mean 500 or more, can ask the simplest questions?

It's not a bad thing, That's why the forum is here, to ask questions. But I find it odd when I see someone with 500 posts ask something about a tank cycle or LR curing.

Seems like they have had to had read posts on these topics many times to have been around as long as they have.

Again not saying anything bad here, just something that got me thinking the other day.

Camel413 · 05/30/2010, 09:54 AM

I completely see your point. I have noticed some people just like to post anything. I am a lurker. I have 15 post and have been a member for over a year and a half. I visit the boards almost daily in that time. I just dont post much, I absorb lots of info.

teesquare · 05/30/2010, 09:59 AM

Well, they may not be as advanced a hobbyist as you or I may assume. And - like in life - I think all of us are smart about some things...but we really make up for it in other areas!

And - some might think that a high post count equates with experience/knowledge. I can assure you, it is not necessarily any indication of such.

T

Bayliner · 05/30/2010, 10:03 AM

I got out of the hobby 5 years ago after my tank crashed. I just started up a new tank this year, So much has changed in 5 years and I havn't cycled a tank in about 9 years.

I am sure I have asked some questions that people have thought were simple......

CamG

teesquare · 05/30/2010, 10:10 AM

And - it should probably occur to all of us not to be quick to judge, as the old addage goes: "There is no such thing as a dumb question".

bluestarfish · 05/30/2010, 10:40 AM

It could also be due to them moving into a new field / category of aquaria. Such as someone moving from fo to reef or softies to sps. They mave have been into a certain area of the hobby for some time and know it quite well but move on to other things and need guidance

phenom5 · 05/30/2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teesquare

And - like in life - I think all of us are smart about some things...but we really make up for it in other areas!

+1

There are things that I know pretty well, and other things that I don't know well at all. Ask me about SPS or LPS and I've got a pretty good deal of knowledge (at least I think so). Ask me about softies...clueless. Plus, just about every time I think I've got a pretty good handle on things, something happens in my tank that completely baffles me. On of the great parts of this hobby, no matter how much you know, or how much you think you know, there's always something that you don't.

travis32 · 05/30/2010, 11:59 AM

I agree that things happen that are new all the time. I see someone that says they have a 9month old tank and they are asking about adding their first fish. That surprises me sometimes, but hey, I've got a 4 month tank with only 3 fish, so who am I to talk.

there's always new things, upgrades, changes in water conditions, extremely variable water chemistry, and for someone relatively new, searching using search can be very overwhelming. I've searched for many things before posting, both current posts and historical, and it's very overwhelming especially when opinions are contradictory and there's no one single best answer. Or if there is, it's buried somewhere on page 75 of 886.....

cpl40475 · 05/30/2010, 12:29 PM

Sometimes its more of a re assurance than anything also. My tank crashed 4 years ago due to an AC unit in my house going out. If i started my new tank today I'd have a million questions about is this still the way its done or what has changed. Only thing certain in this hobby is something new or a better design/way will pop up.

jchase1970 · 05/30/2010, 01:26 PM

again, not judging, just observing. Wondered if anyone else noticed this to. No dumb questions, and I try to be as helpful as possible.

cewoodall3 · 05/30/2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teesquare

And - it should probably occur to all of us not to be quick to judge, as the old addage goes: "There is no such thing as a dumb question".

. . . Just inquisitive idiots, at least thats what the poster in my office says.

I think a lot of people with high post counts spend a lot more time on boards than they do trying to figure tank stuff out and look it up.

05/30/2010, 09:31 AM	#1
jchase1970 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 409	odd forum posts Have you ever noticed that sometimes people with really high post counts, I mean 500 or more, can ask the simplest questions? It's not a bad thing, That's why the forum is here, to ask questions. But I find it odd when I see someone with 500 posts ask something about a tank cycle or LR curing. Seems like they have had to had read posts on these topics many times to have been around as long as they have. Again not saying anything bad here, just something that got me thinking the other day. __________________ Tri-State Reef Club Serving the Indiana,Kentucky,Illinois Tri state area.

05/30/2010, 09:59 AM	#3
teesquare Coral Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: western NC Posts: 1,663	Well, they may not be as advanced a hobbyist as you or I may assume. And - like in life - I think all of us are smart about some things...but we really make up for it in other areas! And - some might think that a high post count equates with experience/knowledge. I can assure you, it is not necessarily any indication of such. T __________________ No....really honey, it was a gift! Current Tank Info: 700 gallon combined reef/frag systems - 650gal Cichlid system

05/30/2010, 10:03 AM	#4
Bayliner Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario Posts: 971	I got out of the hobby 5 years ago after my tank crashed. I just started up a new tank this year, So much has changed in 5 years and I havn't cycled a tank in about 9 years. I am sure I have asked some questions that people have thought were simple...... CamG __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Darn...that was fun!" Current Tank Info: 75g Reef, mostly SPS, 2-250W 20K MH, 2-VHO Actinics Full Zeovit as of Jan 20th 2011

05/30/2010, 10:10 AM	#5
teesquare Coral Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: western NC Posts: 1,663	And - it should probably occur to all of us not to be quick to judge, as the old addage goes: "There is no such thing as a dumb question". __________________ No....really honey, it was a gift! Current Tank Info: 700 gallon combined reef/frag systems - 650gal Cichlid system

05/30/2010, 10:40 AM	#6
bluestarfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 227	It could also be due to them moving into a new field / category of aquaria. Such as someone moving from fo to reef or softies to sps. They mave have been into a certain area of the hobby for some time and know it quite well but move on to other things and need guidance __________________ Tanks come and go but the passion is forever.

05/30/2010, 09:54 AM	#2
Camel413 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Salem IL Posts: 161	I completely see your point. I have noticed some people just like to post anything. I am a lurker. I have 15 post and have been a member for over a year and a half. I visit the boards almost daily in that time. I just dont post much, I absorb lots of info.

05/30/2010, 11:59 AM	#8
travis32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 2,161	I agree that things happen that are new all the time. I see someone that says they have a 9month old tank and they are asking about adding their first fish. That surprises me sometimes, but hey, I've got a 4 month tank with only 3 fish, so who am I to talk. there's always new things, upgrades, changes in water conditions, extremely variable water chemistry, and for someone relatively new, searching using search can be very overwhelming. I've searched for many things before posting, both current posts and historical, and it's very overwhelming especially when opinions are contradictory and there's no one single best answer. Or if there is, it's buried somewhere on page 75 of 886.....

05/30/2010, 12:29 PM	#9
cpl40475 Just hanging out Join Date: May 2007 Location: ky Posts: 786	Sometimes its more of a re assurance than anything also. My tank crashed 4 years ago due to an AC unit in my house going out. If i started my new tank today I'd have a million questions about is this still the way its done or what has changed. Only thing certain in this hobby is something new or a better design/way will pop up. __________________ Im just a redneck in a city slickers lifestyle Current Tank Info: WORKING ON IT

05/30/2010, 01:26 PM	#10
jchase1970 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 409	again, not judging, just observing. Wondered if anyone else noticed this to. No dumb questions, and I try to be as helpful as possible. __________________ Tri-State Reef Club Serving the Indiana,Kentucky,Illinois Tri state area.