Did you ask for advice?

[Fierlin1182]

I agree. Or maybe just keep your mouth shut to start with, as I've learned is best for me to do. Even one time appears to be too much for people who can't say no politely.

 

[OldGuy43]

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[Desirai]

It only bothers me when people think they're giving me good advice (and it may be) but they are rude about it.

You don't have to cuss or call names. ANY criticism should be constructive if you're trying to give advice!

 

[seminolewind]

I see frequent posts where no one answers. Maybe us veterans should commit to answering at least one a day, even to say "I don't know"-for the good of the community here.

Rancher, you're right. Some people ask for advice and really don't want it.
And if you ask for advice, please try to acknowledge (sp) those who answer, even if to say "good food for thought". I hate offering advice and being ignored!

 

[OldGuy43]

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I'm sorry Desirai, but I don't understand what you want. Do you think people should submit their comments for approval before posting? What is rude to some is just "plain speaking" to others.

 

[Royd]

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We have become a society, which is used to being patted on the head and given a gold star, even when our work looks like crap. Try stepping into a lovefest thread and saying, "Just wait a minute, here." See where that will get you.

 

[twentynine]

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Nope!

Some one wiser and smarter than me once told me, just because some one asked a question, doesn't mean you have to answer it.

When applying that to a forum-- I would say, just because some one post a comment or an opinion, it doesn't mean that I need to respond to the thread.

 

[chickened]

Advice is free unless you are an attorney otherwise it is a gift and being gracious is what allows us to accept a gift.

 

[SillyChicken]

it's also hard to tell a persons personality from a post. though someone may sound blunt as a log, it doesn't mean they're trying to be mean.

I find, if someone wants advise, but only posts 1/2 the info they're posting on, other people can only comment based on what's originally posted... if you have other info that has a huge impact on your OP, then don't get pissy with people who try to offer help or alternatives... with only have half the info to go on. I'm pretty much done posting on byc anymore. Screw it!

 

[twentynine]

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We have become a society, which is used to being patted on the head and given a gold star, even when our work looks like crap. Try stepping into a lovefest thread and saying, "Just wait a minute, here." See where that will get you.

You ain't never lied!