Advise on asking questions about anything
- Thread starter boscoebrea
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What makes women tick? 
Correction- To be more specific, what makes women with airguns tick?
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Correction- To be more specific, what makes women with airguns tick?
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There are no women on the internet. I have seen women with airguns. Dunno what makes them tick. Lifelong bachelor.What makes women tick?
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Ummm... EverReadys?What makes women tick?
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The same things that make you tick.What makes women tick?
Correction- To be more specific, what makes women with airguns tick?
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Only different
just my tu tu scents
Edward
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I watched a new podcast Jr started with his wife. Just substitute gaming, which is discussed, with any of your hobbies. This was spot on with my wife.
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This is the thing and I think a little bit of compassion is the way to go. Until you've really dived in it's hard to know what you know and what you don't know. I understand exhaustion from seeing the same basic intro questions over and over again, but I've never regretted being kind to somebody who was confused or excited about something that I had expertise in.
It is exhausting though when people don't make the effort to educate themselves and take advantage of resources that are out there so I understand people getting tired
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I would say some advice should be given on ANSWERING questions as well. Too many times, I've seen a well meaning person spout complete BS and of course a newbie wont know who is who on a forum. Granted, it's not as prevalent here on AGN, but it's happened. Differences of opinion are one thing, but outright BS is quite another.
To the original point, I've mentioned before about my foray into building a laser and joining a forum to try to learn and not knowing what to even ask. I tried to research, but there was just so much involved, I didnt even know where to start and I lacked any knowledge to even know how to begin with questions. So I have a little more empathy for some. I think it's easy to see who is making the effort and who isnt. Still, at a minimum, for us to be good ambassadors to the hobby, helping someone out and possibly hooking them and growing our community is more preferable to just telling them to research on their own.
To the original point, I've mentioned before about my foray into building a laser and joining a forum to try to learn and not knowing what to even ask. I tried to research, but there was just so much involved, I didnt even know where to start and I lacked any knowledge to even know how to begin with questions. So I have a little more empathy for some. I think it's easy to see who is making the effort and who isnt. Still, at a minimum, for us to be good ambassadors to the hobby, helping someone out and possibly hooking them and growing our community is more preferable to just telling them to research on their own.
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Well sure, but that always doesn’t happen due to the variation in our abilities. If the question is not asked to your satisfaction just don’t reply with a smart a$$ remark as many do. Don’t waste the space on this forum with disrespectful remarks.Think! What I mean is this: think before asking, and make it easier for people to give you a better answer by "thinking" about what you really want to know.
What air gun, what scope, what power, what, what, and what. Not a good way to ask something.
The More information someone gives,the better response or answer you will get.
If you do not know anything, you may be better off doing some homework on your own to better grasp the subject you're asking about.
Being lazy is like not aiming; how the heck are you going to hit your target if you do not take aim? Your target is to get the best information you can about what you want to know, right?
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This had been me lately. I like to read the forums and would like to be able to purchase a couple air guns out of the classifieds and most questions I have, have already been asked.
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How many people are like me and are relatively new here and there are things in the classifieds we would like to purchase but can't because we have to have 10 posts and 98% of the things we have questions about have already been asked 40 times? It kind of makes our ability to grow into a "full" member. I get why it's good to have some kind of "initiation" to weed out bots and people who just "take up space". I am normally quiet and reserved and much rather just search and find it myself on here as there is a plethora of information, but I also have money burning a hole in my pocket and I would rather purchase pre-owned items because I am still new enough to air guns that I want to get my hands on whatever I can to find my personal preferences.Think! What I mean is this: think before asking, and make it easier for people to give you a better answer by "thinking" about what you really want to know.
What air gun, what scope, what power, what, what, and what. Not a good way to ask something.
The More information someone gives,the better response or answer you will get.
If you do not know anything, you may be better off doing some homework on your own to better grasp the subject you're asking about.
Being lazy is like not aiming; how the heck are you going to hit your target if you do not take aim? Your target is to get the best information you can about what you want to know, right?
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Gee, I would have to go back and read through my posts but I hope I haven’t been rude here and ghosted anyone. I always search before asking but at work the “thank you” emails just makes for another email. I get that it’s the social grease but like on a Zoom meeting I quickly become aware that I should only interject if I have more than filler.
I appreciate all the great information I’ve found here and check back every night. Thanks to you all for contributing to this wonderful resource!
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Don't worry. The odds are that most people here are borderline senile. They don't remember answering your question.
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I was new once but signing on here meant I was simply new to AGN. I had already owned and shot PCPs, spring pistons, giss pistols and a rifle, multipump pneumatics, CO 2, .... Lots of fun and was looking for a gas piston rifle or four. Got them thanks to you guys. Have made repairs, thanks again. And sorry Michael for having a bad attitude. PTSD hasn't helped me any, that and being a grumpy old man. Be Well Brothers, Bandito.
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