mushrat Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 To learn some manners. If you don't want to answer a question, don't answer the question. DO NOT tell the person to "use the damn search function."Reread the rules about politeness.This applies to everyone. If you dont want to answer someones question or you don't want to read the 5th thread in a week about how to smoke Tangiers, just don't read the threads. Posting just to be a jerk will NOT be tolerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) glad to see respect is something very serious here..and i know im new here, but im members of forums of different hobbies like car audio and such, and i know sometimes you get the same questions asked everyday even a few times per day..but if it bothers you then just dont click it..if you feel you want to say something you can politly tell the poster he will have much success using the search function..but were all here for the same reason..to learn,enjoy..and teach..so why degrade others for trying to do what we are doing? Edited January 20, 2009 by NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 on the subject of tangiers we need a sticky with all the tangiers and tangiers phunnel bowl knowledge availbel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezter6 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 QUOTE (Fluffy @ Jan 20 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>on the subject of tangiers we need a sticky with all the tangiers and tangiers phunnel bowl knowledge availbel.*cough*WIKI*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildave Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) At the risk of sounding like a kissass, I do approve of these kinds of breather-timeouts, especially since I just fucking hate when forums turn to 24/7 snacky assholeness. Main reason i don't go on rave.ca anymore. Edited January 20, 2009 by Evildave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Personally, I'd like a better search function. One that actually works well and simply. But that's another topic for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (Bulldog_916 @ Jan 20 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Personally, I'd like a better search function. One that actually works well and simply. But that's another topic for another day.I've never had good luck with the search function here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Are you using the advanced settings or just the simple search. I have little problems if i set the advanced search parameters right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhookah Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah the simple search isnt so great but advanced works well. Just like any forum people will always ask questions about things they can find if they look, it's ineviatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I don't know, I like it when people tell me to use the search function. Before every topic I start, I try the search feature to find a thread already posted on the topic and I know a lot of times, I can't find one but it will be there somewhere. If I post a new thread about something that has already been disgusted, I feel I deserve to be criticized. I personal think if we have like 5 or so threads on the same topic, this forum will just have so many freaking topics that it will be even harder to find anything than before. Finding a certain topic among 500 topics is a lot easier than finding one among a cluster fuck of thousands of topics. BUT, I do respect the admins decisions as this is there forum, so I am not complaining, just putting forth my thoughts. Plus, I know Sixpacksunday does a lot around the forum so I think he should probably have some leeway, but that again is just my opinion. Again, not trying to under-mind anyones authority, just stating my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linebacker131 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks for enforcing it i never want to start a topic cuz i hate getting flamed for something so stupid. If its been answered so many times then its not hard to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (linebacker131 @ Jan 20 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for enforcing it i never want to start a topic cuz i hate getting flamed for something so stupid. If its been answered so many times then its not hard to answer.ive only been here a few days bro but i can already tell these folks are good people..theres always a few bad grapes in the bunch, but dont let that keep you from asking questions..remember its only stupid if you dont ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookah S Moka Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have a quick question, is it possble to extend a topic about searching first as a sticky note at the top of the forums just so we dont get a million topics in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks Mushrat..... I've thought that many times before. Any forum over time is going to repeat topics. So we answer them 14 times, big deal. Your children will ask you "Why?" at least 3,047 times from toddlerhood up to them becoming teenagers when they then decide they know everything and you as an old out of touch parent know nothing. I suppose some people would tell them to use the search function too.......You'll never know unless you ask.'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Remember, we are a hookah forum. We're here to answer questions, discuss our experiences, and generally have a good time. Answering questions for new folks is part of why we are HERE. In chinamon's case, he's suspended for being unnecessarily rude and posting a useless post to do it. I know on occasion I've told someone to check the search engine, but I've generally done it NICELY and I often supply a few links that I found using the engine to help them out.Like i've said time and time again, if you don't like havign to read yet another "how do i....?" thread...don't read it. Go on, click on the next thread, it's pretty easy to avoid a subject..trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If you guys don't like the built in search function, try this:www.google.comenter this search query:site:hookahforum.com [search term] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Jan 21 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>If you guys don't like the built in search function, try this:www.google.comenter this search query:site:hookahforum.com [search term]hmm..sounds liek going around your elbow, but if it works..great...hate to see what shows up sometimes using google..thus our NH and NHT use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelflage Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Jan 20 2009, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Plus, I know Sixpacksunday does a lot around the forum so I think he should probably have some leeway, but that again is just my opinion. This mindset bothers the shit out of me. I dont care who you are, what you do in real life, or how much free shisha you give away to the forum... if you act like an ass you are going to get banned. Rules are rules and they apply to everyone equally. It's not personal, its business. Even moderators are not immune and rule violations are dealt with the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (camelflage @ Jan 21 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (delSol_si @ Jan 20 2009, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Plus, I know Sixpacksunday does a lot around the forum so I think he should probably have some leeway, but that again is just my opinion. This mindset bothers the shit out of me. I dont care who you are, what you do in real life, or how much free shisha you give away to the forum... if you act like an ass you are going to get banned. Rules are rules and they apply to everyone equally. It's not personal, its business. Even moderators are not immune and rule violations are dealt with the same way.i agree with you, just cause you been on the site for 3 years or 4 years or have a big numbr of post count doesnt give you the right to act out in any way you want..infact if means your more like a role model..people look to you for help and guidence..and if they see a veteran is acting like that...it makes the others look bad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezter6 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 High Post count also does not have anything to do with how long you've been around a forum. Some people have a lot of time on their hands.I know I've only been here 6 months and I know a lot of members who've been around barely that long running around like they're super-senior members of the place.6 months is barely a blip in the eternity of the universe - so don't go around thinking just because someone has a huge post count that they've been a part of the forum forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (jezter6 @ Jan 21 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>High Post count also does not have anything to do with how long you've been around a forum. Some people have a lot of time on their hands.I know I've only been here 6 months and I know a lot of members who've been around barely that long running around like they're super-senior members of the place.6 months is barely a blip in the eternity of the universe - so don't go around thinking just because someone has a huge post count that they've been a part of the forum forever.i just go by the join date to see how long a persons been here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 when a person is around a place enough be it work or pleasure they get a sense of ownership and entitlement, it's just human nature.not an opinion aimed at anyone, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (giant ninja robot @ Jan 21 2009, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>when a person is around a place enough be it work or pleasure they get a sense of ownership and entitlement, it's just human nature.not an opinion aimed at anyone, just a thought.i agree with you 100%..this reminds me of a long time saying..with great power, comes great responsiblity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Jan 21 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>with great power, comes great responsiblityThis quote was in Smallville. I think it was Lionel Luther to Lex or Clark. Or maybe it was Jonathan Kent or Martha Kent to Clark, can't remember exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Jan 21 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Jan 21 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>with great power, comes great responsiblityThis quote was in Smallville. I think it was Lionel Luther to Lex or Clark. Or maybe it was Jonathan Kent or Martha Kent to Clark, can't remember exactly.i think that was spiderman........and i don't think it had anything to do with a lot of posts on a hookah forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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