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Re: Another thread about CD etiquette? You bet.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Madison View Post
When starting a thread, keep this in mind:
  • Are you posting to the correct forum? I know there are a lot of them, but many people do not read all the forums. A question about motors posted to the Programming forum is going to be overlooked by most of the people that can answer your question quickly and correctly.
  • Can someone browsing through things get a very good idea what you need from the thread title? "I need help...," "Question...," and "CIM Question" are not good titles. "Removing pulley from large CIM Motor" is better. Capiche?
  • Did you search the rules for your answer? Did you do any research at all? Don't ask me to find something for you simply because you're lazy. If you don't include some information in your post that indicates you've done some homework prior to coming to us, I won't answer it. I can't speak for others about that, particularly, but it saves everyone time if we don't repeat work you've already done.
  • For heaven's sake, don't 'bump' your thread. Not only is it against the rules, it's annoying. Nobody's answered your question yet because nobody knows what you're talking about or because you haven't done one of the things listed above.

If you're replying to a thread, this is for you:
  • Does your answer about a rules question include phrases like, "I think," or "I'm pretty sure?" If it does, please don't bother posting. When answering questions about rules, particularly, do not post unless you can quote the rule chapter and verse because "someone on ChiefDelphi said so," doesn't fly when your robot can't pass inspection.
  • Does your reply contain the phrase, "Read the manual" and little else? Again, don't post. We don't care if it's in the manual unless you're going to prove it. See above.
  • Are you in a forum other than Chit-Chat? If you are, please -- for the love of all that is sacred -- make meaningful posts. If you're in Chit-Chat, just remember that for every post you make in "1 to 1,000" that I and others have to see, you make us upset.
Summing these up for humors sake (as well as shortening)

Code:
public void newThread(String post)
{
	if(!checkForum())
		return;
	if(!checkTitle())
		return;
	if(!userSearched(Forums)||!userSearched(Rules))
		return;
	if(isBump())
		return;
	Thread.post(post);
	return;
}

public void newReply(String reply)
{
	if(reply.indexOf("[(I think)(I'm Pretty Sure)]") != -1)
		return;
	if(reply.indexOf("Read the Manual") != -1)
		return;
	if(!checkForum("Chit-Chat"))
		if(checkMeaningful(reply))
			return;
	Thread.postReply(reply);
}
/humor

In all seriousness, think before you post. I will use myself as an example. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=andrew+schreiber look for the 8th link down. This is my public profile here on CD. On that page is a very simple link that says, "Find all posts by Andrew Schreiber" That link takes me to http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/se...archid=1859737 . In 3 clicks a potential employer has now found every single post I have made on CD...ever. The point is, anything you post online tends to stay there, what do you want to have that show?

PS: I would like to second what Sam is saying, I have met several wonderful and inspirational people on CD in the last year, and I have learned so much from them. CD is still a wonderful resource and will remain that way as long as we are all respectful.

PPS: Just felt I should add, none of the google results are actually me until the CD profile.
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