i'm not saying that i'm the all time poster by any means, but god,a lot of timeswhen i get on here, it's the same questions over and over again by random peoplethat are newbies to the site. use the friggin search button, lord knows that those questions have been posted by noobs thousands of times!

there, i'm done venting now, but i'm sure other people on here feel the same way.
-mike

Yes, but we were all there once. I still consider myself a definite newb since I haven't had my car for too long. I feel sorry for the guys who have been seeing the same dumb questions for years. I've noticed one mod has a paypal link if you want to PM him a dumb question.That's pretty funny.The search function does work wonders though. Sometimes it ispainful to sift through all of the useless posts.

^^ Agree. Actually, It doesn't really bother me. A lot of times,some of these folks already have their cars torn apart and run into a snag. The last thing someone thinks about or wants to use at that time is, the "search" feature.

Hey sorry about the noob post. From the looks of the eyes and mouth on your cars I can tell your are a very important person who shouldnt be bothered with questions. :D

you have to be a new member to enjoy this site and post counts done even come into it ( experience ) I was a noob once and I was a qualified but we dont know everything and ive learned a lot since being here:)

This is what I am tired of.
People complaing about posts that no one has FORCED them to read.
BENG

are you forced to read or are you just nosey/curious;)

any site has a beginning and an end * arguments cause the end " so lets not have any and learn the act of argument - V - debate

I am new to this site, and new to the Audi brand (just got my 2000 a6 2.7T about a month ago).

I am a newb to Audi's but certainaly not to cars, engines (gas, diesel and marine), auto and marine modifications, and car forumsetc

Though I only have a few posts on this forum, I have been a very active member on my Jeep Cherokee forum (www.naxja.org (http://www.naxja.org)).

I agree that all people should try the SEARCH link first, but as we all know, there are many excellent threads that contain excellent information, but they are buried in between threads of people bashing and flaming one another - which, when you are trying to ascertain important specific info in a timely manner - it becomes burdensome.

I personally thank all of the people on here that take the time to answer questions with good information.

Someone had the good idea about posting the "2.7T guide" as a sticky on the top of this forum, but maybe someone could/should add some other stick topics like:

best oil to use in what engine for which season etc
best tires
etc etc

maybe one of the forum mods could see which topics are most often searched-for, and then find some good posts and make stickys out of them. just an idea.

my $0.02

All i'm saying is that they should use the search button first. i'm just tired of reading the same questions everyday. anyways, i know that we were all new at some point in time or another, but you should at least have the common courtesy to try and look for what you need instead of immediately posting an identical topic.

ORIGINAL: rxphiler

Hey sorry about the noob post. From the looks of the eyes and mouth on your cars I can tell your are a very important person who shouldnt be bothered with questions. :D


i'm not really sure whether you're just trying to be an a$$ or if you're just playing around.

Based on the smiley, I am guessing that he is just playing around.

mockery for sure.
BENG

ORIGINAL: mustang196718

ORIGINAL: rxphiler

Hey sorry about the noob post. From the looks of the eyes and mouth on your cars I can tell your are a very important person who shouldnt be bothered with questions. :D


i'm not really sure whether you're just trying to be an a$$ or if you're just playing around.


Nope just being an A$$

ORIGINAL: rxphiler

ORIGINAL: mustang196718

ORIGINAL: rxphiler

Hey sorry about the noob post. From the looks of the eyes and mouth on your cars I can tell your are a very important person who shouldnt be bothered with questions. :D


i'm not really sure whether you're just trying to be an a$$ or if you're just playing around.


Nope just being an A$$


I think he may fit in with this group. He has just the right amount of sarcasm.

haha, that's what i was thinking[8D]

If you mouse over the post you can see the first few lines. If it's deja vu, skip it. Otherwise this forum is here to share information and help each other. I was a noob once too and still have a lot to learn. I'd rather see a repeat question than some of the flaming that has gone on (and on and on) in some posts.

I think a little humor and sarcasm break the tension when some poor sod is wrestling with his broken A6 and is desperate for help.

My pet peeves: run on sentences and poor grammer. Do you think audiforums can add a spellchecker? Do you think I really care?

It's the way the world is heading. People are just too lazy or impatient to search for stuff themselves and IMHO age plays a significant role. It's easier for them to post the same questions repeatedly then to actually search for the correct answer first. Some may not know how to use the search feature or maybe just too damn lazy to weed through the results. What would they have done in the days before the world wide web?

This subject seems to come up once-in-awhile. I wish people that talked about this used the search function before complaining about people that don't use the search function.

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ORIGINAL: mustang196718

i'm not saying that i'm the all time poster by any means, but god,a lot of timeswhen i get on here, it's the same questions over and over again by random peoplethat are newbies to the site. use the friggin search button, lord knows that those questions have been posted by noobs thousands of times!

there, i'm done venting now, but i'm sure other people on here feel the same way.
-mike



JEEZ,
I dont want to offend you, BUT you have only been a member here for a year and only have what, 360 something posts. To me, I would still consider you a noob. You are also VERY young.

I can remember when I was 22 years old also. I knew everything and had the world by the B@LLS.

I know I am a noob with my Audi, BUT I do use the search feature when I need to find an answer.

I have been a member on several Cummins Diesel forums for several years with 1500+ posts.
I STILL ask noob questions over there. Half the time its when Im up to my elbows in grease and dont have the time to search.

JMO.:D

Another thing, the search feature on here is more difficult to navigate then most of the forums I hang out on.

ORIGINAL: tony597fitter

JEEZ,
I dont want to offend you, BUT you have only been a member here for a year and only have what, 360 something posts. To me, I would still consider you a noob. You are also VERY young.

I can remember when I was 22 years old also. I knew everything and had the world by the B@LLS.


You forgot to mention that he has a childish mustang with eyes -- The least he could have done was make the Audi the hero but that's another subject!

I feel that some people inthe online communities get a little carried away with the whole noob thing. I have been a member of online honda forums since around 2002- yamaha r6 forums since 2006 and various other random forums. When I need to find out some information, such as whats the scoop on turboing a 2.8 A6- the search button doesnt really cover it. Unfortunately what I get from the search button is a whole lot of "USE THE SEARCH BUTTON". Geez- what im tire of is the "old geezers" on the sites getting on every noobs post and heavly criticizing the idea of what people are asking or seeking. Maybe what the guys on the sites should do is respond if you actually know something- or at least give some type of response that is productive- the excess criticism doesnt help----

im sure i have read more post by users over 1000 post giving ridiculous answers and non valueable criticism than i have read by noobs asking stupid questions....justthink about it

If everyone used the search feature there wouldn't be any more posts. If there wasn't any more posts, there wouldn't be any reason for a forum. Right? Just a thought. :)

ORIGINAL: NH_USA


You forgot to mention that he has a childish mustang with eyes -- The least he could have done was make the Audi the hero but that's another subject!




haha, hey now, you're allowed torephotoshop it for me if you hate it so much!;)

ORIGINAL: tony597fitter

JEEZ,
I dont want to offend you, BUT you have only been a member here for a year and only have what, 360 something posts. To me, I would still consider you a noob. You are also VERY young.

I can remember when I was 22 years old also. I knew everything and had the world by the B@LLS.

I know I am a noob with my Audi, BUT I do use the search feature when I need to find an answer.

I have been a member on several Cummins Diesel forums for several years with 1500+ posts.
I STILL ask noob questions over there. Half the time its when Im up to my elbows in grease and dont have the time to search.

JMO.:D

Another thing, the search feature on here is more difficult to navigate then most of the forums I hang out on.




i'm not offended, and my problem isn't with noobs at all, it's with noobs (or anyone i guess for that matter) not searching for their answer first. i definitely was not implying that i know everything, especially because i'm probably younger than the majority of people on here, but i do know my way around an engine and do all my own work on all of my cars. i think maybe this is getting taken the wrong way, because i wasn't trying to offend anybody in the first place, it's just frustrating to me when people don't search first, that's all.

I understand. I'm a noob and I do all my searching first. If I can't find what I need, then I post the question.

It really doesn't bother me, people are intimidated easily. I have over 800 PM's in my inbox and 75% of those are some serious newbie questions. Like where is my hood release!? That i can understand why someone wouldn't wanna post that one. Live and let learn.

Before I reg in here I was checking Mercedes and BMW forums... (I wasn't sure if I should get the E39,E46,w210,w203 or A6)... and I observed that they are really more into mods... and in here is more like a maintenance things..:eek:

More enthusiastic I guess...

I just think the whole thing is funny. Next time I post a noob question I will be sure to put an disclaimer saying "yes I did my search first. :D

I know Repeat questions can be a pain....But, Sometimes re-posts get different people looking at the posts and you come up with some different advice, and old post with a problem that wasn't as known as it is now, could get a new, or better answer than before. I personally have never used the search, but then again I haven't asked many questions, just commented here and their about my past experiences with problems in hopes of helping someone else out. I amsure, one of theses days...I will be looking for some help from you guys and I am glad that I am not looking like a total Noob here....hahahaha ... Even thought I kinda am. I think it is cool that most of us on here have fun with the site instead of just popping on herejust assistance. The Noobies will get the hang of it and eventually add some input on alot of things.....Everyones gotta start somewheres.

hi all
well I am out sick a few days and one of those noob/search vent thread shows up!
Personally, here is how I see it:
1- Yes I would rather sometimes see users go through a search first (I.e.: the typical "should I buy the 4.2 or 2.7t") because I know is out there about 1,000,000,000,000 times, including probably once in the first page of the A6 form.
2- I do not get upset though if they don't search and just post...
3- As said above, you might get a new perspective, new flavor on the topic or question at hand. Maybe an expert will reply who did not get to see the prior threads, someone with a new experiences on the topic. a better answer or fix....
4- IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE POST or QUESTION, just don't keep reading, don't answer anx move on... why would you care? I am sure we ALL have more important things to worry or get frustated about.
5- We all sound like a noob to somone at some point of time
6- We'll all need help from each other most likely at some point, so learn to GIVE to those needs, you SHALL RECEIVE.
7- In all honesty, the search tool can sometimes be cumbersome and fruustrating to deal with, when posting a question takes 2 minutes can you can ask your own specific question... NO harm to anyone really, you're not forcing anyone to read or reply.
8- I am a noob, I know nothing in the big scheme of things and even in the smaller car world and I thank those who have helped me in the past (Auditech79 :) ) but I hope I helpd someone on this forum with my answers/PMs/emails.
9- This a forum, a community, where we should coexist practicing basic rules such as tolerance, working together for the betterment of the community, and helping those who need help even though the answer might be out there...
10- It is ok to vent! We all do! Good we can converse about it!

Cheers, going back to bed now! :)
PS Been stuck home for 4 days now and miss driving my car so much! The FLU sucks!

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well said Gigi, and all true.

well, this post is somewhat inspired by me, being I have recently made such a post.
All I have to say is: how do you know a lot of these people used the search function and just weren't given the SPECIFIC ANSWER. DUH. Not all problems are the same, that's why this forum exists! To discuss anything specific about the A6! Let's all live in your world for a minute though.

GENERIC AUDI A6 POSTS!:
"I LIKE MY A6, DO YOU GUYS? OKAY THANKS BYE!"

no one would even go near the forum if we all posted like you want us to.
gee, will someone do a search on this guy's posts to see if he EVER asked ONE question AT ALL BEFORE. if he did, some one please cast the first stone. PLEASE.

haha, well said formula. get better soon, the flu does suck, my sister's down for the count with it right now.

anyway, if we're all done acting like little kids, I'd like to say, i dig your stangs. I used to own one, wasn't much of anything, but yours are sweet.

ORIGINAL: murdermakescents

anyway, if we're all done acting like little kids, I'd like to say, i dig your stangs. I used to own one, wasn't much of anything, but yours are sweet.


well i'm def done. i just needed to vent a little bit, i def didn't expect it to start so many arguments! anyways, thanks for the compliment. i still need to do some things to get them to where i'd consider them "finished" (in quotes because i never feel like they're really done), but my '67 i've had since i was 13, so going on 9 years now. that's my pride and joy, my grandfather and i rebuilt the entire thing from the unibody up.

wow, so we're actually the same age basically. that's pretty sweet to know that i'm neither young nor old! on the 4runner forum i read, i'm young, on a wii gaming forum i frequent, i'm practically a grandpa. i love the color of the '67 so much, it's very original and adds to the cars style.
[sm=smiley31.gif]<--- we probably sound like this right about now. some faux hallmark moment where we finally set aside our differences and our eyes connect, focusing in on mine, then yours, and we hug. how i loathe those stereotypical moments.

ORIGINAL: murdermakescents

wow, so we're actually the same age basically. that's pretty sweet to know that i'm neither young nor old! on the 4runner forum i read, i'm young, on a wii gaming forum i frequent, i'm practically a grandpa. i love the color of the '67 so much, it's very original and adds to the cars style.
[sm=smiley31.gif]<--- we probably sound like this right about now. some faux hallmark moment where we finally set aside our differences and our eyes connect, focusing in on mine, then yours, and we hug. how i loathe those stereotypical moments.



You two are giving me a warm gushy feeling --

It must be time to change my Depends again![sm=icon_quiet.gif]

haha, oooooookay, getting a little strange in here now, lol. yeah, you should have seen that car when i started out with it. it looked like crap and barely ran. i'll see if i can dig up some old pictures of it.

OK OK OK

Here is what I really think!

I don’t mind people asking questions, but they should give us some details that include the year, specific mode, and appropriate options/modifications so we can answer intelligently.

I also don’t mind repeat questions because it is a pain to search through all the info, it keeps thing interesting, and sometimes there is new info.

But, I dislike –

Do you like my new wheels?
Should I buy my mom a pink Audi?
Which is better – a Autozone rubber mat or Cannon mat?
What should I look for when buying a glove compartment liner for my tricycle?
Why does my car make funny noises when there is no oil in the motor?
Look -- Look I just polished my Audi and it is prettier than yours!
My Audi smells like perfume and my GF just punched me in the nose -What should I do?
My Audi runs like crap – Will tuning my radio to a rock station help?
Does anyone know how I can replace the motor in my Audi for $0.27?
Why does the air leak out of my tire on Wed and Friday?
My dog peed on my shoe and I left it in the car for three weeks in the sun – Why does my car smell funny?
I’m thinking about buying and Audi and want to know which model and year is best for picking up blonds at the beach in December.
I just bought my first Audi and need to know why the emblem on the trunk doesn’t say that it has a turbo? What? My V6 A6 does not have a turbo?
Why do my lights flicker when I go across the railroad tracks next to the Piggly Wiggly?
If I raced a Ford pickup loaded with beer, would my Audi be faster?
I am a newbe Audi owner and wonder if it is still OK to order a cinnamon latte at Starbucks?
If you read this far – it is time for you to get a real life!

ORIGINAL: NH_USA

If you read this far – it is time for you to get a real life!



haha, i read the whole thing!:(

ORIGINAL: mustang196718

ORIGINAL: NH_USA

If you read this far – it is time for you to get a real life!



haha, i read the whole thing!:(



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Time for a real life?

NH_USA is my favorite poster.

ORIGINAL: NH_USA

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Time for a real life?


yeah, that just means that college isn't laying the homework on thick enough if i've got enough time to get on here and read stuff like that.[&:]

Times have changed... WhenI was in college and we had a bit of down time we drank, chased girls, and tried to make the VW bug go faster. [sm=partyparty.gif]