Newbie traps
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Frank Godiva
Active Member
The old threads is were all the knowledge lies
Why ask the same question over again if the subject has been covered. Better to add more knowledge to an existing thread rather then start duplicates
Thats the beauty of these old text based bulletin boards; the information is searchable. You ever try to find something on Facebook? Good luck. The algorithm is designed not to repeat content even when you want to look at older posts. Thats why you see the same questions posted over and over in groups.
This format is great as a searchable knowledge database and I always appreciate when new members search first before posting a thread about something that’s already been covered; often rather extensively over the years
Why ask the same question over again if the subject has been covered. Better to add more knowledge to an existing thread rather then start duplicates
Thats the beauty of these old text based bulletin boards; the information is searchable. You ever try to find something on Facebook? Good luck. The algorithm is designed not to repeat content even when you want to look at older posts. Thats why you see the same questions posted over and over in groups.
This format is great as a searchable knowledge database and I always appreciate when new members search first before posting a thread about something that’s already been covered; often rather extensively over the years
Al Strange
Platinum Member
It’s a rite of passage I reckon…I remember in my first couple of weeks on the forum exploring threads and liking comments by members who hadn’t been seen for years, then realising the last post was in 2013! 
Frank Godiva
Active Member
Exactly.
You can put up a fresh post on an old topic but obviously you won’t get the experience of someone that’s no longer here. Lots of wisdom in old threads that’s why you hit the like button
You can put up a fresh post on an old topic but obviously you won’t get the experience of someone that’s no longer here. Lots of wisdom in old threads that’s why you hit the like button
Over50drumguy
Silver Member
Just saw one before . OP trying to figure out what he has . If they read the thread they’d maybe know or at least know to post some more info and more pics than just one with the badge and serial number . Sometimes you just gotta read the thread your posting in for answers to questions or glean the knowledge of what to post to get a quick and informative answer.
Stroman
Diamond Member
It's funny - I've mentioned that I used to moderate on another bulletin board. They were/are VERY strict about necroposting. There were specific instructions that, if you wanted to reference an old thread, you linked to it. You didn't post in it. Too many boo-boos would get you banned.
Me, I don't mind too much if someone posts on an old thread, but I do find it hysterical when they talk to a long-gone O.P. like they're still following this 15 year-old thread.
Me, I don't mind too much if someone posts on an old thread, but I do find it hysterical when they talk to a long-gone O.P. like they're still following this 15 year-old thread.
ColdFusion
Active Member
I clearly remember what it was like to be a new member with no real sense of the "daily flow" of the place. When you are new you don't yet have that awareness of the first two pages being the "fresh" threads, and most conversations past page 2 or 3 are now transitioning into reference threads that are being put to pasture/archive.
As a newbie you get very excited about the many novel topics in the thread titles, yes even the ones that are several months or years old. Because it feels like this giant interactive bulletin board inviting you to participate. Eventually the newbies learn to listen for the sound of active conversation and find their way to the group.
I never thought of trying to add a 'like' to an ancient post, but it would be a spontaneous gesture since I really did organically search for that tip about the drum equipment.
I can't overstate the usefulness of thread linking now that I think of it. I have actually used links generated from specific posts to send to muso friends who are not members here. So they can glean specific things from our discussions here. I love forums, lol.
As a newbie you get very excited about the many novel topics in the thread titles, yes even the ones that are several months or years old. Because it feels like this giant interactive bulletin board inviting you to participate. Eventually the newbies learn to listen for the sound of active conversation and find their way to the group.
Indeed, to this day when I have a specific question about a piece of drum equipment Google often directs me deep into the Drummerworld archive, back to when there are no reactions under the posts. There are some very important fundamental knowledges on this forum from many many years ago. That's pretty cool.
I never thought of trying to add a 'like' to an ancient post, but it would be a spontaneous gesture since I really did organically search for that tip about the drum equipment.
That makes sense then, a fairly reasonable trade off, if it is high priority not to have old threads reshuffling into the "weekly feed".
I can't overstate the usefulness of thread linking now that I think of it. I have actually used links generated from specific posts to send to muso friends who are not members here. So they can glean specific things from our discussions here. I love forums, lol.
Me, I don't mind too much if someone posts on an old thread, but I do find it hysterical when they talk to a long-gone O.P. like they're still following this 15 year-old thread.
ColdFusion
Active Member
And as a matter of fact and coincidence, just the other day I was doing a bit of research about pedals, and I was led to a rather old thread where a new member was being helped by a long time member here. The newbie was very enthusiastic and grateful for the attention and the good faith advice they were receiving. The veteran DW member was gracious and honest and returned to the thread several times to help the newbie along to a resolution.
That veteran member was none other than... Mr. FunkyBeat...
Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX
Local Boob
Observations about some internet forum culture things- after about 15 years - that are just dumb:
1. I think it is funny that gravedigging is a capital offense...but so is starting a new thread about a topic that has already been posted about
2. that forum veterans expect noobs to research every thread topic that has ever been discussed before posting in threads
3. that some people on internet forums complain about people discussing things in threads...why even have the platform?
4. expecting the search function to actually work and bring you pertinent information without having to scroll through 40 or so pages of "found topics"
5. that anyone on a forum would jump someone elses back for making noob mistakes
I left quite a few forums because of forum bullies jumping my back when I made a noob mistake. DW and TalkBass are some of the exceptions. TacomaWorld is not bad, depending which "village" you are in...
I guess I feel like if the mods and admins did not want threads gravedug, they would delete them from the servers after so many years....
1. I think it is funny that gravedigging is a capital offense...but so is starting a new thread about a topic that has already been posted about
2. that forum veterans expect noobs to research every thread topic that has ever been discussed before posting in threads
3. that some people on internet forums complain about people discussing things in threads...why even have the platform?
4. expecting the search function to actually work and bring you pertinent information without having to scroll through 40 or so pages of "found topics"
5. that anyone on a forum would jump someone elses back for making noob mistakes
I left quite a few forums because of forum bullies jumping my back when I made a noob mistake. DW and TalkBass are some of the exceptions. TacomaWorld is not bad, depending which "village" you are in...
I guess I feel like if the mods and admins did not want threads gravedug, they would delete them from the servers after so many years....
brady
Platinum Member
Remind me to re-like this post in 2033...It’s a rite of passage I reckon…I remember in my first couple of weeks on the forum exploring threads and liking comments by members who hadn’t been seen for years, then realising the last post was in 2013!
Swissward Flamtacles
Silver Member
These are newbie traps (TOM ANGLES!!!):
I'm glad for everybody who uses existing threads instead of creating a new one.
Now what about all those long time members who respond without checking the date or members who clearly didn't read the thread?
I'm glad for everybody who uses existing threads instead of creating a new one.
Now what about all those long time members who respond without checking the date or members who clearly didn't read the thread?
PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
I'll get ready to respond to one of these, and then as I'm reading it through, the first that I notice is that I don't recognize any of the names or pics.
With that said, I still have the urge to give my opinion on "Which drum set to buy?" on an 8-year-old thread.
With that said, I still have the urge to give my opinion on "Which drum set to buy?" on an 8-year-old thread.
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Stroman
Diamond Member
One of the reasons I declined to moderate any more on that other forum was the way it became more and more draconian. I rarely even go there any more. I was okay being strict about certain topics - it was expected by the owner, whom I knew personally - but when ownership changed and some of the mods I disagreed with took on larger roles, I split.
doggyd69b
Platinum Member
sometimes a zombie thread kicks in and we only realize we replied to an OOOOOLD thread after casually seeing the date in one of the comments..
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