Feeling left out

[notserp]

I have asked a few questions and had only feedback on one of them. I was the only thread on the showing page of this catigory without a response. What am I doing wrong?

 

[spyderk]

I feel that way sometimes, too. I think I lurk so much that I feel like more of the community than I actually am! So I figure I just need to post more.

As a relative newbie, I can't help the question in this area of the forums; sorry!

 

[AdmYrrek]

Another newb here to say you aren't alone. I've been having a similar complaint with some of my threads. The comments I've gotten have been fun and somewhat informative, but I have gotten all of one on each of my questions. There definitely seems to be topic areas that get more attention than others here.

 

[RobbiesCornField]

Sometimes, if a question has been asked/answered again and again and again and again ad nauseum, the regulars here get rather frustrated, especially because the information could very easily be located using the search feature of this forum. Sometimes, if there is a response in the thread that they agree with, they won't respond because the information presented is sound.

 

[Christen]

I have to agree with Robbie and add sometimes we don't see the thread. So if you post a thread and it seems to get buried by others feel free to bump them with a comment and bring them to the top so that we can see them.

I apologize that you are feeling this frustration. It is certainly not intentional, I promise.

 

[AliCat37]

Sometimes, if a question has been asked/answered again and again and again and again ad nauseum, the regulars here get rather frustrated, especially because the information could very easily be located using the search feature of this forum. Sometimes, if there is a response in the thread that they agree with, they won't respond because the information presented is sound.

This. I've been a member for about two years and I see the same question asked a million times. I usually won't reply to those. I have to agree with Robbie 100%

 

[AdmYrrek]

Thanks for the responses guys. Being a long-standing member of a couple forums around the internet, I can sympathize with the "newbs asking the same %$*! question" frustration, but on the other hand, in being a newb here (a forum revolving around the wellbeing of animals we either have recently begun caring for or are going to start caring for) can make lack of responses frustrating too.

I honestly didn't know where the Search function was on the forum until it was mentioned here. I will make a better effort to search before I post in the future, but please also realize many of us newbs are concerned about doing things right for these animals and know you older members have the skill and knowledge we lack. Sometimes excitement or urgency for information can outweigh practical considerations. But we will learn and get better, particularly with your help.

 

[notserp]

I tried searching the faq's and any words I put in kept coming back with no responses. I'm not an expert on snakes but I'm not a newbie either. I find that word and assumption kind of insulting. I have read many books and I take great care of my animals. I am however new to using this sight and very poor with computers. I was told by someone that everyone here was very helpful. Sometimes its just good to hear peoples opinions because there is a lot of mixed information out there, and I like to hear current info and thoughts. So sorry that I made you feel nausiated. Next time try explaining how to find the info on here instead of being rude and trying to make new users feel stupid. Its not helping anyone or their animals.

 

[AdmYrrek]

Since I was the one using the phrase almost exclusively... Sorry; didn't mean to insult. I personally am a newb to snakes and I embrace the moniker. Since it seemed we shared the predicament of not getting responses and being new to the forums (based on post counts) I assumed some level of situational camaraderie.

 

[MysticExotics]

To kind of modify the response listed (IMO), you will find that over time, as new people join this site & they learn more, THEY begin helping other newer people. It is a learning cycle.
At one point I was the newbie, & I was asking all kinds of questions, & then as I learned, I started asnwering the questions for others, & then as time progressed, I began to see others who had learned, to step up & answer the questions.
It's not that peopel here are not helpful, but many of the people who have been here a while, are allowing the newer "educated" members to help the new members to the site.
Also, many of us have random schedules & are not always able to read/reply to a lot of the threads right away.

 

[Christen]

Well I have gone through the OP's posts and I don't see anything that was asked ask that gets asked all the time. I am sure Robbie hasn't had time to do that. He was just being honest as to one of the reasons questions might have been over looked. He surely didn't mean to insult anyone or say that is what you were doing.

 

[notserp]

Sorry about my last post on here. I was frustrated with other things and was over sensitive with responses that were valid, and I totaly understand where everyone is coming from. I appreciate any feedback and responses.

 

[notserp]

Since I was the one using the phrase almost exclusively... Sorry; didn't mean to insult. I personally am a newb to snakes and I embrace the moniker. Since it seemed we shared the predicament of not getting responses and being new to the forums (based on post counts) I assumed some level of situational camaraderie.

I agree. I'm sorry I said that. I mean no disrespect and appreciate your comments.