Before you start another thread, read this
10-26-10 | 05:55 AM
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Before you start another thread, read this
Whatever you're about to ask, someone has posted something on the topic somewhere. So instead of asking, use the search feature or google because it's all out there.
The purpose of these forums is to provide an environment for senior members to endlessly repeat themselves and admonish n00bs.
Under some circumstances, it is appropriate to discuss new cycling products -- so long as you have spent no less than 3 hours exploring the company website, all other forums, and the rest of the internet to make sure what you were going to ask wasn't already posted.
It is always OK to start a thread whining about repetitive threads. Although you'll see many of them, threads complaining about repetition are not considered repetitive, nor are single word posts that have been used hundreds or even thousands of times.
The purpose of these forums is to provide an environment for senior members to endlessly repeat themselves and admonish n00bs.
Under some circumstances, it is appropriate to discuss new cycling products -- so long as you have spent no less than 3 hours exploring the company website, all other forums, and the rest of the internet to make sure what you were going to ask wasn't already posted.
It is always OK to start a thread whining about repetitive threads. Although you'll see many of them, threads complaining about repetition are not considered repetitive, nor are single word posts that have been used hundreds or even thousands of times.
10-26-10 | 06:09 AM
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10-26-10 | 06:26 AM
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Nevermind using the search feature or google ... try reading the titles on the first and second page, and you'll likely find half a dozen threads on the topic you're thinking of posting about.
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10-26-10 | 06:35 AM
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gmt
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Has it ever occurred to you that starting a thread that contains links to a large number of threads on the same subject might actually be helpful to some?
Can you not see past the sarcasm inherent in the title to notice the amount of actual work put in to something as well?
Talk about judging a book by its cover.
You can't fool me. This thread is a personal attack. It has little to do with the stated premise.
Can you not see past the sarcasm inherent in the title to notice the amount of actual work put in to something as well?
Talk about judging a book by its cover.
You can't fool me. This thread is a personal attack. It has little to do with the stated premise.
10-26-10 | 06:42 AM
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if we get through winter without a massive cyber fight we deserve a nobel peace prize.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
10-26-10 | 06:42 AM
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Has it ever occurred to you that starting a thread that contains links to a large number of threads on the same subject might actually be helpful to some?
Can you not see past the sarcasm inherent in the title to notice the amount of actual work put in to something as well?
Talk about judging a book by its cover.
You can't fool me. This thread is a personal attack. It has little to do with the stated premise.
Can you not see past the sarcasm inherent in the title to notice the amount of actual work put in to something as well?
Talk about judging a book by its cover.
You can't fool me. This thread is a personal attack. It has little to do with the stated premise.
and for the first time, ****.
10-26-10 | 06:43 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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Does Vegas have a line on this yet?
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10-26-10 | 06:46 AM
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A reasonable fear
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10-26-10 | 06:53 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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With that said, welcome to the site.
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10-26-10 | 06:54 AM
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hey homebrew
how many quotes are you going to put in your sig? it's like war and peace down there.
how many quotes are you going to put in your sig? it's like war and peace down there.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
10-26-10 | 06:58 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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10-26-10 | 07:06 AM
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This forum is peopled by a bunch of sweethearts. If you can't take this crowd start collecting Ken dolls.
If you want to be abused try Sailing Anarchy.
If you want to be abused try Sailing Anarchy.
10-26-10 | 07:13 AM
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Oh, and if you're not a girl let on that you are and you can get away with anything.
10-26-10 | 07:27 AM
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Again, for the hundredth time.
Someone please explain to me why it matters if people repeat questions instead of searching for answers. How does that affect you, why does it matter to you?
Someone please explain to me why it matters if people repeat questions instead of searching for answers. How does that affect you, why does it matter to you?
Last edited by Tulex; 10-26-10 at 07:32 AM.
10-26-10 | 07:33 AM
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