New Members ~ Search Function

[Matuka]

As a relative newcomer to the forum myself, it is very impersonal to be referred to previous threads only, when asking a question. If this happens all the time, we would not get the fresh ideas from those who joined the forum after the thread was closed.

Don't get me wrong, there is a wealth of info in the old threads, it's just nice to interact with current members.

[Byron]

Information also dates pretty fast. I understand if someone has written up a great explanation on a topic and they point you in the direction the post to save them re-writing.

But it can be a mission sifting through piles of threads all dealing with a particular topic, looking for specific info.

[Herman Jooste]

Come on people. Stop being so F*CKING LAZY.

Twice today I have referred questions to posts/threads that were posted in the last 48 hours.

Read the posts that people have taken time and effort to post, dammit.

Then use the search function, but be specific in your search.

[wernerm]

Come on people. Stop being so F*CKING LAZY.

Twice today I have referred questions to posts/threads that were posted in the last 48 hours.

Read the posts that people have taken time and effort to post, dammit.

Then use the search function, but be specific in your search.

Sien julle nou. Nou het julle die oom se g@t suur. Ons wil nie goed twee maal antwoord nie. As jy sukkel, Google dit eers, flytalk is behoorlik geindex daar

[FlyFanatic]

Come on people. Stop being so F*CKING LAZY.

Twice today I have referred questions to posts/threads that were posted in the last 48 hours.

Read the posts that people have taken time and effort to post, dammit.

Then use the search function, but be specific in your search.

LOL Herman did you overdo your steak on the braai this afternoon?

[BenzoV]

Sorry guys i have to disagree, it would make the forum to stiff- any forum is about a communication between people of like minds and or people who are trying to find out more about an activiety or pastime, to exclude newbies from a two way conversation would not serve in the best interest of the website.
I think we have all guided people to the search facility in the past but to direct them there as there first visit to the website i think would be a bit harsh.

cheers

I like. I've actually been contemplating this issue for a while. We are busy turning into a link culture. "Q: Hey, what do you think of this? A: see HERE and HERE , but then also read THIS opinion, and make sure that you always include THESE.

Also, the search function isn't really that hot, honestly. I wanted to read up on this forum (because I like you guys) about flyfishing vests...and I really lost interest when 11 pages of posts came up that includes the word vest in them. Try filtering through those, and remember to take a few days off work before you start, and then you still might not really get your answer. Much more fun to discuss the topic afresh, and if it bores you, skip to the next thread. No one is forcing anyone to respond.

I do agree though that some questions are being asked when the very topic is being discussed. I also think there should be a beginners corner.

[wernerm]

How about a "New members - Please read".

I've seen that on a motoring forum i belong to and it works very well.