Originally Posted by Cribble
...Over the past few years I have sensed a frustration at the trivial problems posed by a number of posters.
This is Tech Log, not wannabes. It used to pre-suppose a basic knowledge level. Now it seems to be a place where neophytes come to stop them having to read some books and do some sums.
I have also been a member of Pprune since the early days, however, I very much disagree with your opinion above.
If you are not interested in a post, or have nothing useful to add,
don't reply to the thread!
Every special interest internet forum in the world needs to attract and retain new members in order to grow and remain fresh and interesting. I moderate a forum for a specfic type of vehicle at an automotive website that is in the top 25 discussion forums (of any subject) in the world, and have done so for the past 8 years. I'm constantly trying to welcome newbies, and although it sometimes gets tiring providing the same old answers over and over again (sometimes to very simple questions), hey, that's the nature of the work if you are a moderator and want to welcome people.
As for yourself, you are not a moderator, so, if a question offends you, don't reply to it! Do what your mother used to tell you:
"If you don't have something good to say - STFU"
Michael