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04-20-15, 05:23 AM
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A big Thanks!
Whenever I read a post about a repair need or a specific problem I sit up a really take notice when Andrew Stewart and/or FBinNY respond!
These guys are a like modern day Sheldon Browns!!
Thanks!!!
These guys are a like modern day Sheldon Browns!!
Thanks!!!
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quite the praise there. Like you, I really appreciate the guys who step up and help out when I need it.
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And I really like it when the OP posts their results after the repairs are done. It's always nice to complete the feedback loop. Thanks, Andy.
04-21-15, 05:33 PM
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THANKS and appreciation to those professional mechanics who take the time to share. FB and Andy (and several other past and current) get my vote for the Sheldon Brown award. You guys are part of my daily read!
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I thought about starting a similar thread a week or so ago. Those guys (and many others) really help me out. This forum within Bike Forums is one of the most useful forums on the internet. Thank you very much.
04-22-15, 07:01 AM
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Agreed. Thanks guys! 
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I like reading responses to problems I don't even have, because I am becoming more knowledgeable. I remember and apply my newfound knowledge when possible.
There are quite a few super-knowledgeable people here! I agree Andy and FB are in the top ten.
There are quite a few super-knowledgeable people here! I agree Andy and FB are in the top ten.
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Originally Posted by noglider
I like reading responses to problems I don't even have, because I am becoming more knowledgeable. I remember and apply my newfound knowledge when possible.
There are quite a few super-knowledgeable people here! I agree Andy and FB are in the top ten.
There are quite a few super-knowledgeable people here! I agree Andy and FB are in the top ten.
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It's nice to be thanked, and I appreciate the sentiment. But there are many other knowledgeable and helpful people here.
There are two elements -- having the knowledge, and being willing to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
There are two elements -- having the knowledge, and being willing to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
It's nice to be thanked, and I appreciate the sentiment. But there are many other knowledgeable and helpful people here.
There are two elements, having the knowledge, and being able to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
There are two elements, having the knowledge, and being able to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
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@Dan Burkhart, you should know you are also in the top ten.
@FBinNY, a third element, being able to express oneself well, is also vital.
I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
@FBinNY, a third element, being able to express oneself well, is also vital.
I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
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Originally Posted by noglider
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I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
Nah! You're totally useless, and have never helped anybody, but you are trying.
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Originally Posted by noglider
@Dan Burkhart, you should know you are also in the top ten.
@FBinNY, a third element, being able to express oneself well, is also vital.
I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
@FBinNY, a third element, being able to express oneself well, is also vital.
I'd like to believe I've been helpful, too, from time to time. I try, anyway.
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
It's nice to be thanked, and I appreciate the sentiment. But there are many other knowledgeable and helpful people here.
There are two elements -- having the knowledge, and being willing to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
There are two elements -- having the knowledge, and being willing to share it. But what makes the forum work as it does is the community. Nobody knows everything, so having a sizable pool or people with diverse knowledge covers wider territory. Also, different people may read the opening question differently, or spot something that might have been missed. The multiple opinions open up possibilities and hopefully allow the OP to sort through for the right answer.
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I thought about starting a similar thread a week or so ago. Those guys (and many others) really help me out. This forum within Bike Forums is one of the most useful forums on the internet. Thank you very much.
Cheers,
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Well, I'll jump on this thank you bandwagon as well. Very kind of you folks, the two listed in the OP along with the several others who freely share skills and knowledge, over and over again. It makes for enjoyable reading and I've learned a lot. Please keep it up.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Ditto to the thanks.
With the dozen or so experts on here, the best advice I can manage most of the time is "+1".
With the dozen or so experts on here, the best advice I can manage most of the time is "+1".
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Ditto to the thanks.
With the dozen or so experts on here, the best advice I can manage most of the time is "+1".
With the dozen or so experts on here, the best advice I can manage most of the time is "+1".
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