revraz Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought we had a sticky in the PHP Help forum that explained how to post to get good replies. Was this never there or was it removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hmm... I'm not sure. Everybody should read this though: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought I remember seeing something like that but maybe we could elaborate on this sticky: http://www.phpfreaks.com/forums/index.php/topic,200925.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Something related to these forums would be nice, like using Code Tags, Pointing out Errors..etc. Pretty sure we had something like this already. Hmm... I'm not sure. Everybody should read this though: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Something related to these forums would be nice, like using Code Tags, Pointing out Errors..etc. Pretty sure we had something like this already. Hmm... I'm not sure. Everybody should read this though: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I agree with you but, do you think people that are lazy enough not to incorporate the proper information into their questions are going to actually read through such an extensive document like that? If anything, it should be short and to the point. Maybe a couple bullets of things to include in your boggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Things like proper formatting and placement of topics is covered here: http://www.phpfreaks.com/page/forum-rules It's the users' own responsibility to stay updated with the rules, so everybody should check that page frequently. If they don't then they might miss changes and unknowingly violate the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I didn't really consider saying using Code Tags or Posting Errors as "extensive". But it would be nice to just give a link to a sticky rather than saying "Use Code Tags and this is how" everytime someone doesn't. Something related to these forums would be nice, like using Code Tags, Pointing out Errors..etc. Pretty sure we had something like this already. Hmm... I'm not sure. Everybody should read this though: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I agree with you but, do you think people that are lazy enough not to incorporate the proper information into their questions are going to actually read through such an extensive document like that? If anything, it should be short and to the point. Maybe a couple bullets of things to include in your boggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I didn't really consider saying using Code Tags or Posting Errors as "extensive". I was talking about the document you referred to: Something related to these forums would be nice, like using Code Tags, Pointing out Errors..etc. Pretty sure we had something like this already. Hmm... I'm not sure. Everybody should read this though: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 That was Daniels post, but I agree on that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 That was Daniels post, but I agree on that point. Yes, and you quoted Daniel saying you thought we had something like that, which referenced the link. My comment was anything like that is way too long and the typical, "i need quick answer to my HW assignment" poster, is not going to read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiso Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING HERE It used to be in the PHP Help section, but was moved and now is only in this section. I am probably delusional, that is strict regards to this section...oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 How about forcing new registered users to read a topic before they can post? Things like proper formatting and placement of topics is covered here: http://www.phpfreaks.com/page/forum-rules It's the users' own responsibility to stay updated with the rules, so everybody should check that page frequently. If they don't then they might miss changes and unknowingly violate the rules. I don't think the majority of users on here - those with 30 or so posts - care all that much about the rules to be honest, but they still go on cluttering up the boards and being enough of a deal to cause threads like this. Perhaps forcing users to read a thread before they can begin posting, which outlines the basic rules and tips to better posts, would help at least reduce the number? I can't find a mod specifically for it, the closest being this. If anybody knows of one post it up! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 And they will read as carefully as I read MS Windows EULA: Page Dn, Page Dn, Page Dn, Enter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Ha, touché! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I once heard about an EULA where it was written, in the middle of everything, that the reader could receive a monetary gift by contacting the company. They received ONE response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I once heard of Ph.D thesis where it was written, in the middle of everything, that in case the reader got that far in reading, he should contact the author at given phone number. The author got the first call after 20 years, and it was from his own student, who was told to do some work basing on this thesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 My point was really something we could link as a reply to a bad post and not something they would read before they post. Is it really that hard to make a quick sticky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I always read the fine print. People put all kinds of crazy stupid shit in there that you're just like wtf...is this really legal for them to say? Like the parts about how you agree that whatever decision they make overrules any court of law sort of stuff. Seriously? You can agree to give them that power and it's actually binding? So they could like, take my firstborn child and the cops would be like "Sorry, you signed the contract...". I always think its funny when I'm somewhere getting something that involves signing a contract, like buying a car or getting a new cell phone plan or something. Its funny watching the sales guy out of the corner of my eye fidgeting and making dirty faces. Sometimes I pick random obscure things in the contract and ask questions about it to make him squirm even more. As if he really knows the answer. As if he actually read the contract he's trying to make me sign. My point was really something we could link as a reply to a bad post and not something they would read before they post. Is it really that hard to make a quick sticky? No its not that hard to make a quick sticky. But a) there is a difference between rules and guidelines. What many people think should be rules are actually guidelines, because it is not our duty or desire to be the proverbial grammar police. b) As pointed out, most people don't bother reading the stickies. No point in making them if people aren't going to read them. Even if you link to it as a response to a "bad post," I assure you, they are not going to follow the link and read the sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 No its not that hard to make a quick sticky. But a) there is a difference between rules and guidelines. What many people think should be rules are actually guidelines, because it is not our duty or desire to be the proverbial grammar police. b) As pointed out, most people don't bother reading the stickies. No point in making them if people aren't going to read them. Even if you link to it as a response to a "bad post," I assure you, they are not going to follow the link and read the sticky. I couldn't agree more. As far as I'm concerned this discussion is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 To be honest, I think it's best to just ignore the "bad posts". If it's a downright rule violation then just report it and someone will take a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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