What makes a TBN members input LESS credible to you?

[blueriver]

So much to read ... anything from a darn pet pig ... to a broken bed. How to fix a broken part, help me ID this and so on.

Common sense tells us if the poster post an answer related to the queston ... well it may or may not be the answer.... if they say just put baling wire around it or get a new fitting ... I've seen first time posters answer questions with good answers so post count to me doesn't mean much.

 

[timster2]

I have been using computers for better than thirty years and have seen things come and go like the old BBS systems, the forerunner to the internet. I have a very cautious attitude towards providing personal information to unsecured sources. Even though secure ones are often compromised.

If you have ever watched TV shows like Criminal Minds or CSI or NCIS there is a computer geek that with a few keystrokes comes up with loads of information or narrows down a huge list to a few suspects. This may seem like fiction, however, it is based on reality. Every time you provide a bit of data however small it is recorded by someone and used for a purpose that you did not intend, the theory of unintended consequences. Just Google your name and see what comes up!

Its not hard to imagine scenarios where all this data could be used against you. Here is a not so far fetched example. Lets match all the people who have purchased a hunting license last year, now match that with all the people who have registered their long guns according to local law (New York City). Well all that don't match could be in possession of an illegal weapon lets send the police to knock on the door and ask a few questions.

You often here of a teacher or employee being held accountable for a Facebook post or other online IM, email etc. and loosing a job over what they thought was a private conversation, or was said in jest.

Just be cautious on what you put out there because you never know where it is going.

As for the OP reading lots of posts will weed out a lot of misinformation, contradictions, or just inaccurate posts. Useful information will bubble to the top and you will see the same names often attached to the posts that make the most sense.

 

[JDgreen227]

What makes a TBN members input LESS credible to you?

Numerous constant posts that have nothing to do with tractors.

There are a multitude of members here who DON'T EVEN OWN A TRACTOR....so by your reasoning those members don't have anything to contribute?

 

[LD1]

Another interesting thread JD.

I personally dont use my real name. No point and no need to. To me, that dont make someone credible. Sop and thing of some of the most credible members here and I dont even know their name. Maybe the have it in their profile???? But I dont check because that dont make them credible to me. IE: Soundguy, Bird, FWJ, JJ, DiamonPilot, TripleR, etc. The list goes on but those are just a few that I think we can all agree that there advise is usually solid. Sure, some use real names and give great advise too. But I dont think how they choose to appear online has any bearing on their advise. If someone dont take MY advise as credible because I dont have a picture of myself, give out my real name, or any other specific detail...Their loss, not mine.

No on to the actual question of the thread:

BASHING! There's nothing that makes a members advice less credible to me than just saying a brand is lesser than the one they own. We all have a right to be proud of 'our' brand, or what we own, but there's a definitive line that just drives me crazy when people do.

And when people say things without actually saying anything at all.

:thumbsup: Agreed.

I think the #1 thing for me is the bashing. Only really see in in 2 categories. The tractor buying threads, and some of the chainsaw threads. Those guys that proclaim Brand X is just better than Brand Y across the Board.....Well to me that only shows your ignorance and lack of experience. Especially when they go on to say...." I have only ever had Brand X and never ever had any problems. They are the best" Well, unless you have owned/operated ALL brands, how do you know:confused2:

Another that does it for me is when someone answers a question that you ask, and it is clear by their response that they didnt even read your WHOLE post.:confused2: Not just questions I have had, but have seen others as well. I wish I had a dime for every time I heard an OP say..."did you even read my post"

Thats all I can come up with for now. I am sure I will think of more later.:thumbsup:

 

[aczlan]

I think the #1 thing for me is the bashing. Only really see in in 2 categories. The tractor buying threads, and some of the chainsaw threads. Those guys that proclaim Brand X is just better than Brand Y across the Board.....Well to me that only shows your ignorance and lack of experience. Especially when they go on to say...." I have only ever had Brand X and never ever had any problems. They are the best" Well, unless you have owned/operated ALL brands, how do you know:confused2:

Dont forget the truck brand bashing... Ford is horrible, no Chevrolet is, No Dodge is ::shakes head::

Another that does it for me is when someone answers a question that you ask, and it is clear by their response that they didnt even read your WHOLE post.:confused2: Not just questions I have had, but have seen others as well. I wish I had a dime for every time I heard an OP say..."did you even read my post"

That or there are 5 posts in a thread and someone replies without reading all of them. I can see not reading all of something like the Zimmerman thread before replying, but a thread with 5 responses?


Aaron Z

 

[LD1]

Dont forget the truck brand bashing... Ford is horrible, no Chevrolet is, No Dodge is ::shakes head::


That or there are 5 posts in a thread and someone replies without reading all of them. I can see not reading all of something like the Zimmerman thread before replying, but a thread with 5 responses?


Aaron Z

Yep, forgot about the trucks too. Sure, we all have our preferences. But they all make good products. Bashing does no one any good. I have my preferences when it comes to tractor colors, Chainsaws, and automobiles, but when trying to help someone spend their money, I try to remain objective and stick to the facts.

OH, another thing that drives me nuts is (and mostly newbies do it) but it is reviving an 8 year old thread and offering advise.:confused2: I dont mind so much when someone revives a old thread to ask "how did it turn out", or "did you ever get it fixed", but dont revive one to ask a new qestion.

 

[acme97]

I don't necessarily accept or reject any particular response on TBN out of hand. If the responses are to a question I've posed, then I read each, trying to see how if fits to answering my question. Then I do more research on other sites to cross check before deciding on what I want to do. If my question is more of an opinion question, then I just enjoy the varied responses. I don't get into argument with someone on the net. If I think the discussion is going that way, I''ll just move on and ignore the person. So, keep being different, and engaging!

 

[kootch88]

The best responses on this site are the ones related to specific mechanical issues, in my opinion.

When it comes to brand specific choices it is really maddening when someone can't accept the fact that what is good for one person may not be good for the other.

The last thing that drives me crazy is the assumption that people are less than honest because they do a certain thing for a living. It just shows ignorance.:confused2:

 

[Snapper Head]

There are a multitude of members here who DON'T EVEN OWN A TRACTOR....so by your reasoning those members don't have anything to contribute?

And by your reasoning folks who don't reveal their identities don't have anything to contribute.

I would ask you if you are seeing something in the mirror here, but I can see it would be a waste of time, and clearly, I have zero credibility.

Yer a piece of work.


Big Al

 

[JDgreen227]

And by your reasoning folks who don't reveal their identities don't have anything to contribute.

I would ask you if you are seeing something in the mirror here, but I can see it would be a waste of time, and clearly, I have zero credibility.

Yer a piece of work.


Big Al

Really? Compared to other things I have been called here on TBN, that is almost a compliment...:laughing: