something i hate

[mpcrsc562]

i was perusing the forum just looking for some thread topics that might interest me. i came across one where the op was asking for suggestions for a product (trying to leave things vague to protect identities). anyway, people chimed in and gave their input. pretty much after each input from someone, the op would snap back something like: "well this product doesn't support this." or, "yeah, but i'm looking for this and the product you'r suggesting doesn't do it." etc., etc.

what was particularly annoying about the thread was that the op seemed to be (quite) knowledgeable about the very subject he was seeking input on! knowledgeable enough that the op had taken his or her own time to contact reps for each product of interest. this person seemed to be well equipped at finding the necessary information on the internet yet had the audacity to treat those who gave input like they were supposed to do all the work and research for the op!

that sucks! i'm sorry. it really does! crap like that tends to make me not ever respond to posts like that. and said posts seem to be in the majority with the graphic cards section: "ati or nvidia--help me decide." nope, sorry, no-can-do! do some reading yourself first, and if you have unanswered questions, post a comment.

i'm all for people seeking suggestions from others but when people reply with their suggestionss, simply thank them for the time they took to respond. no need to snap back with unneccessary quips about the suggestion not meeting your needs and such.

 

[smarteyeball]

There are a vast array of apt words that can be utilized to describe people like this.

None of them are flattering

i'm all for people seeking suggestions from others but when people reply with their suggestion's, simply thank them for the time they took to respond.

Unfortunately, there a lot of people who find this to be a completely alien concept.

For some, the only time you see the words 'thank and 'you' is when they get the answer they want.

Similarly unflattering words can be applied to them as well


Some people are just born rude, others learn as they grow.

Sic vita est

 

[Kari]

Over 60 000 members, luckily only a few like he / she you describe.

The truth is every now and then you meet them. You try to help, use your own time to try to find a solution, and the response is not so friendly. I'm still feeling bad because of this, and it was already a month ago.

Luckily, most of the members here are friendly. The Seven Forums is a remarkable place where you can mostly feel good, feel you are among the friends.

Kari

 

[smarteyeball]

The truth is every now and then you meet them

lol, I tend to come across more of the 'now' rather than 'then'...

Mind you, it is true that that are quite a few that are appreciative.

Unfortunately encountering the negative tend to overshadow the memory of the positive ones at times

 

[gladson1976]

i agree kari, that was really uncalled for and stupid (imho).
anyways @mpcrsc562, when there are 67,753 apples there are surely bound to be a few rotten ones

 

[pebbly]

i have found a lot of posters have no idea how to search for the particular item or driver they require , something as simple as visiting the manufacturers website is alien to a few posters !

 

[mpcrsc562]

@kari: i read that and that really sucked!
i guess fortunately for me, it wasn't a particular thread that i was involved in personally. i was looking around to see where i could input my two-cents and found a post--not as bad as the one you were involved in--but one nonetheless, that just got me a little ticked!

 

[Kari]

when there are 67,753 apples there are surely bound to be a few rotten ones

Exactly.

 

[CarlTR6]

I have seen some arrogance and some of the deception that mpcrcsc mentioned; but it is by far the minority. Most of the time those seeking help post their thanks and appreciation even when the suggestions didn't work. I just ignore the narcissists.

 

[whs]

When I see people becoming aggressive or uncooperative, I just unsubscribe to the thread. No need trying to help someone who thinks he knows better. Btw: I never noticed such behavior by the ladies. They always seem to be very grateful.

 

[Kari]

When I see people becoming aggressive or uncooperative, I just unsubscribe to the thread. No need trying to help someone who thinks he knows better. Btw: I never noticed such behavior by the ladies. They always seem to be very grateful.

I have never before thought about that but now when you say it, I have to admit it's really true.

Seems that arrogance and being a PITA are more male characteristics

 

[Lordbob75]

When I see people becoming aggressive or uncooperative, I just unsubscribe to the thread. No need trying to help someone who thinks he knows better. Btw: I never noticed such behavior by the ladies. They always seem to be very grateful.

I have never before thought about that but now when you say it, I have to admit it's really true.

Seems that arrogance and being a PITA are more male characteristics

Oh, there are girls at my school like that as well (in addition to guys). Generally, the guys are more... overt about it.

I try to stay off threads like that, though sometimes I read them for laughs.

~Lordbob

 

[whs]

Oh, there are girls at my school like that as well

LOL, I guess that's the difference between girls and ladies.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
try the FBI or the Military -- I certainly wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of THOSE ladies.

I think you'll find that being a "Grade A A--hole" is essentially "Gender Neutral".

However statistically the OP *could* be correct on the grounds that I would imagine a technical Forum like this one or say a Harley Davidson Bikers Forum would have a LOT more male members and therefore you'll get more "abusive" replies.

Try logging on to a Forum more geared to womens hobbies / pursuits etc then the reverse could be true.

The best way on the Internet is not to get involved -- if people don't want to get helped -- then don't waste your time.

On the whole this Forum is rather good - people seem to offer reasonable and usually good advice -- most of the people who I want to steer clear of are people who are quite agressive and DEMAND help having only made one or two posts - and NEVER offer any thanks or whatever to people who have solved their problems for them.

If a post or topic offends - just ignore. In extreme cases just report to a mod. This Forum seems extremely well moderated so I'm sure problems if they DO arise don't appear that often and are easily and quickly dealt with.

Cheeers
jimbo

 

[pebbly]

When I see people becoming aggressive or uncooperative, I just unsubscribe to the thread. No need trying to help someone who thinks he knows better. Btw: I never noticed such behavior by the ladies. They always seem to be very grateful.

I have never before thought about that but now when you say it, I have to admit it's really true.

Seems that arrogance and being a PITA are more male characteristics

we've known that for years :roflmao:

 

[Kari]

When I see people becoming aggressive or uncooperative, I just unsubscribe to the thread. No need trying to help someone who thinks he knows better. Btw: I never noticed such behavior by the ladies. They always seem to be very grateful.

I have never before thought about that but now when you say it, I have to admit it's really true.

Seems that arrogance and being a PITA are more male characteristics

we've known that for years :roflmao:

I've always suspected none of my ex wives was really a woman, or they are exceptions of the rule.

 

[patio]

The one person who Thanx you should cancel out the next hundred of these...at least that's how i deal with it...

Giving them a 2nd thought means they come out on top.

 

[boohbah]

what bugs me is when im reading through different posts and learning from others experience and knowledge and the OP gets several responses to his /her prob and then doesn't reply again you dont know if the "help" they recieved worked. talk about cliffhanger its so rude

 

[whs]

what bugs me is when im reading through different posts and learning from others experience and knowledge and the OP gets several responses to his /her prob and then doesn't reply again you dont know if the "help" they recieved worked. talk about cliffhanger its so rude

But around here that is not too bad. I have been on other forums where that was the rule - so I left there. It is indeed very frustrating if you do not get any feedback.

 

[boohbah]

yeah i have to say most posters are polite and do appreciate the help they get, its more about others learning from posts they read or have done searches for answers to find no answer to possible soloutions ,still it is a minority here on 7f we is mo' sophisticated