SBT Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Actually, i think people are pretty tolerant of grammar and spelling on here. The larger issue is not searching before posting threads, etc. And that's the heart of the issue. Most new members, with little to no experience in Subarus (or even an on-line forum), post up questions without first searching through the pertinent forums. Taking a few minutes to Searchwill yield at least some, if not all, info that a member is looking for and enable them to ask clarifying questions for info they don't yet have. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakgwai Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 i think ppl are mean cuz the questions u ask can be found with the search button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 i think ppl are mean cuz the questions u ask can be found with the search button Well you also have to type something into the search box, just clicking the search button won't get you very far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 You'll notice that I do not have many posts. That does not mean I am not an active member. I'm here researching almost everyday and if you get through all the hazing and smarta$$ comments, you can find some pretty priceless information. I am new into modding my '05 so my input is not as valuable as others here so I am going to use that to my advantage and learn from their experiences. Here is a tip. When I have a question, what I have figured works good is to begin like you are starting a new thread. Write down a pretty generic title, for instance, "What tires should I get." The forum program will then list open threads that have a similar title. Now listen very carefully. DO NOT POST THE NEW THREAD! Simply click one of those threads and most likely your initial question will be answered and then some. If that doesn't work for me, I just use the search function, but most likely, I get more accurate results with the former method. Have fun and listen before you speak. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I hate waiting 10 seconds between searches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Actually, i think people are pretty tolerant of grammar and spelling on here. The larger issue is not searching before posting threads, etc. I kant speel fer shiet and dey dona maka funa mie:) but i really have horrible spelling and sentence structure at times. that shouldn't be the main issue. When I first got here I did a lot of reading and learned whole lot about my car that way. make sure to click the "new posts" tab regularly and check out some new topics. always interesting things to read about in there. Also, use the "advanced search" you can find what your looking for a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 You'll notice that I do not have many posts. That does not mean I am not an active member. I'm here researching almost everyday and if you get through all the hazing and smarta$$ comments, you can find some pretty priceless information. I am new into modding my '05 so my input is not as valuable as others here so I am going to use that to my advantage and learn from their experiences. Here is a tip. When I have a question, what I have figured works good is to begin like you are starting a new thread. Write down a pretty generic title, for instance, "What tires should I get." The forum program will then list open threads that have a similar title. Now listen very carefully. DO NOT POST THE NEW THREAD! Simply click one of those threads and most likely your initial question will be answered and then some. If that doesn't work for me, I just use the search function, but most likely, I get more accurate results with the former method. Have fun and listen before you speak. Joel Sticky Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlash Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sticky first time i decided to make a new thread... i saw that box and found my answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex--TheGreek Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 you'll notice that i do not have many posts. That does not mean i am not an active member. I'm here researching almost everyday and if you get through all the hazing and smarta$$ comments, you can find some pretty priceless information. I am new into modding my '05 so my input is not as valuable as others here so i am going to use that to my advantage and learn from their experiences. Here is a tip. When i have a question, what i have figured works good is to begin like you are starting a new thread. Write down a pretty generic title, for instance, "what tires should i get." the forum program will then list open threads that have a similar title. Now listen very carefully. Do not post the new thread! Simply click one of those threads and most likely your initial question will be answered and then some. If that doesn't work for me, i just use the search function, but most likely, i get more accurate results with the former method. Have fun and listen before you speak. Joel +1 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 which oil is best for my LGT? i was told Mobile 1 but after using it for months i noticed that my performance has suffered. my car went from low 12's in the 1/4 mile to mid 13's. I don't think it's the oil's fault. Did you by any chance get soap on your intercooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I don't think it's the oil's fault. Did you by any chance get soap on your intercooler? what is this soap on the intercooler you speak of? must search must search. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 It's an online forum, if you don't have perfect grammar you will get picked on. Good. At least, in my opinion. If teachers and parents aren't showing people how to actually compose a sentence, then someone should. Now, how kindly or rudely this is done, is another story altogether. Yes, I know it's "only a forum". Or is it? The internet is where the world spends its time, now. If we don't take the time to project ourselves as intelligent, why shouldn't the people we're conversing with, just assume otherwise? I'm certainly no Ph.D. in sentence structure nor literature in general. What I do have, however, is a healthy respect for written language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 There should be some sort of orientation for new members.. You should be required to take a tour & you should have to log certain amounts of hours to be given privileges to post & start new threads.. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 ^^ a little harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hell, when I got my first subaru (almost 3 years ago, which was my first sedan & mt tranny), all I did was read & research for a year before I really needed to ask a single question.. Of course I asked stupid questions, got flamed and quickly learned my lesson. Most new members don't know what a 'Sticky' is, or how to follow sub forums. Three years later, I have a very basic knowledge of the entire car's components, and I'm doing my own maintenance/modding. The info is all here, just need to learn how a forum works & start reading.. I was an avid nasioc & rs25 member before I joined here, which would permit a 'skip intro' feature when registering.. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Well, I don't know. I, too, spent time at NASIOC, and I'm thinking that people who switch from there to here ought to be required to do double orientations, to help them shed all their nasiocy ways. HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Well, I don't know. I, too, spent time at NASIOC, and I'm thinking that people who switch from there to here ought to be required to do double orientations, to help them shed all their nasiocy ways. HPH True dat! Going from I-Club to the tear-apart/standup of Nasioc was a real experience. I've been in "treatment" ever since. But BOT - someone much wiser than me said it best. "Search is your friend." - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I don't think it's the oil's fault. Did you by any chance get soap on your intercooler? what is this soap on the intercooler you speak of? must search must search. Thats went wayyy over my head [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thats went wayyy over my head Why, you didn't know that soap will melt holes in your intercooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I guess I need to find the thread with the story on that, or should I start a new thread and ask if someone can tell me [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlingXShot Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is why I posted this thread, so u can fools of your self. I had fun entertaining my self.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GateTwelve Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is why I posted this thread, so u can fools of your self. I had fun entertaining my self.... Yeah...you showed them alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is why I posted this thread, so u can fools of your self. I had fun entertaining my self.... wow, if that's true then don't come here looking for advice in the future, how does the expression go? Don't bite the hand that feeds?.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is why I posted this thread, so u can fools of your self. I had fun entertaining my self.... I recommend that you leave this forum and do not any longer associate yourself with other Legacy owners. You ask for help, ignore the suggestions you are given, and then insult those who took the time to try to help you. If you are, in fact, over the age of 16, your parents have failed you miserably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is why I posted this thread, so u can fools of your self. I had fun entertaining my self.... :lol: Nice going.. now the gloves are off Darwin should be knocking on your door quite soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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