No ofcourse it doesn't matter, people are just picky, like me.
Snail said
07:19 AM Apr 3, 2015
It is all love and war in the techies corner, that what makes it good reading.
Mousey said
07:19 AM Apr 3, 2015
What do the voices say ??
peterblack said
08:26 AM Apr 3, 2015
hi all. No it doesn't matter at all in the scheme of things.
just my thoughts
enjoy life
hako said
08:55 AM Apr 3, 2015
I reckon it does matter - the definition of a forum is: "a meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged."
I am interested in ALL the views of others and if they disagree with mine then I'll consider if mine are wrong (but I wont let on!).
Just another form of social intercourse.
Good Luck.
Dougwe said
09:03 AM Apr 3, 2015
Nope.
I love this forum as it is. Always have and always will. I learn heaps by reading threads and asking. I also help others if I can.
So all good this end.
frangipani said
09:34 AM Apr 3, 2015
Nope, it doesn't really matter, this is not a strict private school regime...., we're here to learn from others experiences, have a laugh at our mistakes, see where other's have been., I love it the way it is.., happy travels to all. -fran
Santa said
10:42 AM Apr 3, 2015
It certainly does matter, duplicate posting confuses the heck out of search engines, fills the site with confusing and repeated content and ultimately if allowed to go unchecked will turn a forum into a chat room.
This forum has been the subject of a lot of duplication of late, I'm unsure why people have so much trouble working out exactly where to post, it's a simple and sensible thing to post in the appropriate place.
Think about an alphabetical home filing/computer system designed to keep your affairs in order, file things incorrectly and when you want the info it ain't where you expected it to be.
I'm willing to bet that the random posters among us also have a a devil of a job locating computer files when they need them, I can see em now, tearing their hair out looking for that important document they know is somewhere on the hard drive.
Post titles also matter, as in the title of this thread (does it really matter) gives no clue to the content of the thread, if the title reflects the content it makes life so much easier for the search engine.
Filing systems can fail to operate effectively for a number of reasons such as:
no file guide or list of all files and locations;
overloading - too many filing locations and users;
files are too far from users;
filing and retrieval takes too much time;
documents are misfiled or lost;
obsolete/non-relevant information;
too many duplicates;
folders, drawers, shelves, cabinets too full;
lack of understanding how to use electronic files;
no plan for storage or disposal of inactive files;
disorganization of paper and electronic files;
lack of security or inappropriate equipment or software;
no checkout system (who, what, where, when);
no individual or group is in charge;
lack of orientation or training on use; and
not treated as an important link with decision making or communications.
Happywanderer said
10:44 AM Apr 3, 2015
frangipani wrote:
Nope, it doesn't really matter, this is not a strict private school regime...., we're here to learn from others experiences, have a laugh at our mistakes, see where other's have been., I love it the way it is.., happy travels to all. -fran
what she said!!!! Lol
Happywanderer said
10:48 AM Apr 3, 2015
Santa wrote:
It certainly does matter, duplicate posting confuses the heck out of search engines, fills the site with confusing and repeated content and ultimately if allowed to go unchecked will turn a forum into a chat room.
This forum has been the subject of a lot of duplication of late, I'm unsure why people have so much trouble working out exactly where to post, it's a simple and sensible thing to post in the appropriate place.
Think about an alphabetical home filing/computer system designed to keep your affairs in order, file things incorrectly and when you want the info it ain't where you expected it to be.
I'm willing to bet that the random posters among us also have a a devil of a job locating computer files when they need them, I can see em now, tearing their hair out looking for that important document they know is somewhere on the hard drive.
Post titles also matter, as in the title of this thread (does it really matter) gives no clue to the content of the thread, if the title reflects the content it makes life so much easier for the search engine.
Filing systems can fail to operate effectively for a number of reasons such as:
no file guide or list of all files and locations;
overloading - too many filing locations and users;
files are too far from users;
filing and retrieval takes too much time;
documents are misfiled or lost;
obsolete/non-relevant information;
too many duplicates;
folders, drawers, shelves, cabinets too full;
lack of understanding how to use electronic files;
no plan for storage or disposal of inactive files;
disorganization of paper and electronic files;
lack of security or inappropriate equipment or software;
no checkout system (who, what, where, when);
no individual or group is in charge;
lack of orientation or training on use; and
not treated as an important link with decision making or communications.
what he said!!!!!! Lol
dING said
11:22 AM Apr 3, 2015
Hmmmmmmmm maybe we should have a separate section
For the spelling police and the pedantic ones not to mention
The anally retentive
A place for each group playfully correcting each other in a
Politically correct manner where they can gleefully gloat
Over the immaculate filing and spelling and boring content
-- Edited by dING on Friday 3rd of April 2015 11:23:05 AM
Cause I could
-- Edited by dING on Friday 3rd of April 2015 11:23:51 AM
RodLainie said
11:24 AM Apr 3, 2015
Nope
and what they said
Take Care
Lesley F said
11:33 AM Apr 3, 2015
It doesn't matter.
The majority are "doing their best", not necessarily computer experts, like myself, can't be bothered reading hours of threads to check duplications, not obsessed by the forums, and are mostly casual on-lookers.
We're all different, and view this forum in many different ways, instead of obsessing about words on a computer, go and enjoy nature, and chill with some wine.
deverall11 said
11:52 AM Apr 3, 2015
The idea of not reposting is to have all the information in one place. If you are looking for info on WDH for example it would be good to have all that in one continuous thread as opposed to having any number of threads essentially saying the same thing. Waste of space and resources and yes you end up with a forum looking more like a chat room. Information needs to be such that it is easily available and informative. I suspect the main reason why we have many posts about the same subject is because people are too lazy to do the research and the master allows the subject to be discussed in an infinitive number of threads as opposed to collated that in one place. Let face it, how would you all feel if there was more then one 'Greynomads' forum? Or the same post in General Forum, Techie's Corner, I digress. Applying the same logic, you would be reposting your say as many times as there are forums.
Larry
Goldfinger said
11:59 AM Apr 3, 2015
As I always say 'What good are rhetorical questions'......so long as folk are posting with good will I will always read them....the occasional pompous arrogant post I give a miss and head to the 'Joking' section for light relief....
I do believe the advice given in the Tech section to be important ......and the duelling banjo type responses on all things electrical can be confusing to us novices....I just need to know what to do..rather than how it works.... Here are a few examples why advice needs to be precise/correct...imagine these characters responding to our questions and giving advice....
Hoo Roo
-- Edited by Goldfinger on Friday 3rd of April 2015 12:13:59 PM
The idea of not reposting is to have all the information in one place. If you are looking for info on WDH for example it would be good to have all that in one continuous thread as opposed to having any number of threads essentially saying the same thing. Waste of space and resources and yes you end up with a forum looking more like a chat room. Information needs to be such that it is easily available and informative. I suspect the main reason why we have many posts about the same subject is because people are too lazy to do the research and the master allows the subject to be discussed in an infinitive number of threads as opposed to collated that in one place. Let face it, how would you all feel if there was more then one 'Greynomads' forum? Or the same post in General Forum, Techie's Corner, I digress. Applying the same logic, you would be reposting your say as many times as there are forums.
Larry
Yep, I agree with Larry. If you really use the forum for help and technical knowledge it helps if it is all logically grouped, to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Makes it easier to search rather than just post without searching too. But if you just treat the whole forum like a free for all chat room (like you can do in the i digress subforum) then I guess it doesn't matter.
03_Troopy said
12:04 PM Apr 3, 2015
Goldfinger wrote:
As I always say 'What good are rhetorical questions'......so long as folk are posting with good will I will always read them....the occasional pompous arrogant post I give a miss and head to the 'Joking' section for light relief....
I do believe the advice given in the Tech section to be important ......and the duelling banjo type responses on all things electrical can be confusing to us novices....I just need to know what to do..rather than how it works.... Here are a few examples why advice needs to be precise/correct...imagine these characters responding to our questions and giving advice....
Hoo Roo
Which is why it is important to correct misinformation..
madaboutled said
12:16 PM Apr 3, 2015
The following was pointed out to me because I did a duplicate post:
"The majority of forum members would be quite aware of the shortcomings of the search function and probably, like me, rarely use it."
A forum is only as good as its tools, and the search function here needs work. I can tell you that is an easy fix because it's mostly settings in the Admin Panel.
My duplication post was because the search function doesn't search or display the topics title nor does it search text's in links.
Fix the SEARCH TOOL and most of the duplications will be a thing of the past.
Santa said
12:22 PM Apr 3, 2015
The search tool works just fine, just did a search for "does it really matter" and it came up with this http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/p/results/ just keep in mind, rubbish in rubbish out.
It's the indiscriminate posting and poor spelling that confuses the heck out of it.
-- Edited by Santa on Friday 3rd of April 2015 12:40:14 PM
madaboutled said
12:38 PM Apr 3, 2015
Santa wrote:
The search tool works just fine.
It's the indiscriminate posting and poor spelling that confuses the heck out of it.
You think??? Search the term "Gibb River" and you won't find my post or the one that Vic posted. Why???? Because it doesn't search or display the Title of the post. I rest my case!
Santa said
12:46 PM Apr 3, 2015
madaboutled wrote:
Santa wrote:
The search tool works just fine.
It's the indiscriminate posting and poor spelling that confuses the heck out of it.
You think??? Search the term "Gibb River" and you won't find my post or the one that Vic posted. Why???? Because it doesn't search or display the Title of the post. I rest my case!
Try Remote Gibb River, it's there, as I said it works if you know how to use it.
I REST MY CASE
madaboutled said
12:52 PM Apr 3, 2015
Santa wrote:
madaboutled wrote:
Santa wrote:
Try Remote Gibb River, it's there, as I said it works if you know how to use it.
I REST MY CASE
That's great you found MY POST, WHERE'S VIC's.
Santa said
12:54 PM Apr 3, 2015
madaboutled wrote:
Santa wrote:
madaboutled wrote:
Santa wrote:
Try Remote Gibb River, it's there, as I said it works if you know how to use it.
I REST MY CASE
That's great you found MY POST, WHERE'S VIC's.
No idea! who the heck is Vic, does he have a user name?
madaboutled said
01:06 PM Apr 3, 2015
Santa wrote:
No idea! who the heck is Vic, does he have a user name?
Far be it for me to tell an expert like yourself how to find it.
moamajohn said
01:28 PM Apr 3, 2015
Hi Blaze,you are spot on, not much in this world really matters does it ? Perhaps the voices in your head could talk to mine too .Cheers from me and the others voices in my head !! John
blaze said
01:28 PM Apr 3, 2015
Lesley F wrote:
It doesn't matter.
The majority are "doing their best", not necessarily computer experts, like myself, can't be bothered reading hours of threads to check duplications, not obsessed by the forums, and are mostly casual on-lookers.
We're all different, and view this forum in many different ways, instead of obsessing about words on a computer, go and enjoy nature, and chill with some wine.
I LIKE
blaze said
01:31 PM Apr 3, 2015
moamajohn wrote:
Hi Blaze,you are spot on, not much in this world really matters does it ? Perhaps the voices in your head could talk to mine too .Cheers from me and the others voices in my head !! John
our voices could have fun
Snail said
02:19 PM Apr 3, 2015
For all the people complaining about double post and poor spelling this has all been done before, just enter search double posts and read your complaints in past posts. Why are you double posting?
does it really matter if
a post has been made before
info is different to your view
I drink beer and you drink wine
if my spelling is right
my grammer is correct
if I use the search and you dont
if I am 54 and you are 74
I hear voices and you dont
DOES IT REALLY MATTER
Not in the long run.
But who am I to say.
Yes it does, Grammar does not have an 'E' in it!
No ofcourse it doesn't matter, people are just picky, like me.
It is all love and war in the techies corner, that what makes it good reading.
just my thoughts
enjoy life
I am interested in ALL the views of others and if they disagree with mine then I'll consider if mine are wrong (but I wont let on!).
Just another form of social intercourse.
Good Luck.
I love this forum as it is. Always have and always will. I learn heaps by reading threads and asking. I also help others if I can.
So all good this end.
Nope, it doesn't really matter, this is not a strict private school regime...., we're here to learn from others experiences, have a laugh at our mistakes, see where other's have been., I love it the way it is.., happy travels to all. -fran
It certainly does matter, duplicate posting confuses the heck out of search engines, fills the site with confusing and repeated content and ultimately if allowed to go unchecked will turn a forum into a chat room.
This forum has been the subject of a lot of duplication of late, I'm unsure why people have so much trouble working out exactly where to post, it's a simple and sensible thing to post in the appropriate place.
Think about an alphabetical home filing/computer system designed to keep your affairs in order, file things incorrectly and when you want the info it ain't where you expected it to be.
I'm willing to bet that the random posters among us also have a a devil of a job locating computer files when they need them, I can see em now, tearing their hair out looking for that important document they know is somewhere on the hard drive.
Post titles also matter, as in the title of this thread (does it really matter) gives no clue to the content of the thread, if the title reflects the content it makes life so much easier for the search engine.
http://moz.com/learn/seo/duplicate-content
Common Mistakes with Filing Systems
Filing systems can fail to operate effectively for a number of reasons such as:
what she said!!!! Lol
what he said!!!!!! Lol
Hmmmmmmmm maybe we should have a separate section
For the spelling police and the pedantic ones not to mention
The anally retentive
A place for each group playfully correcting each other in a
Politically correct manner where they can gleefully gloat
Over the immaculate filing and spelling and boring content
-- Edited by dING on Friday 3rd of April 2015 11:23:05 AM
Cause I could
-- Edited by dING on Friday 3rd of April 2015 11:23:51 AM
and what they said
Take Care
It doesn't matter.
The majority are "doing their best", not necessarily computer experts, like myself, can't be bothered reading hours of threads to check duplications, not obsessed by the forums, and are mostly casual on-lookers.
We're all different, and view this forum in many different ways, instead of obsessing about words on a computer, go and enjoy nature, and chill with some wine.
Larry
As I always say 'What good are rhetorical questions'......so long as folk are posting with good will I will always read them....the occasional pompous arrogant post I give a miss and head to the 'Joking' section for light relief....
I do believe the advice given in the Tech section to be important ......and the duelling banjo type responses on all things electrical can be confusing to us novices....I just need to know what to do..rather than how it works....
Here are a few examples why advice needs to be precise/correct...imagine these characters responding to our questions and giving advice....
Hoo Roo
-- Edited by Goldfinger on Friday 3rd of April 2015 12:13:59 PM
Yep, I agree with Larry. If you really use the forum for help and technical knowledge it helps if it is all logically grouped, to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Makes it easier to search rather than just post without searching too. But if you just treat the whole forum like a free for all chat room (like you can do in the i digress subforum) then I guess it doesn't matter.
Which is why it is important to correct misinformation..
The following was pointed out to me because I did a duplicate post:
"The majority of forum members would be quite aware of the shortcomings of the search function and probably, like me, rarely use it."
A forum is only as good as its tools, and the search function here needs work. I can tell you that is an easy fix because it's mostly settings in the Admin Panel.
My duplication post was because the search function doesn't search or display the topics title nor does it search text's in links.
Fix the SEARCH TOOL and most of the duplications will be a thing of the past.
The search tool works just fine, just did a search for "does it really matter" and it came up with this http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/p/results/ just keep in mind, rubbish in rubbish out.
It's the indiscriminate posting and poor spelling that confuses the heck out of it.
-- Edited by Santa on Friday 3rd of April 2015 12:40:14 PM
You think??? Search the term "Gibb River" and you won't find my post or the one that Vic posted. Why???? Because it doesn't search or display the Title of the post. I rest my case!
Try Remote Gibb River, it's there, as I said it works if you know how to use it.
I REST MY CASE
That's great you found MY POST, WHERE'S VIC's.
No idea! who the heck is Vic, does he have a user name?
Far be it for me to tell an expert like yourself how to find it.
I LIKE
our voices could have fun
For all the people complaining about double post and poor spelling this has all been done before, just enter search double posts and read your complaints in past posts. Why are you double posting?
Snail