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bubbadan


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I was just looking over the site and happen to see the number of people that look at the post but never comment,

I was thinking why and remembered how many post I have read that I wanted to give my 2 cents but didn't. I was just wondering why we don't ask more questions or help when we know the answer, (or think we do).

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I wasn't going to leave a comment on this post...but you shamed me into it.

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The Hensons wrote:

I wasn't going to leave a comment on this post...but you shamed me into it.

 Cool I was pointing five fingers at myself when I wrote the post. Don't fee bad.



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Called 'Lurkers"

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Terry and Jo


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Actually, I've been guilty of reading a lot of posts and not commenting.  To my way of thinking, I am in a constant stage of learning.

Well, I thought that until recently when I happened to look under "List All Users" in the blue bar above.  (I think one has to be logged in to see it all,)  When I looked there I found that I was in the top five posters on the forum.

On another forum, one such as me would be considered a "post wh*ore" with being so high in the pecking order.

I guess it just goes to show that there are some people that you just can't SHUT UP!!

So, I guess I need to temper myself just a wee bit.

Terry



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Here's why I don't always respond.

The first thing I look at is "Recent Posts" and if the post has had more than 3 or 4 answers and the subject line catches my interest I will read it. If I feel I have something to add in addition to the already posted answers I will respond. Otherwise I just go on to the next post.

If there are less than 3 answers, no matter the subject line, I will read and respond if I have an answer or pertinent comment.

So your post, by the time I got to it, had 3 answers already, but the subject line caught my attention and after I read your post, I had something to contribute.

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I have nothing to contribute so I will not be posting to this thread! biggrin



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Probably like anything else in life... the 80/20 rule applies.  20% of the people actually do something and the other 80% stand around and watch.   Except here it's probably more like 95/5!



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I asked for help on another forum with regards to cleaning our coach. I received about 8 responses. I was grateful for the last 5 because the first 3 didn't work. Sometimes when you are looking for answers "2 cents" is worth a million bucks. smile



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bubbadan


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gypsymaus wrote:

I asked for help on another forum with regards to cleaning our coach. I received about 8 responses. I was grateful for the last 5 because the first 3 didn't work. Sometimes when you are looking for answers "2 cents" is worth a million bucks. smile

 Amen that 2 cents is worth a million bucks.



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bubbadan wrote:

  I was just wondering why we don't ask more questions or help when we know the answer, (or think we do).

 
 Personally it boils down to trust. I have been  flamed in the past on other forums. It will take some time to test the waters here.


That said we are very motivated to join the fulltimers and we find the comments here very encouraging.

OK, that's my two cents

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 Currently this post is at 208 views and 9 repliers. That would be almost 5 %.  RVRON is right. 95/5.



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I don't normally comment unless I have first hand knowledge about the subject. I try very hard to not pass on bad information. I will share my experiences, and expertise (if I have any), but otherwise I try to learn from others posts.

I read another very busy forum, and find that people continue to post after the original question has been answered, or, they will argue over a reply someone made in response to the OP. I find myself being very careful in my wording so as to not incur the flames. Doesn't always work of course...

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NorCal Dan

I need a like button.

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I don't post much because I don't know much especially when it comes to electricity. Take my advice on electricity and you may end up blowing up your RV.



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bubbadan wrote:

NorCal Dan

I need a like button.

 Bubbadan that is outstanding idea!



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bubbadan


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gypsymaus wrote:
bubbadan wrote:

NorCal Dan

I need a like button.

 Bubbadan that is outstanding idea!

 Cool let's do it?



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RVRon wrote:

Probably like anything else in life... the 80/20 rule applies.  20% of the people actually do something and the other 80% stand around and watch.   Except here it's probably more like 95/5!

       Hey RVRon you could be right, but in my opinion the 5% that reply generaly have positive and informative comments. The other 15% seem to get derailed on the topic or rant on & on.

I am going to follow NorCalDan's lead.



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It is better to remain quiet and thought dumb than to speak up and remove all doubt????

Ira and Vicky

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Ira and Vicky that is very true and Abe Lincoln was a very wise man.

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I try to follow NorCal  Dan's philosphly, however sometimes I goof and confirm Ivey's statement. 

Flyone  



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