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WickyWoo · 07-31-2007, 08:35 PM

Any way they can be directed to an FAQ page? Black bars and such.

Xerious · 07-31-2007, 08:37 PM

newbies don't care to look at faqs... they think asking questions is the best way to get their answers...

jermwhl · 07-31-2007, 08:40 PM

Yea I think we're stuck with it.
I know my first thread that I started was something that could have been answered by using the search function! I admit it, I was a newb once!!!!

BTW...when is star wars coming out on Blu-ray???

Blu Tiger · 07-31-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

BTW...when is star wars coming out on Blu-ray???

Ha ha, good question. I got one: What's the difference between 1080i and 1080p?

GasCat · 08-01-2007, 12:02 AM

Make them do a test before they can even sign in. Perfect!

WickyWoo · 08-01-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

newbies don't care to look at faqs... they think asking questions is the best way to get their answers...

You stick the 5 most common questions right in their face in bold type, and well, in a board I run they acknowlege they will be banned for asking them. A seperate page after the FAQ

"I acknowlege I have read and understand the entire FAQ document, and that I can be banned for asking those questions/making those comments"

It's very effective actually

jermwhl · 08-01-2007, 04:41 PM

we can't ban people for asking questions...no matter how many times we read the same question.
I would have been banned my first day....

Zaphod · 08-01-2007, 05:13 PM

Not to interrupt here but does anyone know when LOTR or Star Wars is coming out on Blu-ray?

CptGreedle · 08-01-2007, 05:15 PM

Every time a new member signs up, a Blu-fairy gets it's wings! :P

TBoneCapone · 08-01-2007, 05:16 PM

Hey guys, what is the difference between HD-dvd and Blu-ray?

BUHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Ender · 08-01-2007, 05:37 PM

I think corner-carvers (a racing forum I belong to) has the right approach, take a look at their guide for new members.

A few of my favorites:

Quote:

Use the search function BEFORE you post a question.

If you have performed multiple searches, and you still have not found the answer to your question, search again. While the possibility does exist that you, the freshest of all meat, have a tech question that has never been covered here before, it is becoming an increasingly more unlikely event with each passing day.

Anyone schooled in economics is familiar with Gresham's Law: bad money drives out good. Well, indifferent moderating invites a Gresham's Law of Online Interaction: idiotic postings drive away contributors who have something interesting to say.

CAB · 08-01-2007, 05:40 PM

What's a FAQ?

*wink*

CB

mgonzo2u · 08-01-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

You stick the 5 most common questions right in their face in bold type, and well, in a board I run they acknowlege they will be banned for asking them. A seperate page after the FAQ

"I acknowlege I have read and understand the entire FAQ document, and that I can be banned for asking those questions/making those comments"

It's very effective actually

Anyone ever call you the "Moderator Nazi"?

That tactic is pretty lame actually and a very quick way to have the traffic you want turn around and leave.

At least I would anyway.

The best forums are where the moderators aren't power trip freaks.

Ender · 08-01-2007, 05:51 PM

Traffic is only valuable if it carries some sort of contribution to the forum. What good would it be if this was the biggest blu-ray forum on the net, but contained nothing but "Where is Star Wars?" and "Why are there black bars?" posts?

supersix4 · 08-01-2007, 06:07 PM

what is hd

?

Sylin · 08-01-2007, 06:39 PM

We had a similar problem with a forum I was admin for. Here's how we addressed it:

1.) Require registration to post anything. (No anonymous posts.)
2.) When a new user clicks on "Register" they are taken to a Top 10 Questions FAQ-like page that has a META redirect timer on it that will not direct them to the actual registration page for 3 full minutes (or more, if you want). They'll have to do something--most people will read the page.
3.) Our occurrences of "newbie posts" dropped considerably after that.

theknub · 08-01-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

We had a similar problem with a forum I was admin for. Here's how we addressed it:

1.) Require registration to post anything. (No anonymous posts.)
2.) When a new user clicks on "Register" they are taken to a Top 10 Questions FAQ-like page that has a META redirect timer on it that will not direct them to the actual registration page for 3 full minutes (or more, if you want). They'll have to do something--most people will read the page.
3.) Our occurrences of "newbie posts" dropped considerably after that.

that's not a bad idea

ifg · 08-01-2007, 07:27 PM

I am by no means a fully informed consumer of Blu-Ray. At the same time, I am aware of at least the basics about Blu-Ray. I am a new member to this site, but have been following it for a while.
I don't see the big deal with individuals asking basic or "dumb" questions. I enjoy coming to these sites and getting updated, but then when people act like snotty know-it alls who are annoyed by use "un-informed" consumers, it really takes the enjoyment out of being part of this forum. Some people don't spend much time as others with this stuff, so know less. If you don't like these dumb questions, well then don't answer/read them. Some of the attitudes on this forum are terrible. Lets support fellow blu-ray supports, no matter how much knowledge one does or does not have. Because right now, the more blu-ray supporters the better. Just my thoughts.
So go ahead and start with the name calling and criticism. It's expected and I am ready....

GasCat · 08-01-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifg

I am by no means a fully informed consumer of Blu-Ray. At the same time, I am aware of at least the basics about Blu-Ray. I am a new member to this site, but have been following it for a while.
I don't see the big deal with individuals asking basic or "dumb" questions. I enjoy coming to these sites and getting updated, but then when people act like snotty know-it alls who are annoyed by use "un-informed" consumers, it really takes the enjoyment out of being part of this forum. Some people don't spend much time as others with this stuff, so know less. If you don't like these dumb questions, well then don't answer/read them. Some of the attitudes on this forum are terrible. Lets support fellow blu-ray supports, no matter how much knowledge one does or does not have. Because right now, the more blu-ray supporters the better. Just my thoughts.
So go ahead and start with the name calling and criticism. It's expected and I am ready....

Can't you use the search feature? That's what this is all about.

If I don't know an answer I do that first. If I see something which I may want to post I use that first. Otherwise we end up with the same threads over and over again which is what's happening with all the '300' threads...oops I mean "offical' 300 threads.

supersix4 · 08-01-2007, 08:21 PM

its not that its just like in 6 days we had 20+ is star wars coming after about the 10th time being nice and responding it gets old thats all ... really all you have to do is go search : star wars (for example) I really dont mind, but like with the big topics such as star wars, spidey 3, what is a blu-ray lol, that kinda stuff it gets bothersome to regular memebers to have to answer over and over some are better at just responding in a nice way than others lol

The coolest thing here is as soon as you post in lets say an old spidey 3 thread it goes right back to the top for everyone to click and start posting again I just think everyone should keep that in mind

07-31-2007, 08:35 PM	#1
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	When a new user signs up Any way they can be directed to an FAQ page? Black bars and such.

08-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#18
ifg Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:34	I don't get it.... I am by no means a fully informed consumer of Blu-Ray. At the same time, I am aware of at least the basics about Blu-Ray. I am a new member to this site, but have been following it for a while. I don't see the big deal with individuals asking basic or "dumb" questions. I enjoy coming to these sites and getting updated, but then when people act like snotty know-it alls who are annoyed by use "un-informed" consumers, it really takes the enjoyment out of being part of this forum. Some people don't spend much time as others with this stuff, so know less. If you don't like these dumb questions, well then don't answer/read them. Some of the attitudes on this forum are terrible. Lets support fellow blu-ray supports, no matter how much knowledge one does or does not have. Because right now, the more blu-ray supporters the better. Just my thoughts. So go ahead and start with the name calling and criticism. It's expected and I am ready....

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07-31-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	newbies don't care to look at faqs... they think asking questions is the best way to get their answers...

07-31-2007, 08:40 PM	#3
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Yea I think we're stuck with it. I know my first thread that I started was something that could have been answered by using the search function! I admit it, I was a newb once!!!! BTW...when is star wars coming out on Blu-ray???

08-01-2007, 12:02 AM	#5
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Make them do a test before they can even sign in. Perfect!

08-01-2007, 04:41 PM	#7
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	we can't ban people for asking questions...no matter how many times we read the same question. I would have been banned my first day....

08-01-2007, 05:13 PM	#8
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	Not to interrupt here but does anyone know when LOTR or Star Wars is coming out on Blu-ray?

08-01-2007, 05:15 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Every time a new member signs up, a Blu-fairy gets it's wings! :P

08-01-2007, 05:16 PM	#10
TBoneCapone Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Brighton, CO Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:22	Hey guys, what is the difference between HD-dvd and Blu-ray? BUHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

08-01-2007, 05:40 PM	#12
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	What's a FAQ? wink CB

08-01-2007, 05:51 PM	#14
Ender Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Columbia, SC Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:3	Traffic is only valuable if it carries some sort of contribution to the forum. What good would it be if this was the biggest blu-ray forum on the net, but contained nothing but "Where is Star Wars?" and "Why are there black bars?" posts?

08-01-2007, 06:07 PM	#15
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	what is hd ?

08-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#16
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	We had a similar problem with a forum I was admin for. Here's how we addressed it: 1.) Require registration to post anything. (No anonymous posts.) 2.) When a new user clicks on "Register" they are taken to a Top 10 Questions FAQ-like page that has a META redirect timer on it that will not direct them to the actual registration page for 3 full minutes (or more, if you want). They'll have to do something--most people will read the page. 3.) Our occurrences of "newbie posts" dropped considerably after that.

08-01-2007, 08:21 PM	#20
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	its not that its just like in 6 days we had 20+ is star wars coming after about the 10th time being nice and responding it gets old thats all ... really all you have to do is go search : star wars (for example) I really dont mind, but like with the big topics such as star wars, spidey 3, what is a blu-ray lol, that kinda stuff it gets bothersome to regular memebers to have to answer over and over some are better at just responding in a nice way than others lol The coolest thing here is as soon as you post in lets say an old spidey 3 thread it goes right back to the top for everyone to click and start posting again I just think everyone should keep that in mind

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