How annyoing are these threads?
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:04 am
#16
Moderαtor Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 30,771
From: Upstate South Carolina
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
New users must surely be able to feel that they can ask questions freely [no matter how stupid they may seem to Canadian residents - people would not ask the question if they knew the answer]; If the first answer to "What do you miss .." or "Is life better in Canada .." had all the wisdom from the old hands, surely nobody would post that question again?
Surely you need to be encouraging questions from new members so that they feel they have a more personal response? Also, if people don't want to reply they don't have to [rather than being rude, as some clearly are].
I understand the logic in searching through previous questions, and on a purely practical level you may find the answer you were looking for, but take this to the extreme, and you will just have a stock of old answers, no new questions, and numerous "old hands" strumming their fingers with nothing to do!
Please keep this forum fresh and new and encourage new members to ask whatever questions they need to. After all, for some people this will be their first taste of Canadian life, and it all goes towards how people feel about the country and it's people.
Sorry if I've gone on a bit, but we need to be encouraged and welcomed!
As I mentioned in the PM I sent you, go read the advice left by moderators past about how to get the best from the forum. I didnt write it, but there is much wisdom within.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Tips_on_using_the_forum
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:11 am
#17
Logical & Hot Stuff
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 19,815
From: Ontario's Armpit
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
That would be a shame for all the following reasons: The previous answers may be out of date and no longer relevant; New users must surely be able to feel that they can ask questions freely [no matter how stupid they may seem to Canadian residents - people would not ask the question if they knew the answer]; If the first answer to "What do you miss .." or "Is life better in Canada .." had all the wisdom from the old hands, surely nobody would post that question again? Surely you need to be encouraging questions from new members so that they feel they have a more personal response? Also, if people don't want to reply they don't have to [rather than being rude, as some clearly are].
I understand the logic in searching through previous questions, and on a purely practical level you may find the answer you were looking for, but take this to the extreme, and you will just have a stock of old answers, no new questions, and numerous "old hands" strumming their fingers with nothing to do!
Please keep this forum fresh and new and encourage new members to ask whatever questions they need to. After all, for some people this will be their first taste of Canadian life, and it all goes towards how people feel about the country and it's people.
Sorry if I've gone on a bit, but we need to be encouraged and welcomed!
I understand the logic in searching through previous questions, and on a purely practical level you may find the answer you were looking for, but take this to the extreme, and you will just have a stock of old answers, no new questions, and numerous "old hands" strumming their fingers with nothing to do!
Please keep this forum fresh and new and encourage new members to ask whatever questions they need to. After all, for some people this will be their first taste of Canadian life, and it all goes towards how people feel about the country and it's people.
Sorry if I've gone on a bit, but we need to be encouraged and welcomed!
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:14 am
#18
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:16 am
#19
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From: Upstate South Carolina
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:18 am
#20
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Jan 27th 2009 | 4:29 am
#21
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From: Ontario's Armpit
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:06 am
#22
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:13 am
#23
Logical & Hot Stuff
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From: Ontario's Armpit
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
I never said in another guise as you put it.....i meant she's been here for a long time, her first post was almost 2 years ago....so she know how things go on this site and her comments rang true....
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:24 am
#24
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:30 am
#25
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From: Ontario's Armpit
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:36 am
#26
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 55,309
From: Moncton, NB, CANADA
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
The "first unread post" feature covers both situations. Especially when there's more than one page added since the last visit and that's the only way of at least getting to the right page.
Jan 27th 2009 | 5:56 am
#27
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,157
From: back in Cambs
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
That would be a shame for all the following reasons: The previous answers may be out of date and no longer relevant; New users must surely be able to feel that they can ask questions freely [no matter how stupid they may seem to Canadian residents - people would not ask the question if they knew the answer]; If the first answer to "What do you miss .." or "Is life better in Canada .." had all the wisdom from the old hands, surely nobody would post that question again? Surely you need to be encouraging questions from new members so that they feel they have a more personal response? Also, if people don't want to reply they don't have to [rather than being rude, as some clearly are].
I understand the logic in searching through previous questions, and on a purely practical level you may find the answer you were looking for, but take this to the extreme, and you will just have a stock of old answers, no new questions, and numerous "old hands" strumming their fingers with nothing to do!
Please keep this forum fresh and new and encourage new members to ask whatever questions they need to. After all, for some people this will be their first taste of Canadian life, and it all goes towards how people feel about the country and it's people.
Sorry if I've gone on a bit, but we need to be encouraged and welcomed!
I understand the logic in searching through previous questions, and on a purely practical level you may find the answer you were looking for, but take this to the extreme, and you will just have a stock of old answers, no new questions, and numerous "old hands" strumming their fingers with nothing to do!
Please keep this forum fresh and new and encourage new members to ask whatever questions they need to. After all, for some people this will be their first taste of Canadian life, and it all goes towards how people feel about the country and it's people.
Sorry if I've gone on a bit, but we need to be encouraged and welcomed!
I will answer your questions not sure where you may end up
but i will try and help as will lots of others on here 
anyway besides being a female like myself you obviousely love shoes so that cuts it for me
Jan 27th 2009 | 10:19 am
#28
riding the saltchuck
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 874
From: The Warmland
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
Strangely I'm not atually looking to ban anyone...I am just here to keep some order and act as necessary if asked. Of course, it wouldnt be too wise to be provoking me either....
Besides Ive banned at least two users already...you have no idea what goes on behing the scenes here!
Besides Ive banned at least two users already...you have no idea what goes on behing the scenes here!
You are going to be sooooo busy 
Jan 27th 2009 | 11:46 am
#29
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 411
Re: How annyoing are these threads?
Strangely I'm not atually looking to ban anyone...I am just here to keep some order and act as necessary if asked. Of course, it wouldnt be too wise to be provoking me either....
Besides Ive banned at least two users already...you have no idea what goes on behing the scenes here!
Besides Ive banned at least two users already...you have no idea what goes on behing the scenes here!
Retract...retract...just read the post about going off topic!!!
