Archive Search Nazis (ASN's)

Agreed, that's the most helpful thing to do.
However, I don't agree that they should be EXPECTED to do.
Why should they have to go to the trouble of searching just to let the poster know that they can find an answer by searching on X, Y , and/or Z? Even just that is helpful... the poster may just not have thought of the right thing to search for... or, as is often the case, just forgot to search at all. Its also helpful to know that there IS DEFINITELY some good threads out there.

However, I will agree that a suggestion to search should be polite... there is no sense in abusing someone for simply forgetting to search.

 

I take Wayne's approach on this - there are many people new to the site and new to the internet - I think a quick mention of the archives and a few links to get them started... Rather than just lamblasting them with a ASN assault.

The only type of post - which we get 1 time per month or so is "What do you all do to make soooo much money to afford your Ferrari's" or some variant of that. Some people must assume that this may have been asked before...

 

So basically, here's where we come out:

"pretty please, with sugar on top, search the f'ing archives."

 

HEY! When did The Wolf register?

DL

 

A sticky listing threads relevant to frequently asked questions would be helpful, e.g.

What to look for when buying a 355, 500, 328 etc

Robert.

 

Couldn't agree with you more. Instead of jumping down your throat the archive nuts should provide to you the link where you will find the info you seek. It will take just as much effort as belittling someone and be 1000 times more helpful.

 

No, not really.
I can suggest a few search terms to someone in about 20 seconds. For me to open a new window, do the work for them, and then cut & paste it back in is a waste of my time looking for information I'm not interested in. If someone wants to know badly enough, then they can put in just a hint of work instead of having it spoon fed to them, welfare style. If you're considering, or own, a Ferrari, you must be ambitious enough to look for something for yourself, or you're a trust fund kiddie with enough spare time to do this for yourself, rather than making me use more of my few minutes I get free from working for a living to do your work for you.

An unrepentant arichive search Nazi,
Don

 

I couldn't agree more.

Some people on this board think they own it. These people read every thread and every single post. They're on this site almost 24 hours a day. Frankly, many of these people care just a tad too much about what goes on this chat site. I say that despite their enthusiasm, which exceeds mine, they haven't earned any right to tell others what to do or to act as authorities. (There is an owner, so let him tell people what to do.)

I've long said: if you don't want to help out and answer someone's question, then DON'T reply to his thread!

Don't discourage other people from replying by saying "uhhhh we discussed this like 10 times already." Instead, say something like "You many want to do a search on this because I remember it coming up several times in the past. Good luck with your issue." OR YOU CAN NOT RESPOND AT ALL!

I hope this thread scares away some of the re-post Nazis who have nothing better to do than read and reply to every single thread on this board.

 

Alex,
I think this issue has been discussed before. You may try the archives...

just kidding, I agree, nothing wrong with pointing people in the right direction or starting a new conversation on an old topic.

 

Don't worry, dude, I won't invest this much time looking up someone's request for "Can I use synthetic oil in my 308?" or "Where can I get parts for my classic Ferrari?" (which, by the way, I suggested be made a sticky in the Classic forum and have directed people to. But here's the link, since we're all about looking things up and throwing links around: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28256). On the other hand, when I have the time and inclination, I will (as I did today) post a summary of the frequent discussions on timing belt change intervals. Here's a link, just as a show of good faith: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=134452883#post134452883

I'm trying not to take your insane comparisons too personally, lest I should breach the code of proper conduct in public. But you know where to go.

Sincerely,
Haywould

 

Riiiight. Nazi's, Mussolini and Manson?? These a$$holes killed people, and a snappy comeback to a stupid question doesn't seem to qualify for the same league.

Talk about vitriolic.
Put down the pipe, and step away from the keyboard.

I merely thought you were obtuse, you have successfully transitioned to offensive and inane.

 

Lee is right, enough of this.

 

i just couldn't resist

and for the record, i think it's excessive to beat up newbies like this EXCEPT in cases where you're fairly certain they're someone who should know better (eg: folks you've interacted with on other car sites for years and years).

doody!

 

From another unrepentant soul

 

So, I did a search of the archives and I can't find the definition of "ASN". oooOOOOHH I get it. 'A'rchive 'S'earch 'N'azi.

I have searched the archives for other things many times and didn't find squat. More than likely I just don't know how to use it to it's full potential.

Sometimes it just DOESN'T WORK!

PS. I am as guilty as many when I posted the kitten picture. Why? Because I LMAO the first time I saw it! IT'S FUNNY!

As a matter of fact, HERE IT IS AGAIN!
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Leave me out of this. I've seen it all before.

DL

 

Oh yeah!!! LOL

 

Add a friendly reminder to search the archive in red, near the top of the page (not a sticky thread),